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APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 1
THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
[52 OF 1961]1 An Act to provide for the regulation and control of training of apprentices
2[***] and for matters connected therewith. Be it enacted by Parliament in the Twelfth Year of the Republic of India as follows:
CHAPTER I PRELIMINARY
1. Short title, extent, commencement and application.- (1) This Act may be called the Apprentices Act, 1961. (2) It extends to the whole of India 3[***]. (3) It shall come into force on such date4 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different States. (4) The provisions of this Act shall not apply to—
(a) any area or to any industry in any area unless the Central Government by notification in the Official Gazette specifies that area or industry as an area or industry to which the said provisions shall apply with effect from such date as may be mentioned in the notification:
(b) 5[***]; (c) 6[any such special apprenticeship scheme for imparting training to
apprentices as may be notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette].
NOTES Apprentice.-For appointment, cannot claim exemption from entrance test. The controversy whether an apprentice is required to appear in a competitive test is set at rest by the judgment of the Full Bench. Following the same it is held that appellants who have completed their apprenticeship training cannot claim any legal right that they should not be required to appear in any examination or competitive test which may be held by the respondents for making selection for the advertised posts. Rajendra Singh v. U.P. State Electricity Board 2000 (86) FLR 155 (All.-D-B.) Termination after training period. Respondent no.2 was apprentice with petitioner company. He was not given regular service on completion of training. He raised industrial dispute and on reference, Labour Court held termination to be illegal. Hence this writ petition.
1 The Act came into force on 1-3-1962 vide GSR 246, dt. 12-2-1962, as amended by Acts
52 of 1964, published in Gazette of India, on 30-12-1964, 25 of 1968, published in Gazette on India, on 24-5-1968 came into force on 15-8-1968, 27 of 1973 came into force w.e.f. 1-12-1974 vide GSR 1293, dt. Nov. 1974, 41 of 1986 came into force w.e.f. 16-12-1987, vide GSR 974 (E) dt. 10-12-1987 and vide Act 4 of 1997 (w.e.f. 8-1-1997).
2 Words “in trades” omitted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 2 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Words “except in the State of Jammu and Kashmir” omitted by Act 25 of 1968, Sec. 2
and Sch. (w.e.f. 15-8-1968). 4 Came into force on 1-3-1962 vide G.S.R. 246 dated 12th Feb. 1962, published in the
Gazette of India, 1962, Pt. II. Sec. 3(1), p. 218. 5 Cl. (b) omitted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 3 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 6 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 3, for clause (c) (w.e.f 1-12-1974).
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Held: Status of apprentice is different from that of regular workman. Appointment order provided for termination without notice. Denial of service after training is not a punishment. Certified Standing Orders specified period of training. The award of Labour Court is set aside. Management of T.I. Diamond Chain Ltd. v. P.O. Labour Court 2003 I CLR 57 (Mad.H.C.) Apprentice Act, 1961 – Applicability – Trainees under a Scheme. Petitioner union filed this petition on behalf of 22 employees. The claim is that these employees though styled as trainees are in fact doing regular work, that they have completed 240 days of service and that they be regularised as regular employees and be paid wages accordingly. Respondent has set out the scheme under which these 22 persons are given training and that they are trainees and not employees. Held: Apprentices Act, 1961 is not applicable to the present case. The training is given to 22 candidates as per the training of the respondent. 22 candidates have accepted the scheme and acted upon it and that at fag end of training they have come out to say that they be treated as regular employees which would amount to backdoor entry and that as such there is no substance in this petition and is dismissed. Petroleum Employees Union v. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. 2001 I CLR 785 (Bom.-D.B.) Appointment otherwise than under Act. In this case, petitioner challenges the direction given by the Industrial Court in respect of payments to be made to apprentices appointed otherwise than under the Act. Accepting the challenge, it is held that there is no evidence that petitioner has appointed any apprentice otherwise than under the Act. Said direction is therefore set aside and quashed. Sangamner Bhag Sahkari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. v. Rashtriya Sakhar Kamgar Union 2000 II CLR 941 (Bom.H.C.) Board resolution is unassailable. The challenge is to the respondent Board Resolution dt. 3.3.1997 to give preference in direct recruitment to apprentice trainee. It is held that the impugned resolution, whether it amounts to supplementing or supplanting statutory regulations is clearly unassailable since same has been issued in compliance with the criteria laid down by Supreme Court in the case of UPSRTC’ s case AIR 1995 SC 1115 and the same is binding under Art.144 of the Constitution. Shivraj Kudamble v. Karnataka Electricity Board 2001 LIC 122 (Karn.-D.B.) Continuation after completion of training. The petitioner commenced his apprenticeship as a General Clerk under the Apprentice Act, 1961. He completed his training on 12.10.1980 and as per amended standing orders on 12.10.1981. The term could not be extended thereafter. Yet he was allowed to continue till 7.10.1982. Therefore it will be presumed that he was verbally appointed as General Clerk. Termination of service was therefore retrenchment. Ram Swaroop Sharma v. Labour Court, Jaipur 2000 (85) FLR 102 (Raj.H.C.).
************** 2. Definitions.-In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,-- 1[(a) “All India Council” means the All India Council of Technical Education
established by the resolution of the Government of India in the former Ministry of Education No.F.16-10/44-E-III, dt. 30-11-1945;]
1 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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1[(aa)] “apprentice” means a person who is undergoing apprenticeship training 2[***] in pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship;
3[(aaa) “apprenticeship training” means a course of training in any industry or establishment undergone in pursuance of a contract of apprenticeship and under prescribed terms and conditions which may be different for different categories of apprentices;]
(b) “Apprenticeship Adviser” means the Central Apprenticeship Adviser appointed under sub-section (1) of section 26 or the State Apprenticeship Adviser appointed under sub-section (2) of that section;
(c) “Apprenticeship Council” means the Central Apprenticeship Council or the State Apprenticeship Council established under sub-section (1) of section 24;
(d) “Appropriate Government” means,- (1) in relation to- (a) the Central Apprenticeship Council, or 4[(aa) the Regional Boards, or (aaa) the practical training of graduate or technician apprentices or of
technician (vocational) apprentices, or]; (b) any establishment of any railway, major port, mine or oilfield, or (c) any establishment owned, controlled or managed by-
(i) the Central Government or a department of the Central Government; (ii) a company in which not less than fifty-one per cent of the share
capital is held by the Central Government or partly by that Government and partly by one or more State Governments;
(iii) a corporation (including a co-operative society) established by or under a Central Act, which is owned, controlled or managed by the Central Government,
the Central Government; (2) in relation to-
(a) a State Apprenticeship Council, or (b) any establishment other than an establishment specified in sub-clause
(1) of this clause, the State Government;
5[(dd) “Board or State Council of Technical Education” means the Board or State Council of Technical Education established by the State Government;]
(e) “designated trade” 6[means any trade or occupation or any subject field in engineering or technology] 7[or any vocational course] which the Central Government, after consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council,
1 Clause (a) re-numbered as clause (aa) by Act 27 of 1973, sec. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974) 2 Words “in a designated trade” omitted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973, S.4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974) and substituted by Act 41 of 1986,
S.2 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987). 5 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973. 6 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973, S-4 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 7 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, S-2 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).
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may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify as a designated trade for the purposes of this Act;
(f) “employer” means any person who employs one or more other persons to do any work in an establishment for remuneration and includes any person entrusted with the supervision and control of employees in such establishment;
(g) “establishment” includes any place where any industry is carried on 1[and where an establishment consists of different departments or has branches, whether situated in the same place or at different places, all such departments or branches shall be treated as part of that establishment];
(h) “establishment in private sector” means an establishment which is not an establishment in public sector;
(i) “establishment in public sector” means an establishment owned, controlled or managed by-
(1) the Government or a department of the Government; (2) a Government company as defined in section 617 of the Companies
Act, 1956 (1 of 1956); (3) a corporation (including a co-operative society) established by or
under a Central, Provincial or State Act, which is owned, controlled or managed by the Government;
(4) a local authority; 2[(j) “graduate or technician apprentice” means an apprentice who holds, or
is undergoing training in order that he may hold a degree or diploma in engineering or technology or equivalent qualification granted by any institution recognised by the Government and undergoes apprenticeship training in any such subject field in engineering or technology as may be prescribed;
(k) “industry” means any industry or business in which any trade, occupation or subject field in engineering or technology 3[or any vocational course] may be specified as a designated trade;]
(l) “National Council” means the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades established by the resolution of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour (Directorate General of Resettlement and Employment) No.TR/E.P.-24-56, dated 21-8-1956 4[and re-named as the National Council for Vocational Training by the resolution of the Government of India in the Ministry of Labour (Directorate General of Employment and Training) No.DGET./12/21/80-TC, dated 30-9-1981;]
(m) “prescribed” means prescribed by the rules made under this Act; 5[(mm) “Regional Board” means any Board of Apprenticeship Training
registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860), at Bombay, Calcutta, Madras or Kanpur;]
1 Inserted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997. 2 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973, S. 4 (w.e.f. 1-12-74). 3 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 and substituted by Act 41 of 1986, w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 4 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 5 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973. w.e.f. 1-12-1974.
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(n) “State” includes a Union Territory’ (o) “State Council” means a State Council for Training in Vocational Trades
established by the State Government; (p) “State Government” in relation to a Union Territory, means the
Administrator thereof; 1[(pp) “technician (vocational) apprentice” means an apprentice who holds
or is undergoing training in order that he may hold a certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after the completion of the secondary stage of school education recognised by the All-India Council and undergoes apprenticeship training in any such subject field in any vocational course as may be prescribed;]
2[(q) “trade apprentice” means an apprentice who undergoes apprenticeship training in any such trade or occupation as may be prescribed;]
3[(r) “worker” means any person who is employed for wages in any kind of work and who gets his wages directly from the employer but shall not include an apprentice referred to in clause (aa)].
CHAPTER II APPRENTICES AND THEIR TRAINING
3. Qualifications for being engaged as an apprentice.-A person shall not be qualified for being engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in any designated trade, unless he-
(a) is not less than fourteen years of age, and (b) satisfies such standards of education and physical fitness as may be
prescribed: Provided that different standards may be prescribed in relation to apprenticeship training in different designated trades 4[and for different categories of apprentices].
5[3A. Reservation of training places for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in designated trades.- (1) In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer
for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes 6[and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment, such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of the total number of apprentices in all the designated trades in such establishment].
(2) The number of training places to be reserved for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed, having regard to the population of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in the State concerned.
1 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 2 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Inserted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997. 4 Added by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 5 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 6 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, S-4 (w.e.f. 16-12-1987).
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Explanation.-In this section, the expressions “Scheduled Castes” and “Scheduled Tribes” shall have the meanings as in clauses (24) and (25) of article 366 of the Constitution.]
1[3-B. Reservation of training places for Other Backward Classes in designated trades –(1) In every designated trade, training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Other Backward Classes and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment, such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of the total number of apprentices in all the designated trades in such establishment.
(2) The number of training places to be reserved for the Other Backward Classes under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed, having regard to the population of the Other Backward Classes in the State concerned.]
2[4. Contract of apprenticeship.-(1) No person shall be engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in a designated trade unless such person or, if he is minor, his guardian has entered into a contract of apprenticeship with the employer.
(2) The apprenticeship training shall be deemed to have commenced on the date on which the contract of apprenticeship has been entered into under sub-section (1).
(3) Every contract of apprenticeship may contain such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the parties to the contract:
Provided that no such term or condition shall be inconsistent with any provision of this Act or any rule made thereunder.
(4) Every contract of apprenticeship entered into under sub-section (1) shall be sent by the employer within such period as may be prescribed to the Apprenticeship Adviser for registration.
(5) The Apprenticeship Adviser shall not register a contract of apprenticeship unless he is satisfied that the person described as an apprentice in the contract is qualified under this Act for being engaged as an apprentice to undergo apprenticeship training in the designated trade specified in the contract.
(6) Where the Central Government, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, makes any rule varying the terms and conditions of apprenticeship training of any category of apprentices undergoing such training, then, the terms and conditions of every contract of apprenticeship relating to that category of apprentices and subsisting immediately before the making of such rule be deemed to have been modified accordingly].
NOTES S.4(4) – Effect of non-registration of contract of apprentice – It is held that the term `shall’ appearing in S.4(4) of the Act is merely directory and not mandatory and non-registration of the apprentice contract is not void and illegal and will not change the character of the apprentice and they will not acquire the status of workmen. U.P. State Electricity Board v. Shiv Mohan Singh & Anr. 2005 I CLR 547 (S.C.) S.4(4) – Workman if under Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 – Petitioner was engaged as apprentice Mechanic for 2 years subject to terms and conditions of the contract – Petitioner
1 Inserted by the Apprentices (Amendment) Act, 2007 (36 of 2007), S-2 (w.e.f. 01-02-
2008). 2 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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was relieved on completion of 2 years training – He raised an industrial dispute and reference was made – Labour Court held the petitioner to be not workman and his termination was not retrenchment – Hence this petition – While dismissing the petition, it is held that non-registration of contract of apprenticeship will not change the character of the apprentice and the incumbent will not acquire the status of a workman, that the petitioner has not been able to demonstrate before this Court that the findings of fact recorded in the impugned award suffers from any illegality, perversity or error apparent on the face of the record and that as such the impugned award is not open to challenge in writ jurisdiction under Art.226 of the Constitution of India. Ram Babu Gupta v. Presiding Officer, Labour Court, Allahabad & Anr. 2005 I CLR 486 (All.H.C.)
****** 5. Novation of contracts of apprenticeship.-Where an employer with whom
a contract of apprenticeship has been entered into, is for any reason, unable to fulfil his obligations under the contract and with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser it is agreed between the employer, the apprentice or his guardian and any other employer that the apprentice shall be engaged as an apprentice under the other employer for the unexpired portion of the period of apprenticeship training, the agreement, on registration with the Apprenticeship Adviser, shall be deemed to be the contract of apprenticeship between the apprentice or his guardian and other employer, and on and from the date of such registration, the contract of apprenticeship with the first employer shall terminate and no obligation under that contract shall be enforceable at the instance of any party to the contract against the other party thereto.
6. Period of apprenticeship training.-The period of apprenticeship training, which shall be specified in the contract of apprenticeship, shall be as follows:
(a) in the case of 1[trade apprentices] who, having undergone institutional training in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council, have passed the trade tests 2[or examinations] conducted by 3[that Council or by an institution recognised by that Council], the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be determined by that Council or by an institution recognised by that Council;
4[(aa) in the case of trade apprentices who, having undergone institutional training in a school or other institution affiliated to or recognised by a Board or State Council of Technical Education or any other authority which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette specify in this behalf, have passed the trade tests 5[or examinations] conducted by that Board or State Council or authority, the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed;]
(b) in the case of other 6[trade apprentices], the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed;
1 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 for “apprentices” (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 3 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 5 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986, w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 6 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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1[(c) in the case of graduate or technician apprentices, 2[technician (vocational) apprentices] the period of apprenticeship training shall be such as may be prescribed].
7. Termination of apprenticeship contract.- (1) The contract of apprenticeship shall terminate on the expiry of the period of apprenticeship training.
(2) Either party to a contract of apprenticeship may make an application to the Apprenticeship Adviser for the termination of the contract, and when such application is made, shall send by post a copy thereof to the other party to the contract.
(3) After considering the contents of the application and the objections, if any, filed by the other party, the Apprenticeship Adviser may, by order in writing, terminate the contract, if he is satisfied that the parties to the contract or any of them have or has failed to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract and it is desirable in the interests of the parties or any of them to terminate the same:
Provided that where a contract is terminated (a) for failure on the part of the employer to carry out the terms and
conditions of the contract, the employer shall pay to the apprentice such compensation as may be prescribed;
(b) for such failure on the part of the apprentice, the apprentice or his guardian shall refund to the employer as cost of training such amount as may be determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser.
3[(4) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other provision of this Act, where a contract of apprenticeship has been terminated by the Apprenticeship Adviser before the expiry of the period of apprenticeship training and a new contract of apprenticeship is being entered into with a new employer, the Apprenticeship Adviser may, if he is satisfied that the contract of apprenticeship with the previous employer could not be completed because of any lapse on the part of the previous employer, permit the period of apprenticeship training already undergone by the apprentice with his previous employer to be included in the period of apprenticeship training to be undertaken with the new employer].
8. Number of apprentices for a designated trade.-4[(1) The Central Government shall, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, by order notified in the Official Gazette, determine for each designated trade the ratio of trade apprentices to workers other than unskilled workers in that trade:
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall be deemed to prevent any employer from engaging a number of trade apprentices in excess of the ratio determined under this sub-section.
(2) In determining the ratio under sub-section (1), the Central Government shall have regard to the facilities available for apprenticeship training under this Act in the designated trade concerned as well as to the facilities that may have to be made available by an employer for the training a graduate or technician
1 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Inserted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997. 4 Sub-sections (1), (2), (3) and (3A), substituted by Act 27 of 1973.
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apprentices 1[technician (vocational) apprentices], if any, in pursuance of any notice issued to him under sub-section (3A) by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser or such other person as is referred to in that sub-section.
(3) The Apprenticeship Adviser may, by notice in writing, require an employer to engage such number of trade apprentices within the ratio determined by the Central Government for any designated trade in his establishment, to undergo apprenticeship training in that trade and the employer shall comply with such requisition:
Provided, that in making any requisition under this sub-section, the Apprenticeship Adviser shall have regard to the facilities actually available in the establishment concerned:
2[Provided further that the Apprenticeship Adviser may, on a representation made to him by an employer and keeping in view the more realistic employment potential, training facilities and other relevant factors, permit him to engage such number of apprentices for a designated trade as is lesser than the number arrived at by the ratio for that trade, not being lesser than fifty per cent of the number so arrived at, subject to the condition that the employer shall engage apprentices in other trades in excess in number equivalent to such shortfall.]
(3A) The Central Apprenticeship Adviser or any other person not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser authorised by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf shall, having regard to-
(i) the number of marginal persons (including technical and supervisory persons) employed in a designated trade;
(ii) the number of management trainees engaged in the establishment; (iii) the totality of the training facilities available in a designated trade; and (iv) such other factors as he may consider fit in the circumstances of the case, by notice in writing, require an employer to impart training to such number
of graduate or technician apprentices 3[technician (vocational) apprentices], in such trade in his establishment as may be specified in such notice and the employer shall comply with such requisition.
Explanation.-In this sub-section the expression “management trainee” means a person who is engaged by an employer for undergoing a course of training in the establishment of the employer (not being apprenticeship training under this Act) subject to the condition that on successful completion of such training, such person shall be employed by the employer on a regular basis.]
(4) Several employers may join together for the purpose of providing practical training to the apprentices under them by moving them between their respective establishments.
(5) Where, having regard to the public interest, a number of apprentices in excess of the ratio determined by the Central Government 4[or in excess of the number specified in a notice issued under sub-section (3A)] should, in the opinion
1 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 2 Substituted by the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 2007 (36 of 2007) (w.e.f. 01-02-2008). 3 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 4 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973.
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of the appropriate Government be trained, the appropriate Government may require employers to train the additional number of apprentices.
(6) Every employer to whom such requisition as aforesaid is made, shall comply with the requisition if the Government concerned makes available such additional facilities and such additional financial assistance as are considered necessary by the Apprenticeship Adviser for the training of the additional number of apprentices.
(7) Any employer not satisfied with the decision of the Apprenticeship Advisor under sub-section (6), may make a reference to the Central Apprenticeship Council and such reference shall be decided by a Committee thereof appointed by that Council for the purpose and the decision of that Committee shall be final.
9. Practical and basic training of apprentices.-(1) Every employer shall make suitable arrangements in his workshop for imparting a course of practical training to every apprentice engaged by him in accordance with the programme approved by the Apprenticeship Adviser.
(2) 1[The Central Apprenticeship Adviser or any other person not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser authorised by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] shall be given all reasonable facilities for access to each such apprentice with a view to test his work and to ensure that the practical training is being imparted in accordance with the approved programme:
Provided that 2[the State Apprenticeship Adviser or any other person not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser authorised by the State Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] shall also be given such facilities in respect of apprentices undergoing training in establishments in relation to which the appropriate Government is the State Government].
3[(3) Such of the trade apprentices as have not undergone institutional training in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council or any other institution affiliated to or recognised by the Board or State Council of Technical Education or any other authority which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf, shall, before admission in the workshop for practical training, undergo a course of basic training.]
(4) Where an employer employs in his establishment five hundred or more workers, the basic training shall be imparted to 4[the trade apprentices] either in separate parts of the workshop building or in a separate building which shall be set up by the employer himself, but the appropriate Government may grant loans to the employer on easy terms and repayable by easy instalments to meet the cost of the land, construction and equipment for such separate building.
5[(4A) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (4), if the number of apprentices to be trained at any time in any establishment in which five hundred or more workers are employed, is less than twelve the employer in relation to such establishment may depute all or any of such apprentices to any Basic
1 Words “The Central Apprenticeship Adviser” substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-
1974). 2 Substituted for words “the State Apprentice Advisor” by Act 27 of 1973. 3 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4 Substituted for words “the apprentices” by Act 27 of 1973. 5 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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Training Centre or Industrial Training Institute for basic training in any designated trade, in either case, run by the Government.
(4B) Where an employer deputes any apprentice under sub-section (4A), such employer shall pay to the Government the expenses incurred by the Government on such training, at such rate as may be specified by the Central Government.]
(5) Where an employer employs in his establishment less than five hundred workers, the basic training shall be imparted to 1[the trade apprentices] in training institutes set up by the Government.
(6) In any such training institute, which shall be located within the premises of the most suitable establishment in the locality or at any other convenient place 2[the trade apprentices] engaged by two or more employers may be imparted basic training.
(7) 3[In the case of an apprentice other than graduate or technician apprentice 4[technician (vocational) apprentices] the syllabus of], and the equipment to be utilised for, practical training including basic training shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council.
5[(7A) In the case of graduate or technician apprentices 6[technician (vocational) apprentices] the programme of apprenticeship training and the facilities required for such training in any subject field in engineering or technology 7[or vocational course] shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship council.]
(8) (a) Recurring costs (including the cost of stipends) incurred by an employer in connection with 8[* * *] 9[ basic training,] imparted to trade apprentices other than those referred to in clauses (a) and (aa)] of section 6 shall be borne-
(i) If such employer employs 10[two hundred and fifty] workers or more, by the employer;
(ii) If such employer employs less than 11[two hundred and fifty] workers by the employer; and the Government in equal shares upto such limit as may be laid down by the Central Government and beyond that limit, by the employer alone; and
1 Substituted for words “the apprentices” by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2 Substituted for words “the apprentices” by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Substituted for words “The syllabus of” by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 5 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 6 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 7 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 8 Subs. by Act 27 of 1973, s. 10 for “practical training imparted to apprentices other than
those referred to in clause (a)” w.e.f. 1-12-1974. 9 Subs. for words “practical training including” omitted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act
4, 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997, s. 5 (i). 10 Words “five hundred” substituted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4, 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-
1997, s. 5 (ii). 11 Words “five hundred” substituted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4, 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-
1997, s. 5 (iii).
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(b) Recurring costs (including the costs of stipends), if any, incurred by an employer in connection with 1[practical training, including basic training imparted to trade apprentices referred to in clauses (a) and (aa)] of section 6 shall, in every case, be borne by the employer;
2[(c) Recurring costs (excluding the cost of stipends) incurred by an employer in connection with the practical training imparted to graduate or technician apprentices 3[technician (vocational) apprentices] shall be borne by the employer and the cost of stipends shall be borne by the Central Government and the employer in equal shares upto such limit as may be laid down by the Central Government and beyond that limit, by the employer alone.]
10. Related instruction of apprentices.- (1) 4[A trade apprentice] who is undergoing practical training in an establishment shall, during the period of practical training, be given a course of related instruction (which shall be appropriate to the trade) approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council, with a view to giving 5[the trade apprentice] such theoretical knowledge as he needs in order to become fully qualified as a skilled craftsman.
6[(2) Related instruction shall be imparted at the cost of the employer and the employer shall, when so required, afford all facilities for imparting such instruction.]
(3) Any time spent by 7[a trade apprentice] in attending classes on related instruction shall be treated as part of his paid period of work.
8[(4) In the case of trade apprentices who, after having undergone a course of institutional training, have passed the trade tests conducted by the National Council or have passed the trade tests and examinations conducted by a Board or State Council of Technical Education or any other authority which the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, specify in this behalf, the related instruction may be given on such reduced or modified scale as may be prescribed.
(5) Where any person has, during his course in a technical institution, become a graduate or technician apprentice, 9[technician (vocational) apprentice] and during his apprenticeship training he has to receive related instruction, then, the employer shall release such person from practical training to receive the related instruction in such institution, for such period as may be specified by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser or by any other person not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser authorised by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf.]
1 Substituted for words “practical training imparted to apprentices other than those
referred to in clause (a)” by Act 27 of 1973, s. 10 for (w.e.f. -1-12-1974). 2 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973, S.10 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 4 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 5 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 6 Substituted by the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 2007 (36 of 2007) (w.e.f. 01-02-2008). 7 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 8 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 9 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1973.
