Category I - Graduate Apprentices A regular full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from a Statutory University in the relevant discipline. A regular full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament. An equivalent Graduate-level qualification from a professional body recognized by the State or Central Government. Category II - Technician (Diploma) Apprentices A regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a State Council/Board of Technical Education. A regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a University in the relevant discipline. An equivalent Diploma recognized by the State or Central Government. Category III - Non-Engineering Graduate Apprentices A regular full-time UGC-approved Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (BA/B.Sc./B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA etc.) from a Statutory or Deemed University. Passing Years Eligible Candidates who completed their qualifying examination in 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply. Domicile Candidates must hail from Tamil Nadu. Age Limit Age limit will be followed as per the Apprenticeship Rules. Previous Training/Experience Candidates who have already undergone, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, or who have one year or more of work experience, are not eligible to apply. Also Read: ISRO URSC JRF Recruitment 2026 – 17 Junior Research Fellow Posts, Apply Online by 11 July 2026

The Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will prepare the shortlist based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic qualifying examination relevant to each discipline. The selection process involves: Shortlisting based on academic percentage/CGPA Email intimation to shortlisted candidates Certificate verification at PWD, Chennai Candidates must compulsorily enter their percentage of marks (or CGPA x 10) on the NATS portal; applications without this detail will not be considered.