The Govt of India’s announcement vide GSR 610(E) published on 13.09.2025 enhances the rate of monthly stipend payable to the apprentices by the establishment.
In this regard, in accordance with the directive vide Letter No.16-13/2026-TS. VII from the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, it is hereby informed that the rate of stipend under NATS has been revised with effect from 01.04.2026.
Revised rate of stipends is as under:
| Category | Existing Stipend (per month) w.e.f 01.04.2021 | Revised Stipend (per month) as per gazette notification |
| Technician (vocational) apprentice or Vocational Certificate holder or Sandwich Course (Students from Diploma Institutions) | Rs.7,000 | Rs.9,600 |
| Technician apprentices or diploma holders in any stream or sandwich course (Students from Degree Institutions) | Rs.8,000 | Rs.10,900 |
| Graduate apprentices, Degree apprentices or Degree in any stream | Rs.9,000 | Rs.12,300 |