National Seeds Corporation Limited – Management Trainee
National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSCL) conducts an annual National Seeds Corporation Limited Management Trainee (NSC MT) exam to recruit candidates for various trainee posts, including Management Trainee, Senior Trainees, Diploma Trainees, Trainees and Trainee Mate.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Stage I – Written Examination (offline, 2 hours, 100 multiple‑choice questions)
- Stage II – Interview & Document Verification (for Management Trainees only)
- Stage III – Document Verification (for Senior Trainees, Diploma Trainees, Trainees and Trainee Mate)
For Management Trainees, final selection is based on combined marks of the written exam (70 %) and the interview (30 %) after successful document verification. For other posts, selection depends solely on the written exam marks, subject to document verification.
Eligibility Criteria
Management Trainee (Executive level)
- Post: Management Trainee (Materials Management) – 60 % marks in B.Sc. (Agriculture) + full‑time MBA (Materials Management/Supply Chain Management) OR 60 % marks in BE/B.Tech (Agri. Engg) + full‑time MBA (Materials Management/Supply Chain Management) from a recognized university.
- Post: Management Trainee (Production) – 60 % marks in M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialization in Agronomy, Seed Technology, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Agriculture Entomology or Plant Pathology; or M.Sc. (Horticulture) / M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialization in Horticulture ≥ 60 %, and knowledge of MS Office.
- Post: Management Trainee (Asst. Co. Secy.) – Graduate with Associate Membership of the Management Institute of Company Secretaries of India and professional degree in Law; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Management Trainee (Agri. Engineering) – 60 % marks in BE/B.Tech. (Agri. Engg) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Management Trainee (Marketing) – 60 % marks in B.Sc. (Agri.) + MBA (Marketing/Agri. Business Management) full‑time or two‑year full‑time PG degree in Marketing/Agri. Business Management; or 60 % marks in M.Sc. (Agri.) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Management Trainee (HR) – 60 % marks in two‑year full‑time PG degree in Personnel Management/Industrial Relations/Labour Welfare/HR Management or 60 % marks in two‑year full‑time MBA (HRM) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Management Trainee (Civil Engineering) – 60 % marks in BE/B.Tech. (Civil Engg) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Management Trainee (Financial & Accounting) – Associate Member of ICA (ACA) or ACMA; computer knowledge mandatory.
Senior Trainees / Diploma Trainees (Supervisory level)
- Post: Sr. Trainee (Marketing) – ≥ 55 % marks in B.Sc. (Agri.) + MBA (Marketing/Agri. Business Management) full‑time or two‑year full‑time PG degree in Marketing/Agri. Business Management, or 55 % marks in M.Sc. (Agri.) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Sr. Trainee (Accounts) – ≥ 55 % marks in M.Com./MBA (Finance) from a recognized university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Sr. Trainee (HR) – 55 % marks in MBA (HR) or two‑year full‑time Postgraduate with relevant specialization; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Sr. Trainee (Quality Control) – ≥ 55 % marks in M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialization in Genetics/Plant Breeding/Seed Technology; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Sr. Trainee (Horticulture) – ≥ 55 % marks in M.Sc. (Hort.) / M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialization in Horticulture; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Sr. Trainee (Agriculture) – 55 % marks in M.Sc. (Agri.) with specialisation in agronomy, seed tech, plant breeding & genetics, agriculture entomology or plant pathology; computer knowledge mandatory.
Diploma Trainees (Non‑Supervisory level)
- Post: Civil Engineering – 55 % marks in three‑year Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Govt. Engineering Polytechnic/Institution; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Agricultural Engineering – 55 % marks in three‑year Diploma in Agriculture Engineering/Mechanical Engineering from a Govt. Polytechnic/Institution; computer knowledge mandatory.
Trainee (Non‑Supervisory level)
- Post: Trainee (Agriculture) – 60 % marks in B.Sc. (Agri.) from a recognised university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Trainee (Accounts) – 60 % marks in B.Com from a recognised university; computer and MS Office knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Trainee (Store) – 60 % marks in B.Sc. (Agri.) from a recognised university; computer knowledge mandatory.
- Post: Trainee (HR) – 60 % marks in Graduation from a recognised university; knowledge of MS‑Office and Hindi typing (35 WPM) required.
- Post: Trainee (Data Entry Operator) – 60 % marks in BCA/B.Sc. (Computer Science/IT) or 60 % marks in 3‑year Diploma in Engg. (Computer Application or Electronics) or 60 % marks in Graduation with 1 year Diploma in Computer Service Applications from a recognised university.
- Post: Trainee (Store Engineer) – 60 % marks in Graduation with ITI in fitter/electrician/auto‑electrician/welder/diesel mechanic/tractor trainee mechanic/machine man trade; computer knowledge mandatory.
Trainee Mate (Non‑Supervisory level)
- Post: Trainee Mate (Agriculture) – Intermediate in Agriculture / 12th or equivalent in Science with Biology; good physique; prior experience or knowledge in agriculture‑related field.
Age Limits
- Management Trainee: Maximum 25 years as of closing of application.
- Senior Trainees / Diploma Trainees: Not exceeding 25 years as of closing of application.
- Trainees (Non‑Supervisory level): Maximum 23 years as of closing of application.
- Trainee Mate (Non‑Supervisory level): Not exceeding 20 years as of closing of application.
- Age relaxation applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Ex‑servicemen & PH as per government rules.
Documents to be Submitted
- Attested caste/disability certificate (where applicable)
- Passport‑sized coloured photograph (original and scanned copy)
- Signature (original and scanned copy)
- Self‑attested copies of all educational certificates
Application Fee
Open‑category: Rs. 525 (application fee Rs. 500 + processing fee Rs. 25) plus payment gateway charges.
SC/ST/PWD: No application fee, only processing fee Rs. 25 plus gateway charges.
Important Dates (2024)
Application period: 26 Oct 2024 – 08 Dec 2024 (online registration and fee payment).
Written exam: 30 Mar 2025.
Interview (Management Trainees): 10 Jun 2025.
For further details, candidates should visit the official NSCL website and consult the official notifications.