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11. Obligations of employers.-Without prejudice to the other provisions of this Act, every employer shall have the following obligations in relation to an apprentice, namely-
(a) to provide the apprentice with the training in his trade in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and the rules made thereunder;
(b) if the employer is not himself qualified in the trade, to ensure that a person 1[who possesses the prescribed qualifications] is placed in charge of the training of the apprentice; 2[***]
3[(bb) to provide adequate instructional staff, possessing such qualifications as may be prescribed, for imparting practical and theoretical training and facilities for trade test of apprentices; and]
(c) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship. 12. Obligations of apprentices.- 4[(1) 5[Every trade apprentice] undergoing
apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely,- (a) to learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify
himself as a skilled craftsman before the expiry of the period of training; (b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the
establishments; (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship. 6[(2) Every graduate or technician apprentice 7[technician (vocational)
apprentice] undergoing apprenticeship training shall have the following obligations, namely,-
(a) to learn his subject field in engineering or technology 8[or (vocational) course] conscientiously and diligently at his place of training;
(b) to attend the practical and instructional classes regularly; (c) to carry out all lawful orders of his employer and superiors in the
establishments; and (d) to carry out his obligations under the contract of apprenticeship which shall
include the maintenance of such records of his work as may be prescribed.] 13. Payment to apprentices.- (1) The employer shall pay to every apprentice
during the period of apprenticeship training such stipend at a rate not less than the 9[prescribed minimum rate, or the rate which was being paid by the employer on 1st January, 1970, to the category of apprentices under which such apprentices falls, whichever is higher] as may be specified in the contract of apprenticeship and the stipend so specified shall be paid at such intervals and subject to such conditions as may be prescribed.
1 Substituted for words “duly qualified” by Act 27 of 1973. 2 Word “and” omitted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997, s. 6 (i). 3 Inserted by Apprentices (Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997, s. 6 (ii). 4 Original s. 12 renumbered as sub-s.(1) by Act 27 of 1973. 5 Substituted for words “every apprentice” by Act 27 of 1973. 6 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 7 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1973. 8 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1973. 9 Substituted for words “prescribed minimum rate” by Act 27 of 1973.
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1[(2) An apprentice shall not be paid by his employer on the basis of piece work nor shall he be required to take part in any output bonus or other incentive scheme.]
14. Health, safety and welfare of apprentices.-Where any apprentices are undergoing training in a factory, the provisions of Chapters III, IV and V of the Factories Act, 1948 (63 of 1948), shall apply in relation to the health, safety and welfare of the apprentices as if they were workers within the meaning of that Act and when any apprentices are undergoing training in a mine, the provisions of Chapter V of the Mines Act, 1952 (35 of 1952), shall apply in relation to the health and safety of the apprentices as if they were persons employed in the mine.
15. Hours of work, overtime, leave and holidays.-(1) The weekly and daily hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training in a workshop shall be such as may be prescribed.
(2) No apprentice shall be required or allowed to work overtime except with the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who shall not grant such approval unless he is satisfied that such overtime is in the interest of the training of the apprentice or in the public interest.
(3) An apprentice shall be entitled to such leave as may be prescribed and to such holidays as are observed in the establishment in which he is undergoing training.
16. Employer’s liability for compensation for injury.-If personal injury is caused to an apprentice, by accident arising out of and in the course of his training as an apprentice, his employer shall be liable to pay compensation which shall be determined and paid, so far as may be, in accordance with the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923 (8 of 1923), subject to the modifications specified in the Schedule.
17. Conduct and discipline.-In all matters of conduct and discipline, the apprentice shall be governed by the rules and regulations 2[applicable to employees of the corresponding category] in the establishment in which the apprentice is undergoing training.
18. Apprentices are trainees and not workers.-Save as otherwise provided in this Act,--
(a) every apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment shall be a trainee and not a worker; and
(b) the provisions of any law with respect to labour shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentice.
NOTE S.18 – Apprentice or workman. When termination of service of the respondent is challenged, employer took up a defence that respondent was an apprentice or a trainee. Labour Court passed an award in favour of respondent. Hence this writ petition. Held: Respondent was certainly a trainee and was undergoing training in the trade of lineman. Status of the respondent as apprentice under the Act subsequently came to be frustrated by refusal of registration of contract. The respondent was thus intended “trainee” and not an intended “workman”. The dominant purpose or object of imparting training is not
1 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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frustrated by refusal to register conrtact. The provisions of Industrial Disputes Act do not apply to trainee apprentice. Award is therefore set aside. Gujarat Electricity Board v. Baikhan D. Joya 2000 III CLR 738 (Guj.H.C.)
********** 19. Records and returns.-(1) Every employer shall maintain records of the
progress of training of each apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment in such form as may be prescribed.
(2) Every such employer shall also furnish such information and return in such form, to such authorities and at such intervals as may be prescribed.
20. Settlement of disputes.-(1) Any disagreement or dispute between an employer and an apprentice arising out of the contract to apprenticeship shall be referred to the Apprenticeship Adviser for decision.
(2) Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Apprenticeship Adviser under sub-section (1) may, within thirty days from the date of communication to him of such decision, prefer an appeal against the decision to the Apprenticeship council and such appeal shall be heard and determined by a Committee of that Council appointed for the purpose.
(3) The decision of the Committee under sub-section (2) and subject only to such decision, the decision of the Apprenticeship Adviser under sub-section (1) shall be final.
21. Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training.- (1) Every 1[trade apprentice] who has completed the period of training shall appear for a test to be conducted by the National Council to determine his proficiency in the designated trade in which he has 2[undergone his apprenticeship training].
(2) Every 3[trade apprentice] who passes the test referred to in sub-section (1) shall be granted a certificate of proficiency in the trade by the National Council.
4[(3) The progress in apprenticeship training of every graduate or technician apprentice 5[technician (vocational) apprentice] shall be assessed by the employer from time to time.]
6[(4) Every graduate or technician apprentice or 7[technician (vocational) apprentice] who completes his apprenticeship training to the satisfaction of the concerned Regional Board, shall be granted a certificate of proficiency by that Board.]
22. Offer and acceptance of employment.- (1) It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to any apprentice who has completed the period of his apprenticeship training in his establishment, nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.
1 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 2 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 3 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 4 Substituted by Act 27 of 1973. 5 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987. 6 Ins. by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f 1-12-1974) 7 Inserted by Act 41 of 1986 w.e.f. 16-12-1987.
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(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), where there is a condition in a contract of apprenticeship that the apprentice shall, after the successful completion of the apprenticeship training, serve the employer, the employer shall, on such completion, be bound to offer suitable employment to the apprentice, and the apprentice shall be bound to serve the employer in that capacity for such period and on such remuneration as may be specified in the contract:
Provided that where such period or remuneration is not, in the opinion of the Apprenticeship Adviser, reasonable, he may revise such period or remuneration so as to make it reasonable, and the period or remuneration so revised shall be deemed to be the period or remuneration agreed to between the apprentice and the employer.
NOTES S.22 – Criteria for regular appointment of trainees or apprentices. The relevant principles are as follows:
(1) Other things being equal trained apprentice should be given preference. (2) Trainee need not get his name sponsored by Employment Exchange. (3) Age bar should be relaxed in accordance with service rule and service rule in silent,
relaxation to the extend of training. (4) Persons trained earlier be treated seniors. These principles laid down in earlier
decisions are approved. It is further held that the apprentices have to go through procedure of examination/interview. U.P. Rajya Vidyut Parishad Apprentice Welfare Association v. State of U.P. 2000 LIC 2702 (S.C.) S.22 – Relief by way of appointment. Petitioner successfully completed apprenticeship but is denied appointment and hence the petition. In view of S.22 of the Act, apprenticeship does not ensure appointment. The position in law is very clear that the petitioner by reason of apprenticeship cannot claim appointment. However in the peculiar facts of the petitioner’s case ought to have been considered for being engaged in non-work area. He has perferct vision in one eye and not the other. Hence direction to constitute Medical Board to examine the petitioner and the respondent to act as per said report. Md. Elias Khan v. S.A.I.L & Ors. 2002 I LLJ 723 (Cal.H.C.)
******* CHAPTER III
AUTHORITIES 23. Authorities.-(1) In addition to the Government, there shall be the following
authorities under this Act, namely- (a) The National Council, (b) The Central Apprenticeship Council, (c) The State Council, (d) The State Apprenticeship Council, 1(e) The All India Council, (f) The Regional Boards, (g) The Boards or State Council of Technical Education,]
1 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974).
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1[(h)]The Central Apprenticeship Adviser, and 2[(i)] The State Apprenticeship Adviser. (2) Every State Council shall be affiliated to the National Council and every
State Apprenticeship Council shall be affiliated to the Central Apprenticeship Council.
3[(2A) Every Board or State Council of Technical Education and every Regional Board shall be affiliated to the Central Apprenticeship Council.]
(3) Each of the authorities specified in sub-section (1) shall, in relation to apprenticeship training under this Act, perform such functions as are assigned to it by or under this Act or by the Government:
Provided that the State Council shall also perform such functions as are assigned to it by the National Council and the State Apprenticeship Council 4[and the Board or State Council of Technical Education] shall also perform such functions as are assigned to it by the Central Apprenticeship Council.
24. Constitution of Councils.- (1) The Central Government shall, by Notification in the Official Gazette, establish the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Government shall, by Notification in the Official Gazette, establish the State Apprenticeship Council.
(2) The Central Apprenticeship Council shall consist of 5[a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman] and such number of other members as the Central Government may think expedient, to be appointed by that Government by notification in the Official Gazette from among the following categories of persons, namely-
(a) representatives of employers in establishment in the public and private sectors;
(b) representatives of the Central Government and of the State Government; 6[***]
(c) persons having special knowledge and experience on matters relating to 7[industry, labour and technical education, and]
8[(d) representatives of the All India Council and of the Regional Boards]. (3) The number of persons to be appointed as members of the Central
Apprenticeship Council from each of the categories specified in sub-section (2), the term of office of, the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions by, and the manner of filling vacancies among, the members of the Council shall be such as may be prescribed.
(4) The State Apprenticeship Council shall consist of 9[a Chairman and a Vice-Chairman] and such number of other members as the State Government may think expedient, to be appointed by that Government by notification in the Official Gazette, from among the following categories of persons, namely,-
1 Former Items (e) and (f) re-lettered as Items (h) and (i) respectively by Act 27 of 1973. 2 Former Items (e) and (f) re-lettered as Items (h) and (i) respectively by Act 27 of 1973. 3 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973. 4 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973. 5 Substituted for words “a Chairman” by Act 27 of 1973. 6 Word “and” omitted by Act 27 of 1973. 7 Words “industry and labour” substituted by Act 27 of 1973. 8 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973 (w.e.f. 1-12-1974). 9 Substituted for words “a Chairman” by Act 27 of 1973.
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(a) representatives of employers in establishments in the public and private sectors;
(b) representatives of the Central Government and of the State Government; 1[***]
(c) person having special knowledge and experience on matters relating to 2[industry, labour and technical education, and]
3[(d) representatives of the Board or of the State Council of Technical Education.]
(5) The number of persons to be appointed as members of the State Apprenticeship Council from each of the categories specified in sub-section (4), the term of office of, the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions by, and the manner of filling vacancies among, the members of the Council shall be such as the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, determine.
(6) The fees and allowances, if any, to be paid to 4[the Chairman and the Vice- Chairman] and the other members of the Central Apprenticeship Council, shall be such as may be determined by the Central Government and the fees and allowances, if any, to be paid to 5[the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman] and the other members of the State Apprenticeship Council shall be such as may be determined by the State Government.
25. Vacancies not to invalidate acts and proceedings.- No act done or proceeding taken by the National Council, the Central Apprenticeship Council, the State Council or the State Apprenticeship Council under this Act shall be questioned on the ground merely of the existence of any vacancy in, or defect in the constitution of, such Council.
26. Apprenticeship Advisers.-(1) The Central Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
(2) The State Government shall, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint a suitable person as the State Apprenticeship Adviser.
(3) The Central Apprenticeship Adviser shall be the Secretary to the Central Apprenticeship Council and the State Apprenticeship Adviser shall be the Secretary to the State Apprenticeship Council.
27. Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers.- (1) The Government 6[may appoint suitable persons as Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers] to assist the Apprenticeship Adviser, in the performance of his functions.
1 Word “and” omitted by Act 27 of 1973. 2 Words “industry and labour” substituted by Act 27 of 1973. 3 Inserted by Act 27 of 1973. 4 Substituted for words “a Chairman” by Act 27 of 1973. 5 Substituted for words “a Chairman” by Act 27 of 1973. 6 Substituted for words “may appoint suitable persons as Deputy and Assistant
Apprenticeship Advisers” by Act 27 of 1973.
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1[(2) Every Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy and Assistant Apprenticeship Advisers] shall, subject to control of the Apprenticeship Advisor, perform such functions as may be assigned to him by the Apprenticeship Adviser.
28. Apprenticeship Advisers to be public servants.-Every Apprenticeship Adviser and 2[every Additional, Joint, Regional, Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser] appointed under this Act, shall be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of section 21 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860).
29. Powers of entry, inspection, etc.- (1) Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the 3[Central Apprenticeship Adviser, or such other person, not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser, as may be authorised by the Central Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] may-
(a) with such assistants, if any, as he thinks fit, enter, inspect and examine any establishment or part thereof at any reasonable time;
(b) examine any apprentice employed therein or require the production of any register, record or other documents maintained in pursuance of this Act and take on the spot or otherwise statements of any person which he may consider necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act;
(c) make such examination and inquiry as he thinks fit in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act and the rules laid thereunder are being observed in the establishment;
(d) exercise such other powers as may be prescribed: Provided that 4[a State Apprenticeship Adviser or such other person, not below
the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser, as may be authorised by the State Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] may also exercise any of the powers specified in clauses (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this sub-section in relation to establishments for which the appropriate Government is the State Government.
(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-section (1), no person shall be compelled under this section to answer any question or make any statement which may tend directly or indirectly to incriminate him.
30. Offence and penalties.- (1) If any employer- (a) engages as an apprentice a person who is not qualified for being so
engaged, or (b) fails to carry out the terms and conditions of a contract of apprenticeship, or (c) contravenes the provisions of this Act relating to the number of apprentices
which he is required to engage under those provisions, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine or with both. (2) If any employer or any other person-
(a) required to furnish any information or return- (i) refuses or neglects to furnish such information or return, or
1 Substituted for words “Every Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of
1973. 2 Substituted for words “Every Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of
1973. 3 Substituted for words “Central Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of 1973. 4 Substituted for words “a State Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of 1973.
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(ii) furnishes or causes to be furnished any information or return which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, or
(iii) refuses to answer, or gives a false answer to any question necessary for obtaining any information required to be furnished by him, or
(b) refuses or wilfully neglect to afford 1[the Central or the State Apprenticeship Adviser or such other person, not below the rank of an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser, as may be authorised by the Central or the State Apprenticeship Adviser in writing in this behalf] any reasonable facility for making any entry, inspection, examination or inquiry authorised by or under this Act, or
(c) requires an apprentice to work overtime without the approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser, or
(d) employs an apprentice on any work which is not connected with his training, or
(e) makes payment to an apprentice on the basis of piece-work, or (f) requires an apprentice to take part in any output bonus or incentive
scheme, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine or with both.
31. Penalty where no specific penalty is provided.-If any employer or any other person contravenes any provision of this Act for which no punishment is provided in section 30, he shall be punishable with fine 2[which shall not be less than one thousand rupees, but may extend to three thousand rupees].
32. Offences by companies.- (1) If the person committing an offence under this Act is a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly:
Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to such punishment provided in this Act if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any negligence on the part of, any director, manager, secretary, or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary, or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of that offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.
Explanation.-For the purposes of this section,-
1 Substituted for words “the Central or the State Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of
1973. 2 Substituted for words “which may extend to five hundred rupees” by Apprenticeship
(Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, s. 7 w.e.f. 8-1-1997.
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(a) “company” means a body corporate and includes a firm or other association of individuals; and
(b) “director” in relation to a firm means a partner in the firm. 33. Cognizance of offences.-No court shall take cognizance of any offence
under this Act or the rules made thereunder except on a complaint thereof in writing made by the Apprenticeship Adviser 1[or the officer of the rank of Deputy Apprenticeship Adviser and above] within six months from the date on which the offence is alleged to have been committed.
34. Delegation of powers.-The appropriate Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, direct that any power exercisable by it under this Act or the rules made thereunder shall, in relation to such matters and subject to such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the direction, be exercisable also-
(a) where the appropriate Government is the Central Government, by such officer or authority subordinate to the Central Government or by the State Government or by such officer or authority subordinate to the State Government, as may be specified in the notification; and
(b) where the appropriate Government is the State Government, by such officer or authority subordinate to the State Government, as may be specified in the notification.
35. Construction of references.- (1) Any reference in this Act or in the rules made thereunder to the Apprenticeship Council shall, unless the context otherwise requires, means in relation to apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment in relation to which the Central Government is the appropriate Government, the Central Apprenticeship Council and in relation to apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment in relation to which the State Government is the appropriate Government, the State Apprenticeship Council.
(2) Any reference in this Act or in the rules made thereunder to the Apprenticeship Adviser shall, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) means in relation to apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment in relation to which the Central Government is the appropriate Government, the Central Apprenticeship Adviser and in relation to apprenticeship training in a designated trade in an establishment in relation to which the State Government is the appropriate Government, the State Apprenticeship Adviser;
(b) deemed to include 2[an Additional, a Joint, a Regional, a Deputy or an Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser] performing the functions of the Apprenticeship Adviser assigned to him under sub-section (2) of section 27.
36. Protection of action taken in good faith.- No suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done under this Act.
37. Power to make rules.- (1) The Central Government may, after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, by notification in the Official Gazette, make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Act.
1 Inserted by Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 4 of 1997, w.e.f. 8-1-1997, s. 8. 2 Substituted for words “a Deputy or Assistant Apprenticeship Adviser” by Act 27 of 1973.
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(2) Rules made under this Act may provide that a contravention of any such rule shall be punishable with fine which may extend to fifty rupees.
(3) Every rule made under this section shall be laid as soon as may be after it is made before each House of Parliament while it is in session for a total period or thirty days which may be comprised in one session 1[or in two or more successive sessions, and if before the expiry of the session immediately following the session or the successive sessions aforesaid] both Houses agree in making any modification in the rules or both Houses agree that the rule should not be made, the rule shall thereafter have effect only in such modified form or be of no effect, as the case may be; so however that any such modification or annulment shall be without prejudice to the validity of anything previously done under that rule.
38. Repeal.- [Rep. by the Repealing and Amending Act, 1964 (52 of 1964) sec. 2, and Sch. I. (w.e.f. 29-12-1964).]
THE SCHEDULE (See Section 16)
MODIFICATIONS IN THE WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION ACT, 1923, IN ITS APPLICATION TO APPRENTICES UNDER THE APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
In the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923— (1) in section 2-
(a) for clause (e) substitute- “(e) ‘employer’ means an employer as defined in the Apprentices Act,
1961, who has engaged one or more apprentices”; (b) omit clause (k); (c) for clause (m), substitute-
“(m) ‘wages’ means the stipend payable to an apprentice under section 13(1) of the Apprentices Act, 1961”;
(d) for clause (n), substitute- “(n) ‘workman’ means any person who is engaged as an apprentice as
defined in the Apprentices Act, 1961, and who in the course of his Apprenticeship training is employed in any such capacity as is specified in Schedule II.”;
(2) omit section 12; (3) omit section 15; (4) omit the proviso to section 21(1); (5) omit the words “or a registered trade union” in section 24; (6) omit clause (d) in section 30(1); (7) omit clauses (vi), (xi), (xiii), (xvii), (xviii), (xx), (xxii), (xxiv), (xxv) and (xxvi)
in Schedule II.
1 Substituted for words “or in two successive session, and, if, before the expiry of the
session in which it is so laid or the session immediately following,” by Act 27 of 1973.
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THE APPRENTICES RULES, 19921 In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 37 of the
Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules in supersession of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1962, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.-(1) These rules may be called the Apprenticeship Rules, 22003.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.-In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires- (1) “Act” means the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961); (2) “Diploma Holder” means a person who holds a diploma in engineering or
technology or equivalent qualification granted by a State Board of Technical Education, or recognised by the State Government concerned or the Central Government;
(3) “Engineering Graduate” means a person, who- (a) holds a degree in engineering or technology granted by-
(i) a statutory university, or (ii) by an institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of
Parliament; (b) has passed the Graduateship examination of professional bodies
recognised by the Central Government as equivalent to degree; or (c) holds the qualifications which exempt him from sections A and B
examinations of the Institution of Engineers (India); (4) “Vocational Certificate Holder” means a person who holds a certificate in
a vocational course, involving two years of study after the completion of secondary stage of school education, recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education;
(5) “National Classification of Occupations” means the National Classification of Occupations adopted by the Government of India, Ministry of Labour, Directorate- General of Employment and Training;
(6) “Registered Medical Practitioner” means a person whose name is entered in the register maintained under any law for the time being in force in any State regulating the registration of practitioners of medicine;
(7) “Sandwich Course Student” means a student undergoing a Sandwich Course of studies at any of the technical institutions recognised for the purpose and leading to the award of degree or diploma in engineering or technology;
(8) “Schedule” means the Schedule appended to these rules;
1 Vide G.S.R. 356, dated 15th July, 1992, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II,
Sec. 3(i), dated 1st August, 1992 and amended by G.S.R. 188 (E), dated 15th March, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extra., Pt. II, Sec 3(i), dated 16th March, 2001.
2 Subs. by G.S.R. 300, dated 11-8-2003 in Gaz. of India (w.e.f. 16-8-2003) pt. II, s. 3(1) p. 1899.
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(9) “Standard Industrial Classification” means the Standard Industrial Classification adopted by the Government of India, Ministry of Labour, Directorate-General of Employment and Training;
(10) All the words and expressions, not defined here in these rules, but defined in the Act, shall have the same meaning as given to them in the said Act.
3. Standard of education.- (1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as a trade apprentice- if he satisfies the minimum educational qualifications as specified in Schedule I.
(2) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as a graduate or technician or technician (vocational) apprentice if he satisfies one of the minimum educational qualifications specified in Schedule I-A:
Provided that- (a) no Engineering Graduate or Diploma holder or Vocational Certificate
holder who had training or job experience for a period of one year or more, after the attainment of these qualifications shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice under the Act;
(b) no Sandwich Course Student shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice under the Act after passing the final examination of the technical institution wherein such student is undergoing the course, unless so approved by the Regional Central Apprenticeship Advisers;
(c) a person who has been a Graduate or Technician or Technician (Vocational) apprentice under the Act and in whose case the contract of apprenticeship was terminated for any reason whatsoever shall not be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice again under the Act without the prior approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser.
4. Standard of physical fitness.- (1) A person shall be eligible for being engaged as an apprentice if he satisfies the minimum standards of physical fitness specified in Schedule II:
Provided that a person who has undergone institutional training in a school or other institution recognised by or affiliated to the National Council or the All India Council or a statutory University or a State Board of Technical Education and has passed the examination or tests conducted by these bodies, or is undergoing institutional training in a school or institution so recognised or affiliated in order that he may acquire a degree or diploma in engineering or technology or certificate in vocational course or equivalent qualification shall, if he has already undergone medical examination in accordance with the rules for the admission to the school or institution, be deemed to have complied with the provisions of this rule:
1[Provided further that the standards of fitness specified for item (4) relating to ‘EARS’ and item (6) relating to ‘SPEECH’ of Schedule II shall not apply in the case of a person who is deaf or dumb or deaf and dumb for the following trades, namely:
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 338, dated 15th September, 1997 (w.e.f. 27-9-1997).
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(a) Building and furniture trades group: 1. Plumber. 2. Carpenter. 3. Furniture and cabinet maker. 4. Sports goods maker (wood)
(b) Draughtsman and surveyors trades group: Draughtsman (Civil)
(c) Printing trades group: 1. Process cameraman 2. Retoucher lithographic 3. Engraver 4. Book binder
(d) Hotel and catering trades group: 1. Cook (General) 2. Cook (Vegetarian) 3. Baker and confectioner
(e) Cutting and tailoring trades group: 1. Designer and master cutter 2. Tailor (Men) 3. Tailor (Women) 4. Tailor (General)
(f) Agriculture trades group: Horticulture Assistant (g) Painting trades group: Painter (General)] 1[(h) Group No. 1- Machine shop trades group:
1. Fitter. 2. Turner. 3. 2[Machinist]
(i) Group No. 3- Metal working trades group: 1. Sheet metal worker. 2. Welder (Gas and electric).
(j) Group No. 4 – Electrical trades group: 1. Wireman. 3[2. Electrician].
4[k) Group No. 5- Building and furniture trades group: 1. Mason (Building construction)
1 Ins. by G. S. R. 107, dated 27th May, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-6-1998.) 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 300(E), Dated 11TH August, 2003 (w.e.f. 16-8-2003). 3 Subs. by G.S.R. 300(E), dated 11th August, 2003 in Gazette of India (w.e.f. 16-
8-2003) pt. II s. 3(1) p. 1899. 4 Ins. by G.S.R. 300 (E), dated 11th August, 2003 in Gazette of India (w.e.f. 16-8-2003) pt.
II, s. 3(1) p. 1899.
