How to Apply for Employment Registration (EMP-503) in Tamil Nadu
Service Code: EMP-503 | Department Charges: ₹0 | Service Charge: Varies
Purpose:
This service allows eligible citizens to register with the Tamil Nadu Employment and Training Department for the first time, enabling access to employment exchange services, job notifications, and government employment schemes.
Prerequisites:
- Valid CAN (Citizen Access Number)
- Active mobile number and email ID
- Community Certificate
- Address Proof (e.g., Voter ID, Aadhaar)
- Educational and skill qualification details
Application Process:
1. Login to E-District Portal as Operator
- Select Operator Login
- Enter Username, Password, and Captcha
- Click Login
2. Navigate to Employment & Training Department
- Click on Services
- Select Department Wise - Employment and Training
3. Select New Registration Service
- Click on EMP-503 Application for Registration
4. Fill Personal Details
- Applicant`s full name, father`s name, mother`s name
- Date of Birth, Gender, Marital Status
- Religion, Community, Caste
- Community Certificate number and issuing authority
- User ID and Password for applicant`s portal access
- Mobile Number and Email ID
- Aadhaar Number
- Complete address as per address proof
- Employment Office, Taluk, Local Body, Village, Pincode
- Employment Status
- Reference Number (if any)
- Click Save
5. Enter Qualification Details
- Select Qualification Type
- Enter Year of Passing, Subjects, Marks, etc.
- Click Add for each qualification
- Click Save
6. Enter Skill Details
- Select Skill Type
- Language, Skill Level, Certificate Details
- Click Add
- Click Save
7. Enter Technical Details
- Select Technical Qualification Type
- Enter course details, duration, institution
- Click Add and Save
8. Generate and Download Receipt
- Click Print Receipt
- Download the Acknowledgement Receipt PDF
- Keep the receipt for future reference
Alternative Method - Recommended:
Visit nearest eSevai / CSC Centre
- Operator assistance
- Document verification
- Service charges apply as per current rates
After Registration:
- Registration Number will be generated
- Keep acknowledgement receipt safe
- Registration ID can be printed later using EMP-502 service
- Renew registration annually using EMP-504 service
Important Notes:
- All personal details must match official documents
- Mandatory fields cannot be left blank
- Community Certificate is mandatory
- User ID and Password are required for portal login
- Registration must be renewed every year
- Help Desk: [email protected]
- Toll-Free: 1800-425-3333
For assistance: Visit nearest eSevai / CSC Centre
This guide is based on the Tamil Nadu e-District Application Training Manual (EMP-503 Application for Registration). Government of Tamil Nadu, 2017.
