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Apprenticeship India

National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) — Directorate General of Training

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Skill India Mission

Earn while you learn.

Join India’s largest apprenticeship programme. Over 8 million candidates trained across 1,200+ designated trades — a partnership between industry and the Government of India.Register as Candidate Register Establishment

Indian apprentices in a training workshop

5,42,318

Total Establishments

82,45,671

Candidates Registered

12,08,940

Active Contracts

1,244

Trades Available

About the Scheme

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to promote apprenticeship training and to incentivise employers who engage apprentices. Under the scheme, Government of India shares 25% of the prescribed stipend (subject to a maximum of ₹1,500 per month per apprentice) directly to the bank accounts of apprentices through DBT.

For Establishments

Register your organisation, engage apprentices, claim reimbursement of up to 25% of stipend paid (max ₹1,500/month).Register Establishment

For Candidates

Find apprenticeship opportunities across 1,200+ trades. Earn while you learn with a stipend paid directly to your account.Register as Candidate

For Training Providers

Become a Basic Training Provider (BTP) or Third Party Aggregator (TPA) and contribute to skilling India’s youth.Apply as BTP / TPA

Latest Updates

Live

12 Jul 2026

Extension of last date for stipend claim submission for Q1 FY 2026-27 08 Jul 2026Revised guidelines for Third Party Aggregators (TPA) under NAPS 2.0 02 Jul 2026Launch of new dashboard for real-time contract monitoring 24 Jun 2026Notification regarding revision of minimum stipend rates w.e.f. 01 Jul 2026 18 Jun 2026Advisory: Aadhaar-based e-KYC now mandatory for all new candidate registrations 05 Jun 2026Circular on engagement of apprentices in Central PSUs — compliance report 28 May 2026Regional apprenticeship melas scheduled across 28 states — schedule enclosed 12 Jul 2026Extension of last date for stipend claim submission for Q1 FY 2026-27 08 Jul 2026Revised guidelines for Third Party Aggregators (TPA) under NAPS 2.0 02 Jul 2026Launch of new dashboard for real-time contract monitoring 24 Jun 2026Notification regarding revision of minimum stipend rates w.e.f. 01 Jul 2026 18 Jun 2026Advisory: Aadhaar-based e-KYC now mandatory for all new candidate registrations 05 Jun 2026Circular on engagement of apprentices in Central PSUs — compliance report 28 May 2026Regional apprenticeship melas scheduled across 28 states — schedule enclosed View all notifications →

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How Apprenticeship Works

A streamlined four-step journey from registration to certification.

01RegisterSign up as an establishment, candidate, BTP or TPA using Aadhaar-based e-KYC.
02MatchEstablishments post vacancies. Candidates apply to designated or optional trades.
03ContractSign an apprenticeship contract on the portal — approved by the RDSDE.
04CertifyComplete training, appear for AITT, and receive a nationally recognised certificate.

Message

“Apprenticeship is the backbone of a skilled and self-reliant India. Through NAPS, we are bridging the gap between industry needs and youth aspirations — creating a workforce ready for the challenges of tomorrow.”

— Hon’ble Minister, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship

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1800-123-9626

naps-support@nsdcindia.org

Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Apprenticeship India

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An initiative of the Directorate General of Training (DGT) under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship.

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