Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (TNMVMD) Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 79 Vacancies

The Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (TNMVMD), Chennai, has released an official recruitment notification for the engagement of 79 Apprentices (Graduate and Technician Diploma holders) under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973.

This 1-year apprenticeship training opportunity is open exclusively to eligible candidates hailing from Tamil Nadu who passed their qualifying degree or diploma between 2022 and 2026. The last date to apply online is October 29, 2026.

📅 Key Recruitment Dates

📊 Vacancy Breakdown & Monthly Stipend

A total of 79 training places are available across Mechanical and Automobile Engineering branches:

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Domicile & Pass-Out Batch

• State Eligibility: Candidates must be hailing from Tamil Nadu.
• Passing Years: Only candidates who passed their qualifying graduation or diploma in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 are eligible.

2. Educational Qualifications

• Graduate Apprentices: A regular, full-time Degree in Engineering or Technology (Mechanical / Automobile Engineering) granted by a Statutory University or recognized institution.
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: A regular, full-time Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Mechanical / Automobile Engineering) granted by a State Board of Technical Education.

3. Disqualification Clause

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, or those with 1 year or more of work experience, are strictly NOT eligible.

💳 Application Fee

• Fee Amount: No Application Fee

🎯 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting: Shortlisting of candidates will be based strictly on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification (Degree/Diploma).
2. Certificate Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email and required to attend a certificate verification process at TNMVMD, Chennai.

📝 Step-by-Step Application Process via NATS Portal

Applications must be submitted online through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal:

1. Visit the official NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in.
2. Register or log in as a student to generate your unique enrollment ID.
3. Navigate to the “Apply against advertised vacancies” section.
4. Search for establishment name: “TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT”.
5. Click Apply and upload necessary documents (Provisional Degree/Diploma certificate or consolidated marksheet, community certificate if claiming reservation).
6. Ensure your application status shows as “Applied” and submit on or before October 29, 2026.

விண்ணப்பிக்க கடைசி தேதி: 29.10.2026

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