The Public Works Department, Tamil Nadu, has released the TN PWD Apprentice notification 2026 on May 20, 2026, on the official website, tn.gov.in. The recruitment drive announced vacancies of 760 seats for three categories (Category I, Category II, and Category III) across graduate engineering, diploma (technician), and non-engineering graduate categories. The notification includes recruitment details in multiple disciplines.
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The TN PWD Apprentice 2026 notification is published to recruit the most suitable candidates for the specifically mentioned roles based on their qualifications. Candidates must thoroughly go through the notification before filling out the application form online for details about each seat.
The TN PWD Apprentice 2026 application form link was activated on May 20, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the TN PWD Apprentice apply online link 2026 until July 03, 2026. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to be qualified to apply for the mentioned roles.
The following table provides detailed information about the TN PWD Apprentice recruitment 2026
TN PWD Apprentice 2026 Recruitment
Particulars | Dates |
Conducting Body | Public Works Department, Tamil Nadu |
Posts | Apprentice (Graduate, Technician/Diploma, Non-engineering graduate) |
Vacancy | 760 |
Age Limit | As per apprenticeship rules |
Application Start Date | May 20, 2026 |
Application End Date | July 03, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee | Nil |
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The eligibility criteria for the TN PWD Apprentice 2026 vary for each category based on the requirements. Candidates must be within the respective age limit as per the apprenticeship rules. The specified eligibility criteria are mentioned below. Candidates must have completed their graduation within the years 2022 to 2025, in the following streams for the respective categories.
Graduate Apprentices- A Degree in Engineering or Technology granted by a statutory university or a recognised institute, or a graduate examination of professional bodies recognised by the government,
Technician Apprentices- A Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by an Institute/University recognised by the government or state council.
Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices- A Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as B.A/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA etc., (Regular – Full time) granted by a Statutory University / Deemed University.
The commission has activated the TN PWD Apprentice 2026 application form link from May 20, 2026, to July 03, 2026, at natseducation.gov.in. The application process varies for each category of the recruitment. Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out their application forms.
Steps to fill out the TN PWD Apprentice 2026 Application Form
Visit the official website of NATS, natseducation.gov.in
Select the ‘Student’ option and register to generate credentials
Log in using the generated credentials
Go to ‘Apply against advertised vacancies’
Select ‘Public Works Department Tamil Nadu’
Submit the application by clicking on ‘Apply’.
The conducting body specified the TN PWD Apprentice 2026 selection process in the official notification. Candidates will be selected based on their percentage of marks in the basic prescribed qualification. The shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. The following is the sequence followed to select the candidates
Merit-based shortlisting
Document Verification
Final merit list
Groups | Discipline | Vacancies | Stipend |
Category I | Civil Engineering | 360 | Rs. 9000 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | Rs. 9000 | |
Architecture | 12 | Rs. 9000 | |
Category II | Civil Engineering | 150 | Rs. 8000 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | Rs. 8000 | |
Architecture | 5 | Rs. 8000 | |
Category III | B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BCA/BBM etc. | 200 | Rs. 9000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The training duration is strictly one year from the date of joining.
No. Only fresh graduates who have already passed and obtained their degree/diploma between 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 are eligible.
Shortlisted candidates must report in person to the PWD Headquarters in Chepauk, Chennai. No travel allowance (TA/DA) is provided for attending this session.