Integral Coach Factory Recruitment 2026 for 1010 Act Apprentice Posts

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 OrganizationIntegral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Post NameAct Apprentice – Fresher & Ex-ITI
Education10th Pass / 12th with PCB / 10th + relevant ITI/NTC, depending on trade and category
Total Vacancies1,010 (Fresher – 330; Ex-ITI – 680)
SalaryStipend of ₹8,200 – ₹9,600 per month
Age LimitFresher: 15–21 years; Ex-ITI: 15–23 years as on 7 September 2026; relaxation applicable as per rules
Application FeeGeneral/OBC: ₹100 + service charges; SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Selection ProcessMerit based primarily on Class 10 marks
Apply ModeOnline
Job LocationIntegral Coach Factory, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Last Date To Apply7 September 2026, 5:30 PM

Vacancy Details

Post NameVacancyEducation
Carpenter90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
Electrician200 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 160)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Fitter260 (Fresher 80 + Ex-ITI 180)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Machinist90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with Science & Mathematics, minimum 50% + relevant NTC
Painter90 (Fresher 40 + Ex-ITI 50)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
Welder260 (Fresher 80 + Ex-ITI 180)Fresher: 10th with minimum 50%; Ex-ITI: 10th with 50% + relevant NTC
MLT – Radiology512th/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
MLT – Pathology512th/HSC with Physics, Chemistry and Biology
PASAA1010th with minimum 50% + NTC in IT/COPA/Database System Administration Assistant/Software Testing Assistant
Total1,01010th / 12th / relevant ITI-NTC as applicable

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official ICF Act Apprentice application portal at pb.icf.gov.in.
  2. Open the recruitment section for Act Apprentices and select Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027.
  3. Complete the online registration with the required personal and contact details.
  4. Fill in the educational, trade, category and other information carefully.
  5. Upload a recent passport-size photograph in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
  6. Pay the ₹100 processing fee online if applicable to your category.
  7. Review the application carefully and submit it before 5:30 PM on 7 September 2026.
  8. Note the system-generated registration number after successful submission.
  9. Generate and print the acknowledgement form and retain it for document verification.
  10. Applicants do not need to send a physical copy of the application or supporting documents to ICF by post, email, fax or hand.

Application form, details & registration

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