ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 1010 Apprentice Posts, Eligibility, Dates, Fee & Stipend

Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has released Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027 for engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for training in various designated trades, with vacancies divided between Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates. The notification was issued on 8 August 2026, and the online application process is open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026.

According to the notification, there are 1,010 apprentice training slots across trades including Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, Welder, MLT-Radiology, MLT-Pathology and PASAA. The selection will be based on merit prepared from Class 10 marks, subject to the conditions mentioned in the notification.

ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The notification states that ICF is engaging Act Apprentices for imparting training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 and gives preference to candidates from Tamil Nadu.

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online application facility is available from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 till 17:30 hours through the ICF web portal.

ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

Candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD, and Women categories are exempted from the processing fee. Other candidates have to pay Rs 100 plus applicable service charges through online mode. The fee is non-refundable.

After successful payment, candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/Women receive a unique transaction ID beginning with “DU”, which should be preserved for future reference.

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The candidate's age will be calculated as on 7 September 2026. ITI candidates must be at least 15 years old and must not have completed 24 years, while Non-ITI candidates must be at least 15 years old and must not have completed 22 years.

The notification also requires candidates claiming SC/ST/OBC reservation to produce the appropriate certificates during document verification.

ICF Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026

The notification provides separate slots for Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates.

The trade-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup is provided on page 1 of the notification.

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ICF Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Ex-ITI Candidates

For Fitter, Electrician and Machinist, candidates should have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks, including Science and Mathematics under the 10+2 system or equivalent, and possess a National Trade Certificate in the relevant trade issued by NCVT or SCVT.

For Carpenter, Painter and Welder, candidates should have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess the relevant National Trade Certificate.

For Programming and System Administration Assistant (PASAA), candidates should have passed Class 10 with at least 50% marks and possess the required one-year-and-above NCVT/SCVT trade certificate in the notified IT/computer-related trades specified in the notification.

Freshers/Non-ITI Candidates

For Fitter, Electrician and Machinist, freshers must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks, including Science and Mathematics.

For Carpenter and Painter, candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks.

For Welder, candidates must have passed Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks.

For MLT-Radiology and MLT-Pathology, candidates should have passed Class 12 under the 10+2 system with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

Important Qualification Restriction

Candidates holding qualifications higher than the prescribed 10th/Matric/SSLC level, such as a Degree, Diploma or Engineering Degree, are not eligible for Act Apprenticeship under this notification. The exception mentioned is MLT, for which the prescribed qualification is Class 12/HSC.

Tamil Nadu Eligibility Condition

The notification states that applicants who are residents of Tamil Nadu 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 later than the last date of application.

This condition does not apply to wards of Railway employees, who have to provide the prescribed Railway employee identity/service documents during document verification.

ICF Apprentice Stipend 2026

ICF has mentioned the following monthly stipend rates in the notification:

The notification further states that the prescribed minimum stipend will increase by 10% during the second year of apprenticeship training.

Note: This is a stipend for apprenticeship training, not a regular employee salary.

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process is primarily merit-based. There is no written examination mentioned for preparing the merit list in the notification.

1. Merit List Based on Class 10 Marks

The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Standard X. For COVID Pass candidates, the notification provides an alternative method using Class IX marks/Class X half-yearly marks as specified.

2. Tie-Breaking Rule

If two candidates secure equal marks:

• The older candidate will be preferred.
• If their dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Class 10 earlier will be considered first.

3. Trade Allotment

Freshers can exercise their trade preference. Trade allotment will be made according to the merit position and availability of vacancies.

Once a trade is allotted, a request for changing the trade will not be entertained. Ex-ITI candidates will receive training in the trade for which they possess the ITI certificate.

4. Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates have to appear for document verification with the required original documents and certificates.

5. Medical Examination

Selected candidates must be physically fit as per the Apprentices Act and applicable rules. A prescribed Medical Certificate signed by a Government-authorised doctor, not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon of a Central/State Hospital, is required at document verification.

6. Apprenticeship Contract

Selected ITI and Non-ITI candidates have to execute an apprenticeship contract under the Apprentices Act, 1961. If the selected candidate is a minor, the prescribed contract can be executed by the guardian as per the applicable guidelines.

