Overview
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Diploma (Technician) Apprentice - Engineering (500 training places vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL)
- Qualification
- Age limit: As per the Apprenticeship Rules. Domicile and year of passing: You must be from Tamil Nadu and must have passed your engineering diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026. Minimum educational qualification (Category - I Technician (Diploma) Apprentices), any one of: • A Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Regular - Full time) in the relevant discipline, granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education set up by a State Government. • A Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Regular - Full time) in the relevant discipline, granted by a University. • A Diploma in Engineering and Technology granted by an institution that the State Government or Central Government recognises as equivalent to the above. Candidates with higher qualifications (B.E / B.Tech. and above) are not wanted for Diploma Apprentice selection. Previous training or experience: You cannot apply if you have already done, or are now doing, an apprenticeship under NATS 2.0 / NAPS (Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973) or PMIS Internship Training. You also cannot apply if you have one year or more of work experience. Physical standards: As set out in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992 and any later amendments. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
- Vacancies
- 500 training places
- Posted
- 28.10.2026
- Last date to apply
- 28.11.2026
Important Dates
| Start date | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date | 28.11.2026 |
| Activity | Date |
| Online applications start | 28.10.2026 |
| Last date for applying | 28.11.2026 |
| Shortlist published | Second week of December 2026 |
| Certificate verification at TNPDCL office | Fourth week of December 2026 (tentative) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
Discipline: Training Places | Monthly Stipend Electrical and Electronics Engineering: 455 | Rs.10900/- Electronics and Communication Engineering: 35 | Rs.10900/- Computer Engineering / Information Technology: 10 | Rs.10900/- Total: 500 | - Training lasts one year in every discipline. TNPDCL can increase or decrease the number of vacancies, whatever figure the notification gives.
Eligibility
Age limit: As per the Apprenticeship Rules. Domicile and year of passing: You must be from Tamil Nadu and must have passed your engineering diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026. Minimum educational qualification (Category - I Technician (Diploma) Apprentices), any one of: • A Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Regular - Full time) in the relevant discipline, granted by a State Council or Board of Technical Education set up by a State Government. • A Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Regular - Full time) in the relevant discipline, granted by a University. • A Diploma in Engineering and Technology granted by an institution that the State Government or Central Government recognises as equivalent to the above. Candidates with higher qualifications (B.E / B.Tech. and above) are not wanted for Diploma Apprentice selection. Previous training or experience: You cannot apply if you have already done, or are now doing, an apprenticeship under NATS 2.0 / NAPS (Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973) or PMIS Internship Training. You also cannot apply if you have one year or more of work experience. Physical standards: As set out in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992 and any later amendments. See the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.
Selection Process
• Shortlisting: BOAT (SR) draws up a shortlist from the online application data. It is based on your percentage of marks in the basic qualification for your discipline. • Intimation: Shortlisted candidates are told by email, at the email address they registered on the portal. • Certificate verification: Shortlisted candidates must attend certificate verification at the TNPDCL office. The shortlist goes up on nats.education.gov.in. To find it, go to the bottom of the home page, then Regional Events, then BOAT (Southern Region), then Apprenticeship News. The notice asks students to check there every day.
How to Apply
The steps depend on whether you are already registered on a National Web Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 500 Posts?
Start date: 28.10.2026; Last date: 28.11.2026; Activity: Date; Online applications start: 28.10.2026; Last date for applying: 28.11.2026; Shortlist published: Second week of December 2026; Certificate verification at TNPDCL office: Fourth week of December 2026 (tentative)
What is the selection process?
• Shortlisting: BOAT (SR) draws up a shortlist from the online application data. It is based on your percentage of marks in the basic qualification for your discipline. • Intimation: Shortlisted candidates are told by email, at the email address they registered on the portal. • Certificate verification: Shortlisted candidates must attend certificate verification at the TNPDCL office. The shortlist goes up on nats.education.gov.in. To find it, go to the bottom of the home page, then Regional Events, then BOAT (Southern Region), then Apprenticeship News. The notice asks students to check there every day.