ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Apply Online: 1,000+ Vacancies Announced

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai under the Ministry of Railroads has issued a notification for the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026. This is a great opportunity for the young aspirants who are willing to make a career in Indian Railroads manufacturing sector.

The recruitment drive is for 1,000+ apprentice vacancies in different trades (technical and non-technical) for both “Freshers” and “Ex-ITI” candidates. Online Application Process The online application window is now open and interested candidates need to submit their forms thru the official web portal (pb.icf.gov.in) before the final deadline of September 7, 2026 (5:30 PM).

Here is the complete guide about vacancy details, eligibility, selection procedure and direct stepwise application procedure.

ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Available Trades for Apprenticeship

• Fitter
• Electrician
• Machinist
• Welder
• Carpenter
• Painter
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) – Radiology & Pathology
• PASAA (Programming and System Administration Assistant)

Detailed Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification
  • For Freshers (Non-ITI): Candidates must have passed the 10th Standard (Matriculation) under the 10+2 system with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks. For technical trades like Fitter, Electrician, and Machinist, Science and Mathematics are mandatory subjects at the 10th level.
  • For Ex-ITI Candidates: Must have passed 10th Standard with a minimum of 50% marks AND possess a valid National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT/SCVT in the respective trade.
• Age Limit (As of Notification Date)
  • For Freshers: Minimum 15 years and maximum 22 years.
  • For Ex-ITI Candidates: Minimum 15 years and maximum 24 years.
  • Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates, as per government norms.

Application Fee Details

• General / OBC Categories: 100/- (+ applicable service charges)
• SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates: Fully Exempted (Nil Fee)

Selection Process for ICF Apprenticeship

• Merit List Preparation: The merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the 10th Standard (for Freshers) and an equal weightage of 10th Standard + ITI marks (for Ex-ITI candidates).
• Trade Allotment: Seats are allocated based on merit ranking and seat availability in the preferred trade.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document scrutiny.
• Medical Fitness Examination.

How to Apply Online for ICF Chennai Apprentice 2026

• Visit the Web Portal:– Go to the official ICF apprenticeship registration portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
• 2.Read the Notification:– Locate and download the detailed “Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification” to ensure you meet all trade-specific eligibility parameters.
• 3.Fill the Online Application:– Click on the ‘Apply Online’ link. Enter your personal details, academic scores (10th/ITI), and contact information accurately.
• 4.Upload Required Documents:– Upload a recent passport-size photograph (in JPG/JPEG format, under 200 KB) and relevant academic/category certificates.
• 5.Pay Fee & Submit:– Pay the ₹100 processing fee online (if not exempted). Review your entered details and click ‘Final Submit’ before 5:30 PM on September 7, 2026.
• 6.Print Acknowledgement:– Download and print the generated system acknowledgement form. This printout must be presented during the Document Verification stage.

Important Links

• ICF Chennai Apprentice Online Apply Form- Apply Now
• ICF Chennai Notification- Download

Frequently Asked Questions