Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation has invited online applications for TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1,518 apprenticeship training slots across TNSTC regions, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) Tamil Nadu. The opportunities are available for B.E./B.Tech, Diploma and general degree holders such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM and BCA who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions. Online applications started on 28 July 2026 and the last date to apply is 28 August 2026. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300 for Graduate Apprentices and Rs. 10,900 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices.
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out
Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu have jointly released the official notification for engagement of Apprentices for 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. The notification includes complete details about region-wise training slots, eligibility criteria, stipend, selection procedure, and important dates. Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal until 28-08-2026. Candidates can use the direct link below to download the official notification PDF and read all recruitment details.
- Download TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Apply Online Link
- Official Website
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 - Overview
The recruitment is for apprenticeship training for the year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. Candidates who passed the prescribed qualification during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026 and are from Tamil Nadu can apply, subject to the other eligibility conditions in the notification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organizations | TNSTC Villupuram, TNSTC Kumbakonam, TNSTC Salem, TNSTC Madurai, TNSTC Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, SETC Tamil Nadu Ltd |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), Technician (Diploma) Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,518 |
| Mode of Application | Online (NATS Portal) |
| Application Start Date | 28.07.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 28.08.2026 |
| Stipend | Rs. 12,300/month (Graduate Apprentices), Rs. 10,900/month (Diploma/Technician Apprentices) |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on marks percentage + Certificate Verification |
| Official Website | nats.education.gov.in |
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
Candidates should complete the online application by 28 August 2026. The shortlisted candidates list is scheduled for the second week of September 2026, while certificate verification at the TNSTC Trichy Region office is tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of September 2026.
| S. No. | Activity | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Application Start Date | 28.07.2026 |
| 2 | Last Date to Apply Online | 28.08.2026 |
| 3 | Declaration of Shortlisted List | Second week of September 2026 |
| 4 | Certificate Verification (Shortlisted Candidates) | Fourth week of September 2026 (Tentative), at TNSTC Trichy Region Office |
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TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27 Details
A total of 1,518 apprenticeship training slots are available across three categories: Graduate Engineering, Diploma Engineering, and Non-Engineering Graduate. Note: The participating corporations reserve the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies mentioned in this notification.
Category I: Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) - 457 Vacancies
Open to candidates with a First Class Degree in Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech, Regular Full-time).
| Corporation | Mechanical/Automobile | Civil | Electrical & Electronics | CSE/IT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNSTC Villupuram | 40 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 100 |
| TNSTC Kumbakonam | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 |
| TNSTC Salem | 45 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 48 |
| TNSTC Madurai | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| TNSTC Tirunelveli | 66 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| MTC Chennai | 80 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| SETC Tamil Nadu | 60 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 68 |
| Total | 360 | 26 | 41 | 30 | 457 |
Category II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentices - 438 Vacancies
Open to candidates with a Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Regular Full-time).
| Corporation | Mechanical/Automobile | Civil | Electrical & Electronics | CSE/IT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TNSTC Villupuram | 10 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 40 |
| TNSTC Kumbakonam | 123 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| TNSTC Salem | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| TNSTC Madurai | 48 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 51 |
| TNSTC Tirunelveli | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| MTC Chennai | 80 | 10 | 10 | 38 | 138 |
| SETC Tamil Nadu | 60 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 68 |
| Total | 338 | 20 | 30 | 53 | 438 |
Category III: Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering) - 623 Vacancies
Open to candidates with a Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc., Regular Full-time, UGC approved).
| S. No. | Corporation | No. of Slots |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TNSTC Villupuram | 100 |
| 2 | TNSTC Kumbakonam | 251 |
| 3 | TNSTC Madurai | 37 |
| 4 | TNSTC Tirunelveli | 93 |
| 5 | MTC Chennai | 62 |
| 6 | SETC Tamil Nadu | 80 |
| Total | 623 | |
Note: TNSTC Salem does not have a listed vacancy under the Graduate (Non-Engineering) category in the notification. The corporations reserve the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies mentioned above.
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Category I - Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) | Degree in Engineering/Technology (Regular Full-time) with First Class from a Statutory University, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or a professional body examination recognized as equivalent by the State/Central Government |
| Category II - Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Regular Full-time) from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognized as equivalent by the State/Central Government |
| Category III - Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) | Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc.), Regular Full-time, from a UGC-approved Statutory/Deemed University |
Qualifying degree/diploma must have been passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or May 2026, and candidates must hail from Tamil Nadu.
Not Eligible: Candidates who have already completed, or are currently undergoing, apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, or who have one year or more of relevant experience, are not eligible to apply.
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Age Limit
The age limit will be followed as per the Apprenticeship Rules. Specific minimum/maximum age figures are not specified in the notification.
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice 2026-27 Stipend/Salary Structure
- Graduate Apprentices (Engineering and Non-Engineering): Rs. 12,300 per month
- Diploma in Engineering (Technician) Apprentices: Rs. 10,900 per month
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Selection Process
- Shortlisting will be carried out by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying/basic prescribed qualification relevant to each discipline.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified through their registered email ID.
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for Certificate Verification at the TNSTC Trichy Region office (tentatively scheduled for the fourth week of September 2026).
- The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the NATS portal (Home page → Regional Events → BOAT Southern Region → Apprenticeship News).
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Documents Required
- B.E./B.Tech/Diploma/BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA (or equivalent) Provisional Certificate or Consolidated Mark Sheet
- Percentage of marks or CGPA x 10 (mandatory entry on the NATS portal; candidature will not be considered if not furnished)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD), if claiming reservation
How to Apply for TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
Applications must be submitted online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. The process differs based on whether the candidate is already enrolled on the portal.
For Candidates Already Enrolled (Old or New NATS Portal)
- Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and click Student, then Student Login.
- Click Forgot Password and enter your registered email ID to receive an activation link and reset your password.
- Log in with your registered email ID and new password, and complete the application form.
- Under "Apply against advertised vacancies," search for the relevant organization name (e.g., "TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION VILLUPURAM LTD," "TNSTC KUMBAKONAM," "TNSTC SALEM SALEM REGION," "TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION MADURAI LTD MADURAI REGION," "TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD TIRUNELVELI REGION," "METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION CHENNAI LTD," or "STATE EXPRESS TRANSPORT CORPORATION TN LTD").
- Click Apply. The application status will show as "Applied."
For First-Time Enrollment (Category C)
- Visit https://nats.education.gov.in, click Student, then Student Register.
- Complete the application form to generate a unique 12-digit Enrolment Number (ATN...).
- Log in with your registered email ID and password.
- Under "Apply against advertised vacancies," search for the relevant organization name as listed above.
- Click Apply, and upload the required Provisional Certificate/Consolidated Mark Sheet along with the percentage of marks or CGPA x 10.
- Confirm the application status shows as "Applied."
TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Instructions
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending certificate verification.
- No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.
- On completion of the apprenticeship period, the corporations have no obligation to offer employment, nor can an apprentice claim a right to employment on the grounds of completing the apprenticeship.
- Incomplete or erroneous online applications received after the due date will be rejected; no further communication will be entertained.
- BOAT (Southern Region) has not authorized any individual or organization to coordinate or liaise on its behalf. Candidates should beware of touts.
- Canvassing or pressuring through any source will disqualify the candidature, and the candidate's name will be removed from official records without prior intimation.
- For clarifications or enrollment verification queries, contact [email protected].
Candidates holding an engineering degree or diploma can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and Diploma Apprentice Jobs across India. Graduates in Arts, Science, or Commerce can check the latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs and Graduate Apprentice Jobs 2026 for more openings. Candidates interested in transport and public sector apprenticeships can also browse PSU Apprentice Recruitment 2026 and Chennai Government Jobs matching their qualification.
