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Notification regarding the enabling of Portal Features relating to Apprenticeship Engagement Cap 18% and Minimum Gap between Apprenticeship Trainings

Central published this gazette notification (Gazette ID: central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee) on 2026-04-23, filed under Labour Code. The purpose of this notification is to regulate and streamline apprenticeship engagement in India by introducing a cap and minimum gap between trainings, ensuring fair treatment and adequate training of apprentices.

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Gazette ID central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee
Category Labour Code
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Statutory Compliance Summary Compliance Deadline: 2026-04-23

Action Required

Employers and HR departments must comply with the new apprenticeship engagement cap of 18% and ensure a minimum gap between apprenticeship trainings, and utilize the enabled portal features for apprenticeship management. They should review and update their apprenticeship policies and procedures accordingly.

Target Roles:
HR DirectorCompliance OfficerEmployerFactory Manager
Industries Impacted:
AllManufacturingIT/ITESService SectorConstruction

Statutes & Rules Amended

  • The Apprentices Act
  • Labour Code

Compliance Impact

Action RequiredEmployers and HR departments must comply with the new apprenticeship engagement cap of 18% and ensure a minimum gap between apprenticeship trainings, and utilize the enabled portal features for apprenticeship management. They should review and update their apprenticeship policies and procedures accordingly.
Compliance Deadline

Purpose

The purpose of this notification is to regulate and streamline apprenticeship engagement in India by introducing a cap and minimum gap between trainings, ensuring fair treatment and adequate training of apprentices.

Summary

The Central Government has issued a notification regarding the enabling of portal features related to apprenticeship engagement, capping it at 18% and setting a minimum gap between apprenticeship trainings, aiming to streamline and regulate apprenticeship programs in India. This move is expected to impact various industries and employers who engage apprentices, necessitating compliance with the new portal features and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ministry issued this gazette notification (central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee)?
Central issued this notification, published on 2026-04-23.
What is Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee about?
The purpose of this notification is to regulate and streamline apprenticeship engagement in India by introducing a cap and minimum gap between trainings, ensuring fair treatment and adequate training of apprentices.
Where can I find the official PDF for this notification?
The official notification is published by the respective State Government and is linked directly from this page for your reference and download.
What compliance action is required under Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee?
Employers and HR departments must comply with the new apprenticeship engagement cap of 18% and ensure a minimum gap between apprenticeship trainings, and utilize the enabled portal features for apprenticeship management. They should review and update their apprenticeship policies and procedures accordingly. The compliance deadline is 2026-04-23.
Who is impacted by Gazette Notification central-notification-regarding-the-enabling-of-portal-features-relating-to-apprenticeship-engagement-cap-18-and-minimum-gap-betwee?
This notification primarily targets HR Director, Compliance Officer, Employer, Factory Manager across the All, Manufacturing, IT/ITES, Service Sector, Construction sector(s).