The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), has released the official notification for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates who completed their B.Tech, Diploma, B.Com, or BA between April 2021 and later. A total of 15 vacancies are available across multiple STPI centres in India. The online application process is completely free, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend up to ₹15,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Interested and eligible candidates must register on the NATS portal first and then apply online at www.stpi.in before the last date, 11 May 2026.
STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization Name: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
- Under Ministry: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Govt. of India
- Post Name: Apprentice Trainee
- Total Vacancies: 15 Posts
- Training Duration: One Year
- Application Mode: Online only (through STPI Web Portal – www.stpi.in)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 11 May 2026
- Official Website: www.stpi.in
Important Dates for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026
- Advertisement Date: 22 April 2026
- Age Eligibility Cut-off Date: 11 May 2026
- Last Date for Online Application: 11 May 2026
- NATS Portal Registration: Must be completed before applying on STPI portal
STPI Apprentice Trainee Vacancy Details 2026
A total of 15 vacancies are announced across two qualification categories. Reservation preference as per Government of India rules: 3 posts for OBC, 2 for SC, and 1 for ST candidates. Below is the discipline-wise and location-wise breakup:
B.Tech / B.E. Vacancies (8 Posts)
- Disciplines: Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology
- Locations: Bengaluru (02), Bhubaneswar (01), Chennai (01), Guwahati (01), Gurugram (01), Hyderabad (01), Noida (01)
Diploma / B.Com / B.A. Vacancies (7 Posts)
- Disciplines: Diploma in Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / CS / IT OR B.Com / B.A. (any stream)
- Locations: Bhubaneswar (03), Mohali (01), Noida (01), Pune (01), Hyderabad (01)
Educational Qualification for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026
Candidates must have completed their qualification in April 2021 or later and should not have undergone apprenticeship before.
- For B.Tech / B.E. Posts: Degree in Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology.
- For Diploma Posts: Diploma in Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology.
- For B.Com / B.A. Posts: Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in any stream.
Salary (Stipend) for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026
- B.Tech / B.E. (Degree): ₹15,000/- per month (via DBT through NATS Portal)
- Diploma (Technical): ₹10,900/- per month (via DBT through NATS Portal)
- B.A. / B.Com: ₹12,300/- per month (via DBT through NATS Portal)
Age Limit for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026 (as on 11 May 2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years for all categories
- Maximum Age (UR/General): 27 years
- Maximum Age (OBC): 30 years
- Maximum Age (SC/ST): 32 years
Selection Process for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026
- Stage 1: NATS Portal Registration (mandatory before applying on STPI portal)
- Stage 2: Online Application on STPI Portal (www.stpi.in)
- Stage 3: Shortlisting based on eligibility criteria
- Stage 4: Interview – Final selection based on interview marks
Application Fee for STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026
- All Categories: NIL (No application fee)
- The online application through STPI portal and NATS portal registration is completely free.
- Warning: STPI does not charge any fee. Beware of third-party agencies demanding money.
How to Apply for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply online. Note that NATS portal registration is mandatory before filling the STPI application form.
- Register on NATS Portal: Visit https://nats.education.gov.in → Click on "Student" → Enroll as a student → Fill personal, educational, and bank details → Submit to obtain your unique NATS Enrolment ID.
- Visit STPI Website: Go to www.stpi.in → Click on "Career Section".
- Fill STPI Application Form: Enter all required details including your NATS Enrolment ID.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, photo, and signature as specified.
- Submit Application: Review all details carefully and submit the online application form.
- Take Printout: Download and take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Important: The last date to submit the online application is 11 May 2026. Applications without a valid NATS Enrolment ID will be rejected. Ensure your bank account details (account number, IFSC code) are correct in NATS portal for stipend DBT processing.
