TNPDCL Apprentice 2026: 500 Training Places for Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication and Computer/IT Engineering Diploma Holders
The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has opened 500 training places for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices. The three disciplines are Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering and Computer Engineering / Information Technology. Each apprentice gets a stipend of ₹10,900 per month for one year of training.
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, not a regular job. The online application runs from 28 October 2026 and closes on 28 November 2026. You apply on the NATS portal, and you must hail from Tamil Nadu. Read every section below, because a few small rules can cancel an otherwise good application. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for updates on this drive.
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Key Highlights
TNPDCL is the Tamil Nadu state power distribution company. The shortlist is prepared by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region), Chennai, from the online application data. Browse more Tamil Nadu government jobs on our site.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) |
| Engagement | One year apprenticeship training, Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973 |
| Total Places | 500 |
| Stipend | ₹10,900 per month |
| Who Can Apply | Diploma holders in Engineering hailing from Tamil Nadu |
| Apply Mode | Online on the NATS portal only |
| Last Date | 28 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in TNPDCL Apprentice 2026?
| Discipline | Training Places | Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 455 | ₹10,900 per month |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 | ₹10,900 per month |
| Computer Engineering / Information Technology | 10 | ₹10,900 per month |
| Total | 500 | One year |
The notification does not give a category-wise or district-wise split. It also says TNPDCL can increase or decrease the number of places, no matter what is printed in the notification. So treat 500 as the figure today, not a promise.
What is the Eligibility for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026?
| Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Regular, full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline |
| Awarded by | A State Council or Board of Technical Education, or a University, or an institution recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent |
| Year of passing | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 |
| Domicile | Hailing from Tamil Nadu |
| Higher degrees | B.E. / B.Tech. holders and above are not required for Diploma Apprentice selection |
These are the lines that can make you ineligible:
- Candidates who have already done, or are doing, NATS 2.0 or NAPS apprenticeship, or PMIS Internship Training, or who have one year or more of experience, are not eligible to apply.
- The notification says candidates must meet the minimum physical standards of Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules 1992. It does not list them.
- Wards of TNPDCL group employees can use the ward quota only if the parent is a regular, permanent employee (details below).
Diploma holders in computer or IT can also see our Computer and IT government jobs page, and all others can browse Diploma government jobs.
Age Limit
The notification says the age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules. It prints no minimum or maximum age in years and no age relaxation, so check the rules before you apply.
TNPDCL Apprentice Reservation and Ward Quota
Reservation follows the Apprentices Act guidelines for SC, ST, OBC (NCL) and PwD. The notification gives no category-wise numbers.
| Rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Reservation certificate | Give it in the Government standard format, failing which your claim is treated as General |
| BC / MBC claiming OBC (NCL) | Bring the OBC (NCL) certificate in the approved format from the issuing authority |
| Ward quota | Up to 10% of places, horizontal reservation, for wards of regular (permanent) employees of TNEB Limited, TNPDCL, TNPGCL, TNGECL and TANTRANSCO |
| Who cannot use it | Wards of contract, temporary, casual or retired employees are not eligible for the ward quota |
| Ward certificate | Use the Annexure A format, produce it only at certificate verification, with a copy of the parent’s ID card |
| Unfilled ward seats | Filled with other available candidates as per procedure |
Ward candidates also apply through the NATS student login. They do not send any hard or soft copy to BOAT (SR) or to any power company office.
What is the Salary for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026? ₹10,900 Monthly Stipend
Every apprentice gets ₹10,900 per month for the one year of training, the same in all three disciplines. Remember what the notification also says:
- No TA or DA is paid for attending certificate verification.
- No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.
- After the training, TNPDCL has no obligation to offer you employment, and you cannot claim a job on the ground of completing the apprenticeship.
What is the Selection Process for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Shortlisting | BOAT (SR) prepares the shortlist from the online application data, on the percentage of marks in your diploma, discipline-wise |
| 2. Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates are told by their registered e-mail ID and appear at the TNPDCL Office |
The notification names only these two steps. Your diploma percentage therefore decides your place, so enter it correctly on the portal. The shortlist is also published on the NATS home page: bottom of the page, Regional Events, BOAT (Southern Region), Apprenticeship News. The notification advises students to check it daily.
How to Apply for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026 on NATS Online?
This is a two-step process. First you register on NATS and get a 12-digit enrolment number. Then you apply against the TNPDCL advertisement. Keep your Diploma Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Mark Sheet ready, because the percentage of marks is mandatory.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Register first | New to NATS: open the NATS portal (link in Essential Links below), click Student, then Student Register, and complete the form. You get a unique 12-digit enrolment number (ATN…). You need it for the application |
| 2. Old portal users | If you enrolled on the old portal (mhrdnats.gov.in), click Student login, then Forgot Password, reset using your registered e-mail ID, log in and complete the form to get the new enrolment number |
| 3. Already on new NATS | Log in with your e-mail ID and password |
| 4. Find TNPDCL | Under “Apply against advertised vacancies”, search TAMIL NADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED (TNPDCL) |
| 5. Apply | Click Apply. The status should show “applied” |
| 6. Enter marks | Fill the % of marks column. If it is not furnished, your candidature will not be considered |
Save the confirmation from both steps. Documents that matter most are your diploma provisional certificate or mark sheet, your reservation certificate if you claim one, and the ward certificate if you use the ward quota. For queries about enrolment, the notification gives the e-mail ID tncop@boat-srp.com.
What are the Important Dates for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 |
| Shortlist declared | Second week of December 2026 |
| Certificate verification at TNPDCL Office | Fourth week of December 2026 (tentative) |
Incomplete or erroneous applications received after the due date are rejected, and the notification says no further communication will be entertained. The shortlist and verification dates are given by week, so watch the NATS Apprenticeship News page and your registered e-mail instead of waiting for a call.
What is the Application Fee for TNPDCL Apprentice 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Warnings From the Notification
| Warning | What it means |
|---|---|
| Touts | BOAT (SR) has not authorised any individual or organisation to liaise for its work, and is not responsible for such incidents |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or pressuring through any source disqualifies the candidature and removes the name from records |
| Late or wrong forms | Incomplete or erroneous applications received after the due date are rejected |
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download TNPDCL Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
- Apply Online for TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 500 Posts: Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication and Computer/IT Engineering (Diploma Apprentice (NATS student login))
- Visit TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a Tamil Nadu diploma holder in EEE, ECE or Computer/IT, register on NATS this week and apply by 28 November 2026. Double-check your diploma percentage before you submit. Come back to GovtJobsAlert.in for the shortlist news in December and for more apprenticeship openings.