Spices Board

Field Officer /Sr. Clerk/ Jr. Chemist/Jr. Microbiologist/ Agriculture Demonstrator

Eligibility : Any Graduate, BSc

Location : Kochi

Last Date : 01 Aug 2016

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Field Officer /Senior Clerk/ Junior Chemist/Junior Microbiologist/ Agriculture Demonstratorrecruitment in Spices Board

Field Officer /2 SC Posts

Essential : 1. Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture from a recognized University with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 OR M.Sc in Botany with first class 60% from a recognized University. 2. Computer literate with knowledge of computer fundamentals and working knowledge in Windows/ Linux operating system, word processing, electronic worksheet, e-mail etc. 

Age : Not more than 30 years as on 1st June, 2016

Scale of Pay : Rs.9300-34800

Senior Clerk/ 3 UR

Qualifications Essential : 1. First Class Degree from a recognized University : 2. Familiar with office productivity software like word processing, spreadsheet. 

Age : Not more than 30 years as on 1st June, 2016. 

Scale of Pay : Rs. 5200-20200 + GP Rs.2400 

Junior Chemist / 1 ST 

Qualifications Essential : Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University with first class with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 or 60% marks. Desirable : One year experience in Lab analytical procedure in quality control.

Age : Not more than 30 years as on 1st June, 2016. 

Scale of Pay : PB-1: Rs.5200-20200

Junior Microbiologist/ 2  1 OBC 1 UR 

Qualifications Essential : Degree in Microbiology from a recognized University with first class with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 or 60% marks Desirable : One year experience in Lab analytical procedure in quality control. Place of Posting : Anywhere in India 

Age : Not more than 30 years as on 1st June, 2016

Scale of Pay : PB-1: Rs.5200-20200 + GP Rs.1900

Agriculture Demonstrator /  2 UR

Qualifications Essential : Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Botany/ Forestry from a recognized University with 1st Class (60%) or minimum 6 OGPA out of 10. 

Age : Not more than 30 years as on 1st June, 2016.

Scale of Pay :  Rs.5200-20200 + GP Rs.1900

Application Fee and Mode of Remittance :SC/ST/Female/Ex-servicemen/PWD candidates are exempted from fee payment and Rs.400/- for others. Fee is Non-refundable. Application fee has to be remitted only through Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Secretary, Spices Board payable at Kochi, Kerala .

Method of Selection:  Selection will be through Examinations in multiple phases. {Objective tests (MCQ) and/or Essay type tests}. Practical tests may also be held wherever necessary. 

Test centers : Field Officer :Srinagar, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Guntur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Aizwal 

Senior Clerk: Srinagar, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Guntur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Aizwal 

Junior Chemist :Srinagar, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Guntur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Aizwal 

Junior Microbiologist :Srinagar, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Guntur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Aizwal 

Agriculture Demonstrator: Srinagar, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, Guntur, Gangtok, Guwahati, Aizwal 

Note: “Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply.” 

Place of Posting : Anywhere in India

How to apply

Candidates residing in North East & Sikkim Region can apply through online as well as offline mode. Last date for applying online is 01.08.2016.

The candidates may send the application (print out of the application duly signed by the candidate in case of online submission), supporting documents( in respect of education qualification, proof of age, experience etc), Demand Draft and copy of caste certificate in an envelope super scribed as “Application for the post of…………..........” addressed to: The Secretary, Spices Board, Sugandha Bhavan, N.H By – Pass Road, Palarivattom P.O., Kochi – 682025, Kerala .