Railway ICF Apprentice