TNMVMD Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 79 Graduate Apprentice, Technician Apprentice Posts

Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicle Maintenance Department (TNMVMD), Chennai, has invited applications for 79 posts in 2 roles. The posts include Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering. The online application is open from 29 September 2026 to 29 October 2026.

The posts are for Chennai. Qualification required: Degree or Diploma in relevant Engineering/Technology branch. The pay is Rs. 10900 to Rs. 12300 per month. Selection is by shortlisting based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification and certificate Verification at TNMVMD, Chennai. Post-wise eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 29 October 2026
• Vacancies: 79, in 2 roles
• How to apply: Online
• Pay: Rs. 10900 to Rs. 12300 per month
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: Age limit will be followed as per Apprenticeship Rules
• Place: Chennai

TNMVMD Recruitment 2026 – Overview

TNMVMD Notification PDF 2026

The official notification gives the full conditions for each post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download TNMVMD notification PDF

Vacancy Details and Pay

Who Can Apply for TNMVMD Recruitment 2026?

Other conditions:

• Candidates must be hailing from Tamilnadu
• Minimum physical standards as prescribed in Clause 4 of the Apprenticeship Rule 1992

Who Cannot Apply for TNMVMD Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship under Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973
• Candidates having one year or more experience are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply

Post-wise Details

Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (18 posts)

Qualification required: A Degree in Engineering or Technology (Regular – Full time). Pay: Rs. 12300.

Technician (Diploma) Apprentice – Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering (61 posts)

Qualification required: A Diploma in Engineering or Technology (Regular – Full time). Pay: Rs. 10900.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• One year Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship (Amendment) Act 1973
• No obligation to offer employment upon completion of the Apprenticeship period

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Important Dates

How Will TNMVMD Select Candidates?

• Shortlisting based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification
• Certificate Verification at TNMVMD, Chennai
• Shortlisting of candidates will be done based on the percentage of marks obtained in the basic prescribed qualification.

Documents to Enclose

• B.E / B.Tech / Diploma Provisional Certificate (or) Consolidated Mark Sheet
• Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates if claiming reservation
• OBC(NCL) certificate in approved format for BC/MBC candidates

How to Apply for TNMVMD Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Register or login to the National Web Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
2. Complete the application form and obtain a unique enrollment number.
3. Under ‘Apply against advertised vacancies’, search for ‘TAMIL NADU MOTOR VEHICLES MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT’.
4. Click apply and ensure the status shows as ‘applied’.
5. Upload the provisional certificate or consolidated mark sheet and ensure percentage of marks is entered in the portal.
6. Apply on or before 29 October 2026.

Other Points to Note

• If percentage of marks is not furnished in the NATS portal, candidature will not be considered.

TNMVMD Recruitment 2026 – Important Links