Integral Coach Factory Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification for 1010 Posts
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has invited online applications for engagement of 1010 Act Apprentices for the 2026-27 training session under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The vacancies are available for Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates in trades including Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT-Radiology, MLT-Pathology and PASAA. Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026.
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Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Notification No. | APP/01/2026-2027 |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Total Vacancy | 1010 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Starts | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Age Limit | 15-24 Years for ITI Candidates / 15-22 Years for Non-ITI Candidates |
| Educational Qualification | Class 10 / Class 12 / ITI (Trade Wise) |
| Selection Process | Merit Based on Standard X Marks |
| Stipend | Rs.8,200 - 9,600 Per Month |
| Training Location | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
| Official Website | https://pb.icf.gov.in |
| ITI Candidates | Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 24 years of age as on 07 September 2026. |
| Non-ITI Candidates | Candidates must have completed 15 years of age and must not have completed 22 years of age as on 07 September 2026. |
| Fitter, Electrician & Machinist - Ex-ITI | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% marks with Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system or equivalent and possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. |
| Carpenter, Painter & Welder - Ex-ITI | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent and possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by NCVT or SCVT. |
| PASAA - Ex-ITI | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and possess National Trade Certificate in Information Technology, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant, Database System Assistant or Software Testing Assistant issued by NCVT or SCVT. |
| Fitter, Electrician & Machinist - Freshers | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate marks with Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| Carpenter & Painter - Freshers | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| Welder - Freshers | Passed Class 10 with minimum 50% aggregate marks under the 10+2 system or equivalent. |
| MLT-Radiology & MLT-Pathology - Freshers | Passed Class 12 examination under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| Higher Qualification | Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Degree, Diploma or Engineering Degree are not eligible. Exception: MLT candidates require Class 12/HSC qualification. |
| Tamil Nadu Eligibility | Applicants who are residents and/or registered with a local Employment Exchange within the jurisdiction of Tamil Nadu are eligible to apply. The Employment Exchange registration date should not be beyond the last date of application. |
| Age Relaxation - SC/ST | 05 years |
| Age Relaxation - OBC | 03 years |
| Age Relaxation - PwBD | 10 years |
Candidates aged 15 to 24 years for ITI candidates and 15 to 22 years for Non-ITI candidates as on 07 September 2026 are eligible, subject to applicable age relaxation. Freshers require the prescribed Class 10 or Class 12 qualification, while Ex-ITI candidates require Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and the relevant National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT. Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Degree or Diploma are not eligible, except MLT candidates for whom Class 12/HSC is prescribed.
| Particular | Details |
| Selection Method | Selection will be based on a merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Standard X. No written examination is prescribed. |
| Merit Calculation | Merit will be prepared based on marks obtained in Standard X. |
| COVID Pass Candidates | For candidates who were declared COVID Pass in Class X, marks obtained in Class IX or Class X half-yearly examination, duly signed by the Principal, will be considered for preparation of the merit list. |
| Tie-Breaker | If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Standard X earlier will be considered first. |
| Trade Preference - Freshers | Freshers can exercise their trade option. Trade will be allotted according to merit and availability of vacancies. |
| Trade Allotment - Ex-ITI | Ex-ITI candidates will be trained in the trade for which they possess the ITI certificate. |
No written examination is prescribed. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Standard X. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be preferred and, where dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Standard X earlier will be considered first.
| Post | Vacancy |
| Carpenter | 90 |
| Electrician | 200 |
| Fitter | 260 |
| Machinist | 90 |
| Painter | 90 |
| Welder | 260 |
| MLT-Radiology | 5 |
| MLT-Pathology | 5 |
| PASAA | 10 |
| Total | 1010 |
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has released Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027 for engagement of 1010 Act Apprentices for the 2026-27 training session. Vacancies are available for Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT-Radiology, MLT-Pathology and PASAA trades under Freshers and Ex-ITI categories.
| Merit List | Selection will be based on the marks obtained in Standard X. |
| COVID Pass Candidates | For candidates who were declared COVID Pass in Class X, marks obtained in Class IX or Class X half-yearly examination, duly signed by the Principal, will be considered for preparation of the merit list. |
| Tie-Breaker | If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be preferred. If the dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Standard X earlier will be considered first. |
| Trade Allotment - Freshers | Freshers can exercise their trade option. Trade will be allotted according to merit and availability of vacancies. Once allotted, request for change of trade will not be entertained. |
| Trade Allotment - Ex-ITI | Ex-ITI candidates will be trained in the trade for which they possess the ITI certificate. |
| Document Verification | Selected candidates must produce the required original certificates and documents during Document Verification. |
| Medical Examination | Selected candidates must be physically fit as per the Apprentices Act and Apprentices Rules and must produce the prescribed Medical Certificate signed by a Government-authorized doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon. |
| Apprenticeship Contract | Selected candidates have to execute a contract of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. In case of a minor candidate, the guardian can execute the prescribed contract. |
| Employment | Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Integral Coach Factory or Indian Railways after completion of training. |
Selection will be made on the basis of a merit list prepared from Standard X marks. Freshers will be allotted trades according to merit, trade preference and availability of vacancies, while Ex-ITI candidates will be trained in the trade for which they possess the ITI certificate. Selected candidates must complete document verification, medical examination and the prescribed apprenticeship contract.
