ICF 1010 Act Apprentice Online Form 2026

Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, under the Skill India Mission, has invited online applications for engagement as Act Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training in designated trades, with preference given to candidates from Tamil Nadu. A total of 1010 apprentice seats are notified across Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology & Pathology), and PASAA trades, for both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates. Online applications opened on 8 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026 at 17:30 hrs. Eligible candidates aged 15 to 24 years (depending on category) can apply online at pb.icf.gov.in. This notification is purely for apprenticeship training and does not guarantee employment.

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ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai
Notification No.	APP/01/2026-2027 (No. PB/RR/39/App/2026, dated 08.08.2026)
Post Name	Act Apprentice
Total Vacancies	1010
Trades	Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology & Pathology), PASAA
Category	Freshers and Ex-ITI
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	8 August 2026, 09:30 hrs
Application Last Date	7 September 2026, 17:30 hrs
Job Location	Integral Coach Factory, Chennai
Official Website	pb.icf.gov.in

ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	8 August 2026
Online Application Start Date	8 August 2026, 09:30 hrs
Online Application Last Date	7 September 2026, till 17:30 hrs
Age Reckoning Date	7 September 2026

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ICF Act Apprentice Vacancy 2026 - Trade-Wise Details

A total of 1010 apprentice seats are notified for Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates combined. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories must enclose the requisite certificates; otherwise, they will be considered under the UR category with UR age limit. PwBD candidates must enclose the requisite disability certificate.

Freshers - Trade-Wise Vacancies

S. No.	Trade	No. of Posts
1	Carpenter	40 (UR-18, OBC-11, SC-6, ST-3, PwBD-2)
2	Electrician	40 (UR-18, OBC-11, SC-6, ST-3, PwBD-2)
3	Fitter	80 (UR-37, OBC-22, SC-12, ST-6, PwBD-3)
4	Machinist	40 (UR-18, OBC-11, SC-6, ST-3, PwBD-2)
5	Painter	40 (UR-18, OBC-11, SC-6, ST-3, PwBD-2)
6	Welder	80 (UR-37, OBC-22, SC-12, ST-6, PwBD-3)
7	MLT-Radiology	5 (UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1)
8	MLT-Pathology	5 (UR-3, OBC-1, SC-1)
Total (Freshers)		330

Ex-ITI - Trade-Wise Vacancies

S. No.	Trade	No. of Posts
1	Carpenter	50 (UR-22, OBC-14, SC-8, ST-4, PwBD-2)
2	Electrician	160 (UR-75, OBC-43, SC-24, ST-12, PwBD-6)
3	Fitter	180 (UR-83, OBC-49, SC-27, ST-14, PwBD-7)
4	Machinist	50 (UR-22, OBC-14, SC-8, ST-4, PwBD-2)
5	Painter	50 (UR-22, OBC-14, SC-8, ST-4, PwBD-2)
6	Welder	180 (UR-83, OBC-49, SC-27, ST-14, PwBD-7)
7	PASAA	10 (UR-4, OBC-3, SC-2, ST-1)
Total (Ex-ITI)		680

Note: MLT (Radiology & Pathology) has no Ex-ITI seats, and PASAA has no Freshers seats, as per the notification.

ICF Act Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

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

Candidates with higher qualifications than 10th/Matric/SSLC, such as Degree, Diploma, Engineering Degree, or Course Completed Act Apprentices, are not eligible to apply for Act Apprenticeship, except for MLT where the qualification is 12th/HSC.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• Applicants must be resident and/or registered with a local Employment Exchange within Tamil Nadu, with registration date not beyond the application's last date, except wards of Railway employees.
• Wards of Railway employees must submit the Railway employee's Identity Card/Service Certificate (attested by a Gazetted Officer), along with UMID card and PPO copy as proof.
• Vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities are reserved trade-wise, subject to permissible disability categories and a minimum of 40% relevant disability; a disability certificate from the Central/State Government is required to claim this benefit.

ICF Act Apprentice Age Limit

Age will be reckoned as on 7 September 2026.

• ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 24 years of age.
• Non-ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 22 years of age.
• Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates.
• Upper age relaxation for Persons with Disability: 10 years.
• SC/ST candidates must produce a caste certificate, and OBC candidates must produce an OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, at the time of Document Verification.

Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

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