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Apprentice Hiring (NAPS & NATS)
Build a trained, job-ready workforce under the Apprentices Act.
Overview
Establishments with 30+ workers must engage apprentices at between 2.5% and 15% of strength. We source, register, contract, onboard and administer stipends end to end.
Key points
- NAPS: for ITI, school-level and shop-floor roles; government shares 25% of stipend up to ₹1,500/month
- NATS: for graduates and diploma holders; 50% of the prescribed minimum stipend reimbursed
- Programmes can scale from about 50 to 1000+ apprentices
- Typical turnaround: 5–7 working days from hiring to onboarding
FAQs
Who is eligible?
Age 14+ (18 for hazardous trades), with qualifications from school level to graduate depending on the trade.
How long does it last?
Trade apprenticeships run roughly 6 months to 3 years; graduate and technician programmes usually 6–12 months.