TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27: 500 Vacancies, Eligibility, Stipend and Apply Online
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has invited online applications for 500 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice training positions for the year 2026–27. Eligible diploma holders from Tamil Nadu who passed their qualifying examinations in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 can apply for the one-year apprenticeship programme.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹10,900 during the training period. Applications are submitted through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
TNPDCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27: Overview
- Organisation: Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL)
- Recruitment: Technician (Diploma) Apprentices
- Total training places: 500
- Training duration: One year
- Monthly stipend: ₹10,900
- Application mode: Online
- Eligible candidates: Diploma holders from Tamil Nadu
- Application start date: 28 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 28 November 2026
- Official application portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/
Vacancy Details
| Engineering discipline | Training places |
|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 455 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 |
| Computer Engineering / Information Technology | 10 |
| Total | 500 |
TNPDCL reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of training places as stated in the notification.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a regular, full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, awarded by an eligible State Council, Board of Technical Education, university, or recognized institution.
The notification states that candidates with higher qualifications such as B.E., B.Tech. and above are not required for this Diploma Apprentice selection.
Candidates who passed their diploma examinations in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 are covered by the notification.
Age Limit
The age limit will be as prescribed under the applicable Apprenticeship Rules. The notification does not specify a separate numerical age limit.
Monthly Stipend and Training Period
- Monthly stipend: ₹10,900
- Training duration: One year
- Training category: Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
This is an apprenticeship training opportunity, not a guaranteed permanent government job.
Reservation Details
Reservation provisions under the Apprentices Act will apply to SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and PwD candidates, subject to the prescribed certificate requirements.
Up to 10% of vacancies are reserved horizontally for wards of regular/permanent employees of TNEB Limited, TNPDCL, TNPGCL, TNGECL and TANTRANSCO. Wards of contract, temporary, casual and retired employees are not eligible for this ward quota.
Eligible ward candidates must apply through the NATS student portal and produce the prescribed ward certificate and their parent’s ID card copy during certificate verification.
Selection Process
The Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will shortlist candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying diploma examination.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email address and must attend certificate verification at the TNPDCL office.
No travel allowance or daily allowance will be paid for attending certificate verification. Boarding and lodging expenses will not be provided.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application begins | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 |
| Shortlist announcement | Second week of December 2026 |
| Certificate verification | Fourth week of December 2026, tentatively |
How to Apply Online
- Visit https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php
- Log in using your existing NATS student account, or register if you are a first-time applicant.
- Complete the required student registration or migration process, where applicable.
- Log in and select “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
- Search for “TAMIL NADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED (TNPDCL)”.
- Open the vacancy and click “Apply”.
- Ensure that your diploma percentage of marks is entered correctly in the NATS portal. The notification states that this percentage is mandatory.
- Confirm that the application status shows “Applied”.
Official Notification : PDF
Apply Online : Click here
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