Appenticeship

KEY AMENDMENTS IN APPRENTICES ACT 1961

  • Abolition of Quota System.
  • Establishment has to engage a minimum of 2.5% of its total strength including contractual manpower mandatorily and maximum up to 15% or (25% in Maharashtra) of its total strength including contractual manpower.
  • Optional trade apprentices have been included in the category of apprentices.
  • Age Group:- from 18yrs to 60 yrs. ( Below 18 Yrs. Considered as Minor required to get approval by Guardian).
  • Working Hours:- As per the normal working hrs of establishment wherein apprentices are getting OJT including night shift without any approval from Apprentice advisor or any authority.
  • For apprentices under the 18 Years, establishment wherein apprentices are getting On-the-Job Training (OJT) between 8am to 6pm only.
  • Minimum Education eligibility criteria for apprentice is 5th Std. Pass and above like 10th, 12th, I.T.I , Diploma, Degree, B.A., B.com., B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., etc…
  • Establishment can engage apprentices from other states as well across India.
  • Stipend, Training charges and service charge paid to TPA over and above 2.5 up to 15% (25% in Maharashtra) can be considered as CSR.
  • Establishment can engage apprentices from other states as well.
SR. No. Category Prescribed Minimum Stipend
1. 5th Std. Pass till 9th Std. Pass Rs. 5000/- Per Month
2. 10th Std. Pass Rs. 6000/- Per Month
3. 12th Std. Pass / ITI / NCVT / Vocational Certificate Holder Rs. 7000/- Per Month
4. Diploma Rs. 8000/- Per Month
5. Degree (Technical or Non Technical in any Stream) Rs. 9000/- Per Month
  • 10% Rise in Second Year
  • 15% Rise in Third Year

Note: It is recommended to pay minimum Stipend of Rs.10,000/- and above per Month.