Spices Board Trainee QEL Chemistry Recruitment 2026
Spices Board of India - Quality Evaluation Laboratory, Spices Park, Puttady
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Vacancies
2
Salary
₹20,000 - ₹20,000
Job Type
Temporary
Full time
Apply By
11 Sep 2026
About This Job
Apply for 2 Trainee (QEL Chemistry) posts in Spices Board. BSc Chemistry eligible (SC/ST only). Stipend Rs 20,000/month. Last date: 11 Sep 2026. Apply online.
Spices Board Trainee QEL Chemistry Recruitment 2026: Overview
Spices Board, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is selecting candidates for its Trainee (QEL Chemistry) programme at the Quality Evaluation Laboratory in Spices Park, Puttady, Idukki district, Kerala. This recruitment is reserved exclusively for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Selected trainees get hands-on exposure to the chemical analysis of spices and spice products — useful grounding for a career in food and agri-quality testing. Candidates with a Chemistry background who have not trained with the Board before can apply.
Service Conditions and Caveats
- Reservation: This training is open only to SC/ST category candidates.
- Repeat candidates: Anyone who has already completed, or even attended, training at any Spices Board office or Quality Evaluation Laboratory cannot apply again.
- Tenure: One year from the date of joining, extendable by one more year based on requirement and performance.
- Leave: You get one day of leave per month during the training.
- Regularisation: This is a training assignment only — it does not lead to a regular Spices Board appointment at any stage.
- Travel allowance: No TA/DA is paid for attending the written test.
Application Submission Notes
Apply online through the Spices Board recruitment portal before the deadline — candidates who have not submitted the online form will not be allowed to sit for the test. On test day, reach the venue at Spices Board, Spices Park, Puttady — 685551, Idukki District, Kerala at least 30 minutes early, carrying your original certificates plus one self-attested photocopy set covering identity, age and educational qualification.
Responsibilities
- Perform chemical analysis of spice and spice-product samples in the lab
- Follow standard testing protocols for quality evaluation
- Record test results and maintain lab registers accurately
- Handle lab instruments and reagents safely
- Support senior chemists during sample testing and instrument calibration
- Follow all safety and quality-control guidelines at the laboratory
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor of Science degree with Chemistry as one of the major subjects, or a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from a recognized university or equivalent.
Age Limit
18 - 30 years
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Salary & Compensation
Pay Scale
Fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 during the one-year training period.
Selection Process
- 1 Written Exam
How to Apply
Application Mode: Online
Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.
Required Documents:
- Original certificates and mark sheets for identity, age and educational qualification verification
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit the online application is 11 September 2026. The written test is held on 15 September 2026.
Selected trainees get a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 during the one-year training.
You need a B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as a major subject or a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. This recruitment is exclusively for SC/ST candidates.
Apply online through the Spices Board recruitment portal, then appear for the written test at Spices Park, Puttady with your original documents.
Candidates must not be more than 30 years old as on the date of the written test.
Important Dates
Notification
28 Aug 2026
Application Start
28 Aug 2026
Last Date to Apply
11 Sep 2026
Exam Date
15 Sep 2026
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