TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 760 Vacancies | Apply Online

Age Details

Age limits are as per the Apprenticeship Rules applicable to the candidate. Specific age limits are not stated in the notice.

Category I - Graduate Apprentices (Engineering/Technology)

• Regular full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology (Statutory University).
• Regular full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from an Act of Parliament-empowered institution.
• Equivalent graduate qualification recognized by the State or Central Government.

Category II - Technician (Diploma) Apprentices (Engineering/Technology)

• Regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a State Council/Board of Technical Education.
• Regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a University in the relevant discipline.
• Equivalent Diploma recognized by the State or Central Government.

Category III - Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices

• Regular full-time UGC-approved degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (e.g., BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA) from a Statutory or Deemed University.

Passing Years Eligible

Candidates who completed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply.

Domicile

Candidates must hail from Tamil Nadu.

Age Limit

Age limit will be followed as per the Apprenticeship Rules.

Previous Training/Experience

Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, or who have one year or more of work experience, are not eligible to apply.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 25 June 2026
• Declaration of Shortlist: 03 July 2026
• Certificate Verification at PWD, Chennai: 15 to 17 July 2026 (Tentative)

Application Fees

No information regarding application fees is provided in the notification. Applicants should verify on the official portal during the application process.

Other Important Points

• No TA/DA will be paid for attending certificate verification.
• No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.
• Completion of apprenticeship does not entitle candidates to a job offer or employment claim with PWD Tamil Nadu.
• Incomplete or erroneous applications received after the due date will be rejected, with no further communication.
• Exercise caution against touts; do not rely on unauthorised intermediaries.
• For enrollment verification or clarifications, applicants should use official channels and verify details on the NATS portal.