Spices Board Recruitment 2016-17 Various Posts (37 Vacancies)

Spices Board, Kochi invites applications from eligible candidates for recruitment of following positions on Direct Recruitment Basis. The last date for applying online is 16th August 2016

Notification No. 10:

Name of the Post	No of Posts	Scale of Pay
Field Officer	05 (02 Reserved for PWD)	PB- 2: ₹ 9300-34800 + GP ₹ 4200
Senior Clerk	03	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 2400
Junior Chemist	08	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 1900
Junior Microbiologist	02	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 1900
Agriculture Demonstrator	07	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 1900
Extension Assistant	05	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 2400

Notification No.11 (Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Candidates Only):

Name of the Post	No of Post	Scale of Pay
Scientist B (Chemistry)	01	PB3 ₹ 15600-39100 + GP ₹ 5400
Senior Microbiologist	01	PB-1: ₹ 5200-20200 + GP ₹ 2800

Age Limit: Not more than 35 years for Scientist B, Not more than 30 years for all other posts (as on 1st June, 2016).

Essential Qualifications:

Field Officer -> 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. Computer literate with knowledge of computer fundamentals and working knowledge in Windows/ Linux operating system, word processing, electronic worksheet, e-mail etc.

Senior Clerk -> First Class Degree from a recognized University. Familiar with office productivity software like word processing, spreadsheet.

Junior Chemist -> Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University with first class with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 or 60% marks. One year experience in Lab analytical procedure in quality control.

Junior Microbiologist -> Degree in Microbiology from a recognized University with first class with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 or 60% marks One year experience in Lab analytical procedure in quality control.

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

Extension Assistant -> Degree in Agriculture/ Horticulture/ Botany/ from a recognized University with 1st Class (60%) or minimum 6 OGPA out of 10. Working knowledge in computer. Five years experience in Plantation Management.

Scientist B (Chemistry) -> Post Graduate Degree in Chemistry (Pure Chemistry / Applied Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry/Organic Chemistry/Natural Product Chemistry) from a recognized university with Minimum 7 OGPA out of 10 or 70% marks.

Senior Microbiologist -> Degree in Microbiology from a Recognized University/ Institution with minimum 6 OGPA out of 10 or 60% marks. 05 years experience in laboratory analytical procedures in quality control.

Selection Process:

For Scientist B (Chemistry) post -> Selection will be through Examinations in multiple phases. {Objective tests (MCQ) and/or Essay type tests followed by Group Discussion and/or presentations and/or interviews}. Practical tests may also be held.

For all other posts -> Selection will be through Examinations in multiple phases. {Objective tests (MCQ) and/or Essay type tests}. Practical tests may also be held wherever necessary.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates can be submitted by online as well as offline mode. The last date for submission of online applications is 16/08/2016.

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.

The Last date for receipt of hard copy of application(s) by post in the Spices Board Head Office is 31/08/2016 (the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J&K State, Spiti District & Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep is 15/09/2016).

APPLY ONLINE: http://112.133.204.82/sb_application_2016/