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(l) Group No. 10 – Heat engines trades group. 1. Mechanic (diesel) 2. Mechanic (tractor) 3. Mechanic (Motor vehicle)
(m) Group No. 11 –Draughtsman and survey trades group: 1. Draughtsman (Mechanical) 2. Surveyor
(n) Group No. 18 – Chemical trades group: 1. Plastic processing operator 2. Instrument mechanic (chemical plant) 3. Laboratory assistant (chemical plant) 4. Attendant operator (chemical plant)
(o) Group No. 20 – Agriculture trades group: 1. Pump operator-cum-mechanic
(p) Group No. 21 – Leather crafts trades group: 1. Upholsterer 2. Leather goods maker
(q) Group No. 23 – Electronics trades group: 1. Electronics mechanic
(r) Group No. 24 – Photography trades group: 1. Photographer
(s) Group No. 26 – Beautician trades group: 1. Hair and skin care
(t) Group No. 29 – Computer trades group: 1. Desk top publishing operator 2. Data preparation and computer software 3. Programming and systems administration assistant:
Provided also that the standards of fitness specified for item (3) relating to ‘eyes’ shall not apply in the case of a person with low vision (low vision means a person with impairment of vision of less than 6/18 to 6/60 with best correction in the better eye or impairment of field in any one of the following categories (i) reduction of fields less than 50 degrees, (ii) heminaopia with macular involvement, (iii) altitudinal defect involving lower fields) for the following trades, namely:-
(A) Group No. 1 – Machine shop trades group: 1. Fitter 2. Turner 3. Machinist 4. Machinist (grinder) (B) Group No. 2 – Foundry trades group: 1. Foundryman (C)
Group No. 3 – Metal working trades group:
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1. Forger and heat treater 2. Sheet metal worker 3. Motor vehicle body builder (D) Group No. 4- Electrical trades group: 1. Electrician 2. Wireman 3. Winder (Armature) 4. Electroplater (E) Group No. 5 – Building and Furniture trades group: 1. Carpenter 2. Plumber 3. Sports goods maker (wood) 4. Furniture and cabinet maker (F) Group No. 6 – Maintenance trades group: 1. Mechanic sewing machine (G) Group No. 9 – Refrigeration and Air-conditioning trades group: 1. Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic (H) Group No. 10 – Heat Engines trades group: 1. Mechanic diesel 2. Tractor mechanic 3. Mechanic (earth moving machinery) 4. Auto mechanic (two wheeler/three wheeler) (I) Group No. 14 – Printing group of trades: 1. Book binder (J) Group No. 15 – Hotel and Catering trades group: 1. Apprentice food production (general) 2. Apprentice food production (vegetarian) 3. Steward 4. Baker and confectioner 5. Hotel clerk/receptionist/front office assistant 6. Fruit and vegetable processor (K) Group No. 16 – Textile trades group: 1. Weaver 2. Knitter (hosiery) 3. Printing textile (L) Group No. 19 – Cutting and Tailoring trades group: 1. Designer and master cutter 2. Tailor (men) 3. Tailor (women) 4. Tailor (general) (M)
Group No. 20 – Agriculture trades group:
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1. Mechanic (agricultural machinery) 2. Horticulture assistant 3. Stockman (dairy) 4. Attendant operator (dairy) 5. Pump operator-cum-mechanic (N) Group No. 21 – Leather Crafts trades group: 1. Sport goods maker (leather) 2. Leather goods maker 3. Footwear maker 4. Finished leather maker 5. Maintenance mechanic for leather machinery 6. Upholsterer (O) Group No. 25 – Iron and Steel trades group: 1. Brick layer (refractory) 2. Furnace operator (steel industry) 3. Steel melting hand (P) Group No. 26 – Beautician trades group: 1. Beautician 2. Hair dresser 3. Health and slimming assistant 4. Hair and skin carer (Q) Group No. 28 – Painting trades group: 1. Painter (general) (R) Group No. 29 – Computer trades group: 1. Desk top publishing operator 2. Data preparation and computer software 3. Programming and systems administration assistant (S) Group No. 30 – Hi-tech trades group: 1. Advanced attendant operator (process) 2. Operator-cum-mechanic pollution control equipment 3. Mechanic medical equipment for hospitals and occupational and
health centres (T) Group No. 31 – Multi skill trades group: 1. Mechanic advanced machines tool maintenance 2. Operator advanced machine tool
Provided also that the standards of fitness specified for item (11) relating to
“skeletal system” will be relaxed in the case of an orthopaedically handicapped person for the following trades with maximum disability as mentioned against each trade, namely:
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(A) GROUP NO. 1- MACHINE SHOP TRADES GROUP Fitter Lower limb partially damaged from one side can join Turner Lower limb partially damaged from one side can join Machinist Only small finger damaged can join Machinist (grinder) Only small finger damaged can join
(B) GROUP NO. 2 – FOUNDRY TRADES GROUP Pattern Maker One upper and lower limb partially damaged can join
(C) GROUP NO. 3 - METAL WORKING TRADES GROUP Welder (gas and electric)
A person without leg and without three fingers of one hand can be accommodated
Sheet metal worker Both lower limb damaged can be accommodated.
(D) GROUP NO. 4 - ELECTRICAL TRADES GROUP Electrician Partially lower limb damaged students can be accommodated
(E) GROUP NO. 5 – BUILDING AND FURNITURE TRADES GROUP Plumber A person without one or two fingers of foot and hand can be
accommodated Carpenter One upper and lower limb partially damaged
(F) GROUP NO. 6 – MAINTENANCE TRADES GROUP Mechanic Maintenance (chemical plant)
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
(G) GROUP NO. 7 - PRECISION MACHINING TRADES GROUP Tools and die maker (die and moulds)
Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated.
Tool and die maker (press tools, jigs and fixtures)
Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated.
(H) GROUP NO. 8 - INSTRUMENT TRADES GROUP Mechanic watch and clock
Both lower limbs
(I) GROUP NO. 9 – REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING TRADES GROUP Refrigeration and air-conditioning mechanic
Only one lower limb partially working can be accommodated. Small finger of each hand damaged can be accommodated.
(J) GROUP NO. 10 - HEAT ENGINES TRADES GROUP Mechanic (diesel) Upper limb partially damaged (little finger and ring finger) can be
accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated.
Tractor mechanic Upper limb partially damaged (little finger and ring finger) can be
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accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated.
Mechanic motor vehicle
Upper limb partially damaged (little finger and ring finger) can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated.
(K) GROUP NO. 11 – DRAUGHTSMAN AND SURVEYOR TRADES GROUP Draughtsman (civil) Partially without both legs or without one leg and upper left limb
damaged. Draughtsman (mechanical)
Partially without both legs or without one leg and upper left limb damaged.
Surveyor One lower limb partially damaged.
(L) GROUP NO. 14- PRINTING GROUP OF TRADES Offset machine minder One lower or one upper limb Process cameraman One lower or one upper limb Book binder One lower limb or both lower limbs with artificial leg
(M) GROUP NO. 15 – HOTEL AND CATERING TRADES GROUP Baker and confectioner
One lower or one upper limb.
(N) GROUP NO. 18 – CHEMICAL TRADES GROUP Instrument mechanic (chemical plant)
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
Maintenance mechanic (chemical plant)
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
Attendant operator (chemical plant)
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
Laboratory assistant (chemical plant)
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
Plastic processing operator
With one lower limb partially damaged can be accommodated
(O) GROUP NO. 20 – AGRICULTURE TRADES GROUP Pump operator-cum-mechanic
Upper limb partially damaged (little finger and ring finger) can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated.
Mechanic agricultural machinery
Upper limb partially damaged (little finger and ring finger) can be accommodated for both hands. Lower limb partially damaged only one side can be accommodated. Lower limb partially damaged from one side.
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(P) GROUP NO. 21 – LEATHER CRAFTS TRADES GROUP Leather goods maker One lower or one upper limb Upholsterer Both lower limbs
(Q) GROUP NO. 23 – ELECTRONICS TRADES GROUP Electronics mechanic Without legs or leg
(R) GROUP NO. 26 – BEAUTICIAN TRADES GROUP Hair and skin carer Partially without one lower limb and one or two lower limbs totally
damaged can be adjusted.
(S) GROUP NO. 28 – PAINTING TRADES GROUP Painter general One upper and lower limb partially damaged
(T) GROUP NO. 29 – COMPUTER TRADES GROUP Desk top publishing operator
Both lower limbs
Data preparation and computer software
Both lower limbs
Programming and systems administration assistant
Both lower limbs
(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provision where a physically handicapped person registered at any Employment Exchange is declared, by either the Medical Board attached to Special Employment Exchanges for the physically handicapped or the local Civil Surgeon (where such Medical Board has not been constituted) to be physically fit for being engaged as an apprentice in any of the designated trades under the Apprentices Act, 1961, he may be engaged as an apprentice in that trade.
5. Reservation of training places.-In respect of each of States specified in col. (2) of Schedule II-A training places shall be reserved by the employer for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in every designated trade so that the ratio of the apprentices belonging to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes to the total number of apprentices in such designated trade or trades shall be specified in cols. (3) & (4) of the said Schedule (and where there is more than one designated trade in an establishment such training places shall be reserved also on the basis of total number of apprentices in all designated trades in such establishments):
Provided that when the prescribed number of persons belonging either to the Scheduled Castes or to the Scheduled Tribes are not available, the training places so reserved for them may be filled by persons belonging to the Scheduled Tribes or, as the case may be, to the Scheduled Castes and if the prescribed training places cannot be filled even in the above given manner, then the training places so lying unfilled may be filled by persons not belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes.
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6. Registration of contract of apprenticeship- (1) Every employer shall send to the Apprenticeship Adviser the contract of apprenticeship for registration within three months of the date on which it was signed.
(2) (a) The Central Government may specify model contract forms for the following categories of apprentices:-
(i) Trade apprentices; (ii) Graduate technician and technician (vocational) apprentices. (b) The model contract form as may be specified by the Central Government
with such variation as the circumstances of each case may require, be used for the respective purposes therein mentioned.
(3) The obligation of the employer and that of the trade apprentice shall be as specified in Schedule V. The terms and conditions in respect of graduate technician and technician (vocational) apprentices shall be as specified in Schedule VI.
7. Period of apprenticeship training.- 1[(1) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (b) of section 6 of the Act shall be as specified in Schedule 1.]
2[(1A) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (aa) of section 6 of the Act, shall be as specified in Schedule 1-B.
(2)(a) Where a trade apprentice is unable to complete the full apprenticeship course within the period prescribed in sub-rule (1) or to take the final test owing to illness or other circumstances beyond his control, the establishment concerned shall extend the period of his apprenticeship until he completes the full apprenticeship course and the next test is held if so required by the Apprenticeship Adviser. Similar extension of the period of training may also be allowed in the case of those trade apprentices who, having completed the course, fail in the final test. A trade apprentice who fails in the second test shall not be allowed any extension of the period of training;
(b) (i) Where a trade apprentice is unable to complete the period of apprenticeship training due to strike or lock-out or lay-off in an establishment where he is undergoing training and is not instrumental for the same, the period of his apprenticeship training shall be extended for a period equal to the period of strike or lock-out or lay-off, as the case may be, and he shall be paid stipend during the period of such strike or lock-out or lay-off or for a maximum period of six months, whichever is less;
(ii) If the strike or lock-out or lay-off is likely to continue for a longer period, the employer shall follow the procedure for novation of contract of apprenticeship of a trade apprentice referred to in clause (i) with the other employer as specified in section 5 of the Act.
(3) In the case of trade apprentices other than those covered by clause (a) of section 6 of the Act, the first six months of the period of training shall be treated as period of probation.
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 349, dated 25-9-1997, w.e.f. 4-10-1997. 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 267, dated 6th July, 2000 (w.e.f. 15-7-2000).
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(4) (a) The period of apprenticeship training in the case of Engineering Graduates, Diploma holders and Vocational Certificate holders shall be one year.
(b) In the case of Sandwich Course Students, the period of practical training they undergo as part of apprenticeship course of studies shall be the period of apprenticeship training.
(c) Where a graduate/technician/technician (vocational) apprentice is unable to complete the period of apprenticeship training due to strike/lock-out/lay-off in an establishment where he is undergoing training and is not instrumental in the same, the period of his apprenticeship training would be extended equal to the period of strike/lock-out/lay-off and he shall be paid stipend during the period of such strike/lock-out/lay-off for a maximum period of six months, whichever is less.
(d) If the strike/lock-out/lay-off is likely to continue for a longer period, the employer shall follow the procedure for novation of contract of apprenticeship for the apprentices referred to in clause (c) with the other employers as specified in section 5 of the Act.
1[(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in these rules, a person who has passed All India Trade Test of Craftsmen conducted by the National Council for Vocational Training in the trade shown in column (2) of the Table given below up to the session indicated in column (3) of the said Table shall be eligible for rebate in period of apprenticeship training as shown in column (4) of the said Table in respect of the trades under Apprenticeship Training Scheme shown in column (5) of the said Table even if such person does not possess the minimum educational qualification of 10th standard under the 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
TABLE Sl. No. Trade under
craftsmen training scheme
All India trade test for
craftsman up to the session
Rebate in period of
apprenticeship training
Trade(s) under Apprenticeship
Training Scheme
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1. Welder (gas
and electric 1. Welder (gas and
electric) July, 2000 One year
2. Motor vehicle body builder.
1. Mechanic (Diesel)
2. Mechanic (Diesel)
July, 2000 One year
2. Mechanic (Marine Diesel)
3. Moulder July, 2000 One year 1. Foundryman 4. Mechanic (motor
vehicle) July, 2001 Two years 1. Mechanic
(motor vehicle.)
2[8. Compensation for termination of apprenticeship.-Where the contract
of apprenticeship is terminated through failure on the part of any employer in carrying out the terms and conditions thereof, such employer shall be liable to pay
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 153 (E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 23-2-2000). 2 Subs. by G.S.R. 404, dated 25th November, 1997 (w.e.f. 13-12-1997).
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the apprentice compensation of an amount equivalent to his three months’ last drawn stipend.]
9. Qualifications of persons placed in charge of the training of apprentices.-A person placed in charge of the training of apprentices by the employer shall possess the qualifications specified in Schedule IV to these rules.
The person so appointed shall be of the appropriate level commensurate with the number of seats located for apprenticeship training and size of the establishment.
1[9A. Staffing pattern and qualifications of instructional staff for practical and basic training of apprentices..-Staffing pattern and qualifications of instructional staff for imparting practical and basic training to apprentices shall be as specified in Schedule IV-A.]
10. Maintenance of record of work by apprentices.-Every graduate or technician or technician (vocational) apprentice shall maintain a daily record of the work done by him relating to the apprenticeship training in the form of a workshop or laboratory notebook.
11. Payment of stipend to apprentices.-(1) The minimum rate of stipend payable to trade apprentices shall be as follows, namely:
2[(a) During the first year of training Rs. 1490 per month (b) During the second year of training Rs. 1700 per month (c) During the third year of training Rs. 1970 per month (d) During the fourth year of training Rs. 2220 per month]
Provided that in the case of trade apprentices referred to in clause (a) of section 6 of the Act, the period of training already undergone by them in a school or other institution recognised by the National Council, shall be taken into account for the purpose of determining the rate of stipend payable.
3[(2) The minimum rates of stipend payable to graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentices shall be as follows, namely:-
4[(a) Graduate Apprentices Rs. 3560 per month (b) Sandwich Course (Students from Degree
Institutions) Rs. 2530 per month
(c) Technician Apprentices Rs. 2530 per month (d) Sandwich course (Students from Diploma
Institutions) Rs. 2070 per month
(e) Technician (Vocational) Apprentices Rs. 1970 per month]
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 190(E), dated 26th February, 1999 (w.e.f. 28-2-1999). 2 Clauses a to d substituted by G.S.R. 838(E), dated 18th October, 2010. 3 Subs. by G.S.R. 345 (E), dated 31st July 1996 (w.e.f. 1-8-1996). 4 Subs. by G.S.R.No.228(E) dt. 23.3.2011
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(3) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the tenth day of the following month.
(4) No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which an apprentice remains on casual leave or medical leave. Stipend shall, however, not be paid for the period for which an apprentice remains on extraordinary leave.
(5) Notwithstanding anything contained in this rule, where an establishment has a system of deferred payment whereby only a portion of the stipend is paid to the apprentice every month and the balance is paid to the apprentice on the completion of training, such establishment shall be free to continue such system provided that the minimum amount paid to the apprentices every month shall not be less than the monthly stipend prescribed under these rules and no deduction is made from the said accumulated amount on any account. Establishments which do not already have such a system shall be free to institute a system on the same conditions.
(6) The continuance of payment of stipend to an apprentice shall be subject to the work and conduct of the apprentice being satisfactory.
(7) Where the work and conduct of the apprentice is not satisfactory, the employer shall report the matter to the Apprenticeship Adviser and with his consent may stop the continuance of payment of stipend to the apprentices.
Provided that the stipend of an apprentice shall not be stopped without intimating him the grounds thereof and giving him an opportunity of representating against the action proposed.
(8) On report being made by the employer under sub-rule (7), the Apprenticeship Adviser shall give his decision thereon within 30 days of the receipt of the report and where the Apprenticeship Adviser does not communicate to the employer refusal to consent to the stopping of the payment of stipend within the period of thirty days, it shall be deemed that he has consented to the stopping of the stipend.
12. Hours of work.- (1) The weekly hours of work of a trade apprentice while undergoing practical training shall be as follows, namely:-
(a) The total number of hours per week shall be 42 to 48 hours (including the time spent on related instruction).
(b) Trade apprentices undergoing basic training shall ordinarily work for 42 hours per week including the time spent on related instruction.
(c) Trade apprentices during the second year of apprenticeship shall work for 42 to 48 hours per week including the time spent on related instruction.
(d) Trade apprentices during the third and subsequent years of apprenticeship shall work for the same number of hours per week as the workers in the trade in the establishment in which the trade apprentice is undergoing apprenticeship training.
(2) No trade apprentice shall be engaged on such training between the hours of 10.00 p.m. to 6.00 a.m. except with the prior approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who shall give his approval if he is satisfied that it is in the interest of the training of the trade apprentice or in public interest.
(3) Graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentices shall work according to the normal hours of work of the department in the establishment to which they are attached for training.
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13. Grant of leave to apprentices.- (1) In establishments where proper leave rules do not exist or the total leave of different types, admissible to their workers is less than thirty-seven days in a year, the apprentice shall be entitled to the following kinds of leave and subject to the conditions specified under each kind of leave.
(a) Casual Leave: (i) Casual leave shall be admissible for a maximum period of twelve days in a
year. (ii) Any holiday intervening during the period of casual leave shall not be
counted for the purpose of the limit of twelve days. (iii) Casual leave not utilised during any year shall stand lapsed at the end of
the year. (iv) Casual leave shall not be combined with medical leave. If casual leave is
proceeded or followed by medical leave, the entire leave taken shall be treated either as medical or casual leave, provided that it shall not be allowed to exceed the maximum period prescribed in respect of medical or casual leave, as the case may be.
(v) Except in case of extreme urgency, applications for such leave shall be made to the appropriate authority and sanction obtained prior to availing of leave.
(b) Medical Leave: (i) Medical leave upto fifteen days for each year of training may be granted to
the apprentice who is unable to attend duty owing to illness. The unused leave shall be allowed to accumulate upto a maximum of forty days.
(ii) Any holiday intervening during the period of medical leave shall be treated as medical leave and accounted for in the limits prescribed under clause (i) above.
(iii) The employer may call upon the apprentice to produce a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner in support of his medical leave. A medical certificate shall, however, be necessary if the leave exceeds six days.
(iv) It shall be open to the employer to arrange a special medical examination of an apprentice if he has reason to believe that the apprentice is not really ill or the illness is not of such a nature as to prevent attendance.
1[(v) A female apprentice with one surviving child may be granted maternity leave for a period of 90 days from the date of its commencement without payment of stipend and the apprenticeship training period, shall be extended accordingly. The monthly stipend shall be paid to the apprentice during such extended period.]
(c) Extraordinary Leave: Extraordinary leave upto a maximum of ten days or more in a year may be
granted to the apprentice, after he has exhausted the entire casual and medical leave, if the employer is satisfied with the genuineness of the grounds, on which the leave is applied for.
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 293, dated 10th July, 1997 (w.e.f. 19-7-1997).
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(2) In establishments where proper leave rules exist for workers, the leave to apprentices shall be granted by the employers in accordance with those rules:
Provided that in the case of trade apprentices grant of such leave shall be subject to the following conditions, namely:-
(a) that every apprentice engaged in an establishment which works for five days in a week (with a total of 45 hours per week) shall put in a minimum attendance of 200 days in a year out of which one-sixth, namely, 33 days shall be devoted to related instructions and 167 days to practical training.
(b) that every apprentice engaged in an establishment which works for 5½ days or six days in a week shall put in a minimum attendance of 240 days in a year, out of which one-sixth, namely 40 days, shall be devoted to related instruments and 200 days to practical training;
(c) an apprentice who for any reason is not able to undergo training for the period specified in clause (a) or clause (b), shall be given an opportunity to make up for the shortfall in the following year and shall be eligible to take the test conducted by the National Council-
(i) if he is engaged in an establishment referred to in clause (a) only if he has completed the period of training and has put in a minimum attendance of 600 days or 800 days accordingly as the period of training is three years or four years.
(ii) if he is engaged in an establishment referred to in clause (b) only if he has completed the period of training and has put in a minimum attendance of 720 days or 900 days accordingly as the period of training is three years or four years.
(3) If the trade apprentice is not able to put in the minimum period of attendance specified in clause (c) of the proviso to sub-rule (2) during the period of training for circumstances beyond his control and the employer is satisfied with the grounds for shortfall in attendance and certifies that the apprentice has otherwise completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall be considered as having completed the full period of training and shall be eligible to take the test conducted by the National Council.
(4) If a trade apprentice is not able to put in the minimum period of apprenticeship specified in clause (c) of the proviso in sub-rule (2) during the period of training and has not completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall not be considered as having completed the full period of training and the employer shall, under sub-rule (2) of Rule 7, extend his period of training until he completes the full apprenticeship course and the next test is held.
114. Record and returns-(1) Establishments referred to in items (b) and (c) of sub-clause (1) of clause (d) of Section 2 of the Act shall submit in respect of trade apprentices returns and other information as hereinafter provided to the respective Regional Director.
(2) Establishments referred to in item (b) of Sub-clause (2) of clause (d) of Section 2 of the Act shall submit in respect of trade apprentices returns and other information as hereinunder provided to the respective State Apprenticeship Adviser.
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 184, dated 25th May, 2004 (w.e.f. 29-5-2004).
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(3) Contracts of Apprenticeship Training in Format-1 as specified in Schedule-III shall be forwarded along with a forwarding letter in Format 1A as specified in Schedule III, by the establishment to the Regional Director or State Apprenticeship Adviser, as the case may be, as per following schedule:-
For the apprentices engaged from 16th January to 15th April : 30th April
For the apprentices engaged from 16th April to 15th July : 31st July For the apprentices engaged from 16th July to 15th October : 31st October For the apprentices engaged from 16th October to 15th January
: 31st January
(4) Work diary in Format-2, as specified in Schedule-III shall be maintained by
each trade apprentice and countersigned by his supervisor once a week. (5) Every employer shall maintain a register of attendance of the trade
apprentices undergoing apprenticeship training in his establishment and action taken for irregular and unauthorised absence shall be recorded in the said register at the end of each month.
(6) (a) Application forms of regular trade apprentices for appearing at All India Trade Test in Format-3 as specified in Schedule-III shall be forwarded with a forwarding letter in Format-3A as specified in Schedule-III by the establishment to the Regional Director or State Apprenticeship Adviser, as the case may be, as per following schedule:
(i) For All India Trade Test to be held in April/May: 31st December of previous year.
(ii) For All India Trade Test to be held in October/November: 30th June. (b) Having scrutinised the application forms of such trade apprentices, the
Regional Director or State Apprenticeship Adviser, as the case may be, shall return the application forms to the employer with remarks whether or not the apprentice is allowed to appear in the All India Trade Test. If allowed it should be subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria and if disallowed the reasons therefor should be recorded in the application form. The programme of the All India Trade Test and name of the trade testing centres for each apprentice should also be sent along with the application forms of such apprentices.
(c) After receiving the information under clause (b), the employer shall furnish eligibility certificate in respect of the eligible trade apprentices in Format-4 as specified in Schedule-III alongwith the application forms of such apprentices to the trade testing centres, fifteen days prior to the commencement of the All India Trade Test.
(7) At the end of each half year, every establishment shall in respect of trade apprentices receiving training in the establishment submit a report in Form Apprenticeship-1 in Schedule-III to the concerned Apprenticeship Adviser as per the following schedule:
For half year ending June : By 15th July. For half year ending December : By 15th January
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(8) At the end of each half year, every Regional Director shall in respect of trade apprentices in the establishments referred to in items (b) and (c) of sub-clause (1) of clause (d) of Section 2 of the Act submit returns in forms ATS-1 & ATS-2 in Schedule-III to the Directorate General of Employment Training as per the following schedule:
For half year ending June : By 31st July. For half year ending December : By 31st January
(9) At the end of each half year, every State Apprenticeship Adviser shall in respect of trade apprentices in the establishments referred to in items (b) of sub-clause (2) of clause (d) of Section 2 of the Act submit returns in forms ATS-1 & ATS -3 in Schedule-III to the Directorate General of Employment Training as per the following schedule:
For half year ending June : By 31st July. For half year ending December : By 31st January (10) On a Graduate or Technician or Technician (Vocational) apprentice
joining an establishment, the employer shall prepare index cards in Form Apprenticeship-2 set out in Schedule-III with complete bio-data and retain one card with himself and forward within ten days from the date of the engagement of the apprentice, one card to each of the following authorities, namely:-
(a) The Central Apprenticeship Adviser, (b) The Director, Regional Board of Apprenticeship Training concerned; and (c) In the case of Sandwich course student, the technical Institution concerned. (11) Every employer shall maintain a record to the work done and the studies
undertaken by the graduate, technician and technician (Vocational) apprentices engaged in his establishment, for each quarter and at the end of each quarter shall send a report in Form Apprenticeship-3 set out in Schedule-III to the Director, Regional Board of Apprenticeship Training concerned.]
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1[SCHEDULE I [SEE RULE 3(1) AND RULE 7(1)]
Sl.No Designated
Trades N.C.O.
Code No. Ratio of apprenti-
ces to workers
other than
unskilled workers
Period of
training
2[Relevant ITI trades
Apprenticeship trades]
Rebate allowed in apprentice-
ship training
Essential/ desirable educational
qualifications
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Group No. 1- Machine Shop Trades Group: 842.10 841.15
1:7 3 years 2 years 1. Fitter (+ship wright steel) 2. Millwright maintenance mechanic 3.Tool and diemaker
1 year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
4. Maint. Mech. (textile machinery)
1 year
1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
1. Fitter
5. Mech. (Dairy maintenance) 6. Fitter structural 7. Boiler attdt. 8. Motor mech – body builder 9. Millwright (rolling mills) 10. Mech. mining 11. Rigger (engg. & chemical industries) 12. Maint. Mech. (leather machinery
1 year
2. Turner 835.15 1:7 3 years Turner 2 years - do - 3. Machinist 835.10 1:7 3 years Machinist 2 years -do- 4. Machinist
(Grinder) 836.10 836.25 836.30 836.35 836.40 836.55
1:7 3 years 1.Machinist (Grinder) 2. Turner 3. Machinist
2 years 1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class examination with Science and Maths under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
Group No.2 – Foundry Trades Group: 1. Pattern
maker 819.20 1:7 3 years Pattern Maker 2
years Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
1 Subs. by G.S. R. 123, dated 24th June, 1998 (w.e.f. 4-7-1998). 2 Subs. by G.S.R. 58, dated 12th February, 1999 (w.e.f. 27-2-1999).
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2. Foundryman 726.10 1:7 3 years Foundryman 1 year 1[Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent (Passed 7th class where terminal exami-nation is in class 7th)
Group No. 3 - Metal Working Trades Group: 1. Forger and
Heat Trader 723.80 726.90 831.10 831.30 831.50
1:7 3 years Forger and Heat Treater
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
2. Sheet Metal Worker
837.10 1:7 3 years Sheet Metal Worker 1 year 2[Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent (Passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th)
3. Welder (Gas and Electric)
872.10 872.20
1:7 2 years Welder (Gas and Electric)
1 year 3[- do-]
4. Motor Vehicle Body Builder
815.10 1:7 2 years 1. Forger and Heat Treater 2. Sheet Metal Worker 3. Welder (Gas & Arc)
1 year 1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
Group No. 4- Electrical Trades Group:
1. Electrician 851.10 851.30
1:7 3 years Electrician 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with science as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
2. Lineman 857.10 1:7 3 years Wireman Electrician
1 year 1 year
Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
3. Wireman 855.10 1:7 3 years Wireman 2 years 4[Passed 8th class examination from a recognised school or its equivalent.
4. Auto Electrician
855.30 1:7 2 years 1.Mechanic (M.V.) 2. Electrician 3.Electronics (mechanic)
1 year 1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with science as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
1 Subs. by GSR 117, dated 15.5.2006 (w.e.f. 20.5.2006) 2 Subs. by GSR 117, dated 15.5.2006 (w.e.f. 20.5.2006) 3 Subs. by GSR 117, dated 15.5.2006 (w.e.f. 20.5.2006) 4 Subs. by G.S. R. 188(E), dated 15 March, 2001 (w.e.f. 16-3-2001).
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5. Electrician Aircraft
855.20 1:10 4 years Electrician 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science and maths as subject or its equivalent.
6. Winder (Armature)
859.50 1:7 3 years Electrician 2 years -do-
7. Cable jointer 857.30 1:2 3 years Wireman 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science as a subject or its equivalent
8. Electrician (Mines)
851.15 1:10 3 years Electrician 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent
9. Electroplater 728.10 1:7 3 years Electroplater 2 years Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
Group No.5 - Building and Furniture Trade Group: 1. Carpenter 811.10
811.20 1:7 3 years Carpenter 1 year 1[Passed 8th class
examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent (Passed 7th class where terminal examination is in class 7th)
2. Plumber 871.10 1:2 3 years Plumber 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
3. Mason (Building Constructor)
951.20 1:7 1year Building Constructor 1 year -do-
4. Furniture and Cabinet maker
812.10 812.20
1:7 3 years Carpenter 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science as a subject or its equivalent
1 Subs. by GSR 117, dated 15.5.2006 (w.e.f 20.5.2006)
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 5. Sports Goods
Maker (Wood)
819.70 1:5 2 years Sports Goods Maker (Wood)
1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1[6. Lift Mechanic 8333.70 1:5 Three years
Lift Mechanic Two years
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
7. Building Maintenance Technician
3112.90 1:5 One year Building Maintenance
Six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
8. Architectural Assistant
3118.10 1:4 One year and six months
Architectural Assistant
One year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with mathematics or its equivalent
9. Sanitary Hardware Fitter
7233.10 1:4 One year Sanitary Hardware Fitter
Six months
Passed 8th class examination from recognized school or its equivalent.
10. Interior Decorator and Designer
3471.10 1:5 Two years
Interior Decorator and Designer
One year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent]
Group No. 6 -Maintenance Trade Group: 2[1 Mechanic
machine tool maintenance
845.50 1:7 3[4 years 1. Millwright maintenance mechanic; 2.Mechanic machine tool maintenance
2 years 4[3 years]
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science and mathematics as subjects or its equivalent]
2. Mechanic Maintenance (Textile Machinery)
845.63 1:7 3 years 5[Fitter] 6[1 year]
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subjects or its equivalent).
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 552(E), dated 20.7.2011 2 Subs. by G. S. R. 51, dated 11th February 1999 (w.e.f. 20-2-1999). 3 Subs by G.S.R. 626, dated 16th November, 2001 (w.e.f. 24-11-2001). 4 Ins. by G.S.R. 626, dated 16th November, 2001 (w.e.f. 24-11-2001). 5 Ins. by G.S.R. 153(E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 23-2-2000). 6 Ins. by G.S.R. 153(E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 23-2-2000).
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 3. Mechanic
Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
845.53 1:7 3 years Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science and maths as subjects or its equivalent
4. Mechanic (Dairy Maintenance)
845.55 1:7 3 years 1. Fitter 2. Tool and Die Maker 3.Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Mechanic
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science and maths as subjects or its equivalent.
5. Mechanic (Sewing Machine)
945.82 1:4 1 year Fitter 6 months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
6. Mechanic (Mining Machinery)
845.60 1:10 3 years Fitter 1 year Passed 10th class examination with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1[7 Material handling equipment Mechanic-cum-operator
973.35 973.40 963.70 974.45 974.55 979.20 979.90
1:3 3 years including 2 years basic training
Millwright maintenance mechanic
2 years Passed 10th class examination of 10+2 system or its equivalent].
Group No. 7- Precision Machining Trades Group: 833.10 3 years
1 year
1year 1 year 1 year 18 months
2[1. Tool and die maker (Die and moulds)
833.40 1:2 4
years 1. Tool and die maker (die and moulds) 2. Fitters 3. Turner 4. Machinist 5. Machinist (Grinder) 6. Tool and die maker (press tools, jigs and fixtures) 7. Tool and Die maker maker
2 years
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects or its equivalent.
833.10 1. Tool and die maker (Press tools, jigs and fixtures)
3 years
1 year 2. Fitter 3. Turner 1year 4. Machinist 1 year 5.Machinist (Grinder) 1 year 6. Tool and Die maker 2 years
2 Tool and die maker (Press tools, jigs and fixtures) 833.40
1:2 4 years
7. Tool and Die maker (Die and moulds)
18 months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects or its equivalent.
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 40, dated 18th January, 1999 (w.e.f. 30.1.1999). 2 Subs. by G.S.R. 260, dated 6th August, 1999 (w.e.f. 14-8-1999).
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 3. Plastic Mould
Maker 833.40 901.30
1:7 4 years
1. Tool and dies maker 2. Fitter
3 years 1 year
-do-
Group No. 8 - Instrument Trades Group: 1. Instrument
Mechanic 841.15 1:3 3 years Instrument Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class
examination under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent
2. Mechanic (Instrument Aircraft)
841.15 1:10 4 years Instrument Mechanic 2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and maths as subjects or its equivalent.
3. Mechanic Watch and Clock
841.10 1:3 3 years Mechanic (Watch and Clock)
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent].
Group No. 9 –Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Trades Group: 1. Refrigeration
and Air-conditioning Mechanic
845.70 1.3 3 years Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Passed 10th class examination with Science (Physics, Chemistry) and Mathematics under 10+2 system of education
Group No. 10- Heat Engines Trades Group: 1. Mechanic
(Motor Vehicle)
753.27 1:4 3 years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Passed 10th class examination or its equivalent.
2. 1[Mechanic (Diesel)]
845.13 1:4 3 years Mechanic (Diesel) 1 year Passed 10th class examination or its equivalent.
1.Tractor Mechanic 1 year
2. Farm mechanic (Machinery)
1 year
3. Tractor Mechanic
845.20 1:3 3 years
2[3. Mechanic Agriculture Machinery
1 year
Passed 8th class exa-mination or its equi-valent desirable: Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
4. Mechanic (Earth Moving Machinery)
735.41 1:1 4 years 1.Mechanic (Tractor) 2.Mechanic Agriculture Machinery
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
5. 3[Mechanic (Marine
845.14 1:4 3 years Mechanic Diesel 1 year Passed 8th class examination or its
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 153 (E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 22-2-2000). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 327, dated 11th August, 2000 (w.e.f. 19-8-2000). 3 Subs. by G. S. R. 153 (E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 22-2-2000).
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diesel)] 1[xxxx]
equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 6. Driver-cum-
Fitter 834.50 986.55
1:15 3 years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
1 year Essential: Passed 2nd Std. below SSLC or passed 8th class examination or its equivalent under 10+2 system of education Desirable: Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
7. Auto Mechanic (Two Wheeler/ Three Wheeler)
843.20 843.30 843.50 843.60
1:4 1:10
2 years 3 years
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
1 year Passed 8th class examination or its equivalent.
2[8. Construction Machinery Mechanic-cum-operator
843.30, 843.40 843.50, 973.30 973.35, 973.50 973.55, 973.65 973.70, 974.10 974.17, 974.45 974.70
1:1 3 years including 2 years, basic training
Mechanic Motor vehicle)
2 years
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent.]
3[9. Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles)
7231.10 1:5 Two years
Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Heavy Vehicles)
One year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
10. Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Two Wheeler)
7231.10 1:5 One year Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Two Wheeler)
Six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
11. Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Light Vehicles)
7231.10 1:5 Two years
Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of Light Vehicle)
One year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
Group No. 11 - Draughtsmen and Survey Trades Groups: 1. Draughtsman
(Civil) 030.20 1:10 3 years Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years Passed 10th class
examination under
1 The word “Engine” omitted by G.S.R. 153 (E), dated 22nd February, 2000 (w.e.f. 22-2-2000). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 40, dated 18th January, 1999 (w.e.f. 30-1-1999). 3 Ins. by G.S.R.552(E), dt. 20.7.2011.
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10+2 system with Science and Mathematics as subjects
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 2. Draughtsman
(Mechanical) 030.40 1:10 3 years Draughtsman
(Mechanic) 2 years Passed 10th class
examination under 10+2 system with Science and Mathematics as subjects
3. Surveyor 028.10, 037.10 037.20
1:14 3 years Surveyor 2 years -do-
Group No. 12- Construction Trades Groups: 1.
Fitter structural
874.65 1:7 3 years Fitter 1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics as subjects
Group No. 13- Power Plant Trades Groups: 1.
Boiler Attendant
962.20 1:2 3 years Fitter 6 months -do-
2.
Steam Turbine-cum- Auxiliary Plant Operator
961.50 1:4 3 years Fitter - Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
3.
Switch Board Attendant
961.50 1:4 3 years - - Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science or its equivalent.
Group No. 14 – Printing Group of Trades: (i) Type Setting Group: 1. Lino
Operator 922.10 1:15 3 years Hand Compositor 1 year Passed 10th class
examination under 10+2 system of education with science or its equivalent.
2. Mono Keyboard Operator
922.20 1:15 3 years Hand Compositor 1 year -do-
3. Mono Caster Operator
922.30 1:15 2 years Hand Compositor 1 year -do-
(ii) Photo Mechanic Group: 1. Process
Cameraman 926.10 1:15 3 years - - Passed 10th class
examination with physics & chemistry as subjects under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
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2. Retoucher Lithographer
925.10 1:4 3 years - - -do-
3. Engraver 926.50 1:7 3 years - - -do-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
(iii) Binding Group: 1. Book
Binder 927.10 1:5 2 years Book Binder 1 year
Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(iv) Litho Offset Group: 1.
Plate Maker (Lithographic)
926.40 1:3 2 years - - Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics and Chemistry as subjects or its equivalent.
2.
Offset Machine Binder
923.50 923.60
1:2 3 years - - -do-
Group No.15 – Hotel and Catering Trades Groups: 1[1. Apprentice
food production [(General)]
520.20 1:5 3 years Cook (vegetarian) 1 year Passed matricula-tion or its equivalent or 10th class passed under 10+2 system of education.
2. Apprentice food production (vegetarian)
520.20 1:5 2 years Craftsman food production (General)
1 year Passed matricula-tion or its equivalent or 10th class passed, under 10+2 system of education.
3. Steward 521.40 1:5 2 years Apprentice food production (vegetarian)
1 year
Passed matricula-tion examination or its equivalent or 10th class passed under 10+2 system of education.
4. Baker and Confectioner
777.10 1:5 2 years Baker and Confectioner
- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2[5. House Keeper-cum-Accommodation Assistant
5121.10 1:5 2 years 1. Hospital House Keeping 2. Institution House Keeping 3. Corporate
House Keeping
1 year
6 months
6 months
6 months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.].
1 Subs. by G. S.R. 58, dated 12th February, 1999 (w.e.f. 27-2-1999) 2 Subs. by G.S.R. 388(E), dated 3.6.2009 (w.e.f. 4.6.2009)
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4. Domestic House Keeping
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 1[6. Hotel Clerk or
Receptionist or Front Office Assistant
352.10 1:5 2 years Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian) Steward
1 year 1 year
Passed matriculate or 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education.
2[7. Fruits and Vegetables Processor
775.90 1:10 2 years including basic training
Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables
1 year
Passed in 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent with science as one of its subjects.
3[8. House Keeper (Domestic)
5121.20 1:5 One Year Domestic House Keeping
6 Months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
9. House Keeper (Hospital)
5121.35 1:5 One year and six months
Hospital House Keeping
One year Passed 12th Class examination un-der 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or its equivalent.
10. House Keeper (Institution)
5121:10 1:5 One year Institution House Keeping
6 Months
Passed 10th class examination un-der 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
11. House Keeper (Corporate)
5121.10 1:5 One year Corporate House Keeping
6 months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
12. Cabin/Room Attendant
5121.70 1:5 One year Cabin/Room Attendant
6 months Passed 10th class examination un-der 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 16 – Textile Trades Group: 1. Weaver 755.50 1:50 6 months - - Essential- Passed 8th
class under 10+2+3 system of education or two class below matri-culation examina-tion or its equivalent.
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 58, dated 12th February, 1999 (w.e.f. 27-2-1999) as connected by G.S.R. 125 dated 8-4-1999. 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 110, dated 4th June, 1998 (w.e.f. 13-6-1998). 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 507(E), dated 16th June, 2010.
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Desirable- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
2. Doffer-cum-Piecer
752.65,752.40
1:50 6 months - - Essential- Passed 8th class or its equivalent.
3. Tenter (Drawing/ Speed/Fly Frames)
752.10 752.15 752.20
1:25 6 months - - -do-
4. Winder (Textile)
752.70 1:50 6 months - - -do-
5. Knitter (Hosiery)
757.10, 757.15 757.20, 757.25 757.30
1:4 1 ½ years - - Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
6. Printing Textile
758.30 758.32 758.34
1:10 6 months - - Passed 8th class or its equivalent under 10+2 system of education
7. Creel Boy-cum- Warper
753.40 753.50
1:5 6 months - - Passed matriculate or 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 17- Mining Trades Group:
1. Sirdar (Colliery)
710.50 1:4 3 years - - Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as subject or its equivalent
2. Shortfirer/ Blaster (Mines)
714.10 1:7 2 years - - Passed matriculate or 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
3. Mate (Mines)
710.40 715.90
1:10 3 years - - Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science (physics and chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent
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(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
Group No. 18 – Chemical Trades Group: 1. Attendant
Operator (C.P.)
722.10, 733.10 733.15, 733.20 733.40, 733.45 733.50, 733.70 733.90, 734.10 734.15, 734.25 739.20, 739.55 741.10, 741.15 741.20, 741.30 741.60, 741.70 742.10, 742.20 742.30, 742.40 742.60, 742.90 743.10, 74.3.30 743.40, 744.10, 744.20, 744.30, 744.40, 744.50 745.10, 749.30, 749.34, 749.42, 749.62, 749.64, 749.68, 749.72, 749.74, 749.76 749.80, 749.82,
1:10 1[3 years for 10th pass) 11/2 years (for B.Sc. pass)
Attendant Operator
(C.P.)
2[****]
3[2 years (for 10th pa)
3[6 months (for B.Sc.
pass)]
Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science (Physics, Chemistry) Maths as subjects or its equivalent. Or Passed B.Sc, with Physics 4[and] Chemistry. 3[[xxx]
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 138, dated 3rd April, 2000. 2 The word “B.S.C.” omitted by G.S.R. 138, dated 3rd April, 2000. 3 The word “and Mathematics as subjects” omitted by G.S.R. 138, dated 3.4.2000. 4 Ins. by G.S.R. 138, dated 3rd April, 2000.
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749.84, 749.86, 749.88,
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
733.13, 773.23, 773.40 775.65, 776.20, 776.50, 893.10, 893.20, 893.33, 902.10, 902.20, 902.30 902.50, 903.10, 903.20
841.20 841.70
2. Instrument Mechanic (C.P.) 851.20
1:3 3 years (for 10th pass) 1 ½ years (for B.Sc. pass)
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant) B.Sc.
2 years (for 10th pass) 6 months (for B.Sc. pass)
Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and maths as subjects or its equivalent. Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry as subjects.
3. Laboratory Assistant (C.P.)
010.30, 034.10 034.30, 034.50 035.10, 083.10
1:4 3 years (for 10th pass) 1 ½ years (for B.Sc, pass)
Laboratory (Assistant) B.Sc.
2 years (for 10th pass) 3 months (for B.Sc. pass)
Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry as subjects
4.
Fibre Reinforced Plastic Processor
901.15, 901.20 901.25, 901.30, 901.35, 901.40, 901.45, 901.50, 901.55
1:5 2 years Plastic Process Operator
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
5. Plastic Processing Operator
901.20, 901.25, 901.30, 901.35 901.40, 901.45, 901.50, 901.55,
1:5 2 years Plastic Process Operator
1 year - do -
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901.60, 901.65
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Group No. 19- Cutting And Tailoring Trades Group:
794.40, 1. Designer and Master Cutter
794.60 1:5 2 years Cutting and
Tailoring 1[Cutting and Sewing]
1 year Passed 8th class examination or its equivalent.
2. Tailor (Men)
791.30 791.40 791.50
1:4 1½ years Cutting and Tailoring 1[Cutting and Sewing]
1 year - do -
3. Tailor (Women)
701.20 1:4 1½ years Cutting and Tailoring 1[Cutting and Sewing]
1 year . do -
791.10 791.10
4.
Tailor (General)
1:5 2 years -do- 1[Cutting and Sewing]
1 year 1 year
- do -
25. Dress Maker
781.20 1:7 2 years including one year Basic Training
Dress making
1[Cutting and Sewing]
1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
795.40 795.60
1:7 1:7
6. Embroidery and Needle Worker
2 years including one year Basic Training
Cutting and Tailoring Embroidery and Needle Work
1 year - do -
3[7. Cutting and Sewing Machine Operator
7433.10, 7435.30, 7435.40
1:7 2 years Cutting and Sewing
1 year Passed 8th class examination or its equivalent.
8 Assistant Fashion Designer (Garment)
7435.10 1:7 2 years Fashion Technology
1 year Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
9. Computer Aided Embroidery and Needle Worker
8263.45 1:7 1 year Computer Aided Embroidery and Needle Work
6 months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 20 Agriculture Trades Group: 1. Mechanic
(Agricultural Machinery)
345.20 1:7 3 years 1. Farm Mechanic 2. Tractor Mechanic
2 years 1 year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
2. Horticulture Assistant
053.20 1:7 2 years ----- ----- -do-
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 53 of 2009, (w.e.f. 20.4.2009) 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 593, dated 18th October, 2001 (w.e.f. 27-10-2001) 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 507(E), dated 16.6.2010.
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082.10, 082.20
3. Stockman (Dairy)
1:7 2 years ----- ----- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with science or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 776.10, 776.20 776.30, 776.40 776.50, 776.60 776.70, 776.90
4. Attendant Operator (Dairy)
1:7 3 years ----- ----- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics or its equivalent.
15. Pump Operator-cum-mechanic
845.57, 961.70
1:4 2 years 1. Pump Mechanic 2. Pump Operator-cum- mechanic
1 year 1 year
Passed in 10th class with science under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent]
2[6.
Florist and Landscaper
2213.20 1:5 1 year Florist and Landscaping
6 months
Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Biology or its equivalent.
Group No. 21 - Leather Crafts Trades Group: 1. Sports
Goods Maker (leather
809.10 1:5 2 years Sports Goods Maker (leather)
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
2. Leather Goods Maker
809.10 809.20 809.30 809.40
1:7 2 years Manufacture of suitcase of other leather goods
1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system or 2 class below matriculation examination or its equivalent.
3. Footwear Maker
801.10 1:4 2 years Manufacture of footwear
1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2+3 or 2 class below matriculation examination or its equivalent.
4. Finished Leather Maker
761.00 1:3 2 years - ---- -do-
5. Maintenance Mechanic for Leather Machinery
845.50 1:3 3 years Fitter 1 year Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and maths as subjects or its equivalent
6. Upholsterer 796.10 1:5 2 years 1. Upholsterer 2. Leather goods
1 year 1 year
Passed in 8th class examination under
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 39, dated 18th January, 1999 (w.e.f. 30-1-1999). 2 Added by G.S.R. 734(E) of 2010, dt. 7.9.2010.
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maker 10+2 system of education or 2 classes below matriculation examination or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Group No. 22 – Ship Building Trades Group: 1. Shipwright
(Steel) 816.20 1:7 3 years Fitter 1
year Essential- Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent Desirable- Passed SSLC with Science (Physics and Chemistry and Maths) or its equivalent or passed 10th class under 10+2 system with science and mathematics as subjects.
2. Pipe Fitter 871.20 1:7 3 years Plumber 1 year
Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent).
1[3.
Rigger (Heavy Industries)
972.10 1 : 7 2[2 years]
— — Passed 8th class exami-nation from recognized school or its equivalent.]
4. Gas Cutter 872.40 1:7 2 years Welder (Gas and Electrical)
1 year
Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system or its equivalent
5. Shipwright (wood)
816.70 1:7 3 years Carpenter 1 year
Essential— Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent Desirable-Passed 10th class under 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Mathe-matics or its equivalent.
Group No. 23 – Electronics Trades Group: 1. Mechanic
(Radio and Radar Aircraft)
852.30 854.50 854.60
1:10 4 years 1. Mechanic (Radio and T.V.) 2.Electronics Mechanic
2 years 2 years
Passed 10th under 10+2 system with Science Physics and Chemistry) and Mathematics or its equivalent.
2. Electronics Mechanic
852.20 1:5 3 years 1. Electronics Mechanic 2. Mechanic (Radio and TV)
2 years 2 years
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with Mathematics and Physics Chemistry or its equivalent.
3. Mechanic Television
854.20 1:7 3 years 1. Electronics Mechanic
2 years
Passed matriculation under 10+2 system
1 Substituted by G.S.R. 264 dated 23rd November, 2007 (w.e.f. 01-12-2007). 2 Subs. for “3” by GSR 138, dated 3.4.2000.
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(Video) 2. Mechanic Radio and TV
2 years with Mathematics and Science or its equivalent.
1[4.
Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communica-tion system
7243.10 7243.20 7243.75 7243.80 7244.10 7244.20
1: 5 Three years
1. Mechanic cum- Operator Electronics Communication system
Two years
Passed 10th class examination with Science under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 2. Electronics
Mechanic Two years
3. Information Technology and Electronic System maintenance
Two years]
2[5.
Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance
7244.20
1:5
2 years
1. Mechanic Communication Equipment Maintenance 2. Mechanic Radio and T.V. 3. Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronic Communication System
1 year 1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class examination with Science under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
6. Mechanic Radio and T.V.
7243.70
1:5
3 years
Mechanic Radio and T.V.
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science as one of the subject or its equivalent.
Group No. 24 - Photography Trades Group: 1. Photographer 173.10 1:4 2 years Photographer 1 year Passed 10th under 10+2
system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
3[2.
Digital Photographer
3131.25 1:5 1 year and 6 months
Digital Photographer
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 25 –Iron and Steel Trades Group: 1. Brick Layer
(Refractory) 951.30 1:10 3 years Mason
(Building Constructor)
1 year Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
721.55 721.60
2. Furnace Operator (Steel Industry)
1:15 2 years --- --- Passed 10th under 10+2 system with Science (Physics and Chemistry) and mathematics or its equivalent.
1 Inserted by G.S.R. 511(E) dated 8th July, 2008 (w.e.f. 08-07-2008). 2 Clauses 5 and 6 added by G.S.R. 734(E), dt. 7.9.2010. 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 507(E), dated 16.6.2010.
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723.15 723.20 723.30
3. Steel Melting Hand
1:15 2 years --- --- -do-
1[4. ***] (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 2[5.
Operator (Steel Plant)
8121.15, 8121.55 8121.60, 8122.50 8122.52, 8159.10 8159.12, 8161.45
1:7 2 years --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or its equivalent.
3[6.
