Apprenticeship Act 1961 Rule and Regulation. 

Establishment eligibility and norms

Employee strength &  Apprenticeship eligibility

00-03  :  Not eligible

04-29  :  Voluntary

> =30  :  Mandatory ( to engage apprentices @ 2.5% to 15%)

Candidate's eligibility and norms:-

18+    Years for hazardous industries

14+ years for all other areas

Standard V pass-out and above

Upper age limit of 35 years for apprentices registering under NAPS contract.

Employer Benefit :-

Duration of apprenticeship training between 6-36 months

Each Apprentice undergoing training shall be considered as a trainee and not as a worker

Provision of any labor law shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentices

(Bonus, Gratuity, LWF, Minimum Wages, Payment of Wages, Maternity etc.)

Employers are not bound to pay PF/ ESI to apprentices

Advisory:-

Companies are advised to take group insurance for apprentices.

Please pay stipend to apprentices as per policy.

To help on career advancement.