Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai • Ministry of Railways
Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form
Advt No : APP/01/2026-27 | Total Vacancy: 1,010 Posts
Short Information: Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has published the official notification for the engagement of 1,010 Act Apprentices (Freshers and Ex-ITI) for the training year 2026–27[cite: 2]. Candidates who fulfil all the eligibility criteria can apply online directly from 08/08/2026 to 07/09/2026.
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📅 Important Dates
Application Begin:08/08/2026
Last Date for Apply:07/09/2026 (05:30 PM)
Last Date Fee Payment:07/09/2026
Merit List Announcement:Notified Soon
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💳 Application Fee
Gen / OBC / EWS:₹ 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD:₹ 0/- (Exempted)
All Category Female:₹ 0/- (Nil)
Payment Mode:Online (Card / UPI)
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⏳ Age Limit (as on 07/09/2026)
- Minimum Age: 15 Years[cite: 2]
- Maximum Age (Fresher Candidates): 22 Years[cite: 2]
- Maximum Age (Ex-ITI Candidates): 24 Years[cite: 2]
- Age Relaxation: 3 Years for OBC (NCL), 5 Years for SC/ST, and 10 Years for PwBD as per Apprenticeship Rules[cite: 2].
📋 Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria (Total : 1,010 Posts)
| Post / Stream | Total Post | Eligibility Qualification |
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| Apprentice (Fresher) | 330 Seats | • For Technical Trades: Class 10th (High School) passed with minimum 50% aggregate marks with Science & Maths subjects. • For MLT: Passed 12th (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry & Biology (PCB) |
| Apprentice (Ex-ITI) | 680 Seats | • Class 10th with minimum 50% marks + National Trade Certificate (NTC / ITI) issued by NCVT / SCVT in relevant technical trade. |
🔧 Trade-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Trade Name | Fresher | Ex-ITI | Total Seats |
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| Fitter | 100 | 220 | 320 |
| Electrician | 40 | 140 | 180 |
| Welder | 70 | 90 | 160 |
| Machinist | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Painter | 40 | 80 | 120 |
| Carpenter | 30 | 60 | 90 |
| PASAA / MLT | 10 | 10 | 20 |
| Grand Total | 330 | 680 | 1,010 |
💰 Monthly Stipend & Selection Process
Monthly Stipend: Freshers (10th) get ₹ 6,000/- per month (1st year) and ₹ 7,000/- per month (2nd year)[cite: 2]. Ex-ITI & MLT candidates get ₹ 7,000/- per month.
Selection Process: Purely merit-based on 10th & ITI marks[cite: 2]. There will be No Written Exam and No Interview.
📝 How to Fill Railway ICF Apprentice Online Form 2026
- Visit the official website: pb.icf.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply for Act Apprentice Notification 2026-27”.
- Select category (Fresher or Ex-ITI) and fill in personal and educational information.
- Upload scanned copy of your photo (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB).
- Pay application fee of ₹ 100/- (if applicable) and take a final printout of the application form.
🔗 Important Useful Links
| Apply Online (Registration / Login) | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Official ICF Portal | Official Website |
Disclaimer: Candidates are requested to read the official notification carefully before applying[cite: 2].