Spices Board Research Assistant Recruitment 2026 - Walk-in Interview

Age

Maximum age: 35 years as on the date of the walk-in test.

Qualifications

• Crop Improvement Division: M.Sc Agriculture or M.Sc Botany or M.Sc Zoology from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (GPA 6.0).
• Pathology Division: M.Sc Agriculture or M.Sc Microbiology or M.Sc Zoology from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (GPA 6.0).
• Post Harvest Technology Division: M.Sc Post-Harvest Technology or M.Sc Agricultural Engineering (with specialization in Post-Harvest Engineering/Processing) or M.Sc Food Technology / Food Science & Technology / M.Sc Horticulture (with specialization or experience in post-harvest handling/processing) from a recognized university with at least 60% marks (GPA 6.0).
• Essential qualifications for all divisions: Two years of relevant research experience.
• Desirable: Working knowledge of computers; experience in conducting research trials, data compilation, analysis, and report preparation.
• Experience: Two years of relevant research experience.

Important Dates

Walk-in test date: 12 February 2026 at 10:00 AM Note: If the date and time of the test/interview change, updates will be published on the Spices Board official website.

Application Fees

There is no information available about application fees in the notice.

General Instructions

• The information about changes in the date/time of the test/interview will be published on the Spices Board website (indianspices.com).
• Candidates must bring original documents for identity, age, education, experience, and publications, along with a passport-sized photograph and one set of self-attested copies.
• Ensure eligibility criteria are fulfilled; the Board reserves the right to shortlist and select the candidate.
• Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active for communications.
• If any incorrect or false information is furnished, or if material facts are suppressed, candidature may be canceled. The Board’s decision is final.
• The engagement is contractual and not tied to regular appointments; the rank list is valid for two years. Canvassing is a disqualification.
• All proceedings are subject to Kochi jurisdiction in case of disputes.