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| Recruiting authority | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated August 11, 2026 09:17 AM
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- Applications closed on 07 September 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, under the Skill India Mission, has invited online applications for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training in designated trades, with preference given to candidates from Tamil Nadu. A total of 1010 apprentice seats are notified across Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology & Pathology), and PASAA trades, for both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates. Online applications opened on 8 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026 at 17:30 hrs. Eligible candidates aged 15 to 24 years (depending on category) can apply online at pb.icf.gov.in. This notification is purely for apprenticeship training and does not guarantee employment.
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ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Also read: Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 6777 Posts
ICF Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - Trade-Wise Details
- A total of 1010 apprentice seats are notified for Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates combined. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories must enclose the requisite certificates; otherwise, they will be considered under the UR category with UR age limit. PwBD candidates must enclose the requisite disability certificate.
Freshers - Trade-Wise Vacancies
Ex-ITI - Trade-Wise Vacancies
- Note: MLT (Radiology & Pathology) has no Ex-ITI seats, and PASAA has no Freshers seats, as per the notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates with higher qualifications than 10th/Matric/SSLC, such as Degree, Diploma, Engineering Degree, or Course Completed Act Apprentices, are not eligible to apply for Act Apprenticeship, except for MLT where the qualification is 12th/HSC.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Applicants must be resident and/or registered with a local Employment Exchange within Tamil Nadu, with registration date not beyond the application's last date, except wards of Railway employees.
- Wards of Railway employees must submit the Railway employee's Identity Card/Service Certificate (attested by a Gazetted Officer), along with UMID card and PPO copy as proof.
- Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are reserved trade-wise, subject to permissible disability categories and a minimum of 40% relevant disability; a disability certificate from the Central/State Government is required to claim this benefit.
ICF Act Apprentice Age Limit
- Age will be reckoned as on 7 September 2026.
- ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 24 years of age.
- Non-ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 22 years of age.
- Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates.
- Upper age relaxation for Persons with Disability: 10 years.
- SC/ST candidates must produce a caste certificate, and OBC candidates must produce an OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, at the time of Document Verification.
- Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
ICF Act Apprentice Application Fee
- A processing fee of ₹100 plus applicable service charges (non-refundable) must be paid online.
- No application fee is required for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates.
- No request for refund of fee once remitted will be entertained under any circumstances.
- After successful payment (for candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/Women), a unique Transaction ID starting with "DU" is sent to the registered mobile number and should be preserved for future reference.
ICF Act Apprentice Selection Process
- The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Std X. For COVID-pass candidates in Std X, proof of the IX std mark sheet or X std half-yearly mark sheet duly signed by the Principal will be considered.
- If two candidates have equal marks, the candidate with older age is preferred; if dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Std X earlier is considered first.
- Freshers exercise trade options, and trades are allotted based on merit order and vacancy availability; once allotted, requests for change of trade are not entertained. Candidates selected against benchmark disabilities are allotted only the trade permissible to them.
- Ex-ITI candidates are trained in the trade for which they hold an ITI certificate.
- Selected candidates must be physically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, and must produce a Medical Certificate from a Government-authorised doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon) at Document Verification.
- Selected candidates must execute a contract of apprenticeship; if a candidate is a minor, their guardian executes the contract as per the guidelines of the Regional Director of Apprenticeship Training, Guindy, Chennai.
- Original Transfer Certificate for the qualifying examination (Std X/XII/ITI) must be produced during document verification.
How to Apply for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the ICF web portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
- Read the notification thoroughly before filling the online application form.
- Keep all relevant documents/certificates and a recent passport-size photograph (maximum 200 KB, jpg/jpeg format) ready before starting the form.
- Fill in the required details and submit the application; a system-generated registration number will be issued as the individual Registration ID, with the date of birth (in ddmmyyyy format) as the password for the acknowledgement.
- Pay the processing fee of ₹100 plus applicable service charges online (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates).
- Check all details carefully before clicking the submit button.
- Generate and print the system acknowledgement after final submission; this printout is required at the time of Document Verification.
- Candidates are not required to send any documents or the application form to ICF through Post, e-mail, FAX, or by hand. All communication from ICF will be sent only by SMS (from "PBICF") or email to the mobile number and e-mail ID mentioned in the application, so candidates should maintain the same contact details until selection is complete.
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ICF Act Apprentice Important Instructions
- This notification is purely for apprenticeship training and not for employment; no employment is guaranteed to apprentices on completion of training.
- Imparting training at ICF confers no right to absorption in Railways after successful completion, as per the Apprenticeship Rules, 1991.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the candidature, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
- If any declaration furnished by a candidate is found false, they will be disqualified or terminated at any stage of training without notice.
- Accommodation must be arranged at the candidate's own cost; ICF will not provide food or accommodation.
- Candidates selected for training will not be allowed to withdraw except for reasons beyond their control; those who wilfully remain absent are liable to refund the full training cost and stipend paid.
- For clarifications, candidates may use the helpdesk at pb.icf.gov.in/act2026_cc/helpdesk_entry.php.
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- Candidates who have completed their 10th qualification can also explore more 10th Pass Government Jobs and Railway Apprentice Jobs available across India. Candidates looking for more opportunities in Indian Railways can also check the latest Railway Recruitment notifications for various posts and apprentice vacancies.
- Applicants holding ITI qualifications can explore more ITI Government Jobs and Apprentice Jobs matching their trade and eligibility. Candidates searching for opportunities in Tamil Nadu can also browse the latest Tamil Nadu Government Jobs across different departments. Those interested in railway career opportunities can check more Railway Jobs After 10th and Railway Jobs After ITI updates for upcoming recruitments.
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Q2. How many vacancies are available in ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 1010 apprentice seats are notified, covering both Freshers and Ex-ITI categories.
Q4. What is the qualification required for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- It varies by trade and category, ranging from Std X with minimum 50% marks to Std XII with Physics, Chemistry & Biology for MLT posts; Ex-ITI candidates also need a National Trade Certificate.
Q5. What is the age limit for ICF Act 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 7 September 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates.
Q6. What is the application fee for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- ₹100 plus service charges for General/OBC male candidates; no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates.
Q8. What is the selection process for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Selection is based on a merit list prepared from Std X marks, followed by trade allotment, medical examination, and document verification.
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