The Cantonment Board St.Thomas Mount cum Pallavaram established in the year 1774, is the second oldest Cantonment in the country. It is located 18kms away from the Central Railway Station. The total area of Cantonment is 2892.82 acres. It is basically divided into three locations namely St.Thomas Mount, Meenambakkam and Pallavaram.

Education Qualification:-

I. Must possess LT.I. Certificate in the trade of Mason;
2. Must have undergone apprenticeship training in Government or any other organization for a period of not less than one year; and
3. Must have experience for a period of not less than five years in masonry work.