- Exclusively open to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates.
- Training will be conducted at the Quality Evaluation Laboratory (QEL), Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
- Training duration is one year from the date of joining, extendable for another year.
- Stipend provided: ₹20,000 per month during training.
- Training includes chemical analysis, microbiological analysis, and marketing for spices and spice products.
- No regular appointment or job guarantee post-training; this is purely a training opportunity.
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🎓 B.A.
🎓 B.Sc.
Trainee Positions in Quality Evaluation Laboratory (QEL) and Marketing
Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India)
Total Vacancies
5
Job Location
Quality Evaluation Laboratory (QEL), Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu
Apply Deadline
29 Oct 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Spices Board (Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India) (Spices Board) |
| Job Category | Other |
| Eligibility Qualification | B.A. (bachelor's-degree), B.Sc. (bsc) |
| Number of Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹20,000 per month (stipend during training). |
| Age Limits | Maximum 30 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Application Fee | • Fee Amount: Not mentioned in the provided job notification text. • Additional Notes: ['No information regarding an application fee is explicitly stated in the raw job notification text.', 'The notification only provides details about the online application process, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure, but does not mention any fee for applying.'] |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Trainee (QEL Chemistry): Bachelor of Science Degree with Chemistry as a major subject or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized university.
- Trainee (QEL Microbiology): Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Trainee (Marketing): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with computer knowledge.
- Age limit: Not more than 30 years as of the date of the written test (02.11.2026).
- Candidates who have undergone training in any Spices Board office are ineligible, regardless of completion status.
- Trainee (QEL Microbiology): Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from a recognized university or equivalent.
- Trainee (Marketing): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university with computer knowledge.
- Age limit: Not more than 30 years as of the date of the written test (02.11.2026).
- Candidates who have undergone training in any Spices Board office are ineligible, regardless of completion status.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection will be based on a written test only.
- Walk-in test venue: Spices Board, World Trade Avenue, Near Seapol Logistics, VOC New Port, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
- Walk-in test date: 02.11.2026 at 10:00 AM.
- Walk-in test venue: Spices Board, World Trade Avenue, Near Seapol Logistics, VOC New Port, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
- Walk-in test date: 02.11.2026 at 10:00 AM.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
SC/ST
📂 Required Documents
- Original and self-attested copies of identity proof (e.g., Aadhaar, PAN card).
- Original and self-attested copies of age proof (e.g., birth certificate, 10th/12th mark sheet).
- Original and self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Original Degree certificate must be obtained within two years from the date of issue of the Provisional Degree certificate.
- Original and self-attested copies of age proof (e.g., birth certificate, 10th/12th mark sheet).
- Original and self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Original Degree certificate must be obtained within two years from the date of issue of the Provisional Degree certificate.
💳 Application Fee Details
• Fee Amount: Not mentioned in the provided job notification text.
• Additional Notes: ['No information regarding an application fee is explicitly stated in the raw job notification text.', 'The notification only provides details about the online application process, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure, but does not mention any fee for applying.']
• Additional Notes: ['No information regarding an application fee is explicitly stated in the raw job notification text.', 'The notification only provides details about the online application process, eligibility criteria, and selection procedure, but does not mention any fee for applying.']
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many vacancies are available for the Spices Board’s trainee positions in Tuticorin?
There are a total of 5 vacancies: 3 for Trainee (QEL Chemistry), 1 for Trainee (QEL Microbiology), and 1 for Trainee (Marketing).
Q.
What is the stipend amount provided during the training period?
The stipend provided during the training period is ₹20,000 per month.
Q.
Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for the Spices Board’s trainee positions?
The last date to submit the online application is 29.10.2026.
Q.
Are candidates who have previously undergone training in Spices Board eligible to apply?
No, candidates who have undergone training in any office of Spices Board are ineligible to apply, regardless of whether they completed the training or not.