Documents Required for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Class 10 marksheet/certificate
• Class 12 marksheet/certificate, wherever applicable
• ITI certificate/NTC, for Ex-ITI candidates
• Relevant trade certificate
• Date of birth proof
• Caste certificate for SC/ST candidates
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• PwBD/disability certificate, where applicable
• Local Employment Exchange registration proof, wherever applicable
• Railway employee identity/service certificate for eligible wards of Railway employees
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Transfer Certificate
• Medical Certificate in the prescribed format
• Apprenticeship-related documents/declaration
• Online application acknowledgement

The notification specifically states that the original Transfer Certificate for completion of the qualifying examination (Class X/Class XII/ITI) must be produced during certificate verification.

Candidates claiming disability reservation must produce a disability certificate issued by the Central/State Government.

How to Apply for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can submit the application only through online mode.

Step-by-Step Process

1. Visit the official ICF website: pb.icf.gov.in.
2. Open the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 application link.
3. Read Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027 carefully.
4. Check your age, educational qualification, trade, and domicile/Employment Exchange eligibility.
5. Complete the online registration form.
6. Enter personal, educational, and other required details.
7. Upload the required documents and recent passport-size photograph.
8. The photograph should be in JPG/JPEG format and not more than 200 KB.
9. Pay the ?100 processing fee plus applicable service charges, if applicable.
10. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates do not have to pay the processing fee.
11. Verify all details before final submission.
12. Submit the application before 7 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
13. Generate and print the acknowledgement form.
14. Keep the acknowledgement safely for document verification.

The notification states that candidates do not need to send the application form or documents to ICF by post, email, fax or hand delivery.

After submission, the system generates a registration number. The candidate's date of birth in DDMMYYYY format is used as the password for login/acknowledgement purposes.

Important Points for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Total vacancies/training slots: 1,010
• Application mode: Online
• Application start date: 8 August 2026
• Last date: 7 September 2026, 5:30 PM
• ITI age limit: 15 to below 24 years
• Non-ITI age limit: 15 to below 22 years
• SC/ST age relaxation: 5 years
• OBC age relaxation: 3 years
• PwBD age relaxation: 10 years
• General/OBC processing fee: ?100 + service charges
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No processing fee
• Selection: Merit-based
• Class 10 marks are used for merit preparation.
• Higher qualifications such as Degree/Diploma/Engineering Degree generally make candidates ineligible, except the specified MLT provision.
• This is apprenticeship training, not regular employment.
• Completion of training does not guarantee employment in ICF/Railways.

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ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

ICF has announced 1,010 Act Apprentice training slots for 2026-27.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date is 7 September 2026 up to 5:30 PM.

Q3. What is the ICF Apprentice application fee?

Candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/Women have to pay ?100 plus applicable service charges. SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates are exempted.

Q4. What is the age limit for ICF Apprentice Recruitment?

ITI candidates should be 15 years or older and below 24 years, while Non-ITI candidates should be 15 years or older and below 22 years as on 7 September 2026.

Q5. What is the qualification for ICF Freshers?

Freshers generally need Class 10 with at least 50% aggregate marks. Science and Mathematics are additionally required for Fitter, Electrician and Machinist. MLT candidates need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

Q6. Are candidates with a Diploma or Degree eligible?

No. The notification states that candidates with higher qualifications such as Degree, Diploma or Engineering Degree are not eligible, except for the specified MLT qualification requirement.

Q7. What is the stipend for ICF Apprentices?

Class 10 freshers receive Rs 8,200 per month, while Class 12 freshers and Ex-ITI certificate holders receive Rs 9,600 per month.

Q8. Is there a written exam for ICF Apprentice Recruitment?

The notification states that the merit list will be based on Class 10 marks.

Q9. Is ICF Apprentice Recruitment a permanent railway job?

No. It is an apprenticeship training programme. The notification clearly states that no employment is guaranteed after completion of training.

Q10. Where can I apply for ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates have to apply online through the official ICF portal at pb.icf.gov.in.