NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | NAPS – National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme 2026 — ₹1,500/Month Stipend Share | apprenticeshipindia.org |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2016 |
| Benefit | Apprentices get ₹5,000-9,000/month stipend (employer pays 75-100%) + trade certificate |
| Category | Employment |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org |
What is NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme?
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) promotes apprenticeship training by sharing 25% of the prescribed stipend (up to ₹1,500/month) with employers who engage apprentices. The scheme covers all designated trades and optional trades under Apprentices Act. Over 50 lakh apprentices trained since launch. Apply at apprenticeshipindia.org as student or employer.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Apprentices get ₹5,000-9,000/month stipend (employer pays 75-100%) + trade certificate. The scheme was launched in 2016 and is implemented by the Government of India.
राष्ट्रीय शिक्षुता प्रोत्साहन योजना (NAPS) apprenticeship training को बढ़ावा देती है। नियोक्ता को stipend का 25% (अधिकतम ₹1,500/माह) सरकार देती है। apprenticeshipindia.org पर छात्र और नियोक्ता दोनों apply करें। 50 लाख+ apprentices trained।
Apprentice को ₹5,000-9,000/माह stipend + NCVT trade certificate + practical job experience
Benefits of NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme
Apprentices get ₹5,000-9,000/month stipend (employer pays 75-100%) + trade certificate
Who is Eligible for NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme?
- ✓For APPRENTICE: Any Indian citizen with relevant educational qualification for the trade
- ✓Minimum qualification: Class 8 pass (for basic trades) to degree/diploma (for graduate apprenticeship)
- ✓Age: No upper limit (minimum age as per trade)
- ✓For EMPLOYER: Any establishment with 30+ employees must compulsorily engage apprentices (Apprentices Act)
- ✓Establishments with 4+ employees can voluntarily engage apprentices
Documents Required for NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme
How to Apply for NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme Online?
- 1apprenticeshipindia.org पर जाएं और Student registration करें
- 2अपनी qualification और preferred trade/sector enter करें
- 3Available apprenticeship openings में से नजदीकी employer select करें
- 4Employer interview और selection के बाद apprenticeship contract sign होगा
- 51-3 year apprenticeship — ₹5,000-9,000/माह stipend
- 6Completion पर NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training) certificate
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.apprenticeshipindia.orgFrequently Asked Questions — NAPS Apprenticeship Scheme
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