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Job summary
TNPDCL Diploma Technician Apprentice Recruitment 2026 invites Diploma holders to apply through the NATS portal for 500 training slots in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering. The apprenticeship lasts one year with a monthly stipend of ₹10,900.
Applications open 28 October 2026 and close 28 November 2026. Selection is based on diploma marks and Tamil Nadu origin. Vacancies may change at TNPDCL’s discretion.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Engineering or Technology required; passing years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026.
- Candidates from Tamil Nadu only.
Education
Job description
TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has released for 500 Diploma Technician Apprentice training places in Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering . Eligible Tamil Nadu candidates can apply online through the NATS portal from 28 October to 28 November 2026. Selected apprentices will receive ₹10,900 per month for one year.
By Job Desk | Updated: Oct 29, 2026, 12:00 pm
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has released the notification for engagement of Diploma (Technician) Apprentices for the year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. A total of 500 Diploma Technician Apprentice training places are available in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Computer Engineering/Information Technology.
Eligible candidates who are Diploma holders in Engineering and passed their qualification during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026, and are hailing from Tamil Nadu, can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. The apprenticeship training will be for one year, with a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 455 Rs. 10,900 One Year
Electronics and Communication Engineering 35 Rs. 10,900 One Year
Computer Engineering / Information Technology 10 Rs. 10,900 One Year
Total 500 Rs. 10,900 One Year
TNPDCL has stated that it may increase or decrease the number of vacancies mentioned in the notification.
The recruitment is specifically for eligible Diploma holders in Engineering who satisfy the prescribed apprenticeship requirements.
Candidates must possess a Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline. The diploma must be:
- A regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education established by a State Government in the relevant discipline; or
- A regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a University in the relevant discipline; or
- A Diploma in Engineering and Technology granted by an institution recognised by the State Government or Central Government as equivalent to the above qualifications.
The notification specifically states that higher-qualified candidates such as B.E./B.Tech. and above are not required for Diploma Apprentice selection.
Applicants must be Diploma holders who passed their qualification during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026. The notification also specifies that applicants should be hailing from Tamil Nadu.
The age limit will be followed according to the applicable Apprenticeship Rules. The notification does not specify a separate numerical age limit.
Reservation of vacancies will be followed according to the guidelines under the Apprentices Act for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwD categories.
Candidates claiming reservation must produce the prescribed certificate in the Government standard format. If the required certificate is not produced, the reservation claim will be considered under the General category. BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) reservation must produce an OBC (NCL) certificate in the approved format.
Up to 10% of the vacancies are reserved through horizontal reservation for wards of regular/permanent employees of TNEB Limited, TNPDCL, TNPGCL, TNGECL and TANTRANSCO.
Wards of contract, temporary, casual or retired employees are not eligible to claim the 10% Ward Quota. Eligible ward candidates must apply through the NATS portal and obtain the prescribed Ward Certificate provided as Annexure-A of the notification.
The Ward Certificate has to be produced only at the time of Certificate Verification. A copy of the parent's ID card must also be produced during verification. No hard copy or soft copy of the Ward Certificate needs to be sent separately to the concerned offices.
The duration of the apprenticeship training is one year as prescribed under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973.
Selected Diploma Technician Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,900 during the one-year apprenticeship training period.
Diploma (Technician) Apprentice Rs. 10,900 per month One Year
Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing NATS 2.0 / NAPS Apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973, PMIS Internship Training, or candidates having one year or more experience are not eligible to apply.
The selection process is based on shortlisting according to the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification applicable to the respective discipline.
The Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will prepare the shortlist using the online application data. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email ID and will have to appear for Certificate Verification at the TNPDCL Office.
- Shortlisting based on Diploma marks
- Publication/intimation of shortlisted candidates
Candidates must apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. The notification provides different procedures depending on whether the candidate is already registered on the old portal, registered on the new portal, or is enrolling for the first time.
- Visit nats.education.gov.in.
- Click Student.
- Click Student Login.
- Use the registered email ID and reset the password if required.
- Complete the new portal migration/enrolment process.
- Log in with the new password.
- Under Apply against advertised vacancies, search for Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)
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