{"id":14184,"date":"2026-05-27T07:39:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/national-apprenticeship-scheme\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T07:39:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T07:39:02","slug":"national-apprenticeship-scheme","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/glossary\/national-apprenticeship-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"National Apprenticeship Scheme"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Apprenticeship Scheme<\/a> enables industry establishments to engage apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Apprentices receive on-the-job training in companies while earning a stipend, making it a practical pathway to employment for youth who want hands-on skills rather than purely classroom-based learning.<\/p>\n

What Is the National Apprenticeship Scheme?<\/h2>\n

An apprenticeship is a structured programme where a company trains a young person in a specific trade or occupation. The apprentice works alongside experienced professionals, learns by doing, and earns a monthly stipend. After completing the apprenticeship, they receive a certificate recognised by the Government of India.<\/p>\n

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), launched in 2016, provides financial support to companies engaging apprentices to encourage more industries to participate.<\/p>\n

Types of Apprentices Under the Scheme<\/h2>\n

**Designated Trade Apprentices:**
\nTrained in traditional industrial trades (like fitter, electrician, welder, machinist) as specified under the Apprentices Act.<\/p>\n

**Optional Trade Apprentices:**
\nCompanies can define their own trades (for newer or service-sector<\/a> roles like data entry, retail, hospitality, banking support) beyond the designated list.<\/p>\n

**Graduate\/Diploma\/Technician Apprentices:**
\nEngineering graduates and diploma holders can undergo apprenticeships in technical roles.<\/p>\n

Stipend Support Under NAPS<\/h2>\n

The government reimburses 25% of the prescribed stipend (up to Rs 1,500 per month per apprentice) to the employer. This reduces the cost of engagement for companies, especially MSMEs.<\/p>\n

Apprentices receive a minimum stipend as per IRDAI norms, which varies by the apprentice’s educational qualification.<\/p>\n

Key Benefits<\/h2>\n

**For apprentices:**
\n– Earn while learning
\n– Government-recognised certificate on completion
\n– Direct exposure to industry practices
\n– Higher employability compared to purely academic training<\/p>\n

**For employers:**
\n– Access to a skilled, trained workforce
\n– Lower wage cost during training period
\n– Partial reimbursement from government
\n– Pipeline for direct hiring post-apprenticeship<\/p>\n

How to Apply<\/h2>\n

Apprentices and employers register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal for graduates or the Apprenticeship portal (apprenticeshipindia.org) for other categories.<\/p>\n

Practical Example<\/h2>\n

Priya, an ITI-trained electrician, registers as an apprentice at a manufacturing company through the NAPS portal. She earns a monthly stipend of Rs 7,500 during her 1-year apprenticeship. She works on live projects alongside senior engineers. The company reimburses 25% of her stipend from the government. At the end, she receives a nationally recognised certificate and is offered a full-time job.<\/p>\n

Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

– The National Apprenticeship Scheme provides structured on-the-job training with a government-recognised certificate
\n– NAPS reimburses 25% of stipend (up to Rs 1,500 per month) to employers engaging apprentices
\n– Designated and optional trades cover traditional industries as well as new service-sector roles
\n– Apprenticeship is a proven pathway from education to employment with practical skill development
\n– Both employers and apprentices benefit: employers get trained workers, apprentices get income and certification<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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