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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2)

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Promotes on-the-job apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with the government sharing part of the apprentice's stipend.

What you get

A paid apprenticeship with an employer. The government reimburses part of the stipend to the apprentice by DBT, and you get a certificate on completion.

Who can apply

  • Candidates aged 14+ (18+ for hazardous industries) who meet the educational qualification for the trade (5th–12th pass, ITI, diploma, graduates or skill certificate holders)

How to apply

  1. Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete your profile with Aadhaar
  2. Search and apply for apprenticeship opportunities; accept an offer and sign the contract online
Official scheme page ↗Ask about my eligibility

Nodal authority: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Amounts and rules change — the official page is the final word.