Integral Coach Factory Recruitment 2026 for 1010 Act Apprentice Posts
August 16, 2026
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, under the Ministry of Railways, has announced 1,010 Act Apprentice vacancies for Fresher and Ex-ITI candidates under Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027. The recruitment covers Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT-Radiology, MLT-Pathology and PASAA trades, with 330 vacancies for Freshers and 680 for Ex-ITI candidates. Depending on the category and trade, candidates require Class 10, Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or Class 10 with the relevant ITI/NTC qualification. The apprenticeship carries a monthly stipend of ₹8,200 to ₹9,600. Online applications started on 8 August 2026 and can be submitted until 7 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
Name of Organization
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Post Name
Act Apprentice – Fresher & Ex-ITI
Education
10th Pass / 12th with PCB / 10th + relevant ITI/NTC, depending on trade and category
Total Vacancies
1,010 (Fresher – 330; Ex-ITI – 680)
Salary
Stipend of ₹8,200 – ₹9,600 per month
Age Limit
Fresher: 15–21 years; Ex-ITI: 15–23 years as on 7 September 2026; relaxation applicable as per rules
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹100 + service charges; SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Selection Process
Merit based primarily on Class 10 marks
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Last Date To Apply
7 September 2026, 5:30 PM
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Carpenter
90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
Electrician
200 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 160)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Fitter
260 (Fresher 80 + Ex-ITI 180)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Machinist
90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Painter
90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
Welder
260 (Fresher 80 + Ex-ITI 180)
Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
MLT – Radiology
5
12th/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
MLT – Pathology
5
12th/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
PASAA
10
10th with minimum 50% + NTC in IT/COPA/Database System Administration Assistant/Software Testing Assistant
Total
1,010
10th / 12th / relevant ITI-NTC as applicable
How to Apply
Visit the official ICF Act Apprentice application portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
Open the recruitment section for Act Apprentices and select Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027.
Complete the online registration with the required personal and contact details.
Fill in the educational, trade, category and other information carefully.
Upload a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
Pay the ₹100 processing fee online if applicable to your category.
Review the application carefully and submit it before 5:30 PM on 7 September 2026.
Note the system-generated registration number after successful submission.
Generate and print the acknowledgement form and retain it for document verification.
Applicants do not need to send a physical copy of the application or supporting documents to ICF by post, email, fax or hand.