TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 79 Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice Places in Chennai
If you hail from Tamil Nadu with an engineering degree or diploma and want workshop experience, the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (TNMVMD), Chennai has opened 79 training places for the year 2026-27. There are 18 places for Graduate Apprentices and 61 places for Technician (Diploma) Apprentices, all in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering. The training runs for one year and pays a monthly stipend.
This is an apprenticeship under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973, so it is a training seat and not a regular job. Only candidates who hail from Tamil Nadu and passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026 can apply, and the last date is 29 October 2026. Read every section below before you log in, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in open for the shortlist news.
Key Highlights of TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The department works under the Government of Tamil Nadu and has the establishment code STNCHS000028 on the apprenticeship portal. Applications are taken online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, and the shortlist is prepared by the Board of Apprenticeship Training (Southern Region), Chennai. Candidates from Tamil Nadu should read the full notification once before applying.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department, Chennai |
| Posts | Graduate Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice |
| Total Training Places | 79 |
| Stipend | ₹12,300 (Graduate), ₹10,900 (Diploma) per month |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Application Window | 29 September 2026 to 29 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Discipline | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Category-I Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical / Automobile Engineering | 18 |
| Category-II Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Mechanical / Automobile Engineering | 61 |
| Total | 79 |
The notification does not give a category-wise split of these places. It also says the department can increase or decrease the number of vacancies, whatever is printed in the notification, so treat 79 as the current figure and not a guarantee.
What Is the Eligibility for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Degree in Engineering or Technology in a relevant discipline (regular, full-time if from a Statutory University or Act-of-Parliament institution), or an equivalent professional-body graduate examination |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Diploma in Engineering or Technology in a relevant discipline (regular, full-time if from a State Board/Council or University), or an equivalent diploma from a Government-recognised institution |
For the degree, the notification accepts a degree from a Statutory University, a degree from an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or a graduate examination of a professional body that the State or Central Government recognises as equivalent. For the diploma, it accepts a diploma from a State Council or Board of Technical Education, a diploma from a University, or a diploma from an institution recognised by the State or Central Government as equivalent.
Both categories are for Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering and you must have passed in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026. If you are a diploma holder from a polytechnic, see more diploma jobs; degree holders can browse engineering jobs while this window is open.
Age Limit and Physical Standards
The notification says only that the age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules. It gives no minimum or maximum age and no as-on date, so check the Apprenticeship Rules or the NATS portal before you apply. Physical standards are as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992, and amendments if any.
What Is the Salary (Stipend) for TNMVMD Apprentices 2026?
| Post | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
The stipend is paid for the one year of training. A Graduate Apprentice gets ₹1,400 a month more than a Technician (Diploma) Apprentice. Please note the limits too: no TA/DA is paid for attending certificate verification, no boarding or lodging expenses are admissible, and after training the department has no obligation to offer you employment. An apprentice cannot claim a job on the ground of completing the training.
What Is the Selection Process for TNMVMD Apprentice 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Based on the percentage of marks in the basic qualification for your discipline |
| Intimation | Shortlisted candidates are told through their registered email ID |
| Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates appear at TNMVMD, Chennai |
The Board of Apprenticeship Training (SR) prepares the shortlist from the online application data. The notification names these stages only, so keep your email ID active and check your inbox and spam folder. The shortlist is also published on the NATS portal: Home page bottom, then Regional Events, then BOAT (Southern Region), then Apprenticeship News.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Seat
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Earlier apprenticeship | If you have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship under the 1973 Act, or have one year or more experience, you are not eligible |
| Missing percentage | If marks are not entered in the “% of marks / CGPAx10” column, your candidature will not be considered |
| Late or wrong form | An incomplete or erroneous application received after the due date will be rejected, with no further communication |
| Reservation certificate | SC, ST, OBC or PwD claims need a certificate in the Government format, failing which you are treated as General |
| OBC (NCL) | BC/MBC candidates claiming OBC (Non-creamy layer) must bring the certificate in the approved OBC (NCL) format |
| Canvassing | Canvassing or pressuring through any source disqualifies the candidature and removes your name from the records |
Reservation follows the guidelines under the Apprentices Act for SC, ST, OBC and PwD. The Board has not authorised any individual or organisation to liaise on its behalf, so beware of touts.
How to Apply Online for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Applying is a two-stage process on the NATS portal: first you enrol as a student and get an enrolment number, then you apply against the department’s advertised vacancy. Keep your provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet ready, and make sure the marks you type match the document you upload. The shortlist is based on that percentage, so a typing error can cost you the seat.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the NATS portal (link in Essential Links below) and click Student, then Student Register, if you have never enrolled |
| 2 | Complete the form. A unique 12-digit Enrolment Number (ATN…) is generated; note it down |
| 3 | Already enrolled on the new portal? Log in with your email ID and password. Old portal (mhrdnats) users must use Forgot Password to get an activation link and reset the password, then log in and complete the form |
| 4 | Under Apply against advertised vacancies, search TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT |
| 5 | Click Apply; the status should show applied |
| 6 | Upload your B.E./B.Tech/Diploma provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet and enter the percentage of marks in the “% of marks / CGPAx10” column |
Note the department’s name is spelt “Vehicle” in the heading but “Vehicles” in the portal search text, so search with the second spelling. For any doubt about enrolment verification, the notification lists the email tncop@boat-srp.com. Save the confirmation page once you see the applied status.
What Are the Important Dates for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 29 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 29 October 2026 |
| Shortlist declared | Second week of November 2026 |
| Certificate verification at TNMVMD, Chennai | Fourth week of November 2026 (tentative) |
Apply by 29 October 2026, and do not wait for the last evening, because portals slow down when many students log in together. The verification date is tentative, so keep checking the portal and your email.
Is There an Application Fee for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee. Do not pay anyone for this apprenticeship; the Board has said it has authorised no outside person to coordinate its work.
Essential Links for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Register Online for TNMVMD Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 79 Posts: Graduate Apprentice & Technician (Diploma) Apprentice
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Tamil Nadu Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are a Tamil Nadu mechanical or automobile engineer, this is a solid chance to train for a year inside a government department. Enrol on the portal today, enter your marks percentage carefully and apply by 29 October 2026. When the shortlist appears, check the results page and your email. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more such updates.