STPI IGNITE recruitment 2026 covers four contract roles at the Industry 4.0 Centre of Entrepreneurship in Dehradun. AIC STPINEXT Initiatives is recruiting one COO, one Incubation Manager, one Technical Officer and one Admin/Account Manager.
Apply by 20 November 2026. That is the date displayed by both the live recruitment portal and the STPINEXT careers page, checked on 2 November. The brief dated 31 October describes a 21-day window; use the explicit live closing date rather than calculating a later date.
STPI IGNITE recruitment: role comparison
| Role | Monthly compensation | Main eligibility summary |
|---|---|---|
| COO | ₹1,50,000; notice permits specified variation | Listed engineering/technology/science/MBA qualification; at least 8 years relevant overall experience; below 45 |
| Incubation Manager | Around ₹60,000; subject to notice provisions | Graduate; 5+ years overall, including at least 3 in incubation; below 35 |
| Technical Officer | ₹50,000 | Relevant B.E./B.Tech plus 3 years, or three-year relevant diploma plus 5 years; below 35 |
| Admin/Account Manager | ₹40,000 | Graduate; 2 years finance/accountancy experience; below 35 |
The appointment is for three years or until the CoE ends, whichever is earlier. The notice provides for certain relaxations and performance-based renewal subject to the project continuing. Read the full post-specific conditions before relying on a relaxation.
How the online application works
- Open the official IGNITE recruitment portal and select the correct post.
- Complete Registration Part I to obtain an application number.
- Use that number to complete Part II. The portal says Part I alone does not establish a completed candidature.
- Keep readable scans ready. The portal specifies 200 KB each for testimonials, certificates and the passport-size photograph.
- Check the details before freezing the application, because the portal says frozen information cannot be changed. Keep a copy of the completed submission.
Do not repeat Part I after generating an application number. For technical assistance, the portal lists 0135-2608940 and career@stpinext.in.
How to choose the role that fits
Before applying, make a simple evidence sheet: required qualification, relevant experience dates and the certificate that supports each claim. This is Qaskme’s practical suggestion, not an additional requirement. It can help you spot a missing experience letter before you freeze the form.
A technical project portfolio should explain what you personally built, tested or maintained. An incubation application can explain how you supported a startup and what changed because of your work. For an accounts role, use examples that show responsibility and accuracy without disclosing an employer’s private financial records.
Browse government project opportunities and other contract vacancies for related discussions.
Official notice and application links
- Apply online: IGNITE recruitment portal
- Detailed IGNITE recruitment advertisement
- STPINEXT careers and updates
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