TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 760 Posts
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PWD, Tamil Nadu has published the notification for the PWD Tamil Nadu Apprentices Recruitment 2026 for the recruitment of Graduate Apprentices, Technician (Diploma) Apprentices and Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices posts. The eligible and interested candidates of Tamil Nadu who have graduated with Degree or Diploma on or after 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 or undergoing qualification can submit their online application form via the NATS Portal. Apprenticeship training will be for a duration of 1 year according to the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. PWD Tamil Nadu Apprenticeship Training last date to apply is June 25, 2026. The aspiring candidates may submit their online applications on or before the deadline. The PWD TN Apprenticeship 2026 notification is great news for degree and diploma holders to land a government job of engineering in India with this apprenticeship program and gain significant work experience and expertise.
About Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu
PWD, Tamil Nadu is an important government department which plays a vital role in planning, constructing, maintaining and managing public infrastructure in the state. This department manages government structures, irrigation facilities, water resource schemes and many civil engineering projects which help in the development of the state. Apprenticeships provided by this department provide the opportunity for fresh graduates and diploma students to get hands-on training in the industrial sector.
Key Dates to Remember
- Online Application Start Date: May 20, 2026
- Last Date for Applying Online: June 25, 2026
- Declaration of Shortlisted Candidates: July 03, 2026
- Certificate Verification: July 15, 2026 to July 17, 2026 (Tentative)
- Training Duration: One Year
Available Positions for TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Graduate Apprentices (Engineering / Technology)
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Civil Engineering | 360 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 |
| Architecture | 12 |
| Total Posts | 400 |
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
| Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Civil Engineering | 150 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 05 |
| Architecture | 05 |
| Total Posts | 160 |
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices
| Qualification | No. of Posts |
| B.Sc., B.A., B.Com., BCA, BBM, BBA & equivalent disciplines | 200 |
| Total Posts | 200 |
Qualification Criteria for TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Requirement | Details |
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| Technician Apprentice |
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| Non-Engineering Graduate |
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| Passing Year |
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| Domicile Requirement |
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| Previous Apprenticeship |
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Age Limitations
- Minimum Age: As per Apprenticeship Rules
- Maximum Age: As per Apprenticeship Rules
Remuneration Details
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentices | Rs. 9,000/- |
| Diploma Apprentices | Rs. 8,000/- |
| Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices | Rs. 9,000/- |
Application Fee Details
- For All Categories: Nil
- Application Mode: Online
Recruitment Procedure for TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Screening of Application Forms: Screening will be done based on the data entered by candidates on the NATS portal.
- Meritorious Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their scores secured in the qualifying test in percentage terms.
- Announcement of Shortlisted Candidates: The names of shortlisted candidates will be announced at the NATS website portal.
- Verification of Certificates: Candidates will have to come for certificate verification at PWD, Chennai.
- Final Selection: Final selection will be done only after verification of certificates for this opportunity by candidates who want TN Govt. jobs.
Preparation of PWD Tamil Nadu Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Exam: Best Books
- Civil Engineering: Civil Engineering by G.K. Publications
- Electrical Engineering: Objective Electrical Engineering by P.K. Mishra
- Architecture: Building Construction by B.C. Punmia
- Quantitative Aptitude: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
- Reasoning Ability: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- General Awareness: Lucent’s General Knowledge
Importance of Practicing Past Year Papers
- Relevant topic awareness: Helps the candidates to recognize common topics on which questions are expected to be asked.
- Improve accuracy: You feel much confident to prevent silly errors in tests.
- Time efficiency: Helps them improve the speed of attempting questions.
- Self-analysis: Help aspirants identify their own strengths and weaknesses.
- Focused preparation: Enables the aspirants to concentrate on vital topics.
Application Procedure for TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/index.php
- If you are new to the site, please register yourself.
- Login with your registered Email ID and also Password.
- Under the ‘BOAT Southern Region‘ Navigate to the notification titled “Public Works Department, Chepauk, Chennai“
- Before you apply for the role, make sure you read that notice carefully.
- Fill in all the sections properly, including your personal details, your education qualifications and your communication info.
- Also, submit every needed certificate, the mark sheets and other relevant documents.
- Write your percentage of marks or convert it into CGPA as stated in the notice.
- After verifying all the information, submit your application within the deadline.
FAQs
Those aspirants who hail from Tamil Nadu and have secured a degree, diploma or Non-Engineering Graduates in any one of the mentioned years 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 are eligible to apply. They must fulfill all criteria of eligibility laid down in the notification and must not have undergone any apprenticeship before.
The duration for training for TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is one year. The candidates will be offered various benefits such as practical knowledge about the industry, skills development and experience. The other benefit includes salary on a monthly basis, which is stated in the apprentice recruitment notice as well.
Selection will be done according to the marks secured in the qualifying examination. Candidates who qualify as per the merit will be called for document verification. The final selection will depend on the successful verification of their academic records.
Official Links
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online | www.nats.education.gov.in |
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