September 13, 2026

Section 21 – Apprentices Act: Holding of Test and Grant of Certificate and Conclusion of Training

Apprentices Act, 1961 — back to Table of Contents

Section 21. Holding of test and grant of certificate and conclusion of training

(1) Every trade apprentice who completes his training period may sit a proficiency test conducted by the National Council or another Central Government-authorised agency.

(2) Every trade apprentice who passes the test is granted a certificate of proficiency by the National Council or the authorised agency.

(3) The training progress of every graduate/technician/vocational apprentice is assessed periodically by the employer.

(4) Every graduate/technician/vocational apprentice who satisfactorily completes training, per the concerned Regional Board, is granted a certificate of proficiency by that Board.

Note: Sub-section (1) substituted by Act 29 of 2014 (w.e.f. 22 December 2014); sub-sections (3)-(4) inserted/amended by Acts 27 of 1973 and 41 of 1986.