Coffee Board Announces Direct Recruitment for 55 Scientific and Technical Vacancies in 2025

The Coffee Board of India, a pivotal statutory body operating under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Government of India, has released an official notification (Advertisement No. Adm./EB.I(R)Dir.Rectt./2025-26/228) inviting online applications for direct recruitment to 55 diverse government job positions. These exciting opportunities span both ‘Scientific’ and ‘Technical’ cadres and are open for various offices and units of the Coffee Board located across the country for the year 2025.

Vacancy Details for Coffee Board Recruitment 2025

Aspiring candidates can explore a range of specialized roles within the Coffee Board. Here’s a breakdown of the available positions, their respective cadres, pay scales, and reservation details:

Scientific Cadre:

Divisional Head – Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology: 01 vacancy (Unreserved – UR). This senior position offers a lucrative Pay Level-11 in the range of ₹67,700 to ₹208,700/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Agronomy: 02 vacancies (UR). Successful candidates will be placed at Pay Level-10, with a salary scale of ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Breeding and Genetics: 02 vacancies (UR-1, Scheduled Tribe – ST-1). This role also falls under Pay Level-10, offering ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Tissue Culture and Biotechnology: 01 vacancy (UR). The pay scale for this position is Pay Level-10, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Physiology: 01 vacancy (UR). This position is offered at Pay Level-10, with a salary of ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Agriculture Chemistry: 02 vacancies (UR). Successful applicants will receive a Pay Level-10 salary, from ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Plant Pathology: 01 vacancy (Scheduled Caste – SC). This role is available at Pay Level-10, with a pay scale of ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Agriculture Economics: 01 vacancy (UR). The remuneration for this position is at Pay Level-10, ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.
Subject Matter Specialist – Coffee Quality: 01 vacancy (SC). This specialized role also falls under Pay Level-10, offering ₹56,100 to ₹177,500/-.

Technical Cadre:

Junior Liaison Officer: A significant opportunity with 13 vacancies (UR-7, Economically Weaker Section – EWS-1, Other Backward Classes – OBC-3, SC-2). These positions are at Pay Level-6, with a salary scale of ₹35,400 to ₹112,400/-.
Extension Inspector: The largest number of openings, with 30 vacancies (UR-11, OBC-12, SC-4, ST-3). These roles are compensated at Pay Level-5, offering ₹29,200 to ₹92,300/-.

Application Fee: A Welcome Exemption

In a beneficial move for applicants, the Coffee Board has confirmed that there is no application fee for this recruitment drive. This removes a potential barrier for many aspiring candidates, making the application process more accessible.

How to Apply for Coffee Board Recruitment 2025

Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online through the prescribed format available on the Coffee Board’s official recruitment website. The application window is open from June 6, 2025, to July 9, 2025. It is crucial for all prospective applicants to adhere to these dates to ensure their applications are considered.

Further Information and Application Submission

For comprehensive details regarding eligibility criteria, job descriptions, selection procedures, and to access the online application form for the Coffee Board Jobs Vacancy Recruitment 2025, please visit the official website of the Coffee Board at https://coffeeboard.gov.in. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the official advertisement before applying.