✅ TATA Apprentice Exam – Full Roadmap (2026)

1️⃣ What is TATA Apprentice Exam?

The TATA Apprentice Exam is conducted by TATA Group companies (Tata Steel, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Tata Chemicals, Tata Projects, etc.) under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The exam selects candidates for 1-year apprenticeship training.

2️⃣ Eligibility Criteria (Basic Understanding)

🎓 Educational Qualification

• ITI Pass (Relevant Trade)
• OR Diploma / Graduate (Engineering / Non-Engineering)
• Trade should match the apprentice post

🎂 Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 Years
• Maximum: 24–28 Years (company-specific)
• Age relaxation as per rules

3️⃣ Selection Process (Important)

Most TATA apprentice recruitments follow this order:

1. Written Examination / Online Test
2. Trade Skill Test / Interview (Some companies)
3. Document Verification
4. Medical Examination

👉 Written exam is the MOST IMPORTANT stage

4️⃣ Exam Pattern (General)

⏱ Time: 90–120 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: Mostly NO (varies by company)

5️⃣ Detailed Syllabus (Very Important)

🔢 Mathematics Syllabus

• Number System
• Percentage
• Profit & Loss
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time & Work
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Average
• Mensuration
• Basic Algebra

📌 Level: 10th–12th Standard

🧠 Reasoning Ability

• Analogies
• Coding-Decoding
• Number Series
• Direction Sense
• Blood Relation
• Venn Diagram
• Syllogism
• Puzzle
• Alphabet Series

📌 Level: Easy to Moderate

🌍 General Knowledge / Awareness

• Indian Polity (Basic)
• Indian Economy (Basic)
• History (Static)
• Geography (Static)
• Current Affairs (Last 6 Months)
• Science & Technology
• TATA Group History & Values

📌 Focus more on Static GK + Current Affairs

⚙️ Technical / Trade Subject (MOST IMPORTANT)

Depends on your trade:

🔧 ITI Trades (Example)

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Welder
• Machinist
• Turner
• Diesel Mechanic

Topics:

• Tools & Safety
• Measuring Instruments
• Workshop Practices
• Basic Electrical / Mechanical Theory
• Trade Symbols & Diagrams

🧑‍💻 Diploma / Engineering

• Core subjects of your branch
• Basics > Formulas > Applications
• Practical knowledge preferred

📌 60–70% questions come from Trade Subject

6️⃣ Best Preparation Strategy (Smart Plan)

🎯 Step 1: Syllabus First (Day 1)

✔ Download previous TATA apprentice papers
✔ Identify trade-wise important topics

🎯 Step 2: Strengthen Technical Subject (Daily)

• 2–3 hours ONLY trade subject
• Focus on:
  • Short notes
  • Diagrams
  • Safety rules
  • Formulas

🎯 Step 3: Aptitude Practice (Daily)

• Math: 20–25 questions/day
• Reasoning: 20 questions/day
• GK: 15 minutes daily

7️⃣ 30-Day Study Plan (Highly Effective)

🗓 Days 1–10

• Technical subject (Full syllabus)
• Basic math + reasoning
• Static GK

🗓 Days 11–20

• Advanced technical MCQs
• Previous year questions
• Mock tests (alternate days)

🗓 Days 21–25

• Full revision
• Weak topic improvement
• Daily mock test

🗓 Days 26–30

• Only revision
• Formula + short notes
• 2 mock tests/day

8️⃣ Best Books & Resources

📘 For Aptitude

• R.S. Aggarwal (Quantitative Aptitude)
• Lucent GK
• Previous Year Apprentice Papers

📘 For Trade

• ITI Trade Theory Books (NCVT)
• Diploma Notes (Branch-wise)
• YouTube: Trade-specific channels

9️⃣ Mock Test Strategy (Very Important)

✔ Attempt 15–20 full mock tests
✔ Analyze mistakes
✔ Focus on speed + accuracy
✔ Aim: 80+ marks

🔟 Final Exam Day Tips

✔ Reach early
✔ Attempt Technical section first
✔ Don’t overthink easy questions
✔ Keep accuracy above 85%

🏆 Bonus Tip (Very Important)

👉 TATA prefers disciplined, safety-aware candidates
👉 Questions often come from:

• Safety symbols
• Industrial rules
• Basic trade practices