TNSTC MTC SETC Recruitment 2026 for 1518 Apprentice Posts | Last Date: 28th August 2026
July 30, 2026
The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) have released the TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,518 Apprentice vacancies. The recruitment includes Graduate Apprentice (Engineering), Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering), and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA, or equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply online through the NATS portal. The apprenticeship training will be for one year under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. Interested candidates can submit their online applications from 28 July 2026 to 28 August 2026.
TNSTC MTC SETC Recruitment 2026 Notification
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Name of Organization Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) Post Names Graduate Apprentice (Engineering & Non-Engineering), Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Education B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, BCA or equivalent Total Vacancies 1,518 Apply Mode Online Job Location Tamil Nadu Last Date To Apply 28 August 2026
TNSTC MTC SETC Vacancy
Post Name Vacancy Education Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) 457 B.E./B.Tech (First Class) Technician (Diploma) Apprentice 438 Diploma in Engineering/Technology Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) 623 BA/B.Sc/B.Com/BBA/BBM/BCA or equivalent
Vacancy Breakdown for TNSTC MTC SETC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Category I: Graduate Apprentice (Engineering) – 457 Posts
Corporation Mechanical/Automobile Civil Electrical & Electronics CSE/IT 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 Tamil Nadu 60 2 6 0 68 Total 360 26 41 30 457
Category II: Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – 438 Posts
Corporation Mechanical/Automobile Civil Electrical & Electronics CSE/IT 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 Tamil Nadu 60 2 6 0 68 Total 338 20 30 53 438
Category III: Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering) – 623 Posts
S. No. Corporation No. of Slots 1 TNSTC Villupuram 100 2 TNSTC Kumbakonam 251 3 TNSTC Madurai 37 4 TNSTC Tirunelveli 93 5 MTC Chennai 62 6 SETC Tamil Nadu 80 Total 623
Salary
Graduate Apprentice (Engineering): Rs. 12,300 per month
Graduate Apprentice (Non-Engineering): Rs. 12,300 per month
Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Rs. 10,900 per month
Age Limit
Age will be as per Apprenticeship Rules.
No specific minimum or maximum age has been mentioned in the notification.
Application Fee
Selection Process
Selection will be based on the Apprenticeship rules and merit as prescribed in the official notification.
How to Apply
Visit the NATS portal.
Register as a student if you are a new user and obtain the 12-digit Enrolment Number.
Existing users should log in using their credentials.
Click on “Apply against advertised vacancies”.
Search for the respective TNSTC, MTC, or SETC organization.
Click on “Apply” for the desired apprenticeship.
Upload the required documents, including educational certificates and category certificate (if applicable).
Verify that the application status shows “Applied”.
Submit the online application on or before 28 August 2026.
Important Dates
Online Application Starts 28 July 2026 Last Date to Apply Online 28 August 2026
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