TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1,518 Vacancies | ₹12,300 Salary

TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1,518 Vacancies | ₹12,300 Salary | Apply Online Last date 28 August 2026

Last date to Apply 28 August 2026

Introduction - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) invite online applications for 1,518 Apprenticeship vacancies under the Apprenticeship Act 1973. Eligible graduates and diploma holders can apply via NATS portal. The apprenticeship duration is one year with a monthly stipend up to ₹12,300. Applications open on 28 July 2026 and close on 28 August 2026.

The program covers Graduate Apprentices (Engineering & General) and Diploma Apprentices across multiple TNSTC regions. Selection will be based on academic merit, followed by certificate verification at TNSTC Trichy office. This recruitment offers valuable industry exposure but does not guarantee permanent employment.

Job Overview - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Recruiting Body	Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), MTC Chennai, SETC Tamil Nadu
Advertisement No.	Not Specified in Notification
Post	Apprentices (Graduate Engineering, Diploma, Graduate General)
Disciplines	Mechanical, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Arts, Science, Commerce, Humanities
Total Vacancies	1,518
Salary	₹12,300 (Graduate), ₹10,900 (Diploma)
Job Type & Location	Apprenticeship Training (1 Year), Tamil Nadu Regions (Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Chennai, SETC)
Application Start Date	28 July 2026
Application End Date	28 August 2026
Submission Mode	Online Only
Apply Online	Apply Online

Salary Structure - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentices	₹12,300
Diploma Apprentices	₹10,900

Important Dates - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Activity	Date
Application Start	28 July 2026
Application End	28 August 2026
Shortlist Declaration	2nd Week September 2026
Certificate Verification	4th Week September 2026 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Vacancies
Graduate Apprentices	457
Diploma Apprentices	438
Graduate Apprentices (General)	623
Total	1,518

Application Fee - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Category	Fee
All Categories	No Fee

Important Links - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Link	Description
Detailed Notification	Download the official recruitment advertisement PDF for complete details.
Apply Online	Submit your application through the official recruitment portal.
Official Website	Visit the official website for updates and notifications.
Join WhatsApp	Get instant recruitment updates via the official WhatsApp channel.
Join Telegram	Follow the Telegram channel for job alerts and notifications.

Eligibility Criteria - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Requirement	Details
Age Limit	As per Apprenticeship Rules
Education	Graduate (Engineering/General) or Diploma holders (2022–2026 pass-outs)

Documents Required - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

All semester/year mark sheets consolidated into a single PDF file (≤1 MB).
Degree/Diploma certificate or provisional certificate (≤1 MB).
Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Driving License).
Recent passport-size photograph (≤50 KB) and scanned signature (≤50 KB).
Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC, ≤50 KB) if applicable.
Disability certificate (PwBD, ≤50 KB) if applicable.
Community certificate for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates in approved format.
Medical fitness certificate at the time of joining (for selected candidates).
Valid Email ID and Mobile Number for communication.

How to Apply - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Visit the NATS Portal.
Click on “Student Register” if you are a new user, or login with existing credentials.
Complete the enrollment form to generate a unique 12-digit Enrollment Number.
Login with your registered email ID and password.
Under “Apply against advertised vacancies”, search for “TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026”.
Select the relevant TNSTC region (Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, SETC Tamil Nadu).
Fill in all required details including percentage of marks/CGPA converted to percentage.
Upload scanned copies of required documents in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
Click “Apply” and confirm the application status as “Applied”.
Ensure submission is completed before 28 August 2026 (11:59 AM).

Selection Procedure - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Shortlisting of candidates will be based on academic marks percentage in the qualifying examination.
Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region) will prepare the shortlist from online applications.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified via their registered email ID.
Certificate verification will be conducted at TNSTC Trichy Region office (no TA/DA provided).
Final merit list will be prepared after successful document verification.
Induction will be strictly as per merit list position.
Selected candidates must produce a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
No written exam is conducted; selection is purely merit-based.

Exam Pattern - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Stage	Details
Written Exam	Not Applicable
Selection	Based on academic merit and certificate verification

Job Location - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Apprentices will be posted across TNSTC regions: Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, and SETC Tamil Nadu.

FAQs - TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. What is the TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

It is a government apprenticeship program offering 1,518 vacancies across engineering, diploma, and general streams under the Apprenticeship Act 1973.

2. Who is eligible to apply?

Graduates (Engineering/General) and Diploma holders who passed between 2022–2026 are eligible. Candidates with prior apprenticeship or work experience are not eligible.

3. How many vacancies are available?

A total of 1,518 apprenticeship slots: 457 Graduate Engineering, 438 Diploma, and 623 Graduate General.

4. What is the monthly stipend?

Graduate Apprentices receive ₹12,300 per month, while Diploma Apprentices receive ₹10,900 per month.

5. What is the application start date?

Online applications start on 28 July 2026.

6. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to submit applications is 28 August 2026.

7. How can I apply?

Applications must be submitted online via the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.

8. What documents are required?

Applicants must upload provisional certificates or consolidated mark sheets of their degree/diploma along with percentage details.

9. What is the selection procedure?

Shortlisting is based on academic percentage. Selected candidates will be notified via email and must attend certificate verification at TNSTC Trichy office.

10. Is there any exam pattern?

No written exam. Selection is purely based on academic merit and certificate verification.

11. Where will the posting location be?

Apprentices will be posted across TNSTC regions: Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Salem, Madurai, Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, and SETC Tamil Nadu.

12. Is there any application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.