TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1518 Posts for Graduate and Diploma

What is this job about?

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) are looking for apprentices. This is not a permanent job-it is one year of training where you will learn skills and earn money at the same time. The training is for 2026-27.

Who can apply?

Education needed

• B.E./B.Tech degree holders (engineering graduates)
• Diploma holders (technician level)
• General degree holders like BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, or BCA

When you passed your degree

You must have passed your qualification in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or May 2026. This means your certificate should be from one of these years.

Location requirement

You must be from Tamil Nadu state.

How many positions are open?

There are 1,518 apprenticeship training slots available across different regions:

• TNSTC Villupuram
• TNSTC Kumbakonam
• TNSTC Salem
• TNSTC Madurai
• TNSTC Tirunelveli
• MTC Chennai
• SETC Tamil Nadu

How much money will you get?

You will receive a monthly stipend (pocket money) during your one-year apprenticeship:

• Rs 12,300 per month if you are a graduate apprentice (degree holder)
• Rs 10,900 per month if you are a technician or diploma apprentice

Important dates to remember

Is there any application fee?

The source does not mention any application fee. Check the official notification to confirm.

How will candidates be selected?

The selection will be based on:

• Your marks percentage in your qualification exam
• Certificate verification (they will check if your documents are real)

There is no written exam or interview mentioned for this recruitment.

How to apply step by step

1. Go to the official NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in
2. Look for the TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification
3. Click on the application link
4. Fill in your personal details like name, date of birth, qualification, and passing year
5. Upload required documents (degree certificate, ID proof, address proof)
6. Submit your application before 28 August 2026
7. Take a screenshot or note your application number for future reference

Important things to know

• Applications are only online through the NATS portal. You cannot apply by post or in person.
• Make sure your qualification is from 2022 onwards. If you passed before 2022, you cannot apply.
• You must be from Tamil Nadu. If you are from another state, you cannot apply.
• This is apprenticeship training, not a permanent job. After one year, your training ends.

Where to find more information

Download the official notification PDF and visit the official website to read complete details about region-wise vacancies, detailed eligibility, and selection process.