ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 1010 Vacancies

Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Chennai is engaging 1,010 Act Apprentices across 9 trades including Fitter, Electrician, Welder, and Medical Lab Technician. If you have passed Class 10 with Science and Maths (or Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology for MLT trades), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 7 September 2026. This is a training program under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with a monthly stipend of Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 9,600 — it does not guarantee a permanent railway job.

Integral Coach Factory (ICF) Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 1010 Posts

ICF Chennai, a production unit of Indian Railways under the Skill India initiative, has released Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027 (dated 8 August 2026) to engage 1,010 Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and RBE Circular No. 120/2015. The slots are split between fresh Class 10 pass-outs and Ex-ITI candidates holding a National or State Trade Certificate, across trades like Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, and Medical Lab Technician (Radiology/Pathology). Preference is given to candidates from Tamil Nadu — you must be a resident of, or registered with, a local employment exchange in the state. Training normally lasts one year for trades like Fitter, Electrician, and Machinist. Candidates who withdraw from training without valid reason, or who wilfully stay absent, are liable to refund the full training cost and any stipend already paid. This is purely a training opportunity, not a job offer, but it gives you hands-on trade experience and a recognised certificate.

Vacancy Breakdown by Trade

Note: SC/ST/OBC/PwBD vacancies are reserved within each trade as per government norms. If you belong to SC, ST, or OBC, you must attach the requisite certificates — otherwise you will be considered under the Unreserved (UR) category with the corresponding age limit.

Who Can Apply?

Freshers — Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder:

• You should have passed Class 10 (Matric/SSLC) with at least 50% marks in Science and Maths under the 10+2 system, or an equivalent qualification.

Ex-ITI Candidates — Same 6 trades:

• You need a National (NCVT) or State (SCVT) Trade Certificate in the relevant trade, along with the Class 10 qualification above.

MLT-Radiology / MLT-Pathology:

• You should have passed Class 12 (12th/HSC) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

PASAA (Programming and System Administration Assistant):

• Open only to Ex-ITI candidates — check the official notification for the specific trade certificate required.

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD):

• Vacancies in each trade are reserved for candidates with disabilities suited to that trade — for example, locomotor disability, hearing impairment, low vision, or leprosy-cured candidates can apply for Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Painter, or Welder, depending on the specific disability and trade. You need at least 40% relevant disability and a valid disability certificate from a Central/State Government medical board.

Note: Candidates with higher qualifications than 10th/12th (such as a degree, diploma, or engineering degree, or those who have already completed an Act Apprenticeship) are NOT eligible to apply — except for MLT trades.

Age Limit

• ITI candidates: Between 15 and 24 years as on 7 September 2026.
• Non-ITI candidates: Between 15 and 22 years as on 7 September 2026.
• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates get 5 years, OBC candidates get 3 years, and Persons with Disability get 10 years.

Salary (Stipend)

• Freshers (Class 10 pass): Rs. 8,200 per month.
• Freshers (Class 12 pass) and Ex-ITI candidates: Rs. 9,600 per month.
• Your stipend increases by 10% in the second year of training.

Application Fee

• All other candidates: Rs. 100 processing fee plus applicable service charges (non-refundable), paid online.
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women: No fee.
• No refund of fee will be given once it is paid, under any circumstances.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

1. Merit List: Prepared based on the marks you scored in your qualifying examination (Class 10 or ITI trade certificate) — there is no separate written test.
2. Document Verification: You must produce your certificates, caste certificate (if applicable), and disability certificate (if applicable). Wards of Railway employees must submit an attested copy of their parent's Railway Identity Card or Service Certificate.
3. Medical Fitness Check before final engagement as an apprentice.

If you face any doubts or issues while applying, you can raise a ticket at ICF's online helpdesk at pb.icf.gov.in/act2026_cc/helpdesk_entry.php.

How to Apply

1. Go to the ICF web portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
2. Read the notification and instructions carefully before you start.
3. Register and fill in the online application form with your details.
4. Upload your photograph (under 200 KB, JPG/JPEG format) and documents.
5. Pay the processing fee online, if applicable.
6. Submit the form and save your registration number and password (your date of birth).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 8 August 2026
• Online Application Start: 8 August 2026, 09:30 hrs
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 September 2026, till 17:30 hrs
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 7 September 2026

• Attend the full duration of on-the-job and classroom training as per your trade schedule
• Follow workshop safety rules and use protective equipment correctly
• Learn to operate trade-specific tools, machines, and equipment under supervision
• Maintain a daily training diary/logbook as required by the Apprentices Act
• Complete assigned practical exercises and periodic skill assessments
• Follow the instructions of your training supervisor and workshop instructor
• Maintain discipline and punctuality throughout the training period