Check the complete NAPS scheme details to access industry apprenticeship training and receive monthly stipend support across India. The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a flagship scheme launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India.
What is the NAPS Scheme?
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) promotes apprenticeship training across establishments by providing financial stipend support to candidates and employers. Executed through the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), NAPS equips youth with real-world practical skills while catering to the trained workforce requirements of industries.
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Candidates aged 14+ (18+ for hazardous industries) who are at least Class 5 pass, including 8th/10th/12th pass, ITI, diploma, and graduate candidates, depending on the trade.
- Benefits
- A monthly stipend during training, with the government reimbursing 25% of the prescribed stipend (up to ₹1,500/month per apprentice) to the employer, plus 50% of basic training cost (up to ₹7,500, one-time) for fresher apprentices.
- Required documents
- Aadhaar card, educational qualification certificates, bank account details.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Register and apply on the Apprenticeship India Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in), where candidates can browse and apply to apprenticeship openings posted by registered employers.
Official Source
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
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Source: Apprenticeship India Portal
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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