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TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Graduate, Diploma and Non-Engineering Apprentice 1518 Posts)
Overview

The Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) has released the TNSTC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,518 apprenticeship training positions across various TNSTC regions, Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC), Chennai, and State Express Transport Corporation (SETC), Tamil Nadu. The recruitment offers apprenticeship opportunities for Graduate, Diploma, and Non-Engineering Graduate candidates. Eligible applicants can submit their online applications from 28 July 2026 to 28 August 2026.

Candidates holding B.E./B.Tech, Diploma, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BBM, or BCA qualifications and meeting the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply for these apprenticeship positions. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 12,300 for Graduate Apprentices and Rs. 10,900 for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices. This article provides complete details on post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend, selection process, important dates, and the online application process as per the official notification.

Important Dates
  • Online Application Start Date : 28.07.2026
  • Last Date to Apply Online  : 28.08.2026
  • Declaration of Shortlisted List : Second week of September 2026
  • Certificate Verification (Shortlisted Candidates)  : Fourth week of September 2026 (Tentative), at TNSTC Trichy Region Office
Application Fee
  • No application fee.

Age Limit
  • The age limit will be followed as per the Apprenticeship Rules.
  • Specific minimum/maximum age figures are not specified in the notification.

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) 457
  • Degree in Engineering/Technology (Regular Full-time) with First Class from a Statutory University, an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or a professional body examination recognized as equivalent by the State/Central Government
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices 438
  • Diploma in Engineering/Technology (Regular Full-time) from a State Council/Board of Technical Education, a University, or an institution recognized as equivalent by the State/Central Government
Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering) 623
  • Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Humanities (BA/BSc/BCom/BBA/BBM/BCA etc.), Regular Full-time, from a UGC-approved Statutory/Deemed University
Post Name Salary
Graduate Apprentices (Engineering) Rs. 12,300 per month
Technician (Diploma) Apprentices Rs. 10,900 per month
Graduate Apprentices (Non-Engineering) Rs. 12,300 per month

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