Opportunity Alert: Spices Research Trainee Position at Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Kerala

Opportunity Alert

INDIA REGIONAL NEWS

12/13/20241 min read

The Spices Board of India, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, invites applications exclusively from Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates for the position of Spices Research Trainee (SRT). This opportunity is based at the Indian Cardamom Research Institute (ICRI) in Myladumpara, Idukki, Kerala.

Position Details

Role: Spices Research Trainee (Entomology Division)

Number of Positions: 1

Stipend: ₹21,000 per month

Location: Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Myladumpara, Idukki, Kerala

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

  1. Essential: M.Sc. in any of the following disciplines with a minimum of 55% marks:

  2. Agricultural Entomology/Nematology/Sericulture/Horticulture

  3. Agricultural Extension/Plant Pathology/Environmental Sciences

  4. Forestry/Agricultural Microbiology/Microbiology (Botany specialization in Microbiology)

  5. Zoology

Desirable:

  • Proficiency in computer applications

  • Relevant field experience

  • Age: Not more than 30 years as of the application date

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitoring and maintenance of research trial plots

  • Recording field observations and data

  • Assisting scientists in research activities

  • Production of Bio-control Agents

  • Data analysis, result interpretation, and report preparation

Training Period

  • Duration: 2 years (initial training for 1 year, extendable based on performance)

  • Leave Eligibility: 1 day per month

Selection Process

  • Screening based on qualifications

  • Written Test

Walk-in Test Details

Date: December 18, 2024

Time: 10:30 AM

Venue: Indian Cardamom Research Institute, Spices Board, Kailasanadu P.O., Myladumpara, Idukki, Kerala – 685553

Instructions for Candidates

Bring the following documents:

  • Passport-sized photograph

Original and one set of self-attested copies of:

  • Identity proof (e.g., Voter ID)

  • Proof of age

  • Caste certificate

  • Educational qualifications and training proof

  • Publications (if any)

  • Duly filled application form (Annexure I)

Note:

Candidates who have not received their final degree certificates are not eligible to apply.

Previous trainees under SET/SRT at Spices Board need not apply.

Selection as a trainee is purely for training purposes and does not guarantee regular employment.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can email their applications with a passport-sized photo (less than 50 KB) and scanned copies of mark sheets/PG/UG certificates to sbicriadmn2021@gmail.com.