Spices Board of India has issued a notification inviting eligible candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) categories to apply for the position of Spices Research Trainees. These posts are available at the Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI), Regional Station in Sakleshpur, Karnataka.
As per the notification released by Spices Board, there are a total of 3 vacancies across three different disciplines—Agronomy/Soil Science, Plant Pathology, and Entomology. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹21,000 and the training period will extend up to two years, initially for one year and extendable based on performance review.
Interested candidates are required to appear directly for the walk-in test scheduled on 1st May 2025. Selection will be done through an objective-type subject test followed by a computer skill assessment. Full eligibility details, documents required, and venue information are provided below.
Important Dates:
The registration process for Spices Board Spices Research Trainee notification will take place through a direct walk-in test.
Notification Date: 15 April 2025.
Walk-in Test Date: 01 May 2025, 10:30 AM.
Venue: Spices Board, ICRI, Regional Station, Donigal, Sakleshpur, Hassan, Karnataka – 573134.
Vacancy Details:
Spices Board has invited applications to fill the following vacant positions through walk-in mode. Only SC/ST category candidates are eligible to apply.
Post Name: Spices Research Trainee
No. of Posts: 3
Disciplines: Agronomy/Soil Science – 1, Plant Pathology – 1, Entomology – 1
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, and other essential details below.
For Agronomy/Soil Science, candidates must have M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy or Soil Science), or M.Sc. in Horticulture (Spices, Plantation and Aromatic Crops), or M.Sc. in Chemistry/Biochemistry. For Plant Pathology, candidates must possess M.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture (Plant Pathology or Microbiology), or M.Sc. in Botany or Microbiology. For Entomology, M.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture (Entomology/Apiculture/Nematology), or M.Sc. in Zoology is required.
Candidates should have working knowledge in computers and prior experience in the relevant research area is desirable. The upper age limit is 30 years as on the date of the walk-in test i.e. 01 May 2025.
How to Apply:
There is no application form to be submitted in advance. Interested candidates must directly attend the walk-in test on the scheduled date.
Selection Process:
The selection will be done through an objective-type walk-in test based on the relevant subject and followed by a practical computer skill assessment. Final merit list will be prepared based on performance in both tests. The validity of the selection list will be two years.
Candidates must refer to the official notification of Spices Board for complete information regarding training terms and conditions.
Official Notification PDF