STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification
Software Technology Parks of India — under Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India — just dropped the Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification on April 22, 2026. 15 vacancies. Nine cities. One year training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961.
Applications open from April 22 and close May 11, 2026. Official portal is stpi.in — Career section.
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Important: NATS portal registration at nats.education.gov.in is mandatory first. No NATS Enrolment ID means your application doesn't go through. Period.
STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) |
| Under Ministry | MeitY, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | 7(1)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-27 dated 22.04.2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainee |
| Total Vacancies | 15 Posts |
| Training Duration | One Year |
| Application Mode | Online only — stpi.in |
| Apply Start | April 22, 2026 |
| Last Date | May 11, 2026 |
| NATS Registration | Mandatory before applying |
| Official Website | stpi.in |
STPI Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026
B. Tech, B.E, Diploma, B.Com, B.A — so many streams and in so many cities. Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Noida and Mohali.
Internship Stipend ₹10900–₹15000 per month. Zero application fee. Central government organisation.
Post and Location Details
| Qualification | Posts | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech/B.E — Electronics, Electricals, E&C, Telecom, CS, IT | 8 | 2-Bengaluru, 1 each-Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Noida |
| Diploma in same streams OR B.Com / B.A | 7 | 3-Bhubaneswar, 1 each-Mohali, Noida, Pune, Hyderabad |
| Total | 15 |
Reservation applies — 3 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST preference out of 15 total, as per Government of India rules.
STPI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Streams | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.E | Electronics, Electricals, E&C, Telecom, CS, IT | Completed April 2021 or later. No prior apprenticeship. |
| Diploma | Same technical streams | Completed April 2021 or later. No prior apprenticeship. |
| B.Com / B.A | Any stream | Completed April 2021 or later. No prior apprenticeship. |
Important Conditions
- Qualification must be completed in April 2021 or later
- Candidates who have already done apprenticeship anywhere before are not eligible
Age Limit (as on May 11, 2026)
| Category | Max Age |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 27 years |
| OBC | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
Minimum 18 years for all.
STPI Application Fee 2026
- Nothing. Zero. Free for everyone — STPI portal and NATS portal both.
- Anyone asking for money for this application is running a scam.
- Apply only through official portals.
STPI Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Qualification | Monthly Stipend | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech / B.E | ₹15,000/- | DBT via NATS Portal |
| B.A / B.Com | ₹12,300/- | DBT via NATS Portal |
| Diploma | ₹10,900/- | DBT via NATS Portal |
- Paid through Direct Benefit Transfer into your bank account via NATS.
- Bank details on NATS need to be accurate.
- Wrong account number or IFSC and your stipend gets stuck.
STPI Selection Process 2026
Selection Stages
- NATS registration — get Enrolment ID
- Apply online on stpi.in with NATS ID
- Shortlisting on eligibility
- Interview — final selection
No written exam. Final selection on interview marks only.
How to Apply for STPI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Step 1: NATS Registration
- Go to 🔗 nats.education.gov.in
- Click Student
- Click Enroll
- Fill personal details, educational details, bank details
- Submit and get NATS Enrolment ID on email
- Save it
Step 2: STPI Form Fill
- Open✎ Apply Now
- Go to Career section
- Click STPI Apprentice Trainee 2026 application link
- Fill online form — personal, educational, contact details
- Enter NATS Enrolment ID (mandatory)
- Upload documents
- Submit before May 11, 2026
- Save printout
Important Dates STPI Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Out | April 22, 2026 |
| Applications Open | April 22, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 11, 2026 |
| Age Cut-off | May 11, 2026 |
Conclusion STPI Apprentice 2026
15 posts. MeitY body. Nine cities. Free application. Stipend up to ₹15,000. Last date May 11, 2026.
- NATS registration first — then STPI form
- Bank details on NATS must be correct
- Apply early, for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment not on the last day
One year at an STPI centre on your resume is a decent start. 19 days. Get the form in.
Disclaimer
The above content is purely for reference purpose only.
Prospective applicants should confirm all the information from the official website of STPI.
We will not be accountable for any changes effected by the recruiting body.