STPI CAO-cum-Registrar Recruitment 2026

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is hiring 1 Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar at Pay Level 13. If you have an MBA or Post Graduate degree with 15 years of experience in Personnel Management and Labour Laws, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 14 September 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month under the 7th CPC.

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released Employment Notice No. 2(3)/I/STPI-HQ/2026-2027 for 1 Group A Chief Administrative Officer-cum-Registrar (Post Code A-8) vacancy. The post can be filled by Deputation, Absorption, or Direct Recruitment, giving both government officers and outside professionals with senior HR/administration experience a chance to apply. STPI promotes India's IT/ITES industry, start-ups and R&D across emerging technologies like AI, IoT, Blockchain and Cyber Security, and currently runs 73 centers across the country — selected candidates can be posted at any of them.

Who Can Apply?

For Direct Recruitment:

• Qualification: MBA / Post Graduate degree in any discipline, OR a Graduate degree with a PG Diploma in Management.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years in a responsible position in Personnel Management and Labour Laws, with experience organizing senior-level meetings, exposure to how Societies function, and budget preparation.

For Promotion / Absorption / Deputation:

• You must be a Central/State Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body officer holding an analogous post on a regular basis, OR have 5 years' regular service in Pay Level 12 (Rs. 78,800-2,09,200) with Administration/Personnel/Vigilance experience.
• You must also meet the qualifications prescribed for Direct Recruitment.

Age Limit

• Deputation/Absorption basis: Maximum 56 years.
• Direct Recruitment basis: Maximum 50 years (relaxation as per Government norms).
• Age is counted as on 14 September 2026, the last date of receipt of the online application. Relaxation also applies for candidates working in Govt./STPI on a regular basis and for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 1,23,100 to Rs. 2,15,900 per month under Pay Level 13 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
• For officers coming from PSU/PSU Bank backgrounds on absorption or deputation, Pay Level 13 in STPI is treated as equivalent to Rs. 1,00,000-2,60,000 in Public Sector Enterprises and Rs. 1,04,240-1,16,120 in Public Sector Banks.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS / Male candidates: Rs. 1,000 per application.
• Female candidates and SC/ST/PH candidates: No fee.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 2 stages:

1. Screening: Only complete online applications received by the last date will be screened.
2. Personal Interview: Screened-in candidates will be called for an interview, tentatively scheduled for October-November 2026.

Mere fulfilment of qualification and experience requirements does not entitle you to be called for interview. The decision of STPI in all matters will be final.

How to Apply

1. Go to the STPI online recruitment portal at www.stpi.in.
2. Fill in the online application form completely — no other mode of application is accepted.
3. If you work in a Government/PSU/Autonomous organization, upload a copy of your No Objection Certificate (NOC).
4. Submit the form before the deadline.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 1 August 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Personal Interview (Tentative): October-November 2026

For any difficulty filling the application form, call the STPI helpline at 011-24628081.

• Oversee administrative, personnel, and vigilance functions across STPI centers
• Manage Group A non-S&T staff recruitment, service matters, and welfare activities
• Organize and coordinate senior-level meetings of the Governing Council and committees
• Prepare and monitor the organization's budget and related financial matters
• Liaise with Central/State Government departments, PSUs, and autonomous bodies on administrative matters
• Ensure compliance with statutory rules governing Societies and government functioning
• Supervise labour law compliance and personnel management across the organization