NAPS Apprenticeship Benefit — Calculations & Slabs for FY 2026-27

The National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) is a government initiative to promote apprenticeship training. Any candidate aged 18 to 35 with qualifications ranging from Class 5 pass to Graduate/Diploma holders can apply as an apprentice. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Under NAPS-2 guidelines, the Government of India provides financial support by directly paying 25% of the prescribed minimum stipend, capped at ₹1,500 per month, to the apprentice's bank account via DBT. The remaining 75% of the stipend is paid by the employer.

The training duration varies depending on the trade and sector, typically ranging from 6 months to 3 years. Most manufacturing and engineering trades run for 1 to 2 years. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

Yes, on successful completion of training and assessment, apprentices receive a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) or a Certificate of Proficiency, which is highly valued and recognized by public and private sector employers across India. This ensures full compliance with the latest regulations, allowing you to estimate values correctly and avoid common filing errors.

You can verify the values against the official notifications listed in our data sources section at the bottom of the page.