The importance of industrialization was emphasized by Govt. of India in order to provide job opportunities for the vast majority of the people and to achieve economic growth. The various skills needed for the industries were identified. In order to meet the requirements of the industries the Govt. of India decided to utilize the facilities available in the industries for training technicians and thus the apprenticeship training was envisaged and the Apprentices Act 1961 was enacted in the Parliament during December, 1961 to provide practical training to pass outs of Industrial Training Institute to enhance their technical competency. Central Apprenticeship Council was created to advise the government to formulate policies and procedures.

Candidate eligibility

Following are the eligibilities for students to be recruited for apprenticeship training:

• Candidates should have passed degree in Engineering/Technology or Diploma in Engineering/Technology from the institutes approved by AICTE/ Directorate of Technical Education of concerned States and 10+2 Vocational passed out students from Higher Secondary Schools/ Jr. Colleges and Intermediate education.
• Candidates should not have undergone apprenticeship training elsewhere.
• Candidates should not have work experience of one year or more.
• Candidates should not have completed three years after passing of the qualifying examinations.      

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