- Identify whether the establishment falls under Central or State Government jurisdiction.
- Confirm the competent Apprenticeship Adviser and portal workflow for the trade/category.
- Check State amendments, reservation orders and delegated authorities.
- For penalties after 22 June 2026, confirm the notified adjudicating and appellate authorities.
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.