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Apprenticeship Rules, 1992

Rule-by-rule apprenticeship repository

All 18 operative rule pages including Rule 7D and the 2025 amendment overlays, linked to Act sections, schedules and employer controls.

Law Hub L8Data reviewed on 17 July 2026India-first compliance

Current consolidation: Includes the 2025 amendment: degree apprenticeship, Rule 7D, revised stipend matrix, updated contract/reporting formats, PwBD reservation and Schedule changes.

Rule 1 - Short title and commencement Rule 2 - Definitions Rule 3 - Standard of education Rule 4 - Standard of physical fitness Rule 5 - Reservation of training places Rule 6 - Registration and terms of apprenticeship contract Rule 7 - Period of apprenticeship training Rule 7A - Regulation of optional trade Rule 7B - Number of apprentices for designated and optional trades Rule 7C - Inspection of establishment Rule 7D - Minimum gap between trainings Rule 8 - Compensation for termination of apprenticeship Rule 9 - Qualifications of persons in charge of training Rule 10 - Maintenance of record of work by apprentices Rule 11 - Payment of stipend to apprentices Rule 12 - Hours of work Rule 13 - Grant of leave to apprentices Rule 14 - Records, returns and contract registration

Schedules

Open Schedule repository