TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 500 Posts
Published
- Posts
- 500
- Last date
- 28 Nov 2026
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) is hiring 500 Diploma (Technician) apprentices across Tamil Nadu. Posts are in Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Communication, and Computer Engineering or Information Technology. Eligibility is for regular, full-time engineering diploma holders who passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026, and who are from Tamil Nadu. The online application closes on 28 November 2026. Enter your percentage of marks on the portal, or your application will not be considered.
Who Should Apply for TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026
This suits regular, full-time diploma holders in electrical, electronics, communication, computer or IT engineering from Tamil Nadu. B.E. or B.Tech. holders are not required to apply and are not the target group, and candidates from other states are not eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Enter your percentage of marks in the 'percentage of marks' field on the NATS portal, because applications without it are not considered.
- Apply through the Student login or Student register on nats.education.gov.in and select TNPDCL under 'Apply against advertised vacancies'.
- If you claim the ward quota, get a Ward Certificate (Annexure A) signed by your parent's office and bring it to certificate verification; you do not upload it.
- Candidates who have done NATS 2.0, NAPS, PMIS internship, or have one year or more of experience cannot apply, so check this before you apply.
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
तमिलनाडु पावर डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड (TNPDCL) ने बोर्ड ऑफ अप्रेंटिसशिप ट्रेनिंग (दक्षिणी क्षेत्र) के अंतर्गत डिप्लोमा टेक्नीशियन अप्रेंटिस के 500 प्रशिक्षण पदों के लिए भर्ती निकाली है। इसमें इलेक्ट्रिकल एंड इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स इंजीनियरिंग के 455, इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स एंड कम्युनिकेशन इंजीनियरिंग के 35 और कंप्यूटर इंजीनियरिंग/इनफॉर्मेशन टेक्नोलॉजी के 10 पद शामिल हैं। आवेदक तमिलनाडु के होने चाहिए और उनके पास संबंधित विषय में नियमित पूर्णकालिक डिप्लोमा होना चाहिए। आवेदन NATS पोर्टल (nats.education.gov.in) पर ऑनलाइन किए जाने हैं, और अंतिम तिथि 28 नवंबर 2026 है।
Download the TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Application starts | 28 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 28 Nov 2026 |
| Declaration of shortlisted list | Second week of December 2026 |
| Verification of certificates for shortlisted candidates | Fourth week of December 2026 (Tentatively) |
| Published on this site | 29 Oct 2026 |
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 500
| Discipline | Training Places | Monthly Stipend | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 455 | Rs.10900/- | One Year |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 | Rs.10900/- | One Year |
| Computer Engineering/Information Technology | 10 | Rs.10900/- | One Year |
| Total | 500 |
| Ward quota (TNEB/TNPDCL/TNPGCL/TNGECL/TANTRANSCO regular employees' wards) | up to 10% of vacancies |
|---|
The ward quota posts (up to 10%) are part of the 500 total, not extra posts.
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Diploma in Engineering or Technology (regular, full time) from a State Board/Council, University, or recognised institution in relevant discipline; passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026
Other Conditions
- Candidates must be from Tamil Nadu
- Candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing NATS 2.0/NAPS apprenticeship, PMIS internship, or have one year or more experience are not eligible
- No obligation to offer employment after apprenticeship
Posts located in: Tamil Nadu. Check domicile and reservation rules in the notification.
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The stipend is ₹10,900 a month for the one-year apprenticeship. The notice gives no pay level or allowances beyond this amount.
As printed in the notification: Rs.10900/- monthly stipend
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on percentage of marks in the basic prescribed qualification
- Certificate verification at TNPDCL Office
How to Apply for TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026
- Apply online through http://nats.education.gov.in (Student login / Student register) under 'Apply against advertised vacancies' for TAMIL NADU POWER DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION LIMITED (TNPDCL)
- Enter percentage of marks in the NATS portal; candidature not considered otherwise
Required Documents
- Ward Certificate (Annexure A) for ward quota candidates, to be produced at certificate verification
- Parents ID card copy for ward candidates, to be produced at certificate verification
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Before You Apply for TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026: Quick Check
- You hold the qualification for the exact post you want (Diploma in Engineering or Technology (regular, full time) from a State Board/Council, University, or recognised institution in relevant discipline; passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026).
- You have completed the registration step named in the application process before starting the form.
- Your photograph and signature are scanned to the size and format the portal asks for, and your name and date of birth match your Class 10 certificate.
- You will submit and pay by 28 Nov 2026, not on the last evening when portals slow down.
- You have read the official notification in full, not just this summary.
What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
TNPDCL Diploma Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year diploma students apply?
The notice accepts diplomas passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026. Students still studying are not mentioned, so the notification does not say.
Do candidates from other states get any relaxation?
No. The notice requires candidates to be from Tamil Nadu.
Is there an application fee?
The notice does not mention any application fee.
Will I get a job after the apprenticeship?
No. TNPDCL has no obligation to offer employment after the apprenticeship, and apprentices cannot claim a right to a job.
Will TA or DA be paid for certificate verification?
No. The notice says no travel allowance or daily allowance is paid, and no boarding or lodging is provided.
Abbreviations on This Page
- NATS
- National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
- NAPS
- National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme
- PMIS
- Prime Minister's Internship Scheme
- B.E.
- Bachelor of Engineering
- B.Tech.
- Bachelor of Technology
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL) under Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region). The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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