Revision of Apprentice Stipend under NATS
May 26, 2026
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The minimum prescribed stipend rates under The Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 have been revised, effective 1 April 2026. These are the first revision since the rates set in April 2021.
| S.No. | Apprentice category | Old rate (from 01/04/2021) | New rate (from 01/04/2026) |
|
1 |
Technician (vocational) / Vocational Certificate Holder / Sandwich Course (diploma institutions) |
7,000 |
9,600 |
|
2 |
Technician Apprentices / Diploma Holder / Sandwich Course (degree institutions) |
8,000 |
10,900 |
|
3 |
Graduate / Degree Apprentices (degree in any stream) |
9,000 |
12,300 |
Please find attached the official notification:
