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Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) invites online applications for Apprentice Trainee posts for a one-year engagement across its centres in India.
Eligible candidates include B.Tech/B.E in Electronics/Electrical/ECE/Telecommunications/CS/IT or a Bachelor's degree in Arts/Commerce/Administration, completed June 2021 or later. Last date is 30.09.2026 and online application is through STPI.in.
Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an Autonomous Society under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 7(1)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-27 dated 14.09.2026, inviting online applications for engagement as Apprentice Trainee under the Apprenticeship Act-1961, for a period of one year, across its centres in India.
Particulars
Details
Organization Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
Advertisement No. 7(1)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-27
Advertisement Date 14.09.2026
Post Name Apprentice Trainee
Total Vacancies 15
Duration of Apprenticeship One year, under the Apprenticeship Act-1961
Job Location STPI centres across India (HQ, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Noida, Mohali, Pune)
Candidates applying for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 must note the following timeline. Applications received after the last date of submission will not be considered.
Event
Date
Advertisement Release Date 14.09.2026
STPI Apprentice Trainee Last Date to apply online On or before 30.09.2026
Crucial date for age reckoning 14.09.2026
A total of 15 vacancies have been notified for Apprentice Trainee, across two discipline groups and ten STPI centres.
STPI Centre
Number of Vacancies
HQ 02
Bengaluru 02
Bhubaneswar 02
Chennai 01
Guwahati 01
Gurugram 01
Hyderabad 02
Noida 02
Mohali 01
Pune 01
Total Vacancies 15
Depending upon the vacancies available in various disciplines, selection of candidates will be carried out by shortlisting based on their performance in the interview.
STPI Apprentice Trainee eligibility 2026 is based on educational qualification in one of two discipline groups, along with the prescribed age limit.
Sl. No.
Stipend per Month
1 Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E) in Electronics/Electricals/Electronics & Communications/Telecommunications/Computer Science/Information Technology Rs. 15,000/-
2 Bachelor in Arts/Commerce/Administration, etc. Rs. 12,300/-
Only candidates who have completed their Degree/Diploma qualification in June 2021 or thereafter shall be considered for engagement as Apprentice Trainee. Candidates who have already completed their apprenticeship (if any) in the past at STPI or any other organization shall not be considered.
The age limit for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 14.09.2026.
Category
Age Limit
Minimum Age (all categories) 18 years
Maximum Age – Unreserved 27 years
Maximum Age – OBC 30 years
Maximum Age – SC/ST 32 years
Reservation shall be applicable as per Government of India Rules.
Selected Apprentice Trainees will receive a monthly stipend based on their qualification:
The Screening-cum-Selection Committee may offer a higher stipend, up to Rs. 20,000/- per month, based on the candidate's performance in the interview. The stipend payable to apprentices will be facilitated through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism - the admissible Government share of stipend will be directly credited to the apprentices' bank accounts through the NATS portal after successful registration on the NATS Portal for DBT.
Selection of candidates for STPI Apprentice Trainee posts will be carried out by shortlisting, based on their performance in the interview, depending upon the vacancies available in the various disciplines. Reservation shall be applicable as per Government of India Rules. There is no written examination specified in the notification.
Candidates who have completed their B.Tech/B.E in Electronics, Computer Science, or IT can also explore more Engineering Apprentice Jobs and Graduate Apprentice Jobs available across India.
Candidates looking for more apprenticeship opportunities under NATS can also explore the latest NATS Apprenticeship Jobs across various organizations. Applicants searching for openings closer to Delhi NCR can check Noida and Gurugram Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding a Bachelor's degree in Arts, Commerce, or Administration can also browse more Graduate Government Jobs and Apprentice Trainee Jobs matching their qualification.
It is a notification (Advt. No. 7(1)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-27 dated 14.09.2026) issued by Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) for engagement of Apprentice Trainees under the Apprenticeship Act-1961, for a period of one year, offering 15 vacancies across 10 STPI centres.
A total of 15 vacancies are available across STPI centres: HQ (2), Bengaluru (2), Bhubaneswar (2), Chennai (1), Guwahati (1), Gurugram (1), Hyderabad (2), Noida (2), Mohali (1), and Pune (1).
The online application must be submitted on or before 30.09.2026. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
Candidates need either a B.Tech/B.E in Electronics/Electrical/Electronics & Communications/Telecommunications/Computer Science/Information Technology, or a Bachelor's degree in Arts/Commerce/Administration, etc., completed in June 2021 or thereafter.
The minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age, as on 14.09.2026, is 27 years for Unreserved candidates, 30 years for OBC candidates, and 32 years for SC/ST candidates.
B.E/B.Tech candidates receive Rs. 15,000/- per month, while Bachelor in Arts/Commerce/Administration candidates receive Rs. 12,300/- per month. The Screening-cum-Selection Committee may offer a higher stipend, up to Rs. 20,000/- per month, based on interview performance.
Yes, it is mandatory for candidates to register on the NATS Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before applying for the apprenticeship through STPI's Portal, and to mention the NATS Enrolment ID in the STPI online application.
Candidates must first register on the NATS Portal, then apply through STPI's Web Portal (www.stpi.in, under Career Section), mentioning their NATS Enrolment ID, on or before 30.09.2026.
Selection is carried out by shortlisting candidates based on their performance in the interview, depending on the vacancies available in the various disciplines. Reservation applies as per Government of India Rules.
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