The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has issued an official notification for 1,010 apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This apprentice recruitment is for Tamil Nadu candidates and offers various trades like Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology & Pathology), and PASAA, under the Apprentices Act, 1961
Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligible candidates can apply online from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 through the official ICF website. Candidates can choose their category according to their trade with eligibility based on qualifications such as Class 10th, Class 12th, and ITI certificates.
Please Note: This recruitment is only for apprentice training. There is no guarantee of regular employment upon completion of the training.
Application Status: The application window is now closed.
Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Advertisement No. | PB/RR/39/App/2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Welder, MLT, Ex-ITI) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,010 (Freshers 320 + Ex-ITI 670 + MLT 10 + PASAA 10) |
| Job Location | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹100/- |
| Official Website | https://pb.icf.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
Notification Released: 8 August 2026
Online Application Starts: 8 August 2026
Application Form Last Date: 07 September 2026
Fee Payment Last Date: 07 September 2026
Total Vacancies
| Category | Freshers | Ex-ITI | Total |
| Main Trades | 320 | 670 | 990 |
| MLT + PASAA | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 330 | 680 | 1,010 |
Category-wise Freshers and Ex-ITI vacancies
| Trade | Freshers | Ex-ITI | ||||||||||
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | |
| Carpenter | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| Electrician | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 75 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 160 |
| Fitter | 37 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 80 | 83 | 49 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 180 |
| Machinist | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| Painter | 18 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 50 |
| Welder | 37 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 80 | 83 | 49 | 27 | 14 | 7 | 180 |
| Total | 146 | 88 | 48 | 24 | 14 | 320 | 307 | 183 | 102 | 52 | 26 | 670 |
Additional Posts (MLT + PASAA)
| Trade | Freshers | Ex-ITI | ||||||||||
| UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | UR | OBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Total | |
| MLT-Radiology | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| MLT-Pathology | 3 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| PASAA | – | – | – | – | – | – | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 10 |
| Total | 6 | 2 | 2 | – | – | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | – | 10 |
Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria
- Only residents of Tamil Nadu are eligible for this recruitment.
- Railway employees must submit their ID card/service certificate + UMID/PPO.
- Candidates with higher qualifications such as a diploma, degree, or engineering degree are not eligible for this apprenticeship recruitment. MLT candidates who have passed 12th can apply, as given in the official notification.
Educational Qualification:
- Fresher Candidates: Candidates who are freshers and have scored at least 50% in 10th grade. Science and Mathematics are mandatory for the Fitter, Electrician, and Machinist trades.
- Ex-ITI Candidates: Candidates should have at least 50% marks in 10th and a relevant trade certificate from ITI/NTC/STC.
- MLT Candidates: For this, candidates must have completed 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
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Tamil Nadu Residence / Employment Exchange Condition
For this, candidates must be residents of Tamil Nadu and/or registered with a local employment exchange within Tamil Nadu. The registration must remain valid with the employment exchange until the closing date of the application. This requirement does not apply to railway employees.
Age Limit
Candidates who have completed an ITI must be between 15 and 24 years old, while non-ITI/fresh candidates must be between 15 and 22 years old as of September 7, 2026.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| Non-ITI Candidates (Freshers) | 15 Years | 22 Years |
| ITI Candidates (Ex-ITI) | 15 Years | 24 Years |
| OBC | 15 Years | Upper age + 3 years |
| SC/ST | 15 Years | Upper age + 5 years |
| PwD | 15 Years | Upper age + 10 years |
Age Relaxation:
- A 3-year age relaxation for OBC candidates, a 5-year relaxation for SC/ST candidates, and a 10-year relaxation for PwBD candidates.
Railway ICF Apprentice 2026–27 Stipend
| Candidate Type | Stipend |
| Freshers – 10th Pass | ₹8,200 per month |
| Freshers – 12th Pass | ₹9,600 per month |
| Ex-ITI – National/State Certificate Holder | ₹9,600 per month |
In the second year, the candidate’s stipend will be increased by 10%.
Selection Process
- If two candidates have the same marks, the senior candidate will be given priority first. If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed 10th grade first will be given priority.
Apprenticeship
Important: According to the official notification, after completing the ICF apprentice training, the Railway/ICF guarantees that you will not become a permanent or government employee.
Physical Fitness
Selected candidates must submit a medical certificate during the document verification of their prescribed physical fitness. This certificate must be issued by a government-authorized physician of the required rank at a central or state government hospital.
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC | ₹100 + applicable service charges |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women | No Fee |
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Apply Link
| Official Website | Click here |
| Official Notification | Click here |
| Application Status | The job is closed. Last Date: 07 September 2026 |
How To Apply Online
- First, visit the official ICF website: pb.icf.gov.in.
- Keep important documents and certificates ready and ensure no point is missed while filling out the form.
- Fill out the form carefully and submit. An individual registration ID will be issued through the system-generated registration.
- Make the payment online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
- After making the payment, A PDF will be released. Download it, take a printout, and keep it safe.
Contract & No Employment Guarantee
- Before training, candidates must sign an apprenticeship contract.
- After completing the ICF apprentice training, the Railway/ICF does not guarantee any kind of permanent job.
What Happens After Applying
- Application
- Merit List
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Apprenticeship Training
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the total number of vacancies in the ICF Apprentice?
ICF has released 1,010 apprenticeship vacancies for the ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
2. What is the age limit?
Non-ITI/Freshers candidates’ age must be 15 to 22 years, and ITI candidates’ age 15 to 24 years
3. What is the selection process?
The selection process for the apprentice will be based on 10th-standard marks.
4. How much stipend will be received for the apprenticeship after selection?
For 10th pass Freshers: ₹8,200/month and 12th pass Freshers: ₹9,600/month stipend is given under the official notification.
5. What is the application fee?
The application fee for General and OBC candidates will be ₹100 + applicable charges and SC, ST, PwBD and Women candidates are NIL fee.
6. Is ICF Apprentice Recruitment a permanent Railway job?
No. After candidates complete their training, ICF and Indian Railways do not provide any kind of regular or permanent guarantee.
