NOTIFICATION

Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Spices Board functioning under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India. The Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 invites applications from eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories for engagement as Spices Extension Trainees (SETs). The selection will be conducted through a walk-in test for engagement at various offices of the Spices Board.

Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 has been issued through Notification No. 49/2025 by the Spices Board headquartered at Cochin, Kerala. The recruitment process aims to engage trainees in different regional, divisional, and field offices under the Spices Board to support extension activities related to spice cultivation and development. The training program is intended to assist in field-level activities and extension services carried out by the Board.

Under Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment By 2026, a total of ten trainees will be engaged across different offices in the Kerala and Tamil Nadu regions. The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of Rs.20,000. In case of travel to spice fields, travelling allowance will also be provided. The training period for Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 will be one year from the date of joining and may be extended up to one more year based on requirements.

Candidates applying under Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 must possess a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, botany, microbiology, or biotechnology from a recognized university or Institute along with working knowledge in computer operations. The maximum age limit prescribed for applicants is 35 years as on the date of the walk-in test.

The walk-in test for Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 will be conducted on 26 March 2026. The test will consist of a written test and a computer proficiency test conducted on the same day. Eligible candidates must report to the designated centre one hour before the scheduled time for document verification.

Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in accordance with the procedures specified by the Spices Board. Candidates are required to bring original certificates along with self-attested copies for verification at the time of the walk-in test. SPICES EXTENSION TRAINEES

Spices Board Spices Extension Trainees Recruitment 2026 Overview

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Eligibility

Age Limit

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Application Process

Documents Required

Important Instructions

• Recruitment is exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
• Walk-in tests will consist of a written test and a computer proficiency test conducted on the same day.
• Candidates who have not received their final degree certificate should not appear for the test.
• Candidates who have already undergone training in any office of the Spices Board are not eligible to apply again.
• No TA or DA will be provided for attending the walk-in test.
• Selected candidates will undergo training in offices under the respective region.
• The validity of the rank list will be two years from the date of publishing.
• Engagement as a Spices Extension Trainee is purely training and does not guarantee regular appointment.

Official Website / Reference

Official Website: https://www.indianspices.com