STPI IGNITE Recruitment 2026: 4 Industry 4.0 Contract Posts

STPI-linked AIC STPINEXT INITIATIVES has opened a compact but specialised recruitment for the IGNITE Centre of Entrepreneurship in Dehradun, where the work is tied directly to Industry 4.0 incubation, startup support and hands-on technology operations. The 2026 employment notice offers four contract positions — Chief Operating Officer, Incubation Manager, Technical Officer and Admin / Account Manager — with one vacancy in each role. This is not a single-profile hiring exercise: the openings cover leadership, startup ecosystem management, electronics and digital-fabrication support, and finance-administration work. Applicants therefore need to match the role-specific academic route and relevant experience rather than rely only on a common graduate qualification. The appointments are initially for three years or until the CoE ends, whichever comes earlier, with renewal linked to performance and project tenure. Monthly compensation is post-specific, ranging from ₹40,000 for Admin / Account Manager to ₹1.5 lakh for the COO, while the Technical Officer and Incubation Manager carry ₹50,000 and around ₹60,000 respectively. All four positions are based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The official online application portal is open and confirms 20 November 2026 as the closing date, so candidates should complete both registration stages and upload readable supporting documents before freezing the form.

Recruitment Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility and Basic Qualification

The essential qualification differs by post, so candidates should use the following as a short eligibility guide and read the official advertisement before applying.

Experience Requirements

Experience is an important part of this recruitment. The COO requires at least eight years of overall relevant experience. The Incubation Manager requires more than five years of work experience, including at least three years in incubation management or the incubation ecosystem. The Technical Officer requires three years of relevant experience with B.E./B.Tech or five years with the specified Polytechnic Diploma. The Admin / Account Manager requires two years of experience in finance and accountancy, with relevant administration/incubation exposure preferred.

Age Limit

The official notice allows relaxation for deserving candidates. Maximum age is assessed on the closing date of applications.

Salary / Monthly Compensation

Application Fee

The official employment notice and online application instructions do not state an application fee. Candidates should rely on the official portal if any payment instruction appears during submission.

Selection Process

Applications received by the deadline will first be screened against the advertised qualification, age, academic record and relevant experience. Screened-in candidates will be called for a personal interview. For the COO post, the interview is before the Search-cum-Selection Committee; the other roles are handled through the notified Selection Committee process.

Important Dates

How to Apply for STPI IGNITE Recruitment 2026

1. First read the official detailed employment notice and identify the one post that matches your academic background and experience.
2. Because the age ceiling differs between COO and the other posts, check your age on the closing date with the Regal Naukri Age Calculator.
3. Before registration, use the Government Job Eligibility Checker as a quick pre-check, but treat the official post-wise criteria as final.
4. Open the official STPI IGNITE application portal and complete Registration Part I to obtain your application number. Then continue to Registration Part II; Part I alone does not complete the candidature.
5. Keep readable scanned certificates, testimonials and a passport-size photograph ready. The portal asks candidates to keep these files within the stated upload size. The Government Job Document Checklist can help you organise the supporting papers before submission.
6. Do not leave the second registration stage unfinished. Use the Application Deadline Planner if you want to schedule document preparation well before 20 November.
7. Review every entry before freezing the application because the portal states that frozen data cannot be changed. For a broader application workflow, see the How to Apply for Government Jobs guide.

Documents to Keep Ready

The application portal specifically asks applicants to keep scanned testimonials, certificates and a passport-size photograph ready. Candidates should ensure that qualification, experience and age documents are clear and readable, and should follow the portal's upload-size instructions.

Important Candidate Notes

• Experience in the relevant field is counted after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.
• Mere submission of the online form does not guarantee an interview call.
• Canvassing can lead to disqualification.
• No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the interview where stated in the notice.
• Contract renewal is performance-linked and subject to the project/CoE tenure.
• Work location may change under the conditions stated in the official notice.

FAQ

How many vacancies are available in STPI IGNITE Recruitment 2026?

There are four vacancies in total: one each for COO, Incubation Manager, Technical Officer and Admin / Account Manager.

What is the last date to apply?

The official online application portal shows 20 November 2026 as the final date for submitting the application.

Are these permanent STPI jobs?

No. The advertised appointments are contractual for three years or co-terminus with the IGNITE CoE, whichever is earlier, with possible renewal subject to performance and project tenure.

Where are the posts located?

All four advertised positions are located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

What is the salary for the Technical Officer post?

The notified compensation for Technical Officer is ₹50,000 per month.

Is there one common qualification for all four posts?

No. Qualification and experience requirements are post-specific. The recruitment spans graduate, engineering/diploma, master's/MBA and experience-based routes depending on the role.

How will candidates be selected?

The notified process starts with screening of applications and then a personal interview for shortlisted candidates.

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