Electric Vehicle Jobs at Tata Motors 2026: EV Roles, Salary, Skills & How to Apply

Tata Motors doesn’t just sell the most electric cars in India — it is building an entire EV ecosystem from the ground up. The company’s EV subsidiary, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML), and the Tata Group’s battery arm, Agratas, are creating thousands of new jobs that didn’t exist five years ago. From battery cell engineers in Gujarat to embedded software developers in Pune, this is the fastest-growing career segment within the Tata Group.

If you’re an engineer, diploma holder, or ITI candidate looking to enter the electric vehicle industry, this guide covers the specific EV roles available at Tata Motors and Agratas, the skills and qualifications needed, salary expectations, and how to position yourself for these new-age careers.

Why EV Careers at Tata Motors Matter Right Now

Tata Motors is India’s dominant EV player. With models like the Nexon EV, Tiago EV, Punch EV, and the upcoming Sierra EV, the company has consistently held over 60% of India’s passenger EV market share. But what’s happening behind the scenes is even bigger — the Tata Group is investing heavily in vertical integration, building everything from battery cells to charging infrastructure in-house.

This vertical integration creates job opportunities at multiple levels of the value chain. You’re not just looking at one company hiring for a few EV roles — you’re looking at an ecosystem of Tata Group companies (Tata Motors, TPEML, Agratas, Tata Power, Tata Technologies) all hiring for EV-related positions simultaneously. For anyone entering the automobile or energy sector now, EV skills are the single most valuable specialization you can have.

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Limited (TPEML)

TPEML is the dedicated electric vehicle subsidiary of Tata Motors, responsible for developing, manufacturing, and selling all passenger EVs. It operates out of Tata Motors’ existing plants (primarily Pune and Sanand) but with dedicated EV assembly lines, testing facilities, and R&D teams.

TPEML handles everything from EV powertrain development and battery pack integration to software-defined vehicle features and connected cloud platforms. It has its own engineering team, separate from Tata Motors’ ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) division, though there is significant cross-functional collaboration.

What TPEML Hires For

EV powertrain engineers, battery pack integration specialists, embedded software developers (vehicle control units, charging systems), connected vehicle platform engineers, EV testing and validation engineers, and EV assembly line operators and technicians.

Agratas — Tata’s Battery Gigafactory Company

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons — not Tata Motors directly, but part of the same group ecosystem. It designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance battery cells for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Its anchor customers are Tata Motors and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

Scale of Operations

Agratas is building two gigafactories: a 20 GWh plant in Sanand, Gujarat (India) and a 40 GWh plant near Bridgwater, Somerset (UK). The India plant is expected to begin lithium-ion cell production in 2026, with full production by 2028. The Tata Group has invested over ₹13,000 crore in the India facility alone, and the UK facility represents a £4 billion investment.

What Agratas Hires For

Battery cell engineers (NMC and LFP chemistry), thermal management engineers, battery testing and validation specialists, process engineers for gigafactory operations, R&D scientists, manufacturing technicians and operators, and supply chain professionals for raw material procurement (lithium, nickel, cobalt). Agratas also hires through Tata Technologies for recruitment support, meaning some positions may be listed under Tata Technologies’ portal.

EV Job Roles & Salary Breakdown

Here are the specific EV-related positions currently being hired for across Tata Motors, TPEML, and Agratas, along with estimated compensation.

Salary estimates are based on publicly available data from Glassdoor, AmbitionBox, and industry benchmarks. Actual figures depend on experience, location, and the specific Tata entity.

Skills & Qualifications in Demand

EV roles require a blend of traditional engineering knowledge and new-age technical skills. Here’s what Tata Motors and Agratas are looking for across different levels.

For Engineering Roles (B.Tech / M.Tech)

• Battery technology: Understanding of Li-ion cell chemistry (NMC, LFP), Battery Management Systems (BMS), thermal runaway prevention, cell-to-pack architecture, and battery testing protocols
• Power electronics: Motor controllers, inverters, DC-DC converters, and charging circuit design (AC and DC fast charging)
• Embedded systems: Firmware development for vehicle control units (VCUs), AUTOSAR framework, CAN/LIN bus communication, OTA (Over-the-Air) update systems
• Simulation tools: MATLAB/Simulink (for powertrain modelling), ANSYS (thermal and structural simulation), GT-SUITE, and battery modelling software
• Connected vehicle platforms: Cloud-based telemetry, IoT data processing, V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) communication, and cybersecurity for connected systems

For Diploma / ITI Candidates

• EV assembly skills: High-voltage safety awareness, battery pack handling procedures, torque-controlled fastening, and clean-room assembly discipline
• Electrical fundamentals: Understanding of DC circuits, three-phase systems, motor winding, and basic power electronics
• Mechatronics: Candidates from the Kaushalya program with mechatronics training are particularly well-positioned for EV assembly roles

Entry Routes — For Every Education Level

You don’t need an M.Tech in battery technology to enter Tata’s EV ecosystem. Here’s how candidates at different levels can get in.

EV Hiring Locations

EV-specific hiring is concentrated at a few key locations within the Tata ecosystem.

The Agratas gigafactory in Sanand is expected to create over 13,000 direct and indirect jobs once it reaches full production. This single facility will be a major hiring centre for battery manufacturing technicians, process engineers, and quality professionals in the coming years.

How to Apply for EV Roles

EV positions are listed across multiple Tata Group portals. Here’s where to look for each entity:

1. Tata Motors / TPEML roles: Go to careers.tatamotors.com and search for keywords like “EV”, “Electric”, “Battery”, “Powertrain”, or “TPEML”. Also check tatamotors.com/careers/ for Lakshya and Kaushalya program openings.
2. Agratas roles: Visit agratas.net/careers or search for “Agratas” on LinkedIn. Some positions are also listed through Tata Technologies’ recruitment process.
3. Tata Technologies roles: Check tatatechnologies.com careers page — many EV engineering services roles (simulation, embedded software, CAD) are posted here.
4. Tata Group portal: Go to tata.com/careers/jobs and filter by company (Tata Motors, Agratas, Tata Technologies) for a consolidated view.

Future Outlook — Where EV Hiring Is Headed

The EV hiring wave at Tata Motors is not a one-year surge — it’s a structural shift. Here’s what the next 2–3 years look like:

Battery manufacturing will be the biggest new job creator. Once the Agratas Sanand gigafactory reaches full production (expected by 2028), it alone will need thousands of battery technicians, process engineers, quality specialists, and supply chain professionals. This is an entirely new manufacturing vertical in India — the talent pool doesn’t exist yet, which means early entrants will have a significant career advantage.

Software is eating the car. Modern EVs are essentially software-defined vehicles. TPEML is expanding its connected vehicle and OTA update capabilities, which means growing demand for embedded software engineers, cloud platform developers, cybersecurity specialists, and data scientists. These roles command some of the highest salaries in the Tata Motors ecosystem.

Diploma and ITI candidates have a growing EV opportunity. EV assembly requires precision, high-voltage safety awareness, and clean-room discipline — skills that are trained on the job. The Kaushalya and Lakshya programs are increasingly placing candidates in EV-specific assembly lines rather than ICE manufacturing. Getting into the EV division early gives you a specialization that will be in demand across the entire Indian auto industry, not just Tata Motors.

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