TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment for 1,518 apprenticeship training slots under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973.
- Opportunities for Graduate (Engineering & Non-Engineering) and Diploma holders.
- One-year apprenticeship training with monthly stipends ranging from Rs. 10,900 to Rs. 12,300.
- Applications open from 28-07-2026 to 28-08-2026 via the NATS portal.
- Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates in the fourth week of September 2026.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Candidates must be from Tamil Nadu.
- Qualifying degree/diploma must have been passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or May 2026.
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): First Class B.E./B.Tech degree in relevant discipline.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering/Technology in relevant discipline.
- Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): Degree in BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BCA or equivalent from a UGC-approved university.
- Candidates with prior apprenticeship experience or one year or more of relevant experience are ineligible.

🏆 Selection Process

- Shortlisting based on marks percentage in the qualifying examination.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via registered email ID.
- Certificate verification at TNSTC Trichy Region office (tentative fourth week of September 2026).

📊 Key Information

Organization	Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu
Location / State	Tamil Nadu
Job Location	Tamil Nadu (TNSTC Villupuram, TNSTC Kumbakonam, TNSTC Salem, TNSTC Madurai, TNSTC Tirunelveli, MTC Chennai, SETC Tamil Nadu Ltd)
Category Eligibility	All (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience Required	Not applicable (freshers eligible). Candidates with prior apprenticeship or relevant experience are ineligible.
Application Start	28 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	28 August 2026

📊 TNSTC Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering)	457
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice	438
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering)	623
Total	1518

📁 Required Documents

- 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 NATS portal).
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwD) if claiming reservation.

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): 457 vacancies across Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, and CSE/IT disciplines.
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: 438 vacancies across Mechanical, Automobile, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, and CSE/IT disciplines.
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): 623 vacancies in Arts, Science, Commerce, and related fields.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available in the TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

A. A total of 1,518 vacancies are available, including 457 for Graduate Engineering Apprentices, 438 for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices, and 623 for Graduate Non-Engineering Apprentices.

Q. What is the last date to apply for the TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

A. The last date to apply online is August 28, 2026.

Q. What is the monthly stipend for TNSTC apprentices?

A. Graduate Apprentices receive Rs. 12,300 per month, while Diploma (Technician) Apprentices receive Rs. 10,900 per month.

Q. Who is eligible to apply for the TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

A. Graduates and Diploma holders in Engineering, as well as Graduates in Arts, Science, Commerce, or Humanities, who passed their qualifying exams in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or May 2026 and are from Tamil Nadu, are eligible.

Q. How can I apply for the TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

A. Applications must be submitted online through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.