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STPI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 10 Admin Officer, MTSS, Assistant & Other Posts

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Aug. 29, 2026
Administrative Officer (A-V)Member Technical Support Staff (MTSS) ES-VMember Technical Support Staff (MTSS) ES-IVAssistant (A-II)Office Attendant (S-I)
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
10 Posts (MTSS: 4, Office Attendant: 3, Admin Officer: 2, Assistant: 1)
Pay Scale
₹18K - ₹1.42L / mo
Age Limit
Varies by post, up to 40 years for direct recruitment as on 12-10-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 29, 2026

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Starts

Aug 29, 2026

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Deadline

Oct 12, 2026

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Exam Date

TBA

Application Window29 Aug – 12 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise educational qualification and experience requirements:
Administrative Officer (A-V) [Level-7]: Graduate in any discipline with 6 years experience OR Post Graduate with 4 years experience in personnel/administration/vigilance.
MTSS ES-V [Level-6]: 3-year Diploma in Electronics/CS/IT/Telecom OR Bachelor in Electronics/CS/BCA/IT OR DOEACC 'A' level certificate with 2 years relevant experience.
MTSS ES-IV [Level-5]: 3-year Diploma in Electronics/CS/IT/Telecom OR Bachelor in Electronics/CS/BCA/IT OR DOEACC 'A' level certificate with 1 year relevant experience.
Assistant (A-II) [Level-4]: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University (6 months computer certificate desirable).
Office Attendant (S-I) [Level-1]: Matriculate (10th standard pass) or equivalent.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Maximum age limit for direct recruits as on 12.10.2026: Administrative Officer: 40 years; MTSS ES-V: 36 years; MTSS ES-IV: 34 years; Assistant: 32 years; Office Attendant: 30 years. Up to 56 years for absorption. Admissible age relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per GoI rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Online Application Submission via stpi.in by 12.10.2026

OnlineQualifying Only

Screening of Applications and Scrutiny of Post-Qualification Experience

OnlineQualifying Only

Written Examination at Delhi/NCR and Bengaluru Centres

OfflineMerit Scored

Skill Test (for Office Attendant Post only)

OfflineQualifying Only

Document Verification and Final Appointment Offer

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is based on a competitive Written Examination conducted at examination centres in Delhi/NCR and Bengaluru. Screened-in candidates appear for the written test (150 questions/150 marks for Levels 4–7; 50 questions/100 marks for Level 1) with 0.25 negative marking. Candidates for Office Attendant must also qualify in a practical Skill Test. Final merit lists are drawn based on written test scores location-wise, subject to minimum qualifying benchmarks (UR: 50%, OBC: 45%, SC/ST: 40%, PwD: 35–45%).

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (Objective MCQs)

Total Duration

150 Minutes

Negative Marking

0.25 marks per incorrect answer

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
General Intelligence & Reasoning2020
General Awareness2020
Numerical Aptitude2020
English Comprehension2020
Domain Specific / Technical Area or Central Govt Rules7070
Total150150

Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks

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Historical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.

Year / CycleStage / TierUR (Gen)OBCEWSSCST
2024
Written Examination Cutoff Benchmark (Out of 150 Marks)
108.59894.58880.5

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Employees at Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), work in a specialized technological organization driving India's IT/ITeS software export industry, tech startup incubation, and state-of-the-art Centers of Entrepreneurship (CoEs). Technical personnel (MTSS) manage Tier-III data centers, high-speed data communications (HSDC), network infrastructure, cybersecurity testing facilities, and incubator labs. Administrative personnel manage statutory customs/EXIM software bonded warehouse clearances, personnel administration, vigilance, and procurement under Central Government GFR and FR/SR rules. Operations run on a 5-day week with Central 7th CPC pay and benefits.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Stationed at designated STPI regional centers across India (Guwahati, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, Indore/Bhopal, New Delhi) as specified per post. Selection is for specific centers based on candidate location preferences, though all positions carry all-India transfer liability to any STPI center. Regular appointments are subject to a standard 2-year probation period.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Employees progress through the STPI Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) scheme and internal merit promotion policies: Office Attendants (Level-1) advance to Assistant grades (Level-2/Level-4); Technical Staff (MTSS ES-IV and ES-V) progress to Technical Officer and Member Technical Staff (MTS/Scientist grades) through departmental review committees (DPC); Administrative Officers progress to Senior Administrative Officers and Assistant Directors.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Online Only Application Submission: Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the official STPI portal (www.stpi.in) by 12 October 2026; no postal or physical applications are accepted.
  • Separate Application for Multiple Posts: Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate online application forms along with separate application fees of ₹500/- for each post.
  • Location-Wise Preference Merit: While candidates indicate their preferred choice of posting locations, separate merit lists are drawn for each location; selected candidates also carry an all-India transfer liability.
  • Mandatory Post-Qualification Experience: For Administrative Officer (6 yrs for Graduates / 4 yrs for PGs), MTSS ES-V (2 yrs), and MTSS ES-IV (1 yr), only post-qualification experience is considered; pre-qualification or incomplete certificates will lead to rejection during scrutiny.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR3
  • OBC4
  • SC2
  • EWS1
Total Vacancies10 Posts (MTSS: 4, Office Attendant: 3, Admin Officer: 2, Assistant: 1)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th CPC Pay Matrix Scales across cadres:
• Administrative Officer (A-V): Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
• MTSS ES-V: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
• MTSS ES-IV: Level-5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300)
• Assistant (A-II): Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
• Office Attendant (S-I): Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
Plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and central government autonomous society benefits.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

Eligible candidates must apply online through the official website: www.stpi.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applicants should ensure that the online application is filled out completely and all essential steps are followed.

  • Candidates currently employed in Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous organizations are required to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer at the time of applying online.
  • Only fully completed online applications received by the deadline will be considered for recruitment.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

• General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- per application.
• Female Candidates and SC / ST / PH Candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil fee).

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The closing date for submission of online applications on the STPI official website (www.stpi.in) is 12 October 2026 (within 45 days from publication in Employment News on 29.08.2026).

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