CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online for 108 Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) has invited online applications for 108 Graduate and Diploma Apprentice training places for 2026-27. Eligible Engineering graduates and diploma holders from Tamil Nadu can apply through the NATS portal for one year of apprenticeship training.

CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

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CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview

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CMWSSB Apprentice Important Dates 2026

CMWSSB Apprentice Vacancy 2026 & Stipend

A total of 108 apprenticeship training places are available under two categories.

Application Fee

The uploaded CMWSSB notification does not mention any application fee. Therefore, candidates should refer to the applicable instructions on the NATS portal before submitting the application.

Application Fee: As per official notification / NATS portal.

Age Limit

The notification states that the age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules. No specific upper or lower age limit is provided in the notification.

Age Relaxation

Reservation provisions for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates will be followed according to Apprenticeship Act guidelines. Candidates claiming reservation must provide certificates in the prescribed government format.

Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria

Graduate Apprentices

Candidates must possess a full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from a Statutory University or an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament in the relevant discipline.

Graduate examinations of professional bodies recognized by the State or Central Government as equivalent are also accepted.

Technician/Diploma Apprentices

Candidates must have a full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education, University, or recognized institution in the relevant discipline.

Passing Year

Eligible candidates should have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 and should be from Tamil Nadu.

Previous Apprenticeship/Experience

Candidates are not eligible if they have already completed or are currently undergoing NATS/NAPS apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, or if they have one year or more of experience.

Selection Process

The CMWSSB Apprentice selection process is based on shortlisting and certificate verification.

1. Candidates submit their applications through the NATS portal.
2. The Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) prepares the shortlist using the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed basic qualification.
3. Shortlisted candidates are informed through their registered email ID.
4. Shortlisted candidates must appear for certificate verification at CMWSSB, Chennai.

There is no written examination mentioned in the uploaded notification.

CMWSSB Apprentice Salary / Stipend

This recruitment is for apprenticeship training, and the notification specifies a monthly stipend rather than a regular employee salary.

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs 12,300 per month
• Technician/Diploma Apprentices: Rs 10,900 per month
• Training Duration: One year

Candidates should also note that completing the apprenticeship does not create a right to employment with CMWSSB.

How to Apply for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates have to apply through the NATS portal.

For Existing NATS Users

1. Visit the NATS portal.
2. Log in using your registered email ID and password.
3. Go to “Apply against advertised vacancies.”
4. Search for “CHENNAI METROPOLITAN WATER SUPPLY AND SEWERAGE BOARD.”
5. Click on Apply.
6. Confirm that the application status shows “Applied.”

For First-Time NATS Registration

1. Visit the NATS portal.
2. Select Student → Student Register.
3. Complete the registration/application form.
4. A unique 12-digit enrolment number will be generated.
5. Log in using your email ID and password.
6. Select “Apply against advertised vacancies.”
7. Search for CMWSSB.
8. Click Apply and check that the status shows “Applied.”

Important Application Note

Candidates must upload their B.E./B.Tech/Diploma provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet. Entering the percentage of marks or CGPA×10 in the NATS portal is mandatory. Applications without the percentage of marks will not be considered.

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FAQs – CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. How many vacancies are available in CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

There are 108 training places, including 76 Graduate Apprentice and 32 Technician/Diploma Apprentice positions.

2. What is the last date for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date for enrolling in the NATS portal to apply for CMWSSB is 17 October 2026.

3. What is the CMWSSB Apprentice stipend 2026?

Graduate Apprentices will receive Rs 12,300 per month, while Technician/Diploma Apprentices will receive Rs 10,900 per month.

4. What is the selection process for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are shortlisted based on marks obtained in their prescribed basic qualification. Shortlisted candidates are then called for certificate verification at CMWSSB, Chennai.

5. Can candidates with previous apprenticeship experience apply?

No. Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing NATS/NAPS apprenticeship, or who have one year or more experience, are not eligible.