TN PWD Apprenticeship Vacancy 2026: The Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. Eligible Graduate and Diploma holders hailing from Tamil Nadu, who passed their respective courses in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025, can apply online for this one-year training program.
TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Public Works Department (PWD), Tamilnadu |
| Notification No. | STNCHS000019 / 2026-27 |
| Post Name | Graduate, Technician (Diploma), and Non-Engineering Apprentice |
| No. of Posts | 760 |
| Job Category | Apprenticeship Training |
| Job Location | Tamilnadu |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 25.06.2026 |
Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starting Date | 20.05.2026 |
| Last Date for Applying | 25.06.2026 |
| Declaration of Shortlisted List | 03.07.2026 |
| Certificate Verification | 15.07.2026 to 17.07.2026 (Tentatively) |
Vacancy Details
PWD Tamilnadu is offering a total of 760 apprenticeship training places across multiple disciplines. This includes 400 positions for Engineering Graduates, 160 for Diploma Technicians, and 200 for Non-Engineering Graduates.
| Category | Discipline | Vacancies |
| Category – I Graduate (Engineering) | Civil Engineering | 360 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | |
| Architecture | 12 | |
| Category – II Technician (Diploma) | Civil Engineering | 150 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 05 | |
| Architecture | 05 | |
| Category – III Non-Engineering Graduates | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BBA/BCA/BBM etc. | 200 |
| Total | 760 | |
Education Details
Candidates must have passed their qualifying examinations during the years 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025.
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering): Must hold a regular, full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a Statutory University or an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Must possess a regular, full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council, Board of Technical Education, or University.
- Non-Engineering Graduates: Must hold a regular, full-time Arts, Science, Commerce, or Humanities degree (like BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA) from a UGC-approved Statutory or Deemed University.
Salary
- Category I (Graduate Apprentices – Engg): INR 9,000/- per month.
- Category II (Technician Diploma Apprentices): INR 8,000/- per month.
- Category III (Non-Engineering Graduates): INR 9,000/- per month.
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates will be governed as per the standard Apprenticeship Rules.
Selection Process
The Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR) will shortlist candidates based solely on the percentage of marks obtained in their basic prescribed educational qualifications.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified through their registered Email ID.
Final selection is subject to successful Certificate Verification, which will be held at PWD, Chennai.
Application Fee
The official notification does not stipulate an application fee. However, please note that no Traveling Allowance (TA) or Dearness Allowance (DA) will be paid to candidates for attending the certificate verification.
How to Apply
- Visit the National Web Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
- Register as a Student by filling out the necessary forms to generate a 12-digit unique Enrollment Number.
- Log into the portal using your registered email ID and password.
- Navigate to the “Apply against advertised vacancies” section.
- Search specifically for “PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TAMILNADU”.
- Click on the “Apply” button and verify that your application status changes to “applied”.
- Mandatorily upload your provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet and enter your exact percentage of marks or CGPA; applications without the percentage of marks will not be considered.
| For students who have already enrolled in the old National Web Portal (www.mhrdnats.gov.in) and having a login detail | For students who have not so far enrolled in the New National Web Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in/) |
| Part A: Step 1: a. Go to à https://nats.education.gov.in/ b. Click student c. Student login d. Forgot Password e. Enter registered email id to get activation link & Reset password. Step 2: | Part A: Step 1: a. Go to à https://nats.education.gov.in/ b. Click student c. Click Student Register à complete Step 1 process Step 2: After completion the Enrollment Part B: |
Official Links
| TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| TN PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
