Who is eligible to apply for National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2)?

Candidates aged 14+ possessing required educational qualifications (ITI, Diploma, Degree, or 10th/12th).

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National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS-2)

राष्ट्रीय शिक्षुता प्रोत्साहन योजना (एनएपीएस-2)

Ministry / Implementing Agency:Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Government scheme providing 25% stipend support up to ₹1,500 per month directly via DBT to apprentices undergoing industrial on-the-job training in recognized establishments.

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Scheme Overview

Government Levelcentral

Operational Statusactive

Application Statuscontinuous

Application Modeonline

Launch Year2016

Target BeneficiaryYouth undergoing designated and optional trade apprenticeship training in industries

About the Scheme

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Government scheme providing 25% stipend support up to ₹1,500 per month directly via DBT to apprentices undergoing industrial on-the-job training in recognized establishments.</p><h2>Key Benefits</h2><p>Direct Benefit Transfer of 25% of prescribed stipend (max ₹1,500 per month) into apprentice bank account.</p>

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance: Direct Stipend Subsidy up to ₹1,500/month

Hands-on industrial work experience with leading public and private companies
Direct government stipend component transferred via DBT
Nationally recognized National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC)

Eligibility Guidelines

These eligibility criteria represent published official guidelines. Ensure you hold valid supporting documents before applying on the official portal.

Candidate must have attained minimum 14 years of age (18 for hazardous industries) and satisfy minimum educational qualifications

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card

Educational / ITI / Diploma Certificates

Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook

Application Process

1Register as candidate on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
2Search and apply for apprenticeship vacancies across companies
3Sign digital apprenticeship contract
4Receive monthly stipend via DBT

Official Portals & Direct Links

Official PortalVisit Official Website

Application LinkDirect Apply Online Portal

Source & Verification Provenance

Information for this scheme has been referenced from official publications by Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Official domain: www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

Verification Status: Officially Verified

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