Electrician (Steel Plant)
7137.10 1:5 2 years --- ---
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
7. Electronics Mechanic (Steel Plant)
7243.10 1:5 2 years ----- ----- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
8. Fitter (Steel Plant)
7233.10 1:5 2 years ----- ----- - do -
9. Instrument Mechanic (Steel Plant)
7311.10 1:5 2 years ----- ----- - do -
Group No. 26 – Beautician Trades Group : 1 Beautician 560.30 1:3 2 years --- --- Essential-Passed matri-
culation examination or its equivalent or 10th class under 10+2 system with Biology as one of the subjects. Desirable- Passed higher secondary or pre-university course or plus 2 of 10+2 system, with Biology as one of the subjects.
560.10 2. Hair Dresser 560.20
1:2 2 years
--- --- -do-
3. Health and Slimming Assistant
089.50 1:3 2 years --- --- -do-
560.10
4[4. Hair and skin carer
560.30
1:10 2 years
Hair and skin carer
1 year Passed in 10th class with Science under 10+2 system of education or its
1 Omitted by G.S.R. 391, dated 22nd November, 1999 (w.e.f. 1-2-2000). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 488(E), dated 16th July, 2007 (w.e.f. 16.7.2007) 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 733(E), dated 8-9-2010 4 Ins. by G.S.R. 41, dated 18th January, 1999 (w.e.f. 30.1.1999).
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equivalent.
Group No. 27 Glass and Ceramic Trades Group : 1. Ceramic
Moulder 892.25 1:4 2 years --- --- Passed 8th class of
10+2 system of education or 2 standard below or its equivalent.
2. Ceramic Caster 891.20 1:4 2 years --- --- - do - 3. Ceramic Kiln
Operator 893.30 1:4 2 years --- --- -do-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
4. Ceramic Press Operator
892.60 1:4 2 years --- --- - do -
1[5. ***]. 6. Ceramic
decorator 895.30 1:4 2 years --- --- -do-
7 Moulder (refractory)
892.65 1:4 2 years --- --- -do-
8. Enamel Glazer 895.50 1:4 2 years --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with Science as subject or its equivalent
899.44 899.45
9. Insulator Maker/ Machine Operator (Ceramic)
1:7 3 years --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system with Science as subject or its equivalent
10. Optical worker 891.48 1:7 3 years 1. Machinist 2.Mill-wright Maintenance Mechanic 3. Turner 4. Fitter. 5. Machinist (Grinder)
1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year
Passed 10th class under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
Group No. 28 – Painting Trades Group : 1.
Painter (General)
932.10 1:7 3 years Painter (General) 2 years Passed 8th class or its equivalent.
2.
Painter (Marine)
931.20 1:7 2 years Painter (General) 1 year Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system preferably with Maths and Science or two standard below.
Group No. 29- Computer Trades Group: 1. Data 103.10 1:5 2 years Data Preparation and 1 year Passed 12th class
1 Omitted by GSR 391, dated 22.11.1999 (w.e.f. 1.2.2000).
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Preparation and Computer Software
103.20 Computer Software examination under 10+2 system of education with Science/ Commerce as subjects or its equivalent (other things being equal, preference will be given to candidates with higher qualifications).
2. Desk Top Publishing Operator
922.65 1:4 2 years Desk Top Publishing Operator
1 year Essential: (i) Passed class XII under 10+2 system. (ii) Typing speed of 30 words per minute in English.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) Desirable:
Typing speed of 30 words per minute in any one of the languages specified in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution of India.
103.70 1[3. Programming and Systems Administration Assistant
103.80 1:5 1 year --- --- National Trade
Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Training in “Computer Operator and Programming Assistant’ Trade].
2[4. Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance
7243.10 1:4 3 years 1. Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance 2. Electronic Mechanic
2 years 1 Year
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
3[5. Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
4112.20 1:4 Two years
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant
One year
Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science or Commerce or duly recognized diploma in engineering (other than Computers) from any Polytechnic of three years duration.]
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 73 (E), dated 7th February, 2001 (w.e.f. 7.2.2001) 2 Inserted by G.S.R. 467(E), dated 4-7-2007 (w.e.f. 4-7-2007). 3 Ins. by G.S.R 552(E), dt. 20.7.2011.
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Group No. 30 – Hi-Tech Trades Group: 730.20, 730.90, 740.10, 740.20 740.90, 770.40
1. Advance Attendant Operator (Process)
770.90, 890.20, 900.10
1:7 1 year and 6 months
--- --- Passed B.Sc. with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory and Mathematics as desirable subject.
Group No. 31 – Multi Skill Trades Group: 852.10 852.20
1. Mechanic Industrial Electronics
1:7 3 years --- Nil Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
845.10, 845.13, 845.16, 845.20
2. Mechanic Advanced Machine Tool Maintenance
1:5
3 years --- Nil -do-
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 845.23,
845.26, 845.30, 845.35 845.37, 845.40, 845.43, 845.47, 845.50, 845.53 845.55, 845.57, 845.60, 845.63, 845.65, 845.70
3. Operator
Advanced Machine Tool
835.10, 835.15, 835.25, 835.30, 835.35 835.40 835.45 835.90
1:7 3 years Nil --- Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
4. Power Electrician
851.10 851.20 851.30
1:10 4 years Electrician 2 years Passed 10th class with Science as one of the subjects or its equivalent.
842.10 842.15 842.25
5. Operator cum-Mechanic (Power Plant) 842.30
1:10 4 years Millwright (combined strength) including basic training of Mechanic and Operator of Power Plant)
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Science and Mathematics]
1[6. Mechanic Medical Electronics
7243.30 1:5 3 years Machine Medical Electronics
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Mathe-
1 Entries 6 to 8 added by G.S.R. No.734(E) dt, 7.9.2010.
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matics and Science or its equivalent]
7. Mechanic Consumer Electronics
7243.10 1:5 3 years Mechanic Consumer Electronics
2 years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Mathe-matics and Science or its equivalent]
8. Mechanic Mechatronics
7243.10 1:5 3 years Mechanic Mechatronics
2 years Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or its equivalent]
1[Group No. 32 – Informal Sector: 1. Jewellery and
Precious Metal Worker
889.90 1:3 One year (including one week Basic Training)
--- --- Passed 8th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 2[2. Gardener
(Mali) 652.10 1:5 One Year --- --- Passed 8th class
examination from recognized school or its equivalent.
3. Call Centre Assistant
1:2 Six months (including one week Basic Training)
--- --- Passed 10+2 examination or passed National Trade Certificate issued by National Council for Vocational Council in Electronics, Mechanic, Electrician, Computer Operator and Program-ming Assistant, Mechanic-cum-Operator, Electronic Communication System, Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance, Radio and Television, Instru-ment Mechanic.
4. Barber/Hair Cutter/ Dresser
560.20 1:3 Six months (including one week Basic Training)
--- --- Passed 8th class examination.
5. Battery Repairer
859.65 1:2 One year (including one week Basic Training)
--- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
6. Tyre Repairer 903.60 1:3 Six months (including one week Basic Training)
--- --- Passed 8th class examination.
7. Screen Printing 929.50 1:3 - do - --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 656(E), dated 18th September, 2002 (w.e.f. 19.9.2002). 2 Substituted by G.S.R. 576(E), dated 6-9-2007 (w.e.f. 6-9-2007).
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8. Beautician Assistant
560.30 1:3 - do - --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
9. Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology)
060.10 1:3 -do- --- --- Passed 12th Class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
10. Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology)
086.10 1:3 -do- --- --- Passed 12th Class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 11. Medical
Laboratory Technician (Cardiology and Physiology)
069.90 1:3 -do- --- --- Passed 12th Class examination under 10+2 system of education with Physics and Chemistry and Biology.
12. Pruner Tea Gardens
640.10 1:7 -do- --- --- Passed 8th class examination.
13. Cable Television Operator
1:3 -do- --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1[Group No. 33 – Retail Sector Trades Group: 1. Sales Person
(Retail) 5220.35 1:6 Six months --- --- Passed 10th class
examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
2[2. Senior Sales Persons (Retail)
5220.15 5220.35
1:6 One Year Sales Persons (Retail)
Six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
3[Group No. 34 – Glassware/Metalware Trades Group: 1. Lacquering
and Powder Coating Operator
7422.60 7422.62
1:3 One Year --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2. Wood Handicrafts Worker
7422.42 7422.48 7423.20
1:3 One Year --- --- Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
1 Inserted by G.S.R. 293(E), dated 11-4-2007 (w.e.f. 16-4-2007). 2 Inserted by G.S.R. 430(E), dated 12-6-2007 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007). 3 Inserted by G.S.R. 430(E), dated 12-6-2007 (w.e.f. 15-6-2007).
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1[3. Glass Former and Processor
7142.60 7322.38 7322.40 7322.45 7323.10
1:5 One year --- --- Passed 8th class examination from recognized school or its equivalent.]
[24.
Bigger (Heavy Industries)
972.1 1:7 2 years - - - do –
3[Group No. 35—Centre of Excellence Trades Group: 1. Mechanic
Automobile (Advanced Petrol Engine)
7233.22 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles (Petrol).
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
2. Mechanic Automobile (Advanced Diesel Engine)
7233.24 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Servicing and Overhauling of Automobiles (Diesel).
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
3. Mechanic Auto Electronics
7242.10 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Auto Electrical, Auto-Electronics and Air Conditioning in automobiles.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
4. Mechanic (Denting, Painting and Welding)
7142.20 7213.30
1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Automobile Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Denting-Painting and Welding.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
5. TIG/MIG Welder
7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35
1:3 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting and Welding) Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in TIG/MIG Welding.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1 Inserted by G.S.R. 558(E), dated 21st August, 2007 (w.e.f. 21-8-2007). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 264(E), dated 23rd November 2007, (w.e.f. 123.11.2007) 3 Inserted by G.S.R. 696(E), dated 7th November, 2007 (w.e.f. 21-8-2007).
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6. Structural Welder
7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35
1:3 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting and Welding) Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in structural Welding.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
7. Welder (Pipe and Pressure Vessels)
7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Fabrication (Fitting and Welding) Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Pressure Vessels and Pipe Welding.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
8. Chemical Laboratory Assistant
3111.30 1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Chemical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Laboratory Assistant.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 9. Advanced
Mechanic (Instruments)
7311.10 7311.30 7241.10
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Chemical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Instruments Mechanic.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
10. CAD-CAM Operator-cum-Programmer
3121.20 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CAD/CAM.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
11. Advance Welder
7212.10 7212.20 7212.30 7212.65 8231.35
1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Advanced Welding.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
12. Jigs and Fixtures Maker
7222.30 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Manufacturing of Jigs and Fixtures.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
13. Quality Assurance
3152.90 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production
One year and six
Passed 10th class examination under
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 65
Assistant and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Quality Engineering.
months 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
14. CNC Pro-grammer-cum-Operator
3121.20 1:3 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in CNC Machining.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
15. Operator PLC System
8211.90 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Production and Manufacturing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in PLC and Automation.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 16. Mechanic
Electrical Domestic (Appliances)
7233.58 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Domestic Appliances.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
17. Mechanic (HT, LT Equipments and Cable Jointing)
7245.20 1:2 2 years Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of equipments used in HT, LT sub-station and Cable Jointing.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
18. Mechanic (Electrical Power Drives)
7241.20 7242.10
1:2 Two years
1[Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Elect-ronic Test Equipment.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
19. Mechanic (Embedded Systems and PLC)
8211.90 1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 52, dated 20.4.2009 (w.e.f. 25.4.2009)
66 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Embedded Systems and PLC.
equivalent.
20. Mechanic Power Electronics (Inverters, UPS and Maintenance of Drives)
7241.10 7242.10
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Inverters, UPS, Voltage Stabilizer and Industrial Drives.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
21. Mechanic (DTH and other Communication System)
7243.10 7244.20
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Communi-cation System.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 22. Mechanic
(Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Machines)
7233.50 1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Domestic, Commercial Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
23. Mechanic (Central Air-Conditioning Plant, Industrial Cooling and Package Air-Conditioning)
8281.25 8169.30
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Central Air-Conditioning Plant, Industrial Cooling and Package Air-conditioning.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
24. Mechanic (Cold storage, Ice Plant and Ice candy plant)
7413.50 8169.30
1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in cold storage, Ice plant and Ice candy plant.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
25. Computer 7222.80 1:2 Two Broad Based Basic One year Passed 10th class
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 67
Aided Pattern Maker
7422.38 7434.20 7435.10 7442.16
years Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Computer Aided and Pattern Making.
and six months
examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
26. Fashion Designing Assistant
3471.40 1:2 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Fashion Designing.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
27. Shirts and Trousers Maker
7433.25 7433.30
1:4 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Apparel Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Shirts and Trousers.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.]
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
1[28. Mechanic (Non-conventional Power Generation, Battery and Inverter)
8282:10 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Non-conventional Power Generation, Battery and Inverter
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
29. Mechanic (Repair and Maintenance of instruments used in Electrical Engineering)
7241.10 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electrical Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of instru-ments used in Electrical Engineering
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
30. Extrusion Machine Operator (Plastic)
8232:20 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Plastic Processing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Extrusion Process.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
31. Injection Moulding Machine Operator
8232.25 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Plastic Processing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1 Entries 28 to 45 ins. by GSR 609(E) dated 21.7.2010 (w.e..f. 21.7.2010)
68 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Centre of Excellence Scheme in Injection Moulding Process
32. Blow Moulding Machine Operator
8232:35 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Plastic Processing Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Blow Moulding Process
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
33 House Keeper (Hotel)
5121.10 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Hospitality Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Accom-modation Operation/ House Keeping
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 34. Assistant Front
Office Manager
5121.25 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Hospitality Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Front Office Management
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
35. Apprentice Food Production (Cookery)
5122.20 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Hospitality Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Food Production (Cookery)
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
36. Apprentice Food and Beverage Service (Ste-wardship)
5123.20 1:5 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Hospitality Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Food and Beverage Service (Stewardship)
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
37. Computer and Peripherals Hardware Repair and Maintenance Mechanic
3114.10 5220.25
1:4 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Hardware of Computer and Peripherals
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
38. Computer Networking
4122.10 4112.20
1:4 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Information
One year and six
Passed 10th class examination under
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 69
Technician 4113.35 Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Computer Networking
months 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
39. Multimedia and Web Page Designer
4113.30 1:4 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Information Technology Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Multimedia and Web Page Designing
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
40. Process Plant Operator
8152.10 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operator Chemical Plant.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 41 Utility
Operator 8161:30 1:3 Two
years Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Operation and Maintenance of Boiler and Steam Turbine
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
42 Maintenance Mechanic
8159.79 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Mechanical Maintenance of Process Plant
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
43. Electrical Mechanic
7241:20 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance of Process Plant.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
44 Instrument Controller
7241.10 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
70 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Scheme in Electronic and Instrument Main-tenance of Process Plant.
45. Technician Fabricator
7212.30 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Process Plant Maintenance Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Fabrication and Designing of Steel Structure
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
1[46. Mechanic Radio Audio, Video System and Appliances
7243.70 7243.90
1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Radio, Audio, Video System and Appliances.
One year and six months
Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8)
47 Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Electronics Test Equipment
7243.10 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Repair and Maintenance of Electronics Test Equipment.
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
48. Mechanic Automobile Electronics
7231.10 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Electronics Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Automobile Electronics
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
49. Mechanic Mechanical Maintenance (Industrial Automation)
7233.38 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Mechanical Maintenance for Automation
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
50 Mechanic Electrical Maintenance (Industrial Automation)
7241.70 1:3 Two years
Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Electrical Maintenance for
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
1 Serial Number 46 to 51 ins. by GSR 734(E), dated 7.9.2010
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 71
Automation 51. PLC Operator 7233.38 1:3 Two
years Broad Based Basic Training in Industrial Automation Sector under Centre of Excellence Scheme and Advanced module of Centre of Excellence Scheme in Automation and PLC
One year and six months
Passed 10th Class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
1[Group No.36-Hospitality Trades Group: 1. Tourist
Guide 5113.20 1:7 One
year Tourist Guide Six months Passed 12th class
examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2. Old Age care Taker
5131.20 1:5 One year
Old Age Care Six months PASS 8TH CLASS EXAMINATION FROM RECOGNIZED SCHOOL OR ITS EQUIVALENT.
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 2[3. Crèche
Management Assistant
5121.40 1:4 One year
Crèche Management Six months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent
4. Pre or Preparatory School Management (Assistant)
3222.10 1:4 One year
Pre or Preparatory School Management
Six months Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
5. Insurance Agent
3412.10 1:4 One year
Insurance Agent Six months Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent].
Group No.37- Office Management Trade Group:
1. Secretarial Assistant
4115.10 1:5 One year and six months
1. Stenography (English) 2. Secretarial Practice
One year One year
Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2. Stenographer (English)
4111.10 1:5 One year and six months
Stenography (English)
One year PASSED 12TH CLASS EXAMINATION UNDER 10+2 SYSTEM OF EDUCATION OR ITS EQUIVALENT.]
1[GROUP NO. 38 – HEALTH ALLIED TRADES GROUP:
1 Group No.36 and 37 added by G.S.R. 734(E), dated 7.9.2010. 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 552(E), dt. 20.7.2011
72 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
1. Dental Laboratory Technician
7311.80 1:5 Three years
Dental Laboratory Technician
Two years Passed 10th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2. Health Sanitary Inspector
3222.10 1:4 One year and six months
Health Sanitary Inspector
One year Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
3. Hospital Waste Management Assistant
3222.10 1:4 One year
Hospital Waste Management
Six months
Passed 12th class exami-nation under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent.
2[Group No. 39 – Library and Information Science Trades Group: 1. Library
Assistant 4141.10 1:4 One
year Library and Information Science
Six months Passed 12th class examination under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent].
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1 Ins. by G.S.R. 552(E), dt. 20.7.2011 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 552(E), dt. 20.7.2011
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 73
SCHEDULE IA
[SEE RULE 3(2)] Category of Apprentices Minimum Educational Qualifications
(1) Graduate Apprentices (a) A degree in engineering or technology granted by a statutory University.
(b) A degree in engineering or technology granted by an institution empowered to grant such degree by an Act of Parliament.
(c) Graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the Central Government as equivalent to a degree.
(d) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a degree in engineering or technology as mentioned at (a) and (b) above.
(2) Technician apprentices (a) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government
(b) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by a University.
(c) A diploma in engineering or technology granted by an institute recognised by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to (a) and (b) above.
(d) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a diploma mentioned in (a), (b) and (c) above.
(3) Technician (Vocational) Apprentices
(a) A certificate in vocational course involving two years of study after the completion of the secondary stage of school education recognised by the All India Council for Technical Education.
(b) A sandwich course student who is undergoing training in order that he may hold a certificate mentioned in (a) above.
74 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
1SCHEDULE IB [SEE RULE 7(1A)]2
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Pune.
Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination.
Repair and Rewinding of Electrical Motors Electronic Technology Mechanical Technology
Winder (Armature) Electronics Mechanic (i) Fitter (ii) Turner (iii) Welder (Gas and Electric)
2 years
2 years
2 years 2 years 1 year
Auto
Engineering Technician Bakery and Confectionery Cookery
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Baker and Confectioner Apprentice Food production (General)
2 years
1 year
1 year 3[State Council for Vocational Training, Kerala State
State Trade Test
Tool and Die Making (Dies and Moulds)
Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds
2½ years
Mechanic Machine
Mechanic Machine 2½ years
Tool Maintenance
Tool Maintenance 2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Painter
General Painter General 1½ years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years Hair and Skin
Care Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
Upholstery Upholster 2 years Electronics
Mechanic Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Mechanic
(Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 267, dated, 6th July, 2000 (w.e.f. 15-7-2000). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 182, dated, 19th May, 2004. 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 182, dated, 19th May, 2004 (w.e.f. 29.5.2004).
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 75
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Refrigeration
and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Tractor Mechanic
Tractor Mechanic 2½ years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Wireman Wireman 2 years Desk Top
Publishing Operator
Desk Top Publishing Operator
1½ years
Forger and Heat Treater
Forger and Heat Treater
2½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Plumber Plumber 2½ years Draughtsman
(Civil) Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
1 year 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
1 year 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
1 year 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
2 years
Food Production (General)
Apprentice Food Production (General)
2½ years
76 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Food
Production (Vegetarian)
Apprentice Food Production (Vegetarian)
1½ years
Steward Steward 1½ years 1[State Council for Vocational Training Uttaranchal
State Vocational Examination
Medchanic Electronics Wireman Electrician Carpenter Welder (Gas and Electrict)
Medchanic Electronics Wireman Electrician Carpenter Welder (Gas and Electrict)
2 years 2 years 2 years 2 ½ years 2 ½ years
Machinist (Grinder)
Machinist (Grinder) 2 years
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
2 years
Electronics Mechanic
Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
2[State Council for Vocational Training and Test Vocational Examination Board, Gujarat State
State Trade Test
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical
1 Added by G.S.R. 121 dated 4th April, 2005. 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 102(E), dated 25th May, 2003 (w.e.f. 1-3-2003).
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 77
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Plant)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker 2½ years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years Welder (Gas and Electric)
Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Desk Top Publishing Operator
Desk Top Publishing Operator
1½ years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years Fitter Fitter 2 years Turner Turner 2 years Machinist Machinist 2 years Wireman Wireman 2 years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Mechanic Tractor
Mechanic Tractor 2½ years
Plumber Plumber 2½ years Book-Binder Book-Binder 1½ years Embroidery and Needle Work
Embroidery and Needle Work
1½ years
Painter General
Painter General 2 years
Pattern Maker Pattern Maker 2 years
78 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Electronic Mechanic
Electronic Mechanic 2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Electrician Electrician 2 years Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years Welder Welder (Gas and
Electric) 1½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years Fitter Fitter 2 years Machinist Machinist 2 years Wireman Wireman 2 years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Plumber Plumber 2½ years Mechanic Tractor
Tractor Mechanic
2½ years
Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
1½ years
State Council for Vocational Training, Rajasthan, Jodhpur
State Trade Test
Embroidery and Needle Work
Embroidery and Needle Worker
1½ years
Mechanic Tractor
Mechanic Tractor 2½ years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Draughtman (Mechanical) Electronics Mechanic
Draughtsman (Mechanical) Electronics Mechanic
2 years 2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years
State Council for Vocational Training, Bihar, Patna
State Trade Test Electrician Electrician 2 years
THE APPRENTICES RULES, 1992 79
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Book-Binding Book-Binding 1½ years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Watch and Clock Repairer
Mechanic Watch and Clock
2 years
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Electronic Mechanic
Electronic Mechanic 2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Welder Welder (Gas and
Electric) 1 ½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2 ½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Desktop Publication Operator
Desktop Publication Operator
1 ½ years
Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Care 1 ½ years
State Council for Vocational; Training, Goa, Panaji
Final Trade Test for Craftsmer
Mechanic Tractor
Tractor Mechanic 2 ½ years
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 ½ years State Council for Vocational, Training, Madhya
Trade Test Under State Council of Vocational Training Electronics Electronics Mechanic 2 years
80 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Electrician Welder
Electrician Welder (Gas and Electric)
1 ½ years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Diesel Mechanic 2 ½ year
Fitter Fitter 2 years Motor Mechanic
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1 ½ years
Plumber Plumber 2 ½ years Wireman Wireman 2 years Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Pradesh, Jabalpur
Carpenter Carpenter 2 ½ years Data Preparation and Computer Software
Data Preparation and Computer Software
1 ½ years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2 ½ years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1 ½ years
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Plumber Plumber 2 ½ years Fitter Fitter 2 years Desk Top Publishing Operator
Desk Top Publishing Operator
1 ½ years
State Council for Vocational Training, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
State Council for Vocational Training Trade Test
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years]
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years
1[State Council for Vocational Training Haryana, Chandigarh
State Level Trade Examination
Embroidery and Needle Work
Embroidery and Needle Worker
1½ years
1 Inserted by G.S.R 5 dated 22nd December 2004 (w.e.f 01-01-2005).
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Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Electronics Mechanic
Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Fitter Fitter 2 years Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
Machinist Machinist 2 years Machinist (Grinder)
Machinist (Grinder) 2 years
Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Mechanic (Tractor)
Tractor Mechanic 2½ years
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds)
Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds)
2½ years
Welder (Gas and Electric)
Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years]
Mechanic Electronics
Mechanic Electronics 2 years
Wireman Wireman 2 years Electrician Electrician 2 years Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years
1[State Council for Vocational Training, Uttaranchal
State Vocational Examination
Welder (Gas and Electric)
Welder (Gas and Electric)
2½ years
Air Condition and Refrigeration Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Mechanic Electronics
Electronics Mechanic 2 years
State Council for Vocational Training, Assam
State Council for Vocational Training Trade Test of Craftsmen
Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 121, dated 4th April, 2005 (w.e.f. 9-4-2005)
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Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
Mechanic Maintenance (Chemical Plant)
2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th Pass)
Laboratory Assistant (Chemical Plant)
1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. Pass)
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years
Diesel Mechanic
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years Wireman Wireman 2 years
State Council for Vocational Training Chattisgarh
State Vocational Examination
Fitter Fitter 2 years State Trade Test For Craftsmen
Machinist Machinist 2 years
Mechanic Tractor
Tractor Mechanic 2½ years
Pump Mechanic
Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
1½ years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Wireman Wireman 2 years Electronics Electronics Mechanic 2 years Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
State Council for Vocational Training, Punjab
Embroidery and Needle Works
Embroidery and Needle Worker
1½ years
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Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Mechanic (Diesel)
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Motor Mechanic Vehicle
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Photographer Photographer 1½ years 2½ years
‘
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds)
Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds)
2½ years
Machine Tool Maintenance Mechanic
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
2½ years
Mechanic Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Mechanic Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Fitter Fitter 2 years Turner Turner 2 years Machinist Machinist 2 years Machinist (Grinder)
Machinist (Grinder) 2 years
Mechanic Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Electroplater Electroplater 2 years
State Council for Vocational Training, Uttar Pradesh
State Vocational Examination
Wireman Wireman 2 years
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Board/State Council of Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Mechanic Electronics
Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Mechanic Painter General
Painter General 2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1½ years
Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years Sheet Metal Worker
Sheet Metal Worker 2½ years
Diesel Mechanic
Mechanic (Diesel) 2½ years
Upholstery Upholsterer 1½ years Tractor Mechanic
Tractor Mechanic 2½ years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1½ years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1½ years
Hair and Skin
Care Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
1[TABLE
Board/State Council for Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/ Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of Trade
Apprentices
Period of Apprentice-
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Board of Technical Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Final Trade Test under Craftsman Training Scheme
Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixture)
Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixture)
