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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
CREATING A JOB-READY WORKFORCE

TRAIN AND RETAIN HIGH-QUALITY APPRENTICES
APPRENTICESHIP IN INDIA
What is Apprenticeship Training?
• Apprenticeship Training is a system of training that comprises of basic and practical training at the workplace,
in an industry or establishment.
• An apprentice is a person who has signed a contract of apprenticeship with an establishment to
undergo apprenticeship training.
Why Apprenticeship?
• Mandated under law (The Apprentices Act, 1961) for all establishments having more than 30 employees
(including contractual employees) to engage apprentices.
• A proven solution for training and retaining world-class talent which is industry ready.
Establishments Under the Purview of Apprenticeship Mandate

Employee Strength Eligibility for Apprentice Band Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship Duration
0-3 Not Eligible Not Eligible Not Eligible
2.5% - 15% of
4-29 Voluntary 6-36 months
Employee strength
2.5% - 15% of
>30 Mandatory 6-36 months
Employee strength
Legal Status of Apprentices

• Every apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in an establishment shall be trainee and not a worker.
• The provisions of any law with respect to labour (such as EPF/ ESI) shall not apply to or in relation to such
apprentice.
(Definition of worker, Para 18 of Apprenticeship Act 1961)
• Establishments can engage apprentices of age 14 (and age 18 in hazardous job roles) and above in normal working
hours of the establishment (including night shifts).
New Reforms: Responding to the Industry Needs

Candidates Eligible for Apprenticeship
Duration of Apprenticeship Training
Routes of Apprenticeship *Basic Training
S.No. including Basic Training (as per duration
Training Exempted
specified in the curriculum)
1 ITI Pass Outs 6 - 36 months Yes
2 Graduates 6 - 36 months Yes
3 Diploma Holders 6 - 36 months Yes
4 All Pass Outs from the NSQF aligned courses 6 - 36 months Yes
including PMKVY/DDUGKY etc.
5 Pursuing Graduation/ /Diplomas 6 - 36 months Yes
6 Fresh Apprentices 6 - 36 months No
*Exemption only for those opting for Apprentice in a qualification-related course, as per each course’s curriculum
Stipend Payment to Apprentices
Category Prescribed minimum stipend amount
School pass-outs (class 5th - class 9th ) ` 5000 per month

School pass-outs (class 10th) ` 6000 per month
School pass-outs (class 12th) ` 7000 per month
National or State Certificate holder ` 7000 per month
Technician (vocational) apprentice or Vocational Certificate holder ` 7000 per month
or Sandwich Course (Students from Diploma Institutions)
Technician apprentices or diploma holder in any stream or sandwich course ` 8000 per month
(students from degree institutions)
Graduate apprentices or degree apprentices or degree in any stream ` 9000 per month
• Skill certificate holder to get stipend as per his/her educational qualification.

• 10% & 15% hike in second and third year respectively for apprenticeship training.
Benefits to the Industry

Addresses skill gap for the industry
Industry can design and run Apprenticeships in customized courses
Increases availability of industry ready skilled manpower well versed with culture of the company
Reduces attrition
Reduces expenditure on recruitment process
Studies establish that loyalty factor in apprentices is relatively higher
Opportunity to book training expenditure on apprenticeship under CSR funds
Financial support from the Government through NAPS
Implementing Agencies
Apprenticeship is implemented by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship at the
national level through its implementing agencies.
Designated Trades Optional Trades

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
In an endeavor to promote apprenticeship in India, National
Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) has been launched by the
Government in August 2016. The scheme entails financial support to
establishments undertaking apprenticeship training.
Financial Benefits Under NAPS
Sharing of cost of basic training with

Sharing of 25% of the prescribed stipend,
Basic Training Providers (BTP); up to
subject to a maximum of INR 1,500 per
INR 7,500 / 500 hours month per apprentice
(Only for Designated Trades)
Apprenticeship Portal
Be a catalyst of change! Join the transformative journey at
apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and shape India's future.
For any queries/assistance please mail to [email protected]
Kaushal Bhawan, 5th & 6th Floor, New Moti Bagh, New Delhi-110023
E-mail: [email protected]
To register, visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

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APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING

CREATING A JOB-READY WORKFORCE

Establishments Under the Purview of Apprenticeship Mandate

0-3 Not Eligible Not Eligible Not Eligible

Legal Status of Apprentices

New Reforms: Responding to the Industry Needs

1 ITI Pass Outs 6 - 36 months Yes

2 Graduates 6 - 36 months Yes

3 Diploma Holders 6 - 36 months Yes

5 Pursuing Graduation/ /Diplomas 6 - 36 months Yes

6 Fresh Apprentices 6 - 36 months No

School pass-outs (class 5th - class 9th ) ` 5000 per month

• Skill certificate holder to get stipend as per his/her educational qualification.

Benefits to the Industry

Industry can design and run Apprenticeships in customized courses

Reduces expenditure on recruitment process

Studies establish that loyalty factor in apprentices is relatively higher

Opportunity to book training expenditure on apprenticeship under CSR funds

Financial support from the Government through NAPS

Designated Trades Optional Trades

Financial Benefits Under NAPS

Sharing of cost of basic training with

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