CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 108 Graduate and Technician Diploma Apprentice Posts

CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been officially released by the Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board for 108 Apprentice training positions — covering Graduate Apprentice and Technician Diploma Apprentice categories. Engineering graduates and diploma holders from Tamil Nadu searching for Apprentice Jobs 2026, Chennai Government Jobs, or Sarkari Naukri updates can apply online through the NATS portal from 17 September 2026 to 17 October 2026. Complete details on eligibility, stipend, selection process, and the direct apply link are given below.

About CMWSSB (Chennai Metro Water)

The Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, popularly known as Chennai Metro Water, is the statutory body responsible for drinking water supply and sewerage services across the Chennai metropolitan area. Through this CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 drive, the Board is offering one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, giving fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders from Tamil Nadu practical exposure in a large-scale urban utility environment.

CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

CMWSSB Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

The category-wise distribution of the 108 apprenticeship training positions announced under CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is given below:

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates will be applied as per the Apprentices Act and applicable government rules. Candidates claiming reservation must produce a valid certificate in the prescribed format, and BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC benefits must submit an OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate in the approved format.

CMWSSB Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must hold a full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, awarded by a statutory university, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central or State Government.

Technician Diploma Apprentice: Candidates must hold a full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline, granted by a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a university, or an institution recognized as equivalent by the Central or State Government.

The qualifying Degree or Diploma must have been completed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or May 2026, and the candidate must be registered on the NATS portal with the qualification percentage entered correctly in the profile.

Who Is Not Eligible

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

Age Limit

• The notification does not specify a separate minimum or maximum age limit.
• Age eligibility will follow the applicable Apprenticeship Rules.

CMWSSB Apprentice Stipend Details 2026

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per Apprenticeship norms for the one-year training period:

This engagement is a one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Amendment Act, 1973. Completing the training does not create any right to regular employment, and CMWSSB is under no obligation to offer a job afterward.

CMWSSB Apprentice Selection Process

Selection for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is merit-based — there is no written examination or interview:

• Shortlisting based on the percentage of marks scored in the qualifying Degree or Diploma
• Intimation to shortlisted candidates via their registered email address
• Certificate Verification at CMWSSB, Chennai

Application Fee

Required Documents for Online Application

• B.E./B.Tech provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet (Graduate Apprentice applicants)
• Diploma provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet (Technician Diploma applicants)
• Percentage of marks or CGPA conversion details
• Community Certificate, where applicable
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
• Disability Certificate, where applicable
• Valid Email ID and Mobile Number registered on NATS

Important: Candidates must enter their qualification percentage in the "% of Marks/CGPA x 10" field on the NATS portal. Applications submitted without the percentage of marks will not be considered.

How to Apply Online for CMWSSB Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal: nats.education.gov.in
2. New candidates: Select the Student option, click Student Register, complete the registration form, and obtain your 12-digit NATS enrolment number.
3. Already registered candidates: Log in directly using your registered email address and password.
4. Open the "Apply Against Advertised Vacancies" section.
5. Search for "Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board".
6. Select the establishment with user ID STNCHS000035.
7. Verify your qualification details and click the Apply option.
8. Confirm that your application status displays "Applied", and keep a copy for future reference.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Important Links & Direct Apply Links