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STPI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar Post (Level 13)

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Aug. 3, 2026
Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar (A-VIII)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post (UR)
Pay Scale
₹1.23L - ₹2.16L / mo
Age Limit
Maximum 56 years for Absorption/Deputation, 50 years for Direct Recruitment as on 14-09-2026
Job Location
Delhi99New Delhi91

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 3, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 1, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 14, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window1 Aug – 14 Sep 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

Eligibility Criteria & Experience Tracks:
• Direct Recruitment: MBA / Post Graduate Degree in any discipline OR Graduate Degree in any discipline with a Post Graduate Diploma in Management from a recognized University/Institute, with minimum 15 years of responsible managerial experience in Personnel Management, Human Resources, and Labour Laws. Must possess proven experience in conducting senior-level board meetings, familiarity with Central Government rules (FR/SR, GFR, CCS Rules), working of autonomous societies under Societies Registration Act, preparation and monitoring of organizational budgets.
• Deputation / Absorption: Officers under Central / State Governments / PSUs / Autonomous Bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis; OR holding posts in Level 12 (₹78,800–₹2,09,200) / IDA scale ₹90,000–₹2,40,000 with 5 years' regular service in Administration, Personnel, or Vigilance; and possessing the educational qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment.
• Probation: 2 years for appointments made on Direct Recruitment or Absorption basis.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age calculated as on the closing date (14.09.2026):
• Direct Recruitment: Maximum 50 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Govt./STPI regular employees as per central rules).
• Deputation / Absorption: Maximum 56 years.
Relaxation in upper age limit up to 5 years is also admissible to contract employees engaged in STPI.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application Submission on STPI Portal (by 14.09.2026, 23:00 Hrs)

OnlineQualifying Only

Application Screening and Shortlisting on Eligibility & Experience

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview before Selection Committee (Tentatively Oct-Nov 2026)

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection Process:
1. Online Application: Candidates must submit their application online through www.stpi.in by 14 September 2026 (23:00 hours).
2. Screening: Scrutiny and screening of online applications by the Screening Committee based on qualifications and 15 years' relevant administrative/personnel experience.
3. Personal Interview: Screened-in candidates will be called for Personal Interview before the high-level Selection Committee at New Delhi (tentatively in October – November 2026).

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Scrutiny of MBA / Post Graduate management qualifications and depth of personnel administration experience
Evaluation of executive leadership in Central/State Government rules, autonomous society governance, vigilance, and labor laws
Assessment of leadership vision, high-level board secretarial acumen, budget management, and organizational transformation capabilities

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.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, is the nation's premier statutory agency driving IT/ITES exports, Centers of Entrepreneurship (CoEs), and deep-tech innovation. Operating from the STPI National Headquarters in New Delhi, the Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar (CAO-cum-Registrar) serves as the principal non-technical administrative officer, reporting directly to the Director General (DG), STPI. The officer orchestrates pan-India administrative machinery across 73 STPI centers and sub-centers, heading personnel administration, recruitment panels, establishment matters, vigilance inquiries, industrial labour law compliance, estate and high-speed telecom infrastructure leases, Governing Council/Executive Committee secretarial proceedings, and parliamentary question handling. The work culture is highly professional, corporate-government hybrid, high-velocity, and demanding.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Regular permanent appointment (or 3-year deputation extendable per DoPT rules). Direct recruits and absorption appointees serve a mandatory 2-year probation period. Headquartered at New Delhi, with all-India transfer liability across STPI regional directorates.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Positioned in Central 7th CPC Pay Level 13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900; gross entry salary ₹2,10,000 to ₹2,35,000/- per month plus senior executive perquisites). This is the apex administrative post in STPI. Officers in this grade are eligible for consideration for Joint Secretary equivalent positions, Senior Director roles, or member appointments on executive governing bodies within autonomous societies of MeitY and Central Ministries.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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  • Online Application Deadline (14 September 2026, 23:00 Hrs): Applications must be completed online at www.stpi.in before 23:00 hours on 14.09.2026. No physical hard copy is accepted at the initial stage.
  • 15 Years Senior Management Experience: Candidates applying via Direct Recruitment must possess at least 15 years of post-qualification responsible administrative experience in Personnel Management and Labour Laws, with familiarity in government budgeting and board secretarial work.
  • NOC Mandate for Serving Officers: Candidates serving in Central/State Govt., PSUs, or Autonomous bodies must upload an official No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their parent department.
  • Application Fee: ₹1,000/- non-refundable fee; female, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are completely exempted.
  • Two-Year Probation: Direct recruits and absorbees are placed on a 2-year probation period, subject to satisfactory performance review.

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

  • Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar (A-VIII)01 (Unreserved)
Total Vacancies01 Post (UR)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Central 7th CPC Pay Level-13: ₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900/- with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and medical reimbursement as per Central Government and STPI Service Rules (approximate gross entry salary ₹2,10,000 to ₹2,35,000/- per month).

Central 7th CPC Level 13 (Chief Administrative Officer grade)

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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Application Procedure

Candidates meeting the eligibility requirements must apply online through the official website www.stpi.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Applicants must ensure to fill out the online application properly and complete all essential steps. Only fully completed online applications will be considered for further recruitment processes.

Persons currently employed in Central/State Government/PSUs/Autonomous organizations must submit a copy of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer at the time of applying online.

The selection process will be based on a Personal Interview. Only screened-in candidates from the completed online applications received by the deadline will be called for interview. Experience will be considered only on a post-qualification basis.

Interview Schedule (Tentative): October - November 2026

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application fee is ₹1,000/- (Rupees One Thousand Only) payable online. Female candidates, SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are completely exempted from payment of application fees.

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The Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar (A-VIII) is the apex administrative post at STPI, carrying Central 7th CPC Pay Level-13 (₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900) with gross monthly emoluments of approx. ₹2,10,000 to ₹2,35,000/-.

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