TNSTC / MTC / SETC Recruitment 2026-27: Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation Ltd (Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli & Salem Corporations), Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) Tamil Nadu Ltd released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices (Amendment) Act 1973. There are 1518 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their Graduate/Diploma in Engineering or Graduate in General discipline (passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & May 2026) and hail from Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://nats.education.gov.in from 28.07.2026 to 28.08.2026.
TNSTC / MTC / SETC Recruitment 2026-27 1518 Apprentice posts official Notification
TNSTC / MTC / SETC Recruitment 2026-27 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | TNSTC (Villupuram, Kumbakonam, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Salem), MTC Chennai, SETC Tamil Nadu Ltd |
| Job Category: | Government Jobs |
| Post Name: | Apprentice (Graduate Engineering, Diploma/Technician, Non-Engineering Graduate) |
| Vacancy: | 1518 |
| Job Location: | Villupuram, Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai, Vellore, Thiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Kumbakonam, Nagapattinam, Trichy, Karur, Karaikudi, Pudukottai, Madurai, Dindigul, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Tuticorin, Nagercoil, Salem, Dharmapuri, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 28.07.2026 |
| Last Date: | 28.08.2026 |
| Official Website: | https://nats.education.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) – 457
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – 438
- Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) – 623
I. Graduate in Engineering / Technology (B.E. / B.Tech) with First Class :
| Name of the Transport Corporation | Mechanical / Automobile Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology | 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 – TAMILNADU | 60 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 68 |
| TOTAL | 360 | 26 | 41 | 30 | 457 |
II. Diploma in Engineering
| Name of the Transport Corporation | Mechanical / Automobile Engineering | Civil Engineering | Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Computer Science and Engineering / Information Technology | 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 – TAMILNADU | 60 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 68 |
| TOTAL | 338 | 20 | 30 | 53 | 438 |
III. Graduate in General (Arts / Science / Commerce / Humanities)
| Name of the Transport Corporation | Graduate in General (Arts / Science / Commerce / Humanities) (BA / B.Sc. / B.Com. / BBA / BBM / BCA etc.) |
|---|---|
| TNSTC – VILLUPURAM | 100 |
| TNSTC – KUMBAKONAM | 251 |
| TNSTC – MADURAI | 37 |
| TNSTC – TIRUNELVELI | 93 |
| MTC – CHENNAI | 62 |
| SETC – TAMILNADU | 80 |
| TOTAL | 623 |
Eligibility Criteria:
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) –
Educational Qualification: A Degree in Engineering / Technology (Regular, Full-time) with First Class from a Statutory University, or an institution empowered to grant such a degree by an Act of Parliament, or an equivalent Graduate examination of a professional body recognized by the State/Central Government, in Mechanical/Automobile, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or Computer Science/IT.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice –
Educational Qualification: A Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Regular, Full-time) granted by a State Board/Council of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognized by the State/Central Government as equivalent, in Mechanical/Automobile, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, or Computer Science/IT.
- Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) –
Educational Qualification: A UGC-approved Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities such as BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA etc. (Regular, Full-time) granted by a Statutory/Deemed University.
Salary Details:
- Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) – Rs. 12,300/- per month
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Rs. 10,900/- per month
- Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) – Rs. 12,300/- per month
Selection Process
- Shortlisting of candidates based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree/diploma examination applicable to the respective discipline
- Certificate Verification at TNSTC Trichy Region office (for shortlisted candidates)
Apply Procedure:
- Candidates will be required to apply online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: https://nats.education.gov.in.
Dates to remember
- Start date to send the application form: 28.07.2026
- Last date to send the application form: 28.08.2026
- Declaration of the shortlisted list: Second week of September 2026
- Certificate verification for shortlisted candidates: Fourth week of September 2026 (Tentatively)
Important Links
| TNSTC / MTC / SETC Official Website (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
| TNSTC / MTC / SETC Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| TNSTC / MTC / SETC Application (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