| Category | Stipend |
| Freshers - Class 10th School Pass-outs | Rs.8,200 per month |
| Freshers - Class 12th School Pass-outs | Rs.9,600 per month |
| Ex-ITI - National or State Certificate Holder | Rs.9,600 per month |
| Second Year Training | 10% increase in the prescribed minimum stipend amount |
| Training Period - Fitter, Electrician & Machinist Freshers | 2 years |
| Training Period - Carpenter & Painter Freshers | 2 years |
| Training Period - Welder Freshers | 1 year 3 months |
| Training Period - MLT-Radiology & MLT-Pathology Freshers | 1 year 3 months |
| Training Period - Ex-ITI | 1 year |
Freshers who passed Class 10 will receive Rs.8,200 per month, while Class 12 freshers and Ex-ITI certificate holders will receive Rs.9,600 per month. During the second year of apprenticeship training, the prescribed minimum stipend will increase by 10%.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Other Eligible Candidates | Rs.100 + applicable service charges |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
| Fee Refund | Processing fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances. |
Candidates other than SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are required to pay a processing fee of Rs.100 plus applicable service charges through online mode. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through ONLINE mode only. |
| Application Period | Online applications can be submitted from 08 August 2026 at 09:30 AM to 07 September 2026 till 05:30 PM. |
| Eligibility Verification | Candidates should carefully verify that they satisfy all prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the application. |
| Tamil Nadu Eligibility | Applicants must be residents and/or registered with a local Employment Exchange within the jurisdiction of Tamil Nadu. The Employment Exchange registration date should not be beyond the last date of application. |
| Higher Qualification | Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Degree, Diploma or Engineering Degree are not eligible, except MLT candidates for whom Class 12/HSC is prescribed. |
| Trade Selection | Freshers can exercise their trade preference. Trade will be allotted according to merit and availability of vacancies and once allotted, request for change of trade will not be entertained. |
| Document Verification | Selected candidates must produce original certificates and other required documents during Document Verification. |
| Medical Examination | Selected candidates must produce the prescribed Medical Certificate signed by a Government-authorized doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon. |
| Apprenticeship Contract | Selected candidates have to execute a contract of apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. In case of a minor candidate, the guardian can execute the prescribed contract. |
| Employment | Engagement as an apprentice does not guarantee employment in Integral Coach Factory or Indian Railways after completion of apprenticeship training. |
| Application Fee | Processing fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. |
| Application Acknowledgement | Candidates should preserve the transaction ID and take a printout of the acknowledgement for Document Verification. |
| No Physical Submission | Candidates are not required to send the application form or any documents to ICF by post, email, fax or by hand. |
| False Information | Submission of false information or suppression of material facts may result in cancellation of candidature. |
Online applications will be accepted from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 till 05:30 PM. Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility and application details, upload the required documents and retain a printout of the submitted application acknowledgement for future reference.
| Document | Requirement |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Recent passport-size photograph as prescribed in the notification. |
| Educational Qualification Certificates | Class 10/Class 12 certificates and mark sheets as applicable to the trade. |
| ITI Certificate | National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT for Ex-ITI candidates. |
| Category Certificate | Valid SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate wherever applicable. |
| Date of Birth Proof | Class 10 certificate or other prescribed proof of date of birth. |
| Medical Certificate | Prescribed Medical Certificate signed by a Government-authorized doctor not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon. |
| Transfer Certificate | Original Transfer Certificate for completion of Class X/Class XII/ITI qualification, as applicable. |
| Railway Employee Certificate | Prescribed Railway employee identity/service certificate and supporting proof for eligible wards of Railway employees, wherever applicable. |
| Other Documents | Any other original certificates and supporting documents required for Document Verification. |
Applicants should keep ready educational qualification certificates, ITI certificate wherever applicable, category certificate wherever applicable, recent passport-size photograph and other supporting documents. Selected candidates must produce original certificates during document verification along with the prescribed Medical Certificate and Transfer Certificate.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available under ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | A total of 1010 Act Apprentice vacancies are available. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | The last date to submit the online application is 07 September 2026 till 05:30 PM. |
| What is the age limit for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026? | ITI candidates must be 15 to 24 years old and Non-ITI candidates must be 15 to 22 years old as on 07 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation. |
| What is the educational qualification for Freshers? | The qualification varies by trade. Generally, Freshers require Class 10 with minimum 50% marks, while MLT-Radiology and MLT-Pathology require Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology. |
| What is the qualification for Ex-ITI candidates? | Ex-ITI candidates require Class 10 with minimum 50% marks and the relevant National Trade Certificate issued by NCVT or SCVT. |
| Is there any written examination? | No. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from Standard X marks. |
| What is the stipend for selected apprentices? | Class 10 Freshers receive Rs.8,200 per month, while Class 12 Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates receive Rs.9,600 per month. |
| What is the application fee? | A processing fee of Rs.100 plus applicable service charges is payable. SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. |
| Are candidates with Degree or Diploma eligible? | No. Candidates possessing higher qualifications such as Degree, Diploma or Engineering Degree are not eligible, except MLT candidates for whom Class 12/HSC is prescribed. |
| Does apprenticeship guarantee a Railway job? | No. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee employment in Integral Coach Factory or Indian Railways after completion of training. |
