25%
Government support is limited to 25% of stipend paid.
₹1,500
Maximum monthly support per eligible apprentice.
- Minimum age 14; 18 for hazardous designated trades. The NAPS-2 support upper-age gate is 35 at registration.
- Optional-trade durations ordinarily 6, 9 or 12 months; longer duration needs approval.
- No basic-training cost reimbursement under NAPS-2.
- Government departments and public-sector entities specified in the scheme do not receive NAPS-2 stipend support.
- DBT goes to the apprentice’s bank account; employer remains responsible for full legal compliance.
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.