TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 500 Posts
- Last Date
- 28 Nov 2026
- Total Posts
- 500
- Apply Mode
- Shortlisting on diploma marks, then certificate verification
- Job Type
- Apprenticeship training for 1 year
Job Overview
Organization
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)
Post Name
Diploma (Technician) Apprentice, Engineering
Vacancy
500
Qualification
A regular full time Diploma in Engineering, passed in 2022 to May 2026, from Tamil Nadu.
Age Limit
As per the Apprenticeship Rules
Salary
₹10,900 a month stipend
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any fee.
Application Mode
Shortlisting on diploma marks, then certificate verification
Selection Process
BOAT (SR) prepares a shortlist from the online data.
Job Type
Apprenticeship training for 1 year
Job Location
Tamil Nadu
Department
Tamil Nadu Electricity Board group
Last Date
28 November 2026
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation has invited applications for 500 diploma apprentice posts. This is the TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notice for the year 2026-27. Only Tamil Nadu diploma holders can apply. Apply on the NATS portal by 28 November 2026.
TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Job Overview
| No. | Item | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Organisation | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) |
| 2 | Advertisement | Apprentices 2026-27 |
| 3 | Post name | Diploma (Technician) Apprentice, Engineering |
| 4 | Total vacancy | 500 |
| 5 | Job type | Apprenticeship training for 1 year |
| 6 | Job location | Tamil Nadu |
| 7 | Pay | ₹10,900 a month stipend |
| 8 | Apply mode | Shortlisting on diploma marks, then certificate verification |
| 9 | Last date | 28 November 2026 |
TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| No. | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online application opens | 28 October 2026 |
| 2 | Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 |
| 3 | Shortlist declared | Second week of December 2026 |
| 4 | Certificate verification (tentative) | Fourth week of December 2026 |
Application Fee
| No. | Category | Fee |
| 1 | All categories | Not mentioned in the notification |
TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| No. | Subject | Places |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 455 |
| 2 | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 |
| 3 | Computer Engineering or Information Technology | 10 |
| — | Total | 500 |
Eligibility: Qualification and Age Limit
Education
- ✓A regular full time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant subject.
- ✓The diploma must be from a State Board, a University or a recognised institution.
- ✓The diploma should be passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026.
- ✓The candidate must be from Tamil Nadu.
Not eligible
- ✓Candidates who have done or are doing NATS or NAPS apprenticeship.
- ✓Those with PMIS internship or one year or more of experience.
- ✓Higher qualified candidates, such as B.E and B.Tech.
Salary Details
| No. | Post | Stipend |
| 1 | Diploma Apprentice | ₹10,900 a month for one year |
Selection Process
- 1BOAT (SR) prepares a shortlist from the online data.
- 2Marks in the diploma decide the shortlist.
- 3Shortlisted candidates get an email.
- 4They attend certificate verification at the TNPDCL office.
Documents Required
- ✓Diploma provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet.
- ✓Category certificate as per the format.
- ✓Parent ID card and ward certificate, for the ward quota.
- ✓Proof of the percentage of marks.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- 1Open https://nats.education.gov.in and choose Student.
- 2Register, or log in if you have an account.
- 3Under Apply against advertised vacancies, search for TNPDCL.
- 4Click Apply. The status will show as applied.
- 5Enter the diploma percentage. Without it the application is not considered.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- ✓Up to 10% of the places are for wards of regular employees of the TNEB group.
- ✓The corporation may raise or reduce the number of places.
- ✓Completion of the apprenticeship gives no right to a job.
- ✓Incomplete or late applications are rejected.
Important Links
| No. | Link Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Official Notification PDF | Download TNPDCL Apprentice notification PDF |
| 2 | Apply Online | Apply online for TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| 3 | Official Website | Visit TNPDCL Apprentice official website |
| 4 | NaukriPatra App | Download the NaukriPatra job alert app |
| 5 | WhatsApp Channel | Join the NaukriPatra WhatsApp channel for job alerts |
| 6 | Telegram Channel | Join the NaukriPatra Telegram channel for job alerts |
FAQs: TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date for TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date is 28 November 2026.
Q2. How many posts are there?
There are 500.
Q3. What is the pay?
₹10,900 a month stipend.
Q4. What is the qualification?
A regular full time Diploma in Engineering, passed in 2022 to May 2026, from Tamil Nadu.
Q5. What is the age limit?
As per the Apprenticeship Rules.
Q6. How do I apply?
Apply on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in by 28 November 2026.
Q7. Where is the job?
Tamil Nadu.
Q8. Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a one year apprenticeship with no job guarantee.
Q9. What is the selection process?
Shortlisting on diploma marks, then certificate verification.
Q10. Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any fee.
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