Tamil Nadu PWD Recruitment 2026 for 760 Apprentice Posts

The Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu has released the Tamil Nadu PWD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 760 apprentice vacancies under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. The recruitment is open to eligible candidates from Tamil Nadu who have completed Graduate, Diploma, or Non-Engineering Graduate courses in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025. The apprenticeship training will be conducted for the 2026-27 session across various disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Architecture, and Non-Engineering streams. Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal until 25 June 2026.

Name of OrganizationPublic Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu
Post NameGraduate Apprentice / Technician (Diploma) Apprentice / Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice
EducationDegree, Diploma in Engineering or Non-Engineering Graduate Degree (Passed in 2022, 2023, 2024 or 2025)
Total Vacancies760
Salary₹8,000 to ₹9,000 per month
Age LimitAs per Apprenticeship Rules
Application FeeNil
Selection ProcessShortlisting based on Marks and Certificate Verification
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationTamil Nadu
Last Date To Apply25 June 2026

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Graduate Apprentice (Civil Engineering)360B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Graduate Apprentice (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)28B.E./B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Graduate Apprentice (Architecture)12B.Arch
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Civil Engineering150Diploma in Civil Engineering
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Electrical and Electronics Engineering5Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Architecture5Diploma in Architecture
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentice200B.A./B.Sc./B.Com./BBA./BCA./BBM or equivalent degree

How to Apply

  1. Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and complete student registration if you are a new user.
  2. Generate your 12-digit enrollment number after successful registration.
  3. Log in using your registered email ID and password.
  4. Navigate to the “Apply against advertised vacancies” section.
  5. Search for “PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TAMILNADU” in the apprenticeship listings.
  6. Select the relevant apprenticeship category and verify your eligibility details.
  7. Upload the required documents, including the provisional certificate and consolidated marksheet.
  8. Ensure that the percentage of marks entered in the portal matches your academic records.
  9. Submit the application form and confirm that the application status shows as “Applied”.
  10. Keep a copy of the application details and regularly check the portal for updates regarding the shortlisted candidates and certificate verification schedule.

Application form, details & registration

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