Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu — Public Works Department
The Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu has issued an official recruitment notification for Apprentice (Graduate, Technician, Non-Engineering), announcing a total of 760 vacancies located in Tamil Nadu. The online application window opens on 20 May 2026 and closes on 25 June 2026. To be eligible, applicants must hold B.E/B.Tech, Diploma in Engineering, or Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/BCA/BBA and be within the prescribed age limit of As per Apprenticeship Rules, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of 8,000 to 9,000 per month. The selection procedure comprises Shortlisting based on academic percentage/CGPA followed by certificate verification. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Application Start | 20 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply |
25 Jun 2026
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| Result Date | 03 Jul 2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Graduate, Technician, Non-Engineering) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 760 |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech, Diploma in Engineering, or Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/BCA/BBA |
| Age Limit | As per Apprenticeship Rules |
| Salary | 8,000 to 9,000 per month |
| Application Fee | N/A |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on academic percentage/CGPA followed by certificate verification |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 25 Jun 2026)
The Public Works Department (PWD), Tamil Nadu, has initiated the recruitment process for 760 apprentice training positions for the 2026-27 session under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973. This recruitment drive is open to candidates who have completed their qualifying degrees or diplomas between 2022 and 2025. The training will be conducted via the NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal.
| Category | Discipline | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Civil Eng | 360 | 9,000 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electrical & Electronics | 28 | 9,000 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Architecture | 12 | 9,000 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Civil Eng | 150 | 8,000 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Electrical & Electronics | 05 | 8,000 |
| Technician (Diploma) | Architecture | 05 | 8,000 |
| Non-Engineering Graduate | BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BCA/BBM | 200 | 9,000 |
| Application Start Date | 2026-05-20 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-06-25 |
| Shortlist Declaration | 2026-07-03 |
| Tentative Certificate Verification | 2026-07-15 to 2026-07-17 |
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