TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1,518 Graduate, Diploma & Non-Engineering Posts, Eligibility, Stipend & Apply Online

Introduction to TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation regions, Metropolitan Transport Corporation Chennai and State Express Transport Corporation Tamil Nadu have released the apprenticeship notification for the year 2026-27 under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act, 1973. The recruitment covers Graduate Engineering, Technician Diploma and Non-Engineering Graduate apprentices.

The notification states a total of 1,518 training slots. Online applications started on 28 July 2026 and will close on 28 August 2026. Eligible applicants must be from Tamil Nadu and should have passed the relevant qualification during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026.

TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important data note: The official PDF states category totals of 457 Graduate Engineering, 438 Diploma Engineering and 623 Non-Engineering Graduate slots, which add up to 1,518. However, the diploma table contains arithmetic inconsistencies between some row totals and column totals. Candidates should treat the official corporation-wise table and any later correction notice as final.

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The diploma table in the PDF is internally inconsistent: its displayed row totals and displayed column totals do not reconcile with the stated category total of 438. Applicants should check the NATS vacancy listing and any corrigendum before selecting a corporation or discipline.

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TNSTC Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Graduate Apprentice - Engineering

Candidates need a regular full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology with First Class in the relevant discipline from a statutory University, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament or a professional body examination recognised as equivalent by the State or Central Government.

Technician Apprentice - Diploma Engineering

Candidates need a regular full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline from a State Council or Board of Technical Education, a University or another recognised institution.

Graduate Apprentice - Non-Engineering

Candidates need a regular full-time Degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Humanities, such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM or BCA, from a UGC-approved statutory or deemed University.

Passing Year and Domicile Conditions

• The candidate must have passed during 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or May 2026.
• The candidate must hail from Tamil Nadu.
• The qualification must be regular and full-time.

Who Is Not Eligible?

• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training.
• Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
• Candidates having one year or more of relevant work experience.

TNSTC Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The notification does not provide a fixed minimum or maximum age. It states that age eligibility will be followed according to the applicable Apprenticeship Rules.

TNSTC Apprentice Application Fee 2026

No application fee is mentioned in the official notification. Candidates should apply only through the NATS portal and should not pay any fee unless an official portal instruction requires it.

TNSTC Apprentice Stipend 2026

The training period is one year. Completion of apprenticeship does not create any right to employment in TNSTC, MTC or SETC.

TNSTC Apprentice Selection Process 2026

No written examination or interview is specified in the notification.

How to Apply for TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Open the NATS 2.0 student portal using the direct link below.
2. New candidates should complete Student Registration and generate the 12-digit enrolment number.
3. Existing candidates should log in with their registered email ID and password.
4. Open the “Apply against advertised vacancies” section.
5. Search for the relevant corporation name exactly as displayed in the notification.
6. Select the suitable Graduate Engineering, Diploma Engineering or Non-Engineering Graduate opportunity.
7. Upload the provisional certificate or consolidated marksheet.
8. Enter the percentage of marks or CGPA × 10 in the prescribed field.
9. Click Apply and confirm that the status is shown as “Applied”.

Organisation Names to Search on NATS

• TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION VILLUPURAM LTD
• TNSTC KUMBAKONAM
• TNSTC SALEM SALEM REGION
• TAMILNADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION MADURAI LTD MADURAI REGION
• TAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION LTD TIRUNELVELI REGION
• METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION CHENNAI LTD
• STATE EXPRESS TRANSPORT CORPORATION TN LTD

Documents Required for TNSTC Apprentice Application

• B.E./B.Tech, Diploma or general degree provisional certificate
• Consolidated marksheet or semester-wise marksheets
• Percentage of marks or CGPA conversion details
• NATS enrolment number
• Recent photograph and signature
• Aadhaar Card or valid identity proof
• Community certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Valid email ID and mobile number

TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• No TA or DA will be paid for certificate verification.
• No boarding or lodging expenses are admissible.
• Incomplete or erroneous applications received after the due date will be rejected.
• Canvassing or applying pressure through any source will disqualify the candidate.
• BOAT Southern Region has not authorised any private person or organisation to coordinate the recruitment.

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