2½ years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years Electronics
Mechanic Electronics Mechanic 2 years
1 Inserted by G.S.R. 594(E), dated 14th August, 2008 (w.e.f. 14-08-2008).
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Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance
Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance
2 years
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Mechanic Motor Vehicle 2 years
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Mechanic
Refrigerator and Air Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Turner Turner 2 years Carpenter Carpenter 2½ years Welder Welder (Gas and
Electric) 1½ years
Machinist Machinist 2 years Painter Painter General 2 years Wireman Wireman 2 years Embroidery and
Needle work Embroidery and Needle work
1½ years
Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Care 1½ years
Desk Top Publishing Operator
Desk Top Publishing Operator
2 years
Craftsman Food Production (General)
Apprenticeship Food Production (General)
2½ years
Book Binder Book Binder 1½ years ]
1[TABLE
Board / State Council for Technical
Education / Other Authority
Trade Test / Examination
Trade / Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of Trade Apprenticeships
Period of Apprentice
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 State Council for Vocational Training, Jammu and Kashmir
State Trade Test Dress Making Dress Maker 1-½ years
Air Condition Refrigeration
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Electrician Electrician 2 years
Instrument Mechanic
Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Information Technology and Electronic systems Maintenance
Information Technology and Electronic systems maintenance
2 years
1 Inserted by G.S.R. 262, dated 23rd November, 2007 (w.e.f. 01-12-2007).
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Board / State Council for Technical
Education / Other Authority
Trade Test / Examination
Trade / Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of Trade Apprenticeships
Period of Apprentice
ship Training
1 2 3 4 5 Mechanic Motor
Vehicle Mechanic Motor Vehicle
2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1-½ years
State Council for Vocational Training, Jharkhand
State Level Vocational Examination
Electrician Electrician 2 years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Electronics
Mechanic Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Mechanics Motor and Vehicle
Mechanics (Motor and Vehicle)
2 years
Welder Welder (Gas and Electric)
1-½ years
Diesel Mechanic Mechanic (Diesel) 2-½ years Tuner Tuner 2 years
Machinist Machinist 2 years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1-½ years
Watch and Clock Maker
Watch and Clock Maker
2 years]
Board/State Council for Technical Education/Other Authority
Trade Text/Exami-nation
Trade/Subject fields
Trade(s) in the category of Trade Apprentices
Period of Apprenticeship Training
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) 1[State Council for Vocational Training, Maharashtra State
Trade Test, State Council for Vocational Training
Tractor Mechanic Tractor Mechanic 2-1/2 years
Foundryman Foundryman 2-1/2 years Welder Welder (Gas and
Electric) 1-1/2 years
Plumber Plumber 2-1/2 years Sheet Metal
Worker Sheet Metal Worker 2-1/2 years
Plastic Processing Operator
Plastic Processing Operator
1-1/2 years
Mechanic Diesel Mechanic (Diesel) 2-1/2 years
1 Ins. by Noti.No.GSR 736(e) dated 5.10.2009
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Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic
1-1/2 years
Dress Making Dress Maker 1-1/2 years Steward Steward 1-1/2 years Craftsman Food
Production (General)
Apprentice Food Production (General)
2-1/2 years
Craftsman Food Production (Veg.)
Apprentice Food Production (Vegetarian)
1-1/2 years
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Fruit and
Vegetable Processing
Fruit and Vegetable Processor
1-1/2 years
Hair and Skin Care
Hair and Skin Carer 1-1/2 years
Desk Top Publishing Operator
Desk Top Publishing Operator
1-1/2 years
Wireman Wireman 2 years Painter (General) Painter General 2 years
Draughtsman (Civil)
Draughtsman (Civil) 2 years
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
2 years
Surveyor Surveyor 2 years Mechanic
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
2 years
Electronics (Mechanic)
Electronics Mechanic 2 years
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Mechanic (Motor Vehicle)
2 years
Electroplater Electroplater 2 years Electrician Electrician 2 years Instrument
Mechanic Instrument Mechanic 2 years
Machinist (Grinder)
Machinist (Grinder) 2 years
Fitter Fitter 2 years Turner Turner 2 years Machinist Machinist 2 years Instrument
Mechanic (Chemical)
Instrument Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th pass) 1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. pass)
Attendant Operator (Chemical)
Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)
2 years (for 10th pass) 1 year and 3 months (for B.Sc. pass)
Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical)
Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical Plant)
2 years
Information Technology and Electronics System
Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance
2 years
88 APPRENTICES ACT, 1961
Maintenance Total and Die
Maker (Jigs and Fixture)
Total and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixture)
2-1/2 years
Tool and Die Maker (Moulds and Dies)
Tool and Die Maker (Dies and Moulds)
2-1/2 years
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
2-1/2 years]
SCHEDULE II (SEE RULE 4)
1. Standard of Physical Fitness for Training.- 1. A candidate should be free from evidence of any contagious or infectious
disease. He should not be suffering from any disease which is likely to be aggravated by service or is likely to render him unfit for service or endanger the health of the public. He should also be free from evidence of tuberculosis in any form, active or healed.
2. Height, Weight and Chest.- Candidate should satisfy the following minimum standards, namely:- Height 137 Centimetres; Weight 25.4 kilograms; Chest expansion should not be
less than 3.8 centimetres irrespective of size of chest: Provided that where a candidate does not satisfy the said minimum standards
but is certified in writing by a Medical Officer not below the rank of an Assistant Surgeon (Gazetted), to be physically fit for being engaged as an apprentice in a particular trade under the Apprentices Act, 1961, he may be engaged as an apprentice in that trade.
3. Eyes.- There should be no evidence of any morbid condition of either eye or of the lids of either eye which may be liable to risk of aggravation of recurrence.
Standard of Vision (A) Visual acuity 1[The Candidates having vision in one eye shall be eligible to undergo Apprenticeship Training, except in the following seventeen trades, namely:] (1) Electrician aircraft
(2) Watch and Clock Mechanic (3) Driver-cum-fitter (4) Surveyor (5) Process cameraman (6) Sirdar (7) Rigger (Engineering & Chemical Industry) (8) Shortfirer/Blaster (Mines) (9) Mate (Mines) (10) Mechanic Radio and Radar Aircraft
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 221, dated 21st April, 1993 (w.e.f. 1-5-1993).
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(11) Ceramic Moulder (12) Ceramic Caster (13) Ceramic Kiln Operator (14) Ceramic Press Operator (15) Ceramic Modeller (16) Ceramic Decorator (17) Optical Worker.] The minimum standard of visual acuity for all trades shall be: 6/18 in each eye or 6/12 in one eye and 6/24 in the other eye without glasses of 6/9 with glasses in both eyes. Candidates with vision in one eye only shall be rejected.
(B) Colour Vision-not required 4. Ears.-
Hearing must be good in both ears and there should be no sign of suppurative disease. No hearing aid shall be permitted.
5. Skin.- There should be no evidence of acute or chronic skin disease or chronic ulceration.
6. Speech.- Speech should preferably be without impediment.
7. Alimentary system.- (1) Candidates should have sufficient number of natural teeth (in healthy
state) for mastication.) (2) Spleen should not be palpably enlarged and there should be no evidence
of tenderness in the splenic area. (3) Liver should not be palpable or tender. (4) There should be no oral sepsis. (5) There should be no sugar in the urine.
(6) Candidates should not be suffering from haemorrhoids, fissures in and fistula and hernia or bubonocele or ischio-rectal abscess or hydrocele.
8. Cardio-Vascular System.- (1) Blood pressure should not exceed 85 diastolic and 140 systolic.
(2) Candidates with low blood pressure (i.e. systolic below 100) should be rejected.
(3) There should be no sign of any cardio-vascular disease. 9. Respiratory System.-
Candidates should be free from all diseases of respiratory system. There should be no deformity of chest which may cause impediment to breathing.
10. Genito-Urinary System.- There should be no evidence of genito-urinary disease or any abnormality.
11. Skeleton System.- (1) The function of all limbs should be within normal limits.
(2) There should be no evidence of serious deformity of the spinal column or of the extremities.
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12. Nervous System.- There should be no evidence of any disease of nervous system or of any mental disease.
13. Glandular System.- There should be no evidence of tuberculosis or other disease of the glandular system including the endocrine glands.
SCHEDULE IIA (SEE RULE 5)
Reservation of Fraiming Places Sl. No. Name of State Ratio of Scheduled
Castes Apprentices to the total
Apprentices
Ratio of Scheduled
Tribes Apprentices to the total
Apprentices (1) (2) (3) (4)
1. Andhra Pradesh 1:8 1:20 2. Assam 1:17 1:9 3. Bihar 1:7 1:11 4. Guajart 1:14 1:7 5. Haryana 1:5 1:20 6. Himachal Pradesh 1:5 1:20 7. Jammu & Kashmir 1:12 1:20 8. Karnataka 1:8 1:20 9. Kerala 1:11 1:20 10. Madhya Pradesh 1:8 1:5 11. Maharashtra 1:17 1:17 12. Manipur 1:50 1:3 13. Meghalaya 1:10 1:2 14. Nagaland - 1:2 15. Orissa 1:7 1:4 16. Punjab 1:4 1:20 17. Rajasthan 1:6 1:8 18. Tamil Nadu 1:6 1:20 19. Uttar Pradesh 1:5 1:20 20. Tripura 1:8 1:3 21 West Bengal 1:5 1:17 22. Andaman and Nicobar Islands - 1:6 23. Arunachal Pradesh - 1:2 24. Chandigarh 1:8 1:20 25. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 1:50 1:2 26. Delhi 1:6 1:13 27. Goa, Daman and Diu 1:50 1:20 28. Lakshadweep - 1:2 29. Mizoram - 1:2 30. Pondicherry 1:6 1:20
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1[SCHEDULE – III (SEE RULE 14)
FORMAT- 1 MODEL CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING FOR MAJOR/MINOR
APPRENTICES (To be prepared in Triplicate)
1. Name and Address of : Establishment
Telephone No.: Fax No. : Telegram : E-Mail address
2. (a) Name of Apprentice (Block Letters) (b) Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s Name : 3. Correspondence Address : 4. Date of birth : 5. (a) Date of execution of contract (b) Age on the date of execution of
contract
6. Whether belongs to Scheduled caste/Scheduled Tribe/Physically Handicapped/Other Backward Class or Minority Community. If so, please mention the category
:
7. Present Qualification (a) General Education (b) Technical Name of the Trade/Course : Duration of Training : From____ To______ Name of Institute : Name of the Board/Council 8. Name of the Apprenticeship Trade : 9. (a) Duration of Apprenticeship Training
(b) Period of Apprenticehsip ____years
From ___months To
10. Rates of Stipend : First Year Rs. ……..p.m. Second year Rs……p. m. Third Year Rs. …….p.m. Fourth Year Rs…….p.m. 11. (a) Name and Address of Guardian2 : (b) Relationship with the Apprentice : 12. Name and Address of the Surety : 13. We, the Employer, Apprentice/Guardian3 and the Surety solemnly declare that we
have read the Apprentices Act, 1961 and the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 regarding the Contract of Apprenticeship Training including obligations and agree to abide by all the provisions made thereunder. In case of default by either the apprentice or the employer, we agree to compensate the other party as per the provisions of the
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 184, dated 25th May, 2004 (w.e.f. 29.5.2004). 2 Guardian, in case of minor apprentices 3 Guardian, in case of minor apprentices
Photograph of Apprentice
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Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 (Main provisions of the Rules may be seen in the enclosure).
Signature of the Employer with seal
Signature of Apprentice
Signature of Guardian1
Signature of Surety
14. Witness and their Address (1) (2)
15. To be filled in by the Office of the Apprenticeship Adviser
:
(i) Registration No. : (ii) Date : (iii) Place : Signature and Seal of the
Regional Central Apprenticeship Adviser/ State Apprenticeship Adviser
2Guardian, in case of minor apprentices
ENCLOSURE TO CONTRACT OF APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Main provisions of the Apprenticeship Rules relating to the Contract of Apprenticeship Training
1. (a) The employer shall pay stipend to the trade apprentices at the minimum
rates of [as per the provision of rule 11(1) of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992] Rs. 820 per month during first year Rs. 940 per month during second year. Rs. 1090 per month during third year Rs. 1230 per month during fourth year. Rates are liable to change.
(b) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the tenth day of the following month. No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which an apprentice remains on casual or medical leave as per provision of the rule. Stipend shall, however, not be paid for the period for which the apprentice remains on extraordinary leave.
(2) Where the Contract of Apprenticeship is terminated through failure on the part of the employer in carrying out the terms and conditions of the Contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992), he shall pay to the apprentice compensation as prescribed.
(3) (a) In the event of premature termination of Contract of Apprenticeship for failure on the part of apprentice to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract (as notified under the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992), the surety at the request of apprentice hereby guarantees to employer the payment of such amount as determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser as and towards the cost of training.
1 Guardian, in case of minor apprentices 2 Subs. by G.S.R. 184, dated 25th May, 2004 (w.e.f. 29-5-2004).
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(b) The liability of the surety is limited to Rs. 2500 (Rupees two thousand five hundred only) with interest at twelve per cent per annum.
(4) It shall not be obligatory on the part of employer to offer any employment to the passed out trade apprentice on completion of the period of Apprenticeship Training in his establishment, nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the Apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.
FORMAT -1A LAST DATE FOR FORWARDING THE CONTRACTS FOR REGISTRATION
For the apprentices engaged from 16th January to 15th April : 30th April For the apprentices engaged from 16th April to 15th July : 31st July For the apprentices engaged from 16th July to 15th October : 31st October For the apprentices engaged from 16th October to 15th January : 31st January
Name and Address of Establishment…………………………………………………. Telephone No.: …………. Telex/Fax No. : ………………………. Telegram : …………. E-Mail Address: ……………………….
To The State/Union Territory Apprenticeship Adviser/ The Regional Director of Apprenticeship Training Subject: Intimation regarding engagement of apprentices and forwarding their
Contracts for registration Sir/Madam Following apprentices have been engaged in our establishment. Their contracts are
forwarded for registration. Serial Number Name Father’s / Mother’s/Husband’s
Name Trade
We have satisfied ourselves that they fulfil the eligibility criteria as per the provisions of Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules made thereunder. Copies of attested certificates are also enclosed.
Yours faithfully, Encl.: As stated above Signature of Employer with
Designation and Seal
FORMAT-2 PROFORMA OF WORK DIARY
Name and Address of Establishment : ……………………………….. Name of Apprentice : ……………………………….. Trade : ……………………………….. Registration Number : ………………………………..
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Photograph of Apprentice
Serial Number Date (Week) Job/Work done during the week
Signature of Supervisor
From To NOTE: The work diary should be maintained by the Apprentice and countersigned by his supervisor once a week.
FORMAT – 3 Last date for forwarding the Application:
For the All India Trade Test to be held in April/May : 31st December of previous year
For the All India Trade Test to be held in October/ November : 30th June Application Form for Appearing at the All India Trade Test to be held in ______
(Month) _______ (Year) under the Apprentices Act, 1961 as Regular Candidate
(1) Name (in block letters) : (2) Father’s/Mother’s/Husband’s Name : (3) Mailing Address :
(4) Name and address of Establishment where undergoing Apprenticeship Training
:
(5) Name of the Designated Trade : (6) Contract Registration Number : (7) Period of Apprenticeship Training : From ____ To____ (8) Whether passed in the subject of Social Studies? : If so, please give following details (a) All India Trade Test for Craftsmen held in : ____(Month) ___ (Year) (b) Marks obtained in the subject of Social Studies
(Please enclose attested Copies of Certificate)
Signature of employer with seal (For office use in RDAT/SAA
Signature of Apprentice with Date
May be allowed subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria If not allowed reason therefore Name and Signature of
Regional Director/SAA
FORMAT – 3A Last date for forwarding the Application:
For the All India Trade Test to be held in April/May : 31st December of previous
year For the All India Trade Test to be held in October/ November
: 30th June
Name and Address of Establishment…………………………………… Telephone No.: …………. Telex/Fax No. : ………………………. Telegram : …………. E-Mail Address: ……………………….
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To The State/Union Territory Apprenticeship Adviser/ The Regional Director of Apprenticeship Training Subject: (Forwarding the Application Forms of Apprentices for All India Trade
Test to be held in _______ (month) _____ (Year) Sir/ Madam, The application forms in respect of the following apprentices are forwarded for
appearing in All India Trade Test to be held in _____ (Month) _____ (Year)
Serial Number
Designated Trade
Name of the Apprentice
Contract Number
Registration
A Demand Draft drawn in favour of ___________ is also forwarded towards examination fee of above apprentices @ Rs. ________.
Certified that the progress and attendance of above apprentices are satisfactory. Date:
Signature of Employer with Designation and Seal
FORMAT-4 ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE FOR APPEARING AT ALL INDIA TRADE TEST
ALONGWITH Assessment of the Apprentices Name and Address of Establishment…………………………………………… Telephone No.: ……….. Telex/Fax No. : ………………….. Telegram : ………. E-Mail Address: ………………….. Name and Address of Trade Testing Centre …….. : All India Trade Test to be held in ______(Month) ____(Year)
Serial Number Name of the Apprentice
Contract Registration Number
Designated Trade
Sessional Marks obtained of Maximum Marks Trade Theory Workshop Calculation
and Science Engineering Drawing Practical
20 10 20 100
Certified that the abovementioned apprentices fulfil all the stipulated conditions laid down in the enclosure and are eligible to appear in the All India Trade Test to be held in ________ (Month) ___ (Year).
The above candidates have been allowed to appear at All India Trade Test by the RDAT/SAA as indicated on their application form enclosed herewith. Date:
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Signature of Employer with Designation and Seal
Note.—This information should be sent to the Trade Testing Centre fifteen days prior to the commencement of All India Trade Test.
Enclosure to Eligibility Certificate Instructions and Guidance to determine eligibility of a candidate for appearing at All India Trade Test under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
For determining the eligibility of a candidate to appear at All India Trade Test (AITT), the following points are to be taken into account:
(1) Only those Apprentices whose Contracts have been registered are eligible for appearing at (AITT).
(2) The apprentices who will complete contractual period of training on or before 15th April or 15th October of the calendar year would be eligible for appearing at AITT to be held in April/May or October/November respectively.
(3) A candidate who has completed/will be completing Apprenticeship Training on or before the dates as stated at Sl. No. 2 above and has put in the minimum attendance i.e. 200 days per year of apprenticeship training which includes 33 days attendance in Related Instruction Classes or establishments working for 5 days in a week and 240 days of attendance per year of apprenticeship training which includes 40 days of attendance in R. I. Classes for establishments working for 6 days in a week is eligible for appearing at AITT.
(4) A candidate who has completed/will be completing apprenticeship training as stated above but failed/will be failing to acquire minimum attendance for circumstances beyond his control and the employer is satisfied with the grounds for shortfall in attendance and certifies that the apprentice has otherwise completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall be considered as having completed the full period of training and shall be eligible for appearing at AITT.
(5) A candidate who has completed/will be completing Apprenticeship Training on or before the dates as stated above but failed/will be failing to put in the minimum period of attendance has not completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall not be considered as having completed the full period of training and the employer shall under sub-rule (2) of Rule 7 of Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 extend his period of training until he completes the full apprenticeship course, and the next test is held if so required by the Apprenticeship Adviser. Similar extension of the period of training may also be allowed in case of those apprentices who having completed but failed in the AITT. An apprentice who fails in the second test shall not be allowed for any extension of the period of training.
FORM APPRENTICESHIP-1 Schedule for submission of Half Yearly Returns:
For the half the year ending June : By 15th of July
For the half year ending December : By 15th of January
Report for half year ending
Name and address of Establishment……………… :
Telephone No.: …………. Telex/Fax No. : ……….
Telegrams: ………… E-Mail Address: ………
Name of the Chief Executive Officer……………….. :
Name and Designation of Officer-In-charge of Training-…………………………………………….
:
Nature of Product/Service :
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Central Public Sector/State Public Sector/Private Sector
:
Number of Apprentices under Training
Sr. No.
Designated Trade
Number of workers
other than unskilled workers
Number of apprenticeship
seats located by SAA/RDAT as per prescribed
ratio
Fresher ITI Passed
out
total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of apprentices appeared in All India Trade Test held in …
(Month) … (Year)
Number of apprentices passed in All India
Trade Test held in … (Month) … (Year)
Number of passed out apprentices employed by the
same employer
8 9 10
OUT OF APPRENTICES UNDERGOING TRAINING
Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes
11 12 13
PERSONS WITH DISABILITY Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
Orthopaedically Handicapped
Total (14+15+16)
14 15 16 17
Women Minorities
18 19
Date:……. Name and Signature of Employer
Note.—This information should be sent to the concerned Apprenticeship Adviser every six month.
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME-1 Schedule for submission of Half Yearly Returns:
For the half year ending June : By 31st of July For the half year ending December : By 31st of January
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Report for the half-yearly ending……….. Name and Address of Regional Director of Apprenticeship………………………………………… Training/State/UT/Apprenticeship Adviser……..
:
Telephone No.: ………….. Fax No. :……… Telegram: …………. E-Mail Address:……..
Number of Apprentices under Training
Sr. No.
Designated Trade
Number of workers
other than unskilled workers
Number of apprenticeship
seats located by SAA/RDAT as per prescribed
ratio
Fresher ITI Passed
out
total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of apprentices appeared in All India Trade Test held in …
(Month) … (Year)
Number of apprentices passed in All India Trade Test held in … (Month) …
(Year)
Number of passed out apprentices employed by
the same employer
8 9 10
OUT OF APPRENTICES UNDERGOING TRAINING Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes
11 12 13
Persons with Disability Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
Orthopaedically Handicapped
Total (14+15+16)
14 15 16 17
Women Minorities 18 19
Date:…… Name and Signature of Apprenticeship Adviser
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME-2 (FOR RDAT) Schedule for submission of Half Yearly Returns:
For the half year ending June : By 31st of July For the half year ending December : By 31st of January
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Report for half-yearly ending………. : Name and address of Regional Director of Apprenticeship Training………………………..
:
Telephone No.: ………… Fax No. :………… Telegram : ……….. E-Mail Address:……….
Number of establishments where seats have been
located
Number of establishments engaging apprentices
Sr. No.
State Number of estts. which should
be covered under
the Act
Up to the end of
previous half year
Added Deleted during the half
year
Total Upto the end of
previous half year
Added Deleted during the half
year
Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Number of apprenticeship seats located Number of apprentices on roll 10 11
OUT OF APPRENTICES UNDERGOING TRAINING Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes
12 13 14
Persons with Disability
Visually Impaired
Hearing Impaired
Orthopaedically Handicapped
Total (15+16+17)
15 16 17 18
Women Minorities 19 20
Date: Name and Signature of Regional Director
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING SCHEME-3 (STATE/UNION TERRITORY) Schedule for submission of Half Yearly Returns:
For the half year ending June : By 31st of July For the half year ending December : By 31st of January Report for half year ending…………. Name and address of Regional Director of Apprenticeship Adviser Training…………………
:
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Telephone No.: …………. Fax No. :……….. Telegram : ………….. E-Mail Address:……
Number of establishments where seats have been located
Number of establishments engaging apprentices
Sr. No.
Sector Number of estts. which should
be covered
under the Act
Upto the end of
previous half year
Added/ Deleted during
the half year
Total Upto the end of
previous half year
Added Deleted during the half
year
Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. State
Public Sector
2. Private Sector
Number of apprenticeship seats located Number of apprentices on roll 10 11
OUT OF APPRENTICES UNDERGOING TRAINING Scheduled Castes Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes
12 13 14
Persons with Disability Visually Impaired Hearing
Impaired Orthopaedically Handicapped
Total (15+16+17)
15 16 17 18
Women Minorities 19 20
Date:…….. Name and Signature of State/Union Territory
Apprenticeship adviser
FORM APPRENTICESHIP –2 [TO BE SUBMITTED WITHIN TEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ENGAGEMENT OF
APPRENTICES APPLICABLE ONLY TO GRADUATE OR TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL) APPRENTICES]
Passport Size Photo of
Apprentice
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Please state whether the apprentice is a student of Sandwich course: Yes/No PERSONAL DETAILS
Name and Address of
Establishment
Nature of Industry and
Standard Industrial
Classification Code No.
Registration Number and Date
of contract of apprenticeship
Subject field in engineering/technology/
vocational course
1 2 3 4
Date of Commencement of training
Name and address of apprentice
Name and address of father/guardian
5 6 7
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AT ENTRY Date, month
and Year of
birth
Examination passed
Name of Institution
Date of passing Remarks
Period of training : Date of completion of training : Rate of stipend to be :
FORM APPRENTICESHIP - 3 RECORD PAID OF PROGRESS OF APPRENTICE
[TO BE SUBMITTED ONCE IN A QUARTER IN RESPECT OF GRADUATE OR TECHNICIAN OR TECHNICIAN (VOCATIONAL) APPRENTICES.]
