Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: HRD for implementation of the proposed program: Engaging Spice Extension Trainees

Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom: HRD for Implementation of the Proposed Programme – Engaging Spice Extension Trainees is implemented by the Spices Board, India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The objective of the scheme is to assist the Spices Board in implementing its programmes while improving the employability of technically qualified unemployed youth belonging to SC/ST and other eligible categories by engaging them as Spice Extension Trainees.
The scheme is being implemented in accordance with the modalities and guidelines approved by the Competent Authority under the Integrated Scheme for Export Promotion & Quality Improvement in Spices and Research and Development of Cardamom during the 15th Finance Commission period (2021–22 to 2025–26).

1. ₹20,000/- per personnel per month for training period of two years, as Spice Extension Trainees.
2. Selection will be minimum 70% from SC/ST category and remaining from General category.
3. Stipend as above and TA/DA will be provided as per norms.

1.All spice growing States and regions in India/UT
2. Selection process depends on COVID protocols and sourcing of candidates through media and Board’s website. Selection will be through walk-in-test.
3.Selected candidates will undergo training as Spice Extension Trainee for assisting Board’s regular Officers on technical aspects and simultaneously getting trained on various aspects of spice cultivation, post-harvest improvement, export etc.
4.Selected candidates have to enter into an agreement with Spices Board
5.Training will be temporary, for a period of one year, likely to be extended for one more year depending on performance and getting automatically terminated on completion of two years or before as agreed in the prescribed MoU.

Online

Registration
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website.
Step 2: Click on the “Register” option on the homepage.
Step 3: Fill out the registration form by entering Full Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Password, selecting State, and Captcha.
Step 4: Review all details carefully and submit the registration form.
Step 5: An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email; enter the OTP and click “Verify.”
Step 6: Registration will be completed successfully, and a confirmation message will be displayed or sent via email.
Login
Step 1: The applicant should visit the ServicesPlus website and click on “Login.”
Step 2: Enter your Email ID, Password, and Captcha.
Step 3: Select the relevant service/scheme name.
Step 4: Fill in the required details in the application form.
Step 5: Submit the application.

a) Degree certificate to prove basic qualification, experience certificate and certificates of other qualifications if any
b) Adhar card
c)Certificate to prove SC/ST category
d) Passport size photograph