ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - 1010 Seats

ICF Apprentice 2026 Recruitment - 1010 Act Apprentice Seats in Chennai

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

Application / Registration Fee

Eligibility Criteria & Vacancy / Seat Details

Trade-Wise Vacancy Details

Freshers - Trade-Wise Vacancies

Ex-ITI - Trade-Wise Vacancies

Educational Qualification Details

Age Limit

Upper Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD candidates.

Stipend Details

Note: Stipend increases by 10% during the second year of apprenticeship training.

Selection / Admission / Evaluation Process

1. Merit List Preparation: Based on marks obtained in Std X. For COVID-pass candidates, proof of IX std mark sheet or X std half-yearly mark sheet duly signed by the Principal will be considered.
2. Tie-Breaking Criteria: If candidates have equal marks, preference is given to the older candidate; if dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Std X earlier is considered first.
3. Trade Allotment: 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.
4. Ex-ITI Training: Ex-ITI candidates are trained in the trade for which they hold an ITI certificate.
5. Medical Examination: 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.
6. Contract Execution: 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.
7. Document Verification: Original Transfer Certificate for the qualifying examination (Std X/XII/ITI) must be produced during document verification.

How to Apply / Register / Check Status

1. Visit the ICF web portal at the Official Website.
2. Read the notification thoroughly before filling the online application form.
3. Keep all relevant documents/certificates and a recent passport-size photograph (maximum 200 KB, jpg/jpeg format) ready before starting the form.
4. 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.
5. Pay the processing fee of ₹100 plus applicable service charges online (not applicable for SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates).
6. Check all details carefully before clicking the submit button.
7. Generate and print the system acknowledgement after final submission; this printout is required at the time of Document Verification.

Required Documents:

• Std X/XII/ITI mark sheets and certificates
• Passport-size photograph
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates)
• Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates)
• Employment Exchange registration certificate (for Tamil Nadu residents)
• Railway employee's Identity Card/Service Certificate (for wards of Railway employees)
• Medical Certificate from a Government-authorised doctor

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? It is a recruitment drive by Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, to engage Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training in trades such as Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT, and PASAA.

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.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? The online application window closes on 7 September 2026 at 17:30 hrs.

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.

Q7. How can I apply online for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? Applications can be submitted online only through the Official Website between 8 August 2026 and 7 September 2026.

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.

Q9. What is the stipend for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026? ₹8,200 per month for Class 10th pass-out Freshers, and ₹9,600 per month for Class 12th pass-out Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates, with a 10% increase in the second year.

Q10. Does ICF Act Apprentice training guarantee a job at ICF or Railways? No. The notification explicitly states this is purely for apprenticeship training, and no employment is guaranteed on completion of training.