STPI Apprentice Trainee Stipend 2026

Selected Apprentice Trainees will receive a monthly stipend based on their qualification:

B.E/B.Tech candidates: Rs. 15,000/- per month

Bachelor in Arts/Commerce/Administration, etc.: Rs. 12,300/- per month

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 Process :

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.

How to Apply ?

STPI Apprentice Trainee Apply Online process requires mandatory prior registration on the NATS Portal, followed by application through STPI’s own web portal. Only online applications will be accepted; offline applications are not considered.

Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in before applying through STPI’s portal – this is mandatory.

On the NATS Portal, click the “Student” section, then “Enroll” under the Student section, confirm you meet the eligibility criteria, and proceed to the Enrollment Form.

Fill in personal information: name, date of birth, gender, email, mobile number, and create a login ID and password. Enter your Aadhaar number and other required identification details.

Fill in educational details: highest qualification (Diploma/Graduate), institution name, year of passing, and percentage/CGPA.

Fill in communication and bank details: present and permanent address, and bank account details (account number, IFSC code, bank name) for stipend processing.

Review all details carefully and submit the NATS registration form; a unique Student Enrolment ID will be generated and sent to your registered email ID.

Visit STPI’s Web Portal under the Career Section at www.stpi.in and fill the online application for Apprentice Trainee, mentioning your NATS Enrolment ID in STPI’s Online application module.

Submit the completed application on or before 30.09.2026; applications received after the last date will not be considered.

STPI Apprentice Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

Only online applications will be accepted through STPI’s Web Portal (www.stpi.in, under Career Section).

Depending upon the vacancies available in various disciplines, selection will be carried out by shortlisting based on performance in the interview.

Reservation shall be applicable as per Government of India Rules.

It is mandatory for candidates to register on the NATS Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) first, before applying for Apprenticeship through STPI’s Portal; the NATS Enrolment ID must be mentioned on STPI’s Online application module.

Only completed Degree/Diploma holder candidates who completed their 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 stipend payable to apprentices will be facilitated through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism via the NATS portal, after successful registration for DBT.

Important Links

Apply Online: Click here

Official Notification : Click here

Official Website: Click here