Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of eligible candidates under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is being conducted for apprenticeship training in various designated trades, including Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT-Radiology, MLT-Pathology and PASAA. A total of 1,000 apprenticeship slots are available for Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates. Eligible candidates can icf chennai apprentice recruitment 2026 apply online through the ICF web portal from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026, 5:30 PM. Candidates should note that this is apprenticeship training and not permanent employment in ICF/Railways.
ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Organization | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| No of Vacancy | 1000+ Post |
| Job Nature | Apprenticeship Program |
| Job Location | Chennai |
| Application Start Date | 08.08.2026 |
| Application End Date | 07.09.2026 |
ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Job Vacancy
| Trade | Total |
|---|---|
| Carpenter | 90 |
| Electrician | 200 |
| Fitter | 260 |
| Machinist | 90 |
| Painter | 90 |
| Welder | 260 |
| MLT – Radiology | 5 |
| MLT – Pathology | 5 |
| PASAA | 10 |
| Total | 1,000 |
ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
| Category / Trade | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Fitter / Electrician / Machinist – Ex-ITI | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% marks, including Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system or equivalent, and possess a National Trade Certificate (NTC) in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| Carpenter / Painter / Welder – Ex-ITI | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent, and possess an NTC in the relevant trade issued by NCVT/SCVT. |
| PASAA – Ex-ITI | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% marks and possess NTC in Information Technology / COPA / Database System Administration Assistant / Software Testing Assistant or the notified equivalent trade. |
| Fitter / Electrician / Machinist – Freshers | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% aggregate marks, including Science & Mathematics under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| Carpenter / Painter – Freshers | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| Welder – Freshers | Passed 10th Standard with minimum 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| MLT – Radiology / Pathology | Passed 12th Standard (HSC) under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection process
Selection is based on:
- 10th Standard Marks – Merit list preparation.
- Trade Allotment – Based on merit and vacancy availability.
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Apprenticeship Contract
ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limits
| Candidate Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| ITI Candidates (Ex-ITI) | Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years |
| Non-ITI Candidates (Freshers) | Minimum 15 years and maximum 22 years |
| SC/ST Candidates | Upper-age relaxation of 5 years |
| OBC Candidates | Upper-age relaxation of 3 years |
| PwBD Candidates | Upper-age relaxation of 10 years |
ICF Chennai Apprentice Payscale
| Apprentice Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Freshers – 10th Class Pass | ₹8,200/month |
| Freshers – 12th Class Pass | ₹9,600/month |
| Ex-ITI – NTC Holder | ₹9,600/month |
Application Fees of ICF Chennai Apprentice
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Candidates | ₹100 + applicable service charges |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
How to Apply for ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official ICF web portal.
- Visit the ICF official website: ICF Apprentice Portal
- Read the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carefully.
- Complete the online application form with the required personal, educational and other details.
- Keep the required certificates/documents ready and upload the recent passport-size photograph in JPG/JPEG format, not exceeding 200 KB.
- Pay the applicable ₹100 processing fee + service charges online. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted from the fee.
- Check all details carefully before submitting the application.
- Submit the application before 07 September 2026, 5:30 PM.
- After final submission, download and print the acknowledgement form. It must be produced at the time of Document Verification.
- Application must be submit through email, post, in hand only
Important Link of ICF Recruitment
| 1. ICF Official website Link – Click here to Visit |
| 2. ICF Official Online Notification pdf Link – Click here to donwload |
| 3. ICF Online Application form – Click here to download |
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Frequently Asked Question
There is no separate written examination syllabus for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Selection is based on the marks obtained in Class 10 for preparation of the merit list.
No exam date is applicable. The notification does not prescribe a written examination; candidates are selected through a merit list based on Class 10 marks.
The monthly stipend is ₹8,200 for 10th-pass freshers and ₹9,600 for 12th-pass freshers and Ex-ITI candidates.
Online applications are accepted from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 up to 5:30 PM.
Candidates can register and apply online through the ICF web portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
The notification does not mention a specific result date. The selected/eligible list will be uploaded on the ICF web portal.
ICF Chennai Recruitment 2026 includes the engagement of Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for training in designated trades at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
The ICF Apprentice 2026 notification is Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027, inviting online applications for Act Apprentice training at Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.