ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1010 Posts
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has opened applications for 1,010 Act Apprentice seats across Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT, and PASAA trades, open to both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates. Applications run 8 August to 7 September 2026.
Quick Overview
| Organization | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Notification No. | APP/01/2026-2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,010 (330 Freshers + 680 Ex-ITI) |
| Application Window | 8 August – 7 September 2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Job Location | ICF, Chennai |
| Apply Mode | Online |
Vacancy Snapshot
- Fitter — 80 (Freshers) + 180 (Ex-ITI) = 260
- Welder — 80 (Freshers) + 180 (Ex-ITI) = 260
- Electrician — 40 (Freshers) + 160 (Ex-ITI) = 200
- Carpenter — 40 (Freshers) + 50 (Ex-ITI) = 90
- Machinist — 40 (Freshers) + 50 (Ex-ITI) = 90
- Painter — 40 (Freshers) + 50 (Ex-ITI) = 90
- MLT (Radiology & Pathology) — 10 (Freshers only)
- PASAA — 10 (Ex-ITI only)
Eligibility
- Freshers (Fitter/Electrician/Machinist): Std X with min. 50% marks, Science & Maths.
- Freshers (Carpenter/Painter/Welder): Std X with min. 50% marks.
- Freshers (MLT): Std XII with Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
- Ex-ITI: Std X with 50% marks plus a National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the relevant trade.
- Applicants must be resident and/or registered with a Tamil Nadu Employment Exchange.
Age Limit (as on 7 September 2026)
- ITI candidates: 15 to 24 years
- Non-ITI candidates: 15 to 22 years
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD
Stipend
- Freshers, Class 10th pass-outs: ₹8,200/month
- Freshers, Class 12th pass-outs: ₹9,600/month
- Ex-ITI certificate holders: ₹9,600/month
- 10% increase in the second year of training
Application Fee
- ₹100 plus service charges for General/OBC
- No fee for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates
Selection Process
Merit list based on Std X marks. Freshers choose trade preferences, allotted by merit and vacancy availability; Ex-ITI candidates train in their certified trade. Selection is followed by document verification and a medical fitness check.
How to Apply
- Visit pb.icf.gov.in and open the Act Apprentice 2026 application link.
- Fill in your details and upload a passport photo (max 200 KB, jpg/jpeg).
- Note your system-generated Registration ID (password is your DOB in ddmmyyyy format).
- Pay the processing fee online, if applicable.
- Submit and print the system acknowledgement — required at document verification.
Official Links
Apply Online: ICF Application Portal
Official Notification PDF: Download Notification
Official Website: pb.icf.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
7 September 2026, 17:30 hrs.
How many total vacancies are there?
1,010 — 330 for Freshers and 680 for Ex-ITI candidates.
Does this training guarantee a Railway job?
No — the notification is explicit that this is training only, with no employment guarantee.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates resident in or registered with an Employment Exchange in Tamil Nadu, meeting the trade-specific qualification and age criteria.
Since candidates must be Tamil Nadu residents or Employment Exchange-registered there, confirm your registration is current well before you start the application.