What this workflow covers
Section 4 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 requires every apprenticeship to be governed by a written contract of apprenticeship between the apprentice (or guardian, if a minor) and the employer, executed in the prescribed form and registered with the Apprenticeship Adviser; Rule 14 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 sets the registration procedure and timeline. Getting this contract-to-registration trail right at the outset avoids later disputes about whether a valid, enforceable apprenticeship exists at all.
- Classify apprentice category and trade.
- Verify age, qualification, fitness and prior training.
- Use current Format-1; include institution for degree/sandwich arrangements.
- Enter the contract on the correct portal within the statutory timeline.
- Resolve objections, retain registration acknowledgement and control amendments/novation.
Evidence to retain
Keep source calculations, approvals, portal acknowledgements, contracts, bank/DBT proof, training records and adviser correspondence for the full retention period applicable to your establishment and scheme.
Official sources
Current law status: verify current portal workflow, Rule references and any State variation on the official DGT/NAPS site before relying on this page for a live compliance decision.