Tata Motors Recruitment 2026
10th, 12th & ITI Pass Company Roll JobsLine Operator • Fitter • Welder • Painter • Quality AssistantPune (Pimpri & Chikhali) • Jamshedpur • Lucknow • Sanand • Dharwad • Pantnagar — All Tata Motors Plants
Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest automobile manufacturer, has announced its 2026 hiring wave for its passenger-vehicle, commercial-vehicle, and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) plants. Tata Motors is the maker of iconic vehicles — Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Punch, Nexon, Harrier, Safari, Curvv, Ace, Prima, Signa and the EV portfolio (Nexon EV, Punch EV, Curvv EV, Harrier EV, Tiago EV).
For 2026, Tata Motors is filling Direct Company Roll positions at its plants in Pune (Pimpri & Chikhali), Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Sanand, Dharwad and Pantnagar. Openings are open to 10th, 12th and ITI-pass candidates for Line Operator, Skilled Trainee (Fitter, Welder, Painter, MMV), Quality Assistant, Warehouse Operator, and Utility Technician roles. Direct payroll comes with PF, Gratuity, Bonus, Company Bus, Canteen (₹5), Insurance and Tata Motors Academy training.
| Position | Fresher Salary | Experienced (5+ Yrs) |
|---|---|---|
| Line Operator (10th / 12th, Fresher) | ₹19,000 – ₹23,000 | ₹30,000 – ₹42,000 |
| ITI Fitter / Turner (Trade) | ₹20,000 – ₹24,500 | ₹32,000 – ₹45,000 |
| ITI Welder / Gas Cutter | ₹21,000 – ₹25,500 | ₹34,000 – ₹47,000 |
| ITI Painter / Auto Body | ₹20,500 – ₹25,000 | ₹33,000 – ₹46,000 |
| ITI Mechanic Motor Vehicle (MMV) | ₹21,500 – ₹26,000 | ₹35,000 – ₹48,000 |
| Quality Assistant / Inspector | ₹22,000 – ₹27,000 | ₹38,000 – ₹55,000 |
| Warehouse / Stores Operator | ₹18,500 – ₹22,000 | ₹28,000 – ₹36,000 |
| Utility Technician (Compressor / HVAC) | ₹22,500 – ₹27,500 | ₹40,000 – ₹58,000 |
Sources: Tata Motors Careers portal • Tata Motors Academy communications • AmbitionBox verified data • verified June 2026.
| Company | Tata Motors Ltd (Tata Group flagship; NSE & BSE listed; parent of Jaguar Land Rover) |
| Plants | Pune (Pimpri & Chikhali) • Jamshedpur • Lucknow • Sanand • Dharwad • Pantnagar • TPEM (EV) at Sanand |
| Key Models | Tiago, Tigor, Altroz, Punch, Nexon, Harrier, Safari, Curvv, Ace, Prima, Signa + EV portfolio |
| Posts | Line Operator, ITI Fitter/Welder/Painter/MMV, Quality Assistant, Warehouse, Utility Tech |
| Total Vacancies | 6,500+ Direct Company Roll openings for 2026 (across ICE + EV plants) |
| Qualification | 10th pass with 50%+ • 12th (Sci/Comm) • ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in Fitter/Welder/Turner/Machinist/Painter/Electrician/MMV |
| Age Limit | 18–28 for freshers • up to 35 for experienced skilled trades |
| Working Hours | 8 hrs/day, 6 days/week in three rotating shifts |
| Job Type | Direct Company Roll (Permanent) after 6–12 month observation period |
| Selection | Application → Online Trade Test → Practical & Interview → Medical → PV → Joining |
| Benefits | PF, Gratuity, Diwali Bonus, Insurance (₹5L), Company Bus, Subsidised Canteen, Tata Motors Academy, ESOP (M3+) |
- Indian citizen, aged 18–35 (post-specific)
- Minimum 10th pass with 50%+ marks (60%+ preferred for Quality / MMV roles)
- ITI from a recognised NCVT/SCVT institute in the specific trade (Fitter, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Painter, Electrician, MMV)
- No colour-blindness (essential for painter, quality & assembly-line roles)
- Height, weight, BMI within prescribed limits for shop-floor safety
- Comfortable with 3-shift rotation & overtime during launch phases
- Basic English + Hindi + local language reading comprehension for SOP display boards
- Clean police verification & medical fitness (Tata-empanelled hospital)
Step 1: Prepare Documents
Updated CV, 10th/12th marksheet + ITI certificate (with NCVT/SCVT mark statement), Aadhar, PAN, 4 photographs, category certificate (if any), previous salary slips (for experienced), 2 references, blood-group card.
Step 2: Register on Tata Motors Careers
Go to tatamotors.com/careers → Create profile → Search plant + role → Apply. Also register on Naukri under “Tata Motors”. ITI holders can register on Apprenticeship India (NAPS) portal — Tata Motors picks 1,500+ apprentices per year through NAPS.
Step 3: Online Trade Test
Tata Motors uses Mettl / SHL platform for a 60–90 min online test covering general aptitude + trade-specific theory (fitter, welder, painter, MMV etc.). Fresher 10th/12th candidates take the general aptitude battery only.
Step 4: Practical Test & Interview
Shortlisted candidates travel to the plant for a hands-on practical test (fitting, welding bead, paint DFT reading, MMV diagnostic). Followed by a 20-min technical + HR panel interview (safety-first mindset, shift-flexibility, Tata Values).
Step 5: Medical & Background Verification
Selected candidates undergo a full medical (vision, colour-blindness, audiometry, cardio, blood work) at a Tata Motors-empanelled hospital. Background verification via First Advantage / AuthBridge takes 7–15 days.
Step 6: Tata Motors Academy Induction & Joining
Selected candidates attend a 15–30 day residential induction at the Tata Motors Academy (Pune / Jamshedpur / Sanand) covering safety, SOPs, Kaizen, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), and Tata Values. Uniform + safety shoes + ID card issued. Payroll starts Day 1 of joining.
Q: Can a 10th-pass fresher get a Direct Company Roll job at Tata Motors?
Yes. 10th-pass freshers with 50%+ marks can apply for Line Operator, Warehouse and general Utility roles under Tata Motors’ Trainee / Learner-cum-Worker scheme. Selected candidates start at ₹19,000–₹23,000/month and get converted to permanent Direct Company Roll after successfully completing the 12-month training period.
Q: What is the salary of a Tata Motors ITI Welder?
Fresher ITI Welders on Direct Company Roll earn ₹21,000–₹25,500/month (Pune, Jamshedpur, Sanand). After 5+ years and Level-3 welding certification (SMAW, MIG, TIG), salary reaches ₹34,000–₹47,000/month plus shift, PF, gratuity and bonus.
Q: Is there any application or examination fee for Tata Motors 2026 recruitment?
No. Tata Motors never charges any fee from candidates. Any “consultant” asking for money for a guaranteed Tata Motors job is running a scam. Apply only through tatamotors.com/careers, Naukri, LinkedIn or the official Apprenticeship India NAPS portal.
Q: Which Tata Motors plant is hiring the most in 2026?
Sanand (Gujarat) — both the passenger-vehicle plant (Nexon / Punch / Curvv) and the newly acquired ex-Ford plant — leads 2026 hiring. Pune (Pimpri & Chikhali) follows for Harrier / Safari and TPEM EV; Jamshedpur for commercial-vehicle range (Prima, Signa, Ace); Lucknow for CV; Pantnagar for Tiago / Tigor.
Q: Does Tata Motors provide accommodation or company transport?
Tata Motors runs company buses on 30+ routes around each plant (Pimpri, Chikhali, Sanand, Adityapur, Lucknow etc.). Outstation candidates below Grade M2 get a subsidised shared hostel for the first 6 months. Skilled trades & managers get HRA in salary.
Apply directly through these verified portals. Tata Motors is fee-free.