PM National Apprenticeship Mela 2026: Your Walk-in Guide for Instant Selection and Stipends

On Monday, October 12, 2026, the PM National Apprenticeship Mela returns across multiple districts. The mela runs monthly on the second Monday, with venues announced locally by ITIs and Regional Directorates. Recent district notices, including Giridih and Pakur, confirm the October 12 date and on‑ground arrangements.

Who should walk in? Class 10 or 12 pass-outs, Industrial Training Institute graduates, diploma holders, and degree graduates can seek designated or optional trade seats. The minimum age is 14 years, and 18 for hazardous industries, with trade-wise qualifications specified by the Directorate General of Training.

PM National Apprenticeship Mela venues: how to find your district centre

There is no single national list. First, register on Apprenticeship India to view nearby mela locations and participating establishments. Then check your state RDSDE page and district ITI websites for venue notices; for instance, Tenkasi has issued a public advisory for its Government ITI campus this week.

Eligibility and on-ground process at PM National Apprenticeship Mela

Arrive early. Complete desk registration, undergo quick screening, and meet recruiters for trade-wise interviews. Many employers issue provisional apprenticeship seats on the spot, subject to verification. Final onboarding needs a contract uploaded by the employer and accepted by you on the respective apprenticeship portal.

Documents to carry for PM National Apprenticeship Mela

Carry Aadhaar, a government photo ID, multiple resumes, recent photos, original marksheets, ITI or degree certificates, and disability, caste or EWS proofs if applicable. Bring your bank passbook or cancelled cheque for your Aadhaar‑seeded account, plus a printed NAPS or NATS profile and photocopies.

Stipend, tenure and post‑mela next steps

Expect government‑prescribed stipend bands: ₹5,000 for school pass‑outs, ₹6,000 for Class 10, ₹7,000 for Class 12 or vocational, and ₹8,000 for diploma or degree apprentices, with 10 percent and 15 percent hikes in years two and three. Training duration typically spans six to thirty‑six months, trade‑wise.

NAPS vs NATS for PM National Apprenticeship Mela selections

Trade and ITI apprentices usually complete contracts on Apprenticeship India under National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme. Engineering diploma and degree candidates use the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme. After the mela, watch your portal dashboard and phone for contract approval and joining dates once employers submit details.