CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 108 Graduate and Diploma Posts; Apply Online Here.

CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) is inviting applications for 108 Apprentice positions. This recruitment offers a one-year training period with an attractive monthly stipend.

• Organization: Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB)
• Post Name: Graduate Apprentice and Technician Diploma Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 108
• Qualification: B.E., B.Tech. or Diploma in relevant engineering discipline
• Monthly Stipend: Rs.10,900 to Rs.12,300
• Training Duration: One year
• Application Mode: Online through NATS portal
• Selection Process: Merit-based shortlisting and certificate verification
• Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Vacancy Details

A total of 108 training places are available across two categories:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice: Full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology from a statutory university or equivalent.
• Technician Diploma Apprentice: Full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology from a State Council/Board of Technical Education or university or equivalent.
• The relevant Degree or Diploma must have been completed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026.

Who Can Apply?

• Candidates must belong to Tamil Nadu.
• Must hold a full-time qualification in the relevant engineering discipline.
• Must be registered on the NATS portal and enter the qualification percentage correctly.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing NATS or NAPS apprenticeship training.
• Candidates possessing one year or more of work experience.
• Candidates who do not belong to Tamil Nadu.
• Candidates who completed the qualification before 2022.

Age Limit

The age limit will be followed according to the applicable Apprenticeship Rules. No separate minimum or maximum age is mentioned in the notification.

Application Fee

The official notification does not mention any application fee for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Selection Process

The selection for CMWSSB Apprentice posts will be based on the following:

1. Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the percentage of marks obtained in their prescribed Degree or Diploma qualification.
2. Notification: Shortlisted candidates will be notified through their registered email address.
3. Certificate Verification: Final selection will involve certificate verification at CMWSSB, Chennai.

No written examination or interview is mentioned in the notification.

Reservation

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates will be followed according to the Apprentices Act and applicable government rules. Candidates claiming reservation must produce a valid certificate in the prescribed government format.

How to Apply for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through the NATS portal. The application process is as follows:

For Candidates Already Registered on the NATS Portal:

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in).
2. Log in using your registered email address and password.
3. Open the “Apply Against Advertised Vacancies” section.
4. Search for “Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.”
5. Open the establishment with user ID STNCHS000035.
6. Check the qualification details and click the “Apply” option.
7. Confirm that the application status shows “Applied.”

For First-Time NATS Registration:

1. Visit nats.education.gov.in.
2. Select the “Student” option and click “Student Register.”
3. Complete the registration and application form to obtain the 12-digit NATS enrolment number.
4. Log in using your registered email address and password.
5. Open “Apply Against Advertised Vacancies.”
6. Search for “Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board.”
7. Select establishment user ID STNCHS000035 and apply.

Candidates must enter their qualification percentage correctly in the “% of Marks/CGPA x 10” field on the NATS portal. Applications without the percentage of marks will not be considered.

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