Sarkari Yojana
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2
About National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) on 19th August 2016 to give financial incentives to establishments engaging apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 (NAPS-2) promotes apprenticeship training nationally through partial stipend support to apprentices under the Act, capacity-building within the apprenticeship ecosystem, and advocacy support for stakeholders, while simplifying processes to make it easier for businesses to engage apprentices. A Central Sector Scheme (fully Central-funded), NAPS-2 sits under the umbrella “Skill India Programme“, with MSDE overseeing its regulation, management, and monitoring. Objectives of the NAPS-2 scheme:-
1. Build a skilled workforce for the economy through on-the-job experiential training. 1. Encourage establishments to take on apprentices by sharing part of their stipend cost. 1. Offer up-skilling opportunities for candidates who completed short-term skill training under various Central and State Government initiatives. 1. Encourage apprentice enrolment at small establishments, particularly MSMEs, and those in underserved areas such as aspirational districts and the North-East Region.
Anticipated outcome of the scheme:-
1. MSDE aims to train 46 lakh apprentices between FY2022-23 and FY2025-26. 1. The scheme envisages wider apprenticeship promotion in India and support for stakeholders to accelerate approved apprenticeship performance.
Other important key facts:-
1. To track and boost apprentice-to-employment conversion, apprentices completing training get quick registration on the National Career Service (NCS) portal of the Ministry of Labour and Employment. 1. To grow apprenticeship engagement in the expanding infrastructure sector, NAPS-2 links to flagship government infrastructure programmes via platforms like Gati Shakti. 1. NAPS-2 also takes up innovative models to preserve and upgrade apprenticeship systems in the informal economy, focused on craftsmen, artisans, and traditional skills.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
Individual
19 Aug 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The minimum age for an apprentice is 14…
The minimum age for an apprentice is 14 years, or 18 years for designated trades in hazardous industries, per Section 3(a) of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Since apprenticeship training is chiefly a bridge from…
Since apprenticeship training is chiefly a bridge from academia to the workplace, the upper age limit for Government stipend support at registration is 35 years.
Candidates from skill programmes such as Deen Dayal…
Candidates from skill programmes such as Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDUGKY), National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), etc. are encouraged to take up apprenticeships to build their skills and employability.
Establishments may issue contracts only to candidates who…
Establishments may issue contracts only to candidates who have updated their Aadhaar number and completed e-KYC on the apprenticeship portal.
Benefits Provided
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Under the scheme, training covers Designated Trades (DT) and Optional Trades (OT). A. Designated Trades (DT)
A Designated Trade is any trade, occupation, or…
A Designated Trade is any trade, occupation, or subject field in engineering, non-engineering, technology, or a vocational course the Central Government specifies.
DT apprenticeship training for ITI pass-outs usually runs…
DT apprenticeship training for ITI pass-outs usually runs one (1) year.
DT apprenticeship training for freshers/non-ITI pass-outs usually runs…
DT apprenticeship training for freshers/non-ITI pass-outs usually runs two (2) years.
Where a DT is notified via Gazette, basic…
Where a DT is notified via Gazette, basic training follows the approved course's duration. B. Optional Trades (OT)
An Optional Trade is any trade, occupation, or…
An Optional Trade is any trade, occupation, or subject field in engineering, non-engineering, technology, or a vocational course the employer decides on.
OT apprenticeship training runs six (6), nine (9),…
OT apprenticeship training runs six (6), nine (9), or twelve (12) months.
For OT, basic training is embedded within the…
For OT, basic training is embedded within the apprenticeship duration, running at least two (2) weeks before OJT and focusing on orientation/induction into the establishment. Other important facts:- 1. Stipend Support Government of India's partial stipend support under NAPS-2 covers 25% of the stipend paid, up to a maximum of ₹ 1,500/- per month, per apprentice, during training, via DBT to the apprentice's bank account. 2. Fund flow mechanism Establishments pay at least 75% of the stipend, while the Government pays 25% of the stipend, up to a maximum of ₹ 1,500/- per month per apprentice, transferred directly to the apprentice's bank account via DBT through PFMS. 3. Minimum Rate of Stipend Payable to Apprentices per Month Per Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, and its amendments (up to 2019), the minimum monthly stipend is:
School pass-outs (Class 5th – Class 9th) -…
School pass-outs (Class 5th – Class 9th) - ₹ 5,000/-
School pass-outs (class 10th) - ₹ 6,000/-
School pass-outs (class 10th) - ₹ 6,000/-
School pass-outs (class 12th) - ₹ 7,000/-
School pass-outs (class 12th) - ₹ 7,000/-
National or State Certificate holder - ₹ 7,000/-
National or State Certificate holder - ₹ 7,000/-
Technician (vocational) apprentice or Vocational Certificate holder or…
Technician (vocational) apprentice or Vocational Certificate holder or Sandwich Course (Students from Diploma Institutions) - ₹ 7,000/-
Technician apprentices or Diploma holder in any stream…
Technician apprentices or Diploma holder in any stream or Sandwich Course (Students from Degree Institutions) - ₹ 8,000/-
Graduate apprentices or Degree apprentices or Degree in…
Graduate apprentices or Degree apprentices or Degree in any stream - ₹ 9,000/-
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The apprentice's Aadhaar card for identification
The apprentice's Aadhaar card for identification
Any further papers that the chosen Trade calls…
Any further papers that the chosen Trade calls for
2016-08-19
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme-2 through the online application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the official Apprenticeship Portal page, i.e.,…
Go to the official Apprenticeship Portal page, i.e., https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
Click Login/Register and pick the relevant option —…
Click Login/Register and pick the relevant option — Candidate, Establishment, Third Party Aggregator, Basic Training Provider, etc.
Enter your mobile number and email ID to…
Enter your mobile number and email ID to register on the portal and apply.
New candidate registration completes only once you've entered…
New candidate registration completes only once you've entered your Aadhaar number and finished e-KYC.
Mobile OTP-based authentication is mandatory for all candidates
Mobile OTP-based authentication is mandatory for all candidates.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. No reimbursement of basic training cost will be provided under NAPS-2, both for **Designated Trades (DT)** and **Optional Trades (OT)**. 1. No stipend support will be available under NAPS-2 to the Central and State Government Departments and Central and State Public Sector Undertakings/Enterprises, including Public Sector Banks.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.