Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL), together with the Board of Apprenticeship Training, Southern Region (BOAT SR), Chennai, has opened online applications for 500 Diploma (Technician) Apprentice seats for one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 10,900, selection will be on diploma merit with no written test, and the last date to apply online through the NATS portal is 28 November 2026.
Short Information & Overview
| Organization | Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd (TNPDCL), with Board of Apprenticeship Training, Southern Region (BOAT SR), Chennai |
| Total Post | 500 |
| Post Name | Diploma (Technician) Apprentice |
| Education Qualification | Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from Tamil Nadu, passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 |
| Age Limit | As per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Salary/Stipend | Rs 10,900 per month |
| Start Date | 28 October 2026 |
| End Date | 28 November 2026 |
| Official Website | tnpdcl.org |
| Application Mode | Online through the NATS portal (student login) |
Application Fee & Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Online Application Start Date: 28 October 2026 | No application fee mentioned in the notification |
| Online Application Last Date: 28 November 2026 | – |
Post Name & Education Qualification
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Diploma (Technician) Apprentice – Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Tamil Nadu, passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 |
| Diploma (Technician) Apprentice – Electronics and Communication Engineering | Diploma in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Tamil Nadu, passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 |
| Diploma (Technician) Apprentice – Computer Engineering / Information Technology | Diploma in Computer Engineering / Information Technology from Tamil Nadu, passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 |
Total Post
| Post Name | Total Post |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 455 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 35 |
| Computer Engineering / Information Technology | 10 |
| Total | 500 |
Age Limit
The age limit will be as per the Apprenticeship Rules. No separate age figure is stated in the notification summary.
Salary/Stipend
The monthly stipend is Rs 10,900 for all disciplines.
Selection Process
Selection will be on merit based on diploma marks, with no written test, followed by certificate verification.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should apply online through the NATS portal using the student login, complete the application before 28 November 2026, and keep the required diploma and other certificates ready for verification. Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying.
Candidates interested in similar engineering jobs can also check the SCL Technical Assistant Recruitment 2026, RECPDCL Executive Recruitment 2026 and the Diploma/Engineering Jobs category.
Note: The direct NATS portal page could not be opened from this browser during verification, so only the verified official TNPDCL website is linked below. Candidates should reach the NATS portal through the official TNPDCL website.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |