Table of Contents
- Overview
- Vacancy Details
- Eligibility Criteria
- Important Dates
- Application Fee
- How to Apply
- Important Links
Overview
The Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (TNMVMD), Chennai has invited online applications for 79 apprentice positions under its Apprentice Vacancy 2026 drive. 🎓 The openings are for Graduate Apprentice and Technician (Diploma) Apprentice posts in mechanical and automobile engineering disciplines.
Selected apprentices will get one year of training with a monthly stipend of up to ₹12,300. Applications are open through the NATS portal and the last date to apply is 29 October 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical / Automobile Engineering) | 18 | ₹12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice (Mechanical / Automobile Engineering) | 61 | ₹10,900 |
| Total | 79 | — |
The apprenticeship training period is one year for both posts.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Apprentice: Regular full-time B.E./B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Technician (Diploma) Apprentice: Regular full-time Diploma in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Age limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years.
- Candidates must be residents of Tamil Nadu.
- Candidates must meet the minimum physical standards prescribed under Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992.
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or are currently undergoing one are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience are not eligible.
- The percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination must be entered on the NATS portal — applications without the marks percentage will not be considered.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No Fee |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal. Follow these steps:
- Open the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and create an account or log in.
- Complete the registration process and obtain your unique enrollment number.
- Under “Apply against advertised vacancies”, search for “TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT”.
- Choose the Graduate Apprentice or Technician (Diploma) Apprentice vacancy.
- Upload the provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet.
- Enter the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualification — missing marks will lead to rejection.
- Complete the application process on or before 29 October 2026 and make sure the application status shows “Applied” on the portal.
Selection process: Merit-based shortlisting, followed by certificate verification and eligibility verification.
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