Railway ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts
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Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Compiled from official notificationHas been announced by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. This recruitment offers 1010 vacancies for eligible candidates.
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Apply Start
8 Aug 2026
Last Date
7 Sept 2026
Vacancies
1,010
Qualification
Multiple qualifications — see full details belowSalary
Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 10th): ₹8,200; Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 12th): ₹9,600; Ex-ITI - National or State certificate holder: ₹9,600
This notification is no longer accepting applications.
The page is kept as a reference for this recruitment.
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About this Recruitment
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has announced an official apprenticeship training program for Railway ICF Act Apprentice. The notification announces a total of 1,010 vacancies distributed across 15 cadre specializations. Selected personnel are entitled to a notified pay scale of ₹8,200.
Regarding educational criteria, {"__rsTable":true,"headers":["Category","Trade","Qualification","Training Period"],"rows":[["Ex-ITI","Fitter,.... Selection of candidates will follow the merit and evaluation standards prescribed in the official notification. The application window for this recruitment concluded on 7 September 2026.
Official Recruitment Overview
Official Source Verified- Organization
- Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
- Advertisement No.
- APP/Ol/2026-2027
- Location
- National
- Official Website
- https://pb.icf.gov.in/
Important Dates
- Notification Date 8 Aug 2026
- Online Application Start Date 8 Aug 2026
- Online Application Last Date 7 Sept 2026
- Age Reckoning Date 7 Sept 2026
Vacancy Details
| Sr | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carpenter | 40 |
| 2 | Electrician | 40 |
| 3 | Fitter | 80 |
| 4 | Machinist | 40 |
| 5 | Painter | 40 |
| 6 | Welder | 80 |
| 7 | MLT-Radiology | 5 |
| 8 | MLT-Pathology | 5 |
| 9 | Carpenter | 50 |
| 10 | Electrician | 160 |
| 11 | Fitter | 180 |
| 12 | Machinist | 50 |
| 13 | Painter | 50 |
| 14 | Welder | 180 |
| 15 | PASAA | 10 |
Contractual Monthly Honorarium / Pay
Post-Wise Job Profile & Service Framework
Notified Positions & Vacancy Breakdown
- Carpenter: 40 Posts
- Electrician: 40 Posts
- Fitter: 80 Posts
- Machinist: 40 Posts
- Painter: 40 Posts
- Welder: 80 Posts
Employment Structure & Service Terms
- Appointing Authority: Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
- Pay & Remuneration: Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 10th): ₹8,200; Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 12th): ₹9,600; Ex-ITI - National or State certificate holder: ₹9,600
Eligibility Framework & Educational Qualifications
Educational Qualification
| Category | Trade | Qualification | Training Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex-ITI | Fitter, Electrician, Machinist | Std X (min. 50% marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade | 1 year |
| Ex-ITI | Carpenter, Painter, Welder | Std X (min. 50% marks) under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade | 1 year |
| Ex-ITI | PASAA | Std X (min. 50% marks), plus National Trade Certificate in IT/Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Database System Assistant/Software Testing Assistant (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above | 1 year |
| Freshers | Fitter, Electrician, Machinist | Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent | 2 years |
| Freshers | Carpenter, Painter | Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 or equivalent | 2 years |
| Freshers | Welder | Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 or equivalent | 1 year 3 months |
| Freshers | MLT (Radiology & Pathology) | Std XII with Physics, Chemistry & Biology under 10+2 | 1 year 3 months |
Age Requirement
- Prescribed Range: Up to 15 Years
- Upper age relaxation for reserved categories, where the recruitment allows it, is specified in the official notification. Check the notification PDF for the limits that apply to your category.
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.
Step-by-Step Online Application Walkthrough
- APPLY ONLINE: Facility for submission of ONLINE application will be available from 08/08/2026 to 07/09/2026 till 47:30 hrs on ICF website:https://pb.icf.gov.in.
- Application will be accepted only through ONLINE mode.
- (it) Candidates who wish to apply need to log on to the ICF web portal https://pb.icf.gov.in.
- ~~ Candidates should read the notification thoroughly and fill in the ONLINE application form correctly & submit.
- Before filling the application form, candidates should keep ready all the relevant documents/certificates and image of recent passport size photograph (not more than 200 KB} in jpg/jpeg format to fill the required data and to upload the photograph.
- System generated registration number is the candidate’s individual : Registration
- The password to generate acknowledgement is the date of birth.
- For login purpose. candidates should use the online registration number generated, with password as date of birth in “ddmmyyyy” format.
- A processing fee of 00/- + service charges as applicable (non-refundable) is to be paid through online mode.
Frequently Asked Questions (Candidate Queries)
What is the official educational criteria for Railway ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts?
Qualification varies by post — see the 7-post table in the Eligibility section.
What is the age limit for applicants?
The age limit is Up to 15 Years. Age relaxation for reserved categories, where it applies, is set out in the official notification — check the notification PDF for the exact limits that apply to you.
What is the pay scale or remuneration for this recruitment?
The notification states a pay scale of Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 10th): ₹8,200; Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 12th): ₹9,600; Ex-ITI - National or State certificate holder: ₹9,600. Allowances are as set out in the official notification.
What is the selection process for Railway ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1010 Fitter, Electrician and More Posts?
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.
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