About NAPS

About Apprenticeship Portal

The Govt. of India has launched a portal (www.apprenticeship.gov.in) to cater the needs of all stakeholders i.e. Candidates, Industry and Apprenticeship advisors. This portal is one platform solution to all the work relating to apprentices.
The portal would be used for administering the implementation of the Apprenticeship Training. It will address the requirements of all key stakeholders.

For candidates

o On-line registration indicating their sector/trades of choice
o Sending application to potential employers for apprenticeship training,
o Online receipt and acceptance of offer letters from establishments
o Process all necessary contractual obligations online.
o Search and select Basic Training Provider (BTP) specific to sector, trades and region

For Industry

o On-line registration
o Declare apprenticeship seats/vacancies
o Search & shortlist candidates specific to sector, trades, region etc.
o Issue offer letters to candidates for engaging as apprentices
o Submit contract of apprenticeship on-line for approval by State Apprenticeship Advisor
o Monitoring of apprenticeship training.
o On-line submission of returns and records
o On-line submission of claims.
o Online payment of Government share

For Industry as Basic Training Provider (BTP)

o On-line registration
o Declare basic training seats/vacancies
o Search & shortlist candidates specific to sector, trades, region etc.
o Provide basic training to apprentices who have been sponsored by a employer after execution of contract with apprentice
o Placement of apprentices for on-the-job training with employer after basic training.
o On-line submission of claims.

For State Apprenticeship Advisor(SAA) /Zonal Apprenticeship Advisors/District Apprenticeship Advisors

o Review & approve contracts of apprenticeship
o Monitor the implementation of apprenticeship training
o Receipt and review of claims from employers
o Online payment of 25% of prescribed stipend subject to a maximum of Rs. 1500/- per month per apprentice to the employers