Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | STPI |
| Post Name | Apprentice Trainee – 15 Posts |
| Qualification | B.A, B.Com, B.Tech/ B.E, Diploma |
| Age Limit | The minimum age for all candidates is 18 years as on 11/05/2026. The maximum age limit differs by category - Unreserved (UR/General) candidates must not exceed 27 years, OBC candidates must not exceed 30 years, and SC/ST candidates must not exceed 32 years, all calculated as on 11/05/2026. Age relaxation is in line with Government of India rules for reserved categories. Category Minimum Age Maximum Age (as on 11/05/2026) Unreserved (UR / General) 18 years 27 years OBC 18 years 30 years SC / ST 18 years 32 years |
| Advt No | 7(1)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-27 |
| Post Date | 22/04/2026 |
| Last Date | 11-05-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Sl. No. Qualification Category Eligible Disciplines Additional Conditions 1 B.Tech / B.E. (Degree) Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology Must have completed qualification in April 2021 or later. Should not have previously undergone apprenticeship. 2 Diploma (Technical) Electronics / Electricals / Electronics & Communications / Telecommunications / Computer Science / Information Technology Must have completed qualification in April 2021 or later. Should not have previously undergone apprenticeship. 2 B.Com / B.A. (Non-Technical Degree) Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) / Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – any stream Must have completed qualification in April 2021 or later. Should not have previously undergone apprenticeship.
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for applying for STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026. The online application through STPI's web portal (www.stpi.in) is free of cost. Similarly, registration on the NATS Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) is also free. Candidates are advised to apply only through the official portals and not through any third-party website or agency. Be cautious of any individual or platform demanding a fee for application processing or selection facilitation - STPI does not charge any fee for this recruitment. All Categories NIL (No application fee)
Important Links
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| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Sarkari Result | Click Here |
Selection Process
Stage Details Stage 1: NATS Portal Registration Candidates must register on https://nats.education.gov.in and obtain a NATS Enrolment ID before applying. Bank details must be entered for DBT stipend processing. Stage 2: Online Application on STPI Portal Apply online on www.stpi.in (Career Section) on or before 11/05/2026. Enter the NATS Enrolment ID in the application form. Stage 3: Shortlisting Applications screened based on eligibility criteria - qualification, discipline, age, and NATS registration. Stage 4: Interview Shortlisted candidates called for interview. Final selection based on marks obtained in the interview.