(1) Name of Apprentice ……………….. (2) Registration Number ………………. (3) Subject field in Engineering or Technology or Vocational Course ………… (4) Under training at ……………….. (5) Date of commencement of training …………………. (6) Area of training during the quarter …………………. (7) Progress report for quarter …………….to………….
(i) Aptitude for training …………………… (ii) Performance during the quarter …………… (iii) Shortcomings, if any …………………… (iv) Reaction of trainee to corrective action at (iii) above …….. (v) Assessment :
Excellent/ Above Average/ Average/Below Average Strike out those not applicable)
Signature of Officer/ Executive Incharge of Training
“Remarks……………………………………………………….. Signature of Manager of the Industry/Establishment.”
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SCHEDULE IV [SEE RULE 9]
Qualifications of Incharge of training of Apprentices (1) In the case of trade apprentices:
(a) Must possess a degree or diploma in Engineering or technology or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India.
OR (b) National Apprenticeship Certificate with minimum five years’ experience.
(2) In the case of graduate apprentices: Must hold a degree in engineering or technology or equivalent qualification as recognised by the Government of India.
(3) In the case of technician and technician (vocational) apprentices. Must hold degree or diploma in engineering or certificate in vocational courses or equivalent qualification recognised by the Government of India.
(4) The person placed in overall charge of training of apprentices may be assisted by such number, as is considered necessary, of shop, floor or workshop personnel who have practical know-how to guide the apprentices. It is desirable that the person in charge should have industrial experience.
(5) Desirable qualification in the case of 1, 2 and 3 above: Training in Central Staff Training and Research Institute/Technical Teacher Training Institute/Central Training Institute.
1[SCHEDULE IV-A (SEE RULE 9A)
Staffing pattern and qualifications of instructional staff I. Staffing pattern
(a) Basic training Centre 1. One Trade Instructor………for every 16 apprentices. 2. One Drawing Instructor …..for every 150 apprentices. 3. One Instructor (Workshop Calculation and Science)….for every 150
apprentices. 4. One Social Study Instructor ……….for every 400 apprentices.
(b) Shop floor training including related instructions 1. One Trade Instructor………for every 40 apprentices. 2. One Drawing Instructor …..for every 150 apprentices. 3. One Workshop Calculation and Science Instructor ……..for every 150
apprentices. II. Qualifications of Instructional Staff for basic training centre and shop floor
training including related instruction. Trade Instructor/Drawing Instructor/Workshop Calculation and Science Instructor:- Essential: (a) (i) Passed 10th Standard.
(ii) Passed National Apprenticeship Certificate Examination in relevant trade with five years experience in industry.
OR (b) Diploma in Engineering/Technology in appropriate branch with three
years experience. Desirable: Passed Instructor Training Course in relevant trade from any of the
Advanced
1 Ins. by G.S.R. 190 (E), dated 26th February, 1999 (w.e.f. 28-2-1999).
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Training Institute or Central Training Institute for Instructors under the Directorate General of Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour.]
1[OR Passed Advanced Training Course in the relevant trade followed by training in Principle of Teaching from any Regional Vocational Training Institute for Women or National Vocational Training Institute for Women under Directorate General Employment and Training, Ministry of Labour.]
SCHEDULE V [SEE RULE 6]
I. Obligations of Employer (both in the case of Major and Minor Trade Apprentices)
(Under Section 11 of the Apprentices Act, 1961) (1) The employer shall make suitable arrangements in the workshop for imparting a
course of practical training to the apprentice in accordance with the programme approved by the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser and the syllabus approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council.
(2) (a) Such of those employers as specified in sub-section (4) of Section 9 shall make suitable arrangements to impart course of basic training to the apprentice in accordance with the syllabus approved by the Central Government in consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council, either in separate parts of the workshop building or in a separate building setup by the employer.
(b) Such of those employers as specified in sub-section (5) of section 9 shall make suitable arrangements in a training institute set up by the Government for imparting a course of basic training to the trade apprentice in accordance with the syllabus approved by the Central Government in consultation with Central Apprenticeship Council.
(3) The employer shall release the apprentice for receiving related instructions as required by Section 10 of the Apprentices Act, 1961, treating any time spent in attending such classes as part of his paid period of work.
(4)(a) The employer shall pay stipend to the apprentice at the rate as specified from time to time under Rule 11 of the Apprenticeship Act, 1991.
(b) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid by the 10th day of the following month. No deduction shall be made from the stipend for the period during which the apprentice remains on casual or medical leave. Stipend shall, however, not be paid for the period for which the apprentice remains on extraordinary leave.
(5)(a) The weekly hours of work of an apprentice while undergoing practical training shall be as follows-
(i) the total number of hours per week shall be 42 to 48 hours (including the time spent on related instructions);
(ii) apprentice during basic training shall ordinarily work for 42 hours per week including the time spent on related instructions;
(iii) apprentice during the second year of apprenticeship shall work for 42 to 45 hours per week including the time spent on related instructions;
(iv) apprentice during the third and subsequent years of apprenticeship shall work for the same number of hours per week as the workers in the trade in the establishment in which the apprentice is undergoing apprenticeship training:
Provided, however, that short-term apprentice may be engaged to work up to a limit of 40 hours per week.
1 Added by G.S.R. 128 (E), dated 22nd March, 2000 (w.e.f. 8-4-2000).
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(b) No apprentice other than a short-term apprentice shall be engaged on such training between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. except with the prior approval of the Apprenticeship Adviser who may give his approval if he is satisfied that it is in the interest of the training of the apprentice or in public interest.
(6) Where the contract of apprenticeship is terminated on account of failure on the part of the employer to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract, he shall pay to the apprentice or his guardian (in the case of a minor) compensation in accordance with the rates as specified under Rule 8 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1991.
(7) The employer shall allow leave to the apprentices as under: (i) Casual leave for a maximum period of 12 days in a year. Any holidays intervening
during the period of casual leave shall not be counted for the purpose of the limit of 12 days. Casual leave not used during any year shall stand lapsed at the end of the year.
(ii) Medical leave upto 15 days for each year of training shall be granted to the apprentice who is unable to attend duty owing to illness. The unused leave may be allowed to accumulate upto a maximum of 40 days. Any holidays intervening during the period of medical leave shall be treated as medical leave. The employer may call upon the apprentice to produce a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner, as defined in the Apprenticeship Rules, 1991, in support of his medical leave. A medical certificate shall, however, be necessary if the leave exceeds 6 days. It shall be open to the employer to arrange a special medical examination of the apprentice if he has reason to believe that the apprentice is not really ill or the illness is not of such a nature as to prevent his attendance.
(iii) Casual leave shall not be combined with medical leave. If casual leave is preceded or followed by medical leave, the entire leave taken shall be treated as either medical or casual leave, provided that it shall not be allowed to exceed the maximum period prescribed in respect of medical or casual leave, as the case may be.
(iv) Extraordinary leave upto a maximum of 10 days or more in a year may be granted to the apprentice, after he has taken the entire medical or casual leave if the employer is satisfied with the genuineness of the grounds of which the leave is applied for.
(v) (a) The apprentice engaged in an Establishment which works for five days in a week (with a total of 45 hours per week) shall put in a minimum attendance of 200 days in a year on training, out of which one-sixth, namely, 33 days, shall be devoted to related instructions and 167 days to practical training:
(b) the apprentice engaged in an establishment, which works for 5-1/2 days or 6 days in a week shall put in a minimum attendance of 240 days in a year on training, out of which one-sixth, namely 40 days shall be devoted to related instructions and 200 days to practical training.
(vi) The apprentice, who for any reason is not able to undergo training for the period specified in sub-clause shall be given an opportunity to make up for the shortfall in the following year, and shall be eligible to take the test conducted by the National Council- (a) only if he has completed the period of training and has put in a minimum
attendance of 600 days or 800 days accordingly as the period of training is three years or four years, as the case may be, in an establishment which works for 5 days in a week; or
(b) only if he has completed the period of training and has put in a minimum attendance of 720 days or 960 days accordingly as the period of training is three years or four years, as the case may be, in an establishment which works for 5-1/2 days or 6 days in a week.
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(vii) If the apprentice is not able to put in the minimum period of attendance specified in sub-clause (v) during the period of training for circumstances beyond his control and the employer is satisfied with the grounds for shortfall in attendance and certifies that the apprentice has otherwise completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall be considered as having completed the full period of training and shall be eligible to take the test conducted by the National Council.
(viii) If the apprentice is not able to put in the minimum period of attendance specified in sub-clause (vi) during the period of training and has completed the full apprenticeship course, he shall not be considered as having completed the full period of training and the employer shall under sub-rule (2) of Rule 7 extend his period of training unless he completes full apprenticeship course and the next test is held.
(8) The employer shall allow to the apprentice such holidays as are observed in the establishment.
(9) If personal injury is caused to an apprentice by accident arising out of and in the course of his training as an apprentice, the employer shall pay to the apprentice compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, subject to the modifications specified in the Schedule to the Apprentices Act, 1961.
II. Obligations of Trade Apprentice (both in case of Major and Minor Trade Apprentices)
(UNDER SECTION 12 OF APPRENTICES ACT, 1961). (1) The apprentice shall abide by the rules and regulations of the establishment in all
matters of conduct and discipline and carry out all lawful orders of the employer and superiors in the establishment.
(2) The apprentice shall conduct himself as a trainee and not as a worker, learn his trade conscientiously and diligently and endeavour to qualify himself as a skilled craftsman in his trade before the expiry of the period of training. Save as provided in the Apprentices Act, 1961, provisions of any law with respect to labour will not be applicable to him.
(3) The apprentice shall attend practical (basic and shopfloor) training and related instructions classes regularly.
(4) The apprentice shall appear for periodical tests that may be conducted by the employer or other authorities concerned by the National Council for Vocational Training for award of a certificate or proficiency in the trade.
(5) In the event of premature termination of contract of apprenticeship for failure on the part of the apprentice to carry out the terms and conditions of contract, the surety or the guardian may be bound to pay the employer such amount as may be determined by the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser as and towards the cost of training in accordance with rates as specified under Rule 8 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1991.
(6) Except in case of extreme urgency the apprentice shall submit applications for all leave except medical leave to the appropriate authority and obtain sanction before the leave is taken.
(7) The apprentice or his/her guardian (in case of minor) declares that no other contract of apprenticeship subsists already between him and any other employer (in respect of minor apprentice, by the guardian) and undertakes that he shall not enter into any other contract of apprenticeship with any other employer (in respect of minor apprentice, by the guardian) before the expiry or termination of the contract of apprenticeship.
(8) The apprentice or his/her guardian (in case of minor) shall not enter into any other contract of apprenticeship with any other employer in respect of the apprentices mentioned in the first recital before the expiry or termination of the contract of apprenticeship.
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(9) The first six months of the period of apprenticeship training shall be treated as period on probation. Either party may make an application to the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser for the earlier termination of contract and when such an application is made, the party making application shall send by post a copy thereof to the other party to the contract. The Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser after considering the contents of the application and objections, if any, filed by the other party, may terminate the contract, if he is satisfied that the parties to the contract, if any, of them have or has failed to carry out the terms and conditions of the contract and that it is desirable in the interests of the parties or any of them to terminate the same:
Provided that the amount as stated in paras I (6) and II(5) of this Schedule shall become payable by one party to the other accordingly as the failure is on the part of the employer or the apprentice.
Provided further that no compensation shall be payable by the employer to the guardian of the apprentice if the employer makes an application to the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser during the period the apprentice is on probation for the termination of the contract on the ground that the apprentice on the trade in which he has been engaged and that his guardian has refused to allow him to undergo apprenticeship training in another designated trade for which he is found suitable by the employer and if the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser after considering the contents of the application of the employer and the objections, if any, filed by the other party is satisfied that it is desirable in the interests of the parties or any of them to terminate the contract.
(10) It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the apprentice on completion of period of his apprenticeship training in his establishment nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.
(11) Any disagreement or dispute between the employer and the guardian of the apprentice arising out of the contract shall be referred to the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser, for decision and any person aggrieved by the decision of the Central/State Apprenticeship Adviser, may, within 30 days from the date of communication to him of such decision, prefer an appeal against the decision to the Central/State Apprenticeship Council and such appeal shall be heard and determined by the Committee of that Council appointed for the purpose. The decision of such committee shall be final.
SCHEDULE VI [SEE RULE 6]
Terms and Conditions of the Contract of Apprenticeship for Graduate, Technician and Technician (Vocational) Apprentices
(1) The period of training shall be one year (in the case of Sandwich Course students, the period of training shall be stipulated in curriculum).
(2) It shall not be obligatory on the part of the employer to offer any employment to the apprentice on completion of period of apprenticeship training in his establishment nor shall it be obligatory on the part of the apprentice to accept an employment under the employer.
Note.—If, however, there is a condition in the contract of Apprenticeship that the apprentice shall, after the successful completion of Training, serve the employer, the employer shall, on such completion, be bound to offer suitable employment to the apprentice and the apprentice shall be bound to serve the employer in that capacity for such period and for such remuneration as may be specified in the contract subject to the approval of the Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
(3) Every apprentice undergoing apprenticeship training in an establishment shall be a trainee and not a worker and as such the provisions of any law with respect to labour shall not apply to or in relation to such apprentice.
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(4) (i) The apprentice shall abide by the rules and regulations of the establishment in all matters of conduct and discipline and safety and carry out all lawful orders of the employer and superiors in the establishment.
(ii) The apprentice shall learn his subject field conscientiously and diligently and attend to practical and instructional classes regularly.
(iii) The apprentice shall maintain a record of his work during the period of his apprenticeship training in a proforma approved by the Apprenticeship Adviser.
(iv) Where the contract of apprenticeship is terminated for failure on the part of the apprentice to carry out the terms of contract, the apprentice shall refund to the employer as cost of training such amount as may be determined by the Apprenticeship Adviser. In such event, the apprentice shall not be entitled to enter into another contract of apprenticeship under the Act with any other employer.
(v) The contract of apprenticeship can be terminated without compensation payable to the apprentice:-
(a) if he/she secures gainful employment (on production of copy of the appointment order); and
(b) if he/she is unable to continue training on medical grounds (on production of a certificate to this effect from a Medical Officer not below the rank of Civil Surgeon).
(vi) For breach of contract by the employer, the employer shall pay compensation to the apprentice in accordance with rates specified under rule 8 of these rules.
(vii) Continuance of payment of stipend shall depend on satisfactory performance of the apprentice during the training period.
(5)(i) The employer shall make suitable arrangement in his establishment for imparting a course of apprenticeship training to the apprentice in accordance with the provisions of the Act and Rules made thereunder and with the approval of the respective Regional/Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
(ii) Every employer is required to formulate a “Training Programme” for the training of Graduate/Technician/Technician (Vocational) Apprentices and get it approved by the respective Regional/Central Apprenticeship Adviser.
(iii) The employer will arrange for a suitable person to be placed in charge of training of apprentices as laid down under the Act and Rules made thereunder.
(6)(i) A graduate, technician and technician (vocational) apprentice shall work according to the normal hours of work of the department in the establishment to which he/she is attached for training. They will be eligible for 12 days of Casual Leave and 15 days of Medical Leave with payment of stipend. Extraordinary leave upto 10 days with or without payment of stipend may be granted at the discretion of the establishment.
(ii) The stipend for a particular month shall be paid before the 10th day of the following month.
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Rule
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 37 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely: 1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These Rules may be called the Central Apprenticeship Council Rules, 1962.
(2) They shall come into force at once. 2. Definitions.- In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires-
(a) “Act” means the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961); (b) “Chairman” means the Chairman of the Central Apprenticeship Council; (c) “Council” means the Central Apprenticeship Council established under sub-
section (1) of section 24 of the Act; (d) “Member” means a member of the Council; (e) “Secretary” means Secretary to the Council;
3. Constitution of Council.-The Council shall consist of a Chairman 2[and a Vice-Chairman] who shall be appointed by the Central Government and the following other members who shall also be appointed by the Central Government, namely-
(a) not more than 9 representatives of employers in establishments in the public sector,
(b) not more than 9 representatives of employers in establishments in the private sector,
(c) not more than 3[12] representatives of the Central Government, 4[(d) not more than 5[22] representatives of the State Governments], 6[(e) not more than 4 persons having special knowledge and experience on
matters relating to industry and technical education. (f) not more than 5 persons having special knowledge and experience on
matters relating to labour. (g) two representatives of the All India Council and one representative each of
the Regional Boards]. 4. Term of office.- (1) The Council shall be constituted for a period of three years and thereafter it shall be reconstituted at the end of every three years. All the members appointed to it shall accordingly hold office for a period of three years: (2) Where a person is chosen as a member of the Council by virtue of the office or appointment he holds, he shall cease to be a member if he ceases to hold that office or appointment.
1 Vide G.S.R. 608, dated 19th April 1962 (w.e.f. 19-4-1962). 2 Ins. by G.S.R. 200, dated 4th February, 1975. 3 Subs. by G.S.R. 390, dated 30th August, 1996 (w.e.f. 14-9-1996). 4 Subs. by G.S.R. 1250, dated 25th June, 1968. 5 Subs. by G.S.R. 200, dated 4th February, 1975. 6 Renumbered by G.S.R. 216, dt. 5 th May, 2003 Gazette of India pt. II s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-
2003).
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Provided that a member of the Council shall, notwithstanding the expiry of the said period of three years, continue to hold office until his successor is appointed. 5. Cessation of membership.-(1) A member of the Council shall cease to be a member if he dies, resigns, becomes of unsound mind, is declared insolvent or is convicted of a criminal offence involving moral turpitude. 1[(2) The office of a member of the Council shall fall vacant from the date on which his resignation is accepted or on the expiry of 30 days from the date of receipt of letter of resignation, whichever is earlier. 6. Filling of vacancies.- (1) Any vacancy in the membership of the Council caused by reasons mentioned in sub-rule (1) of Rule 5 shall be filled by the Central Government. (2) A member appointed to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office for so long as the member whose place he fills would have been entitled to hold office if the vacancy had not occurred. 7. Time and place of meeting.-The Council shall meet as often as may be necessary and at least once a year on such date, time and place as may be determined by the Chairman. 8. Notice of meeting.-The Secretary shall give a notice of not less than fifteen days for a meeting of the Council to each member but a shorter notice may be given for holding an emergency meeting. 9. Quorum for the Council.-One-third of the number of members of the Council shall constitute the quorum for any meeting of the Council. 10. Decision by majority.-(1) All questions to be decided by the Council shall be in accordance with the opinion of the majority of the members present and voting. (2) Each member shall have one vote. If there is equality of votes, the Chairman shall have and exercise the casting vote. 11. Business by circulation.-(1) The Chairman may, in special circumstances, instead of convening a meeting of the Council, obtain the opinion of the members on any item of business individually by circulation of papers and such item shall be decided in accordance with the opinion of the majority. 12. Proceedings of the Council.- (1) Copies of all proceedings of the Council shall be furnished to the Secretary of the National Council for Training in Vocational Trades. Any views expressed or suggestions made thereon by the said National Council shall be duly considered by the Council. (2) In all other matters, the Council shall follow such procedure as it may determine. 13. Power to co-opt members.-The Council may, at any time, invite any person to attend its meetings to give advice or assist in any matter. The person so invited shall, however, not be entitled to vote on any question coming before the Council. 14. Committees of Council.-(1) The Council shall have the power to appoint such Standing or Special Committees for assisting it in the discharge of its functions as may be considered expedient by it.
1 Subs. by G.S.R. 1465, dated 31st August, 1963.
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1[(2) The functions of the Standing or Special Committees shall be determined by the 2[***] 3[Central Government] 4[also by the Council.]
(3) The Composition of the Standing or Special Committees shall be determined by the 5[***] 6[Central Government] 7[also by the Chairman.] 15. Fees and allowances to members.-The Chairman and the representatives of the Central and the State Governments will draw travelling and daily allowances for attending the meetings of the Council or of its Committees from the respective Governments in accordance with the rules of those Governments. All other members of the Council will be paid travelling and daily allowances by the Central Government for attending the meetings of the Council or of its Committees at the rates admissible to a Government Officer of the first grade in accordance with the relevant rules. 16. Authentication of acts and proceedings.- (1) All acts and proceedings of the Council shall be authenticated by the Chairman, or with the approval of the Chairman, by the Secretary. (2) The Secretary shall carry out the decisions of the Council.
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1 Subs. by G.S.R. 187, dated 10TH April, 1996 (w.e.f. 27-4-1996). 2 Deleted by G.S.R. 216, dt. 5th May 2003 Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003). 3 Ins. by G.S.R. 216., dt. 5th May, 2003, Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003). 4 Ins. by G.S.R. 217., dt. 5th May, 2003, Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003). 5 Deleted by G.S.R. 216, dt. 5th May 2003 Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003). 6 Ins. by G.S.R. 216., dt. 5th May, 2003, Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003). 7 Ins. by G.S.R. 217., dt. 5th May, 2003, Gazette of India pt. II, s. 3(i) (w.e.f. 24-5-2003).
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 111
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS
LIST OF INDUSTRIES COVERED UNDER SECTION 1(4) (A) OF THE APPRENTICES ACT, 19611
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 00 Field produce and
plantation crops Production of cereal crops (including Bengal gram), such as rice, wheat, jowar, bajra, maize
000 G.S.R. 1921, dated 6th
December, 1996, w.e.f. 17-12-1996
Production of pulses, such as arhar, moong, masur, urad, khesari, other gram
001 -Do-
Production of raw jute and kindred fibre crops
002 -Do-
Production of raw cotton and kindred fibre crops
003 -Do-
Production of other oilseeds, sugarcane and other cash crops
004 -Do-
Production of other crops (including vegetables) not covered above
005 -Do-
01 Plantation crops Production of tea in plantation
010 GSR 1464, dt. 23-8-1963, w.e.f. 7-9-
1963. Production of rubber in
plantation 012 -Do-
03 Fishing Production of fish by fishing in sea
030 GSR 1921, dt. 6-12-1996,
w.e.f. 17-12-1996.
Production of fish by fishing in inland waters including the operation of fish farms and fish hatcheries
031 -Do-
04 Livestock and hunting
Production and rearing of livestock (large heads only) mainly for milk and animal power such as cow, buffalo, goat
040 -Do-
1 The reference is to Code in the Standard Industrial classification adopted by Government
of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment. 2 The reference is to Code in the Standard Industrial classification adopted by Government
of India, Ministry of Labour and Employment.
112 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Rearing of sheep and
production of wool 041 -Do-
Rearing and production of other animals (mainly for slaughter) such as pig
042 -Do-
Production of duck, hens, and other small birds, eggs by rearing and poultry farming
043 GSR 1921, dt. 6-12-1963
10 Mining and Quarrying
Mining and washing of coal 100 GSR 1403. dt. 4-9-1967
w.e.f. 16-9-1967
Mining and iron ores 101 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967,
w.e.f. 9.12.1967
Mining of gold and silver Ores
102 -do-
Mining of manganese 103 -do- Mining of mica 104 -do- Mining of other non-ferrous
metallic ores 105 -do-
Mining of crude petroleum and natural gas
106 GSR 953, dt 12-06-1967, w.e.f. 24-06-
1967 Quarrying of stone (including
slate), clay, sand, gravel, limestone
107 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 9-12-
1967 Mining of chemical earth
such as soda ash 108 -do-
Mining and quarrying of non-metallic products not classified above such as precious and semi-precious stones, asbestos, gypsum, sulphur, asphalt
109 -do-
19 Other Mining Salt mining and quarrying including screening and evaporating in pans
192 GSR 287, dt 31-03-1987
20 Foodstuffs Production of rice, atta, flour, etc. by milling, dehusking and processing of crops and foodgrains
200 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 7-9-
1963
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 113
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Production of sugar and
syrup from sugarcane in mills 201 GSR 247, dt
12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Production of fruit products
such as jam, jelly, sauce and canning and preservation of fruits
203 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963
Slaughtering, preservation of meat and fish and canning of fish
204 GSR 1921, dt 06-12-1966
Production of bread, biscuits, cake and other bakery products
205 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963
Production of butter, ghee, cheese and other dairy products
206 GSR 1921, dt 06-12-1966, w.e.f. 17-12-
1966 Production of edible fats and
oils (other than hydrogenated oils)
207 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Production of hydrogenated
oils (vanaspati) 208 -do-
21 Beverages Production of distilled spirits, wines, liquor from alcoholic malt, fruits and malts in distillery and brewery
210 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Production of aerated and
mineral water 214 -do-
Production of ice 215 -do- Production of ice cream 216 -do- Production of tea in factories 217 -do- 22 Tobacco products Manufacture of cigarette and
cigarette tobacco 222 -do-
23 Textile cotton Cotton ginning, cleaning, pressing and bailing
230 -do-
Cotton spinning and weaving in mills
232 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Cotton dyeing, bleaching 233 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
114 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Cotton weaving in
powerlooms 234 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Cotton weaving in handlooms 235 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Manufacturing of Khadi textile
in handlooms 236 -do-
Printing of cotton textiles 237 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacturing of cotton nets 238 -do- 24 Textile jute Jute spinning and weaving 241 GSR 247, dt
12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Dyeing and bleaching of jute 242 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Printing and jute textiles 243 -do- Manufacturing of other
products like rope, cordage from jute and similar fibre such as hemp, nesta
244 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 25 Textile wool Wool bailing and pressing 250 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Wool spinning and weaving
in mill 252 -do-
Wool spinning other than in mill
253 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Wool weaving in powerloom 254 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Wool weaving in handloom 255 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 26 Textile silk Embroidery and art work in
woollen textile 256 GSR 1976, dt
21-11-1963
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 115
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Spinning and weaving of silk
textile in mill 260 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Dyeing and bleaching of silk 261 -do- Spinning of silk other than in
mills 262 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Weaving of silk textile by
powerloom 263 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Weaving of silk textile by
handloom 264 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Printing of silk textile 265 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 27 Textile
miscellaneous Manufacture of carpet and all other similar type of textile products
270 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Manufacture of hosiery and
other knitted fabrics and garments
271 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Embroidery and making of
crepe, lace and fringes 272 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Making of textile garments
including raincoats and headgears
273 -do-
Manufacture of made up of textile goods except wearing apparel such as curtain, pillow cases, bedding materials, mattresses, textile bags
274 -do-
Manufacture of waterproof textile products such as oil cloth, tarpaulin
275 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 09-12-
1963
116 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Manufacture and recovery of
all types of fibers for purposes of padding, wadding, and upholstery filling
276 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967
Manufacture of coir and coir products
277 -do-
Manufacture of umbrellas 278 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Processing and manufacture
of textile products not covered above
279 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 28 Manufacture of
wood and wooden products
Sawing and planing of wood 280 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Manufacture of wooden
furniture and fixtures 281 -do-
Manufacture of structural wooden goods (including treated timber) such as beams, posts doors and windows
282 -do-
Manufacture of wooden industrial goods other than transport equipment such as bobbin and similar equipment and fixtures
283 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
Manufacture of other wooden products such as utensils, toys, artwares
284 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of veneer and
plywood 285 GSR 247, dt
12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Manufacture of plywood
products such as the chest 286 GSR 1464, dt
07-09-1963 w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of boxes and
packing cases other than plywood
287 -do-
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 117
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Manufacture of other wood
and allied products not covered above
289 -do-
29 Paper and paper products
Manufacture of pulp from wood, rags, wastepaper and other fibres and the conversion of such pulp into any kind of paper and paper board in mill
290 -do-
Manufacture of pulp from wood, rags, wastepaper and other fibres and the conversion of such pulp into any kind of paper and paper board in handmade
291 -do-
Manufacture of products, such as paper bags, boxes, cards, envelops and moulded pulp goods from papers, paper board and pulp
292 -do-
30 Printing and Publishing
Printing and publishing of newspapers and periodicals
300 -do-
Printing and publishing of books
301 -do-
All other types of printing including photography, engraving, etching, block making and other work connected with printing industry
302 -do-
All types of binding, stitching, sizing and other allied work connected with binding industry
303 GSR 1464, dt 07-09-1963
w.e.f. 07-09-1963
31 Leather and leather products
Currying, tanning and finishing of hides and skins and preparation of finished leather
310 -do-
Manufacture of shoes and other leather footwear
311 -do-
Manufacture of leather products (except those covered by code No.311, 312) such as leather upholstery, suitcases, pocket books, cigarette and key cases, purses, saddlery, whip and other articles
313 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967
118 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Repair of shoes and other
leather footwear 314 GSR 463(E),
dt 23-08-1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Repair of all other leather products except footwear
315 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 32 Rubber, petroleum
and coal products Manufacture of all kinds of rubber products from natural or synthetic rubber such as tyres, tubes, rubber footwear, raincoats, mechanical rubber goods and sundries
320, 321, 322, &323
GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
Production of petroleum, kerosene and other petroleum products in petroleum refineries
324 -do-
Production of coaltar and coke in coke oven
325 -do-
Manufacture of other coal and coaltar product not covered elsewhere
326 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 33 Chemical and
chemical products Manufacture of basic industrial chemicals such as acids, alkalis and their salts
330 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Manufacture of dyes, paints,
colours and varnishes 331 -do-
Manufacture of fertilizers 332 -do- Manufacture of ammunition,
explosives and fire works 333 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of matches 334 -do- Manufacture of medicines,
pharmaceutical preparations, perfumes, cosmetics and other toilet preparations except soap
335 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
Manufacture of soap and other washing and cleaning compounds
336 -do-
Manufacture of turpentine, synthetic resin and plastic products and materials (including synthetic rubber)
337 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 119
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Manufacture of other
chemicals and chemical products not covered above (including inedible oil and fats)
339 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
34 Non-metallic mineral products other than petroleum and coal
Manufacture of structural clay products such as bricks, tiles
340 -do-
Manufacture of cement and cement products
341 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Manufacture of lime 342 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Manufacture of structural
stone goods, stone dressing and stone crushing
343 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Manufacture of stonewares,
other than image 344 -do-
Manufacture of stone images 345 -do- Manufacture of plaster of
paris and its products 346 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of asbestos
products 347 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Manufacture of mica products 348 -do- 35 Manufacture of
earthenware and earthen pottery
Manufacture of chinaware and crockery
351 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of porcelain and
its products 352 -do-
Manufacture of glass bangles and beads
353 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Manufacture of glass apparatus
354 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
120 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Manufacture of glass and
glass products except optical and photographical lenses and glass products covered above
357 -do-
Manufacture of other non-metallic minerals products not elsewhere specified
359 -do-
36 Basic metals and their products (except machinery and transport equipment)
Manufacture of iron and steel including smelting, refining, rolling, conversion into basic forms such as billets, blooms, tubes, rods (including manufacture of ferro-alloys such as ferro-manganese, etc.)
360 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
Manufacture including smelting, refining of non-ferrous metals and alloys in basic forms
361 -do-
Manufacture of ornaments 362 -do- Manufacture of structural
steels products such as joist, rail sheet, plate.
363 -do-
Manufacture of iron and steel furniture
364 -do-
Manufacture of all products from non-ferrous metals such as brass, aluminium, tin and bell metal
365, 366 & 367
-do-
Enamelling, galvanising, plating (including electroplating), polishing and welding of metal products
368 -do-
Manufacture of sundry handwares such as G.I. pipe, wire net, bolts, nuts, screw, cutlery
369 -do-
37 Machinery (all kinds other than transport) and electrical equipment
Manufacture and assembling of machinery (other than electrical), except textile and machinery
370 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
Manufacture of assembling of prime mover and boilers other than electrical equipment such as diesel engines, road rollers, tractors
371 -do-
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 121
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Manufacture of machine tools 372 -do- Manufacture of textile
machinery and accessories 373 -do-
Manufacture of heavy electrical machinery and equipment such as motors, generators, transformers
374 -do-
Manufacture of electrical lamps and fans
375 -do-
Manufacture of insulated wires and cables
376 -do-
Manufacture of all kinds of battery
377 -do-
Manufacture of light electrical machinery apparatus and appliances (including electronic equipment and related products) such as radios, microphones
378 & 379
GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
38 Transport equipment
Manufacture, assembly and repairing of locomotives
380 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Manufacture and repairs of
rail, road and tramway cars, rail wagons, coaches and other equipment
381 -do-
Manufacture and assembling of motor vehicles of all types (excepting motor engines)
382 -do-
Manufacture of motor vehicles, engine parts and accessories
383 -do-
Repairing and servicing of motor vehicles
384 -do-
Manufacture of bicycles and tricycles and accessories such as saddle, seat frames, gear building and repairing of water transport equipment such as ships, boats and manufacture of marine engines
385 -do-
Manufacture and repair of air transport equipment including aeroplanes, aeroengines
386 -do-
122 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Repairing of bicycles and
tricycles 387 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of other
transport equipment not covered above such as animal drawn and hand drawn vehicles
388 -do-
39 Miscellaneous manufacturing industries
Manufacture of optical instruments and lenses, ophthalmic goods and photographic equipment and supplies
389 GSR 247, dt 12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962
Manufacture of scientific, medical and surgical instruments, equipment and supplies
390 -do-
Assembling and repairing of watches and clocks
391 -do-
Manufacture of stationery articles not covered elsewhere such as pencil, penholder, fountain pen
392 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Manufacture of sports goods 395 GSR 1796, dt
21-11-1967 Manufacture and repair work
of goods not assignable to any other group
396 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967
40 Construction Construction and maintenance of building including erection, flooring, decorative construction, electrical and sanitary installations
399 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
Construction and maintenance of roads, railways, bridges, tunnels
400 -do-
Construction and maintenance of telegraph and telephone lines
401 -do-
Construction and maintenance of waterways and water reservoirs such as bund, embankments, dam, canal, tanks, tubewells and wells
402 -do-
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 123
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 50 Electricity and gas Generation and transmission
of electrical energy 403 GSR 247, dt
12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Distribution of electrical
energy 500 -do-
Manufacture of gas in gas works and distribution to domestic and industrial consumers
501 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 51 Water supply and
sanitary services Collection, purification and distribution of water to domestic and industrial consumers
502 -do-
Garbage and sewage disposal, operation of drainage system and all other types of work connected with public health and sanitation
510 -do-
61 Wholesale trade Wholesale trading in medicines and chemicals
511 GSR 483(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Wholesale trading in toilets, perfumery and cosmetics
610 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Wholesale trading in wooden, steel and other metallic furniture and fittings
614 -do-
Wholesale trading in petrol, mobile oil and allied products
617 GSR 953, dt 12-06-1967, w.e.f. 24-06-
1967 63 Wholesale trade Wholesale trading in
agricultural and industrial machinery equipment, tools and appliances other than electrical
631 GSR 1796, w.e.f. 21-11-
1967
Wholesale trading in electrical machinery and equipment like motor, battery, electric fan, bulb
632 -do-
Wholesale trading in all kinds of transport and storage equipment
633 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
124 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 65 Retail trade Retail trading in fibres, yarns,
dhoti, saree, readymade garments of cotton, wool, silk and other textiles and hosiery products (This includes retail trading in piece goods of cotton, wool, silk and other textiles)
650 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Retail trading in petrol, mobile oil and allied products
655 -do-
68 Retail trade Retail trading in agricultural and industrial machinery, equipment, tools and appliances
680 GSR 1796(E), dt 21-11-
1967, w.e.f. 09-12-1967
Retail trading in transport and storage equipment
681 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Retail trading in electrical goods like electric fan, bulb etc.
682 -do-
Retail trading in musical instruments, gramophone records, pictures and paintings including curio dealings
687 -do-
69 Trade and commerce miscellaneous
Importing and exporting of goods and commodities
690 -do-
Provident Funds and insurance
693 -do-
Distribution of motion pictures 697 -do- 70 Transport Transporting by railways 700 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Transporting by tramway and
bus service 701 GSR 247, dt
12-02-1962, w.e.f. 01-03-
1962 Transporting by motor
vehicles (other than omnibus) 702 -do-
Transporting by boat, steamer, ferry, etc. by river, canal
706 GSR 1464, dt 23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 125
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Transporting by boat,
steamer, ship, cargo boat by sea or ocean
707 -do-
Transporting by Air 708 -do- 72 Storage and
warehousing Operation of storage such as cold storage
721 -do-
Operation of storage of other types
722 GSR 953, dt 12-06-1967, w.e.f. 24-06-
1967 73 Communications Postal, telegraphic, wireless
and signal communication 730 GSR 1464, dt
23-08-1963, w.e.f. 07-09-
1963 Telephone communication 731 -do- Information and broadcasting 732 -do-
Divisions of Financing, insurance, real estate and business services
800 GSR 863, dt 15-06-1977, w.e.f. 02-07-
1977 Public service in administrative departments and offices of Central Government
804 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Public services in administrative department and offices of quais-Government organisation, municipalities, local boards etc.
805 -do-
Public services in administrative departments and offices of State Government
809 -do-
80 Banking division Public services (This does not include Government, quasi-Government or local body activities, other than administrative, in such fields as transport, communication, information and broadcasting, education and scientific services, health, industries, production, construction, marketing and operation of financial institutions each of which is classified in the appropriate industry groups)
81 Educational and scientific services
Educational services such as those rendered by technical college, technical schools and similar technical and vocational institutions
810 -do-
126 Important Notifications
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor
Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 Educational services such as
those rendered by colleges, schools and similar other institutions of non-technical types
811 -do-
Scientific services and research institutions not capable of classification under any individual group
812 -do-
85 Business services Engineering services rendered by professional organisations or individuals
850 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 Business-services rendered
by professional organisations of accountants, auditors, book-keepers or like individuals
851 -do-
Business services rendered by professional organisations or individuals such as those of advertising and publicity agencies
852 GSR 403, dt 13-03-1972, w.e.f. 01-04-
1972
Business services rendered by professional organisations or individuals such as those rendered by news-agency, newspaper correspondent, columnist, journalists, editors, authors
853 GSR 403, dt 13-03-1972, w.e.f. 01-04-
1972
86 Community services and trade and labour associations
Services rendered by civil, social, cultural, political and fraternal organisations such as rate payers, associations, club, library
861 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967
Community services such as those rendered by public libraries, museums, botanical and zoological gardens, etc.
862 -do-
87 Recreation services
Production of motion picture and allied services such as processing, editing etc.
870 GSR 463(E), dt 23-08-
1975, w.e.f. 25-08-1975
Recreation services rendered by cinema houses by exhibition of motion pictures
871 GSR 403, dt 13-03-1972
APPRENTICES ACT, 1961 127
2Major Group (Code) Description Minor Group (Code)
Notification No. and Date
1 2 3 4 88 Personal services Services rendered by hostels,
boarding houses, eating houses, cafes, restaurants and similar other organisations to provide lodging and boarding facilities
882 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967
Laundry services rendered by organisations and individuals, this includes all types of cleaning, dyeing, bleaching, dry-cleaning services
883 GSR 403, dt 13-03-1972, w.e.f. 01-04-
1972
Hair dressing, other services rendered by organisations and individuals such as those by barber, hair dressing saloon and beauty shops
884 -do-
89 Services (not elsewhere classified)
Services rendered by organisations or individuals not elsewhere classified.
890 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967 90 Activities not
adequately described
Activities unspecified and not adequately described including activities of such individuals who fail to provide sufficient information about their industrial affiliation to enable them to be classified.
900 GSR 1796, dt 21-11-1967, w.e.f. 09-12-
1967
ANNEXURE MINISTRY OF LABOUR
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING NOTIFICATION1
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) and sub-section (2) of section
24 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), read with rule 3 and 4 of the Central Government hereby reconstitutes with immediate effect the Central Apprenticeship Council and appoints the Union Minister of Labour/Minister of State for Labour as Chairman, the Union Minister of State for Education/Deputy Minister for Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development as its Vice-Chairman and the following persons as members, namely:-
A. Representatives of Employers in Establishments in the Public Sector:
1. Representative nominated by Coal India Limited Member 2. Representative nominated by Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited Member
3. Representative nominated by Steel Authority of India Limited Member
1 Vide S.O. 1017 (E), dated 18th September, 2002.
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4. Representative nominated by Indian Farmer Fertilizers Corporation
Member
5. Representative nominated by Indian Oil corporation Member 6. Representative nominated by Indian Airlines Limited Member 7. Representative nominated by Standing Conference of Public
Enterprises Member
8. Representative nominated by Madhya Pradesh State Electricity Board
Member
9. Representative nominated by Tamil Nadu State Road Transport Corporation
Member
B. Representatives of Employers in Establishments in the Private Sector: 1. Representative nominated by Confederation of Indian Industry Member 2. Representative nominated by Confederation of Indian Industry Member 3. Representative nominated by All India Manufacturers
Organization Member
4. Representative nominated by All India Organization of Employers
Member
5. Representative nominated by Indian Hotel Company Limited Member 6. Representative nominated by Federation of Small Scale
Industry Member
7. Representative nominated by Employers Federation of India Member 8. Representative nominated by Motor Industries Company
(MICO) Limited, Bangalore Member
9. Representative nominated by National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT)
Member
C. Representatives of Central Government: 1. Representative nominated by Ministry of Communications &
Information Technology Member
2. Representative nominated by Planning Commission Member 3. Additional Apprenticeship Adviser, Department of Secondary
and Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development
Member
4. Representative nominated by Ministry of Defence Member 5. Representative nominated by Ministry of Coal & Mines Member 6. Representative nominated by Ministry of Railways Member 7. Representative nominated by Ministry of Industry Member 8. Representative nominated by Ministry of Surface Transport Member 9. Secretary, Ministry of Labour Member 10. Additional Secretary, Ministry of Labour Member 11. Director General of Employment & Training/Joint Secretary,
Ministry of Labour Member
12. Director of Apprenticeship Training, DGET, Ministry of Labour Secretary
D. Representatives of the States/Union territories: 1. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Andhra Pradesh Member 2. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Assam Member
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3. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Bihar Member 4. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Gujarat Member 5. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Haryana Member 6. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Himachal Pradesh Member 7. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Madhya Pradesh Member 8. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Maharashtra Member 9. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Karnataka Member 10. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Kerala Member 11. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Nagaland Member 12. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Orissa Member 13. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Punjab Member 14. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Rajasthan Member 15. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Tamilnadu Member 16. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Uttar Pradesh Member 17. State Apprenticeship Advisor, West Bengal Member 18. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Jammu and Kashmir Member 19. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Goa Member 20. State Apprenticeship Advisor, National Capital Territory of
Delhi Member
21. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Tripura Member 22. State Apprenticeship Advisor, Meghalaya Member
E. The following Representatives/Persons having special knowledge and experience on matters relating to Industry, Labour and Technical Education:
1. Representative nominated by Hind Mazdoor Sabha Member 2. Representative nominated by Indian National Trade Union
Congress Member
3. Representative nominated by Centre of Indian Trade Union Member 4. Representative nominated by All India Trade Union Congress Member 5. Representative nominated by Bhartiya Mazdoor Sangh Member 6. Shri Harish Ahuja
Plot No. 1, Sector-28, Faridabad, Haryana Member
7. Shri. D. S. Dagaur BJ-93, Poorvi, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi-110024
Member
8. Shri Ashok Chauhan E-27, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110024
Member
9. Shri Ruder Sen, C-101, New Multan Nagar, New Delhi
Member
F. Representatives of the All India Council and Regional Boards: 1. Representative nominated by All India Council for Technical
Education Member
2. Representative nominated by All India Council for Technical Education
Member
3. Director, Board of Apprenticeship Training, Northern Region, Kanpur
Member
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4. Director, Board of Apprenticeship Training, Western Region, Mumbai
Member
5. Director, Board of Practical Training, Eastern Region, Kolkata Member 6. Director, Board of Apprenticeship Training, Southern Region,
Chennai. Member
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November 23, 2007 Noti. No. GSR 263.-In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of section 2 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) read with clause (aa) of Section 6 of the said Act, and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies for the purposes of the said Act, the State Council for Technical Education mentioned in Column 1 of the Table given below in respect of the Trade Test or Examination mentioned in Column 2, with the Trades or Subjects mentioned in the corresponding entry in Column 3 thereof
TABLE Board/State Council for Technical Education/
Other Authority
Trade test/Examination Trade/Subject fields
1 2 3
State Council for Vocational Training Jammu & Kashmir
State Trade Test
Dress Making Air Condition Refrigeration Electrician Instrument Mechanic Information Technology and Electronic Systems Maintenance Mechanic Motor Vehicle Welder
State Council for Vocational Training, Jharkhand
State Level Vocational Examination
Electrician Fitter Electronics Mechanic Mechanic Motor Vehicle Welder Diesel Mechanic Turner Machinist Plastic Processing Operator Watch and Clock Maker
1 Vide Noti. No. G.S.R. 263, dated 23.11.2007, Gaz. of India, Pt.II, Sec.3(i) dated 1.12.2007, pp.1268-1269, No.48.
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NOTIFICATION August 14, 2008
Noti. No. G.S.R. 595(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (e) of Section 2 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) read with clause (aa) of Section 6 of the said Act, and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies for the purpose of the said Act, the State Councils for Technical Education mentioned in Column 1 of the Table given below in respect of the Trade Test or Examination mentioned in Column 2, with the Trades or Subjects mentioned in the corresponding entry in Column 3 thereof.
TABLE Board/State Council for Technical Education/ Other Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/Subject fields
1 2 3 Board of Technical Education, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi
Final Trade Test under Craftsman Training Scheme
Tool and Die Maker (Press Tools, Jigs and Fixture)
Draughtsman Civil Draughtsman (Mechanical Electrician Electronics Mechanic Information Technology and Electronics Systems Maintenance Instrument Mechanic Mechanic Motor Vehicle Mechanic Refrigerator and Air Conditioning Fitter Turner Carpenter Welder Machinist Painter Wireman Embroidery and Needle work Hair and Skin Care Desk Top Publishing Operator Craftsman Food Production (General) Book Binder
1 Vide Gazette of India, Extra, Pt.II, Sec.3(i) dated 14.8.2008, p.4 No.446.
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NOTIFICATION September 19, 2008
S.O. 2241(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (n) of Article 371-F of the Constitution, the President hereby extends to the State of Sikkim the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) hereinafter referred to as the said Act, subject to the modification, namely: (i) any reference in the said Act to a law not in force or to a functionary not in existence in the State of Sikkim shall be construed as a reference to the corresponding law in force, or to the corresponding functionary in existence, in the State: Provided that if any question arises as to who such corresponding functionary is or if there is no such corresponding functionary, the Central Government shall decide as to who such functionary shall be and the decision of the Central Government in that regard shall be final: (ii) the provisions of the said Act (sic shall) come into force in the State of Sikkim on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint: Provided that different dates may be appointed for different provisions of the said Act and for different areas in the State of Sikkim and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of the Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision in the area where it has been brought into force.
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THE APPRENTICES ACT, 19612 NOTIFICATION February 27, 2009
[F. No.DGET-1(1)/95-AP] Noti.No.S.O.566(E).-In pursuance of clause (ii) of the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs Number S.O. 2241(E), dated the 19th September, 2008, the Central Government hereby appoints the 27th day of February, 2009, as the date on which The Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), shall come into force in the State of Sikkim.
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1 Vide Gazette of India, Ext. Part II, S. 3(ii), dt. 19-9-2008, pp-1-2, No. 1328. 2 Vide Gaz. of India, Extra. Part-II, S.3(ii), dt. 27.2.2009, p.1, No.366.
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June 3, 2009 [F. No. DGET-23(9)(3209)/2009-AP]
Noti. No. S.O. 1406(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of Section 2 of The Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961), and after consultation with the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies the following subject fields in technology as designated trades for the purposes of the said Act, namely:- “Graduate and Technician Apprentices
1. Medical Electronics 2. Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 3. Instrumentation and Control Engineering 4. Manufacturing Engineering 5. Geo Informatics 6. Electronics Engineering 7. Food Process Engineering 8. Computer Science and Engineering
Technician (Vocational) Apprentices 1.Computer Graphics Animation 2. Electronics Engineering Technician 3. Radio and TV Maintenance and Repairs 4. Domestic Electronic and Project Equipment 5. General Machinist 6. Electrical Motor Rewinding 7. Maintenance and Servicing of Textile Machinery 8. Dress Designing and Making 9. Accountancy and Taxation 10. Construction Technology, Water Supply and Sanitary Engineering 11. Office Assistantship 12. Automobile Engineering Technician 13. Food Preservation and Processing 14. Mushroom Culture 15. Preservation and Processing of Fruits and Vegetables 16. Air Conditioners and Refrigerators Mechanics 17. Computer Assembly and Maintenance 18. Mining Geology 19. Consumer and Industrial Electronics Mechanics 20. Business Math Statistics”.
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1 . Vide Gazette of India, Extra, Part II, S.3(ii), dt. 4-6-2009, p.2, No. 889
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NOTIFICATION [F.No.23(1)/2007-AP]
Noti. No. G.S.R. 737(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of Section 2 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) read with clause (aa) of Section 6 of the said Act, and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies for the purposes of the said Act, the State Council for Technical Education mentioned in Column 1 of the Table given below in respect of the Trade Test or Examination mentioned in Column 2, with the Trades or Subjects mentioned in the corresponding entry in Column 3 thereof.
TABLE Board/State Council for
Technical Education/Other
Authority
Trade Test/Examination
Trade/Subject fields
1 2 3 State Council for Vocational Training, Maharashtra State
Trade Test, State Council for Vocational Training
Tractor Mechanic
Foundryman Welder Plumber Sheet Metal Work Plastic Processing Operator Mechanic Diesel Pump Operator-cum-Mechanic Dress Making Steward Craftsman Food Production (General)
Fruit and Vegetable Processing Hair and Skin Care Desk Top Publishing Operator Wireman Painter (General) Draughtsman (Civil) Draughtsman (Mechanical) Surveyor Mechanic Refrigeration and Air-Condition Electronics (Mechanic) Mechanic Motor Vehicle Electroplater Electrician Instrument Mechanic Machinist (Grinder) Fitter Turner Machinist Instrument Mechanic (Chemical) Attendant Operator (Chemical) Maintenance Mechanic (Chemical) Information Technology and Electronics System Maintenance Tool and Die Maker (Jigs and Fixture) Tool and Die Maker (Moulds and Dies)
Mechanic Machine Tool Maintenance
1. Vide Gazette of India, Extra, Part II, S.3(i), Dt. 9-10-2009, pp. 8-9, No.581.
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No. S.O.1251(E).- In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (e) of Section 2 of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (52 of 1961) read with clause (aa) of Section 6 of the said Act, and after consulting the Central Apprenticeship Council, the Central Government hereby specifies for the purposes of the said Act, the State Council for Technical Education mentioned in Column 1 of the Table given below in respect of the Trade Test or Examination mentioned in Column 2, with the trades or subjects mentioned in the corresponding entry in Column 3 thereof:
TABLE
Board/State Council for Technical Education/Other
Authority
Trade Test/ Examination
Trade/Subject fields
1 2 3
State Council for Vocational Training, Karnataka State
State Trade Test Electrician Electronic Mechanic Fitter Machinist Turner Information Technology and Electronic System Maintenance Instrument Mechanic Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) Mechanic (Diesel) Welder (Gas and Electric) Mechanic (Consumer Electronic) Mechanic (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning) Mechatronics Dress Making Cutting and Sewing
[F. No. 23(1)/2007-AP]
1. Gazette of India, Extra, Part II, S.3(ii), dt. 1-6-2011 No. 1047