TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 — 1,518 Posts, Apply by 28 Aug (Tamil Nadu)

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), jointly with Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) Tamil Nadu, has released Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973, for 1,518 training slots. This is a Tamil Nadu govt jobs 2026 opportunity for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and general degree graduates from Tamil Nadu. Candidates who passed their qualifying degree/diploma in 2022 through May 2026 are eligible to apply through the NATS portal. Selected apprentices will undergo one year of training across TNSTC's Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, and Tirunelveli regions, MTC Chennai, and SETC Tamil Nadu. The vacancies are split across three categories: 457 Graduate Engineering Apprentice posts, 438 Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts, and 623 Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentice posts. Selection is based on shortlisting by percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, followed by certificate verification — there is no written exam or interview. The monthly stipend is ₹12,300 for Graduate Apprentices and ₹10,900 for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices. The TNSTC Apprentice 2026-27 online application is available through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. The last date to apply is 28 August 2026. There is no application fee. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying and ensure their percentage of marks/CGPA is correctly entered on the NATS portal, since incomplete entries will not be considered.

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) — Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli Regions, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai, State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) Tamil Nadu Ltd, Govt. of Tamil Nadu

• As per Apprenticeship Rules; no specific age figures mentioned in the notification

• Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): First Class B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or CSE/IT
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology, Regular Full-time
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA or equivalent, Regular Full-time, UGC-approved
• Must have passed the qualifying degree/diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026
• Must hail from Tamil Nadu
• Not currently or previously engaged under the Apprenticeship Act 1973, and no more than 1 year of relevant experience

• No application fee mentioned in the official notification

• Graduate Apprentices (Engineering and Non-Engineering): ₹12,300 per month
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: ₹10,900 per month

1. Visit nats.education.gov.in and click "Student"
2. First-time applicants: click "Student Register" to generate a unique 12-digit Enrolment Number (ATN...)
3. Already-enrolled applicants: click "Student Login," then "Forgot Password" if needed to reset credentials
4. Log in with your registered email ID and password
5. Under "Apply against advertised vacancies," search for the relevant organisation (TNSTC Villupuram/Kumbakonam/Salem/Madurai/Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, or SETC Tamil Nadu)
6. Click "Apply" and upload your Provisional Certificate/Consolidated Mark Sheet
7. Enter your percentage of marks or CGPA x 10 — mandatory, or your application will not be considered
8. Confirm the application status shows "Applied"
9. Submit before the last date: 28 August 2026
10. Await shortlisting notification via registered email, then attend certificate verification at TNSTC Trichy Region office if shortlisted