Job seekers in Tamil Nadu can register with the state employment exchange online through the Empower portal of the Department of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu, at tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/Empower. The portal offers four direct options on its home page — New User (fresh registration), Existing User (login), Renewal, and Update Profile — so both first-time registrants and old registrants renewing their seniority use the same site. This is verified directly from the official portal, which is coordinated by ELCOT and NIC.
Register / login here (official): tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/Empower
Key facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| What | Online employment registration (வேலைவாய்ப்பு பதிவு) with the Tamil Nadu employment exchange |
| Portal | tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/Empower (Department of Employment and Training job portal) |
| Department | Department of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu |
| Options on portal | New User registration, Existing User login, Renewal, Update Profile |
| Language | Portal instructions available in English and Tamil |
| Key rule | Information must be true and complete — false details lead to cancellation of registration and loss of seniority |
| Deadline | No official deadline announced; renewal timelines apply to individual registrations |
Current status
The portal is live and accepting registrations (verified 15 July 2026). The home page carries a formal notice “For the kind attention of the registrants” and a declaration that every candidate must accept before registering.
Department and objective
The Department of Employment and Training (DET), Government of Tamil Nadu, maintains the employment registration system. Its purpose is to maintain a seniority-based register of job seekers with their qualifications, which employers and government recruitment processes can draw upon, and to connect registrants with employment services of the state.
Benefit of registering
- Your name enters the employment exchange records with a registration number and seniority based on your registration date.
- Your educational qualifications are recorded against your profile; you can add new qualifications later through Update Profile.
- Registration is the gateway to employment-exchange-linked opportunities and services notified by the department.
- The Tamil declaration on the portal also records consent to share your Aadhaar number so that you can receive the benefit of government schemes — indicating registration is linked to scheme delivery for job seekers.
Eligibility
The portal is meant for job seekers in Tamil Nadu. There is no fee or qualification barrier stated on the portal’s registration page itself — what the department demands, in bold terms, is accuracy: your personal profile and educational qualification details must be correct and complete.
Exclusions / cancellation rules (important)
The department’s own notice lists strict consequences, which every registrant should read carefully:
- Candidates furnishing false or incorrect information are liable for cancellation of their registration.
- If even one piece of furnished information is found false, the entire registration stands cancelled and the candidate loses seniority.
- The onus of verifying documents lies with the employer; if an employer finds a discrepancy in your furnished data, the appointment for that vacancy is cancelled along with your registration at the employment office.
In short: a wrong entry can cost you both the job and your years of seniority. Enter details exactly as per your certificates.
Documents and details to keep ready
The portal records your personal profile and educational qualifications, so keep ready:
- Personal details (name, date of birth, address, contact number) as per your records.
- All education certificates (10th, 12th, degree, diploma, ITI etc.) — you will enter these details, and employers verify the originals at appointment stage.
- Aadhaar details — the portal’s declaration includes consent for sharing your Aadhaar number for government scheme benefits.
Fees
No fee is mentioned on the official registration portal for online employment registration. Do not pay anyone for “employment exchange registration” — the process is done directly on the government portal.
Deadlines
No official deadline is announced for new registration — it is a continuous process. Renewal is a separate function on the portal; renew your registration through the “Renewal — Click here” option when your renewal becomes due, because lapsed registrations affect seniority. The exact renewal due date for your registration is shown against your own record; check it after logging in.
How to register online (step by step)
- Open the official portal: https://tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/Empower/.
- Read the notice “For the kind attention of the registrants” (available in English and Tamil).
- Accept the declaration — “I declare that the information provided by me shall be true to the best of my knowledge…” — you cannot proceed without accepting these terms.
- Click “New User – Click here”.
- Fill in your personal profile and educational qualification details exactly as per your certificates.
- Submit the registration and safely note your User ID and password and the registration details shown.
- To log in later, use “Existing User – Click here” with your User ID and password; use Forgot Password on the same page if needed.
Renewal and profile update
- Renewal: on the portal home page, click “Renewal – Click here” and follow the steps to keep your registration alive and preserve your seniority.
- Update Profile: use “Update Profile – Click here” to add newly acquired qualifications or correct/refresh your details. Keeping the profile current matters because employers act on the data you have furnished.
Offline route
Registration functions have moved to this online portal, but the department maintains physical employment offices across districts — the portal’s footer links to “Office Addresses”. If you cannot complete the process online, or have a record-related issue (old manual registration, seniority questions), the district employment office is the responsible office to approach.
Checking status and corrections
Log in as an Existing User to view your registration record, seniority and profile data. Corrections to your own entries are made through Update Profile. For discrepancies you cannot fix online — for example, matching an old paper registration with the online record — contact your district employment office from the “Office Addresses” list on the portal.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Entering qualification details from memory instead of from certificates — a single false entry cancels the whole registration.
- Creating a fresh registration when you already have one, instead of using Existing User login — this jeopardises your seniority record.
- Missing renewal, which affects seniority.
- Not updating newly passed exams through Update Profile.
- Paying agents/brokers — the portal is free and self-service.
Helpline / contact
The portal links to Office Addresses (district employment offices) and a Feedback option in its footer. For registration disputes, seniority issues or verification problems, the district employment office listed there is the official contact point.
What if the portal is down?
If tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in is temporarily unreachable, retry later — registration is continuous and your seniority is based on your registration record, not on the hour you attempted. For urgent renewal deadlines during an outage, contact your district employment office (addresses on the portal) so the issue is on record.
Information last verified: 15 July 2026
Sources
- https://tnvelaivaaippu.gov.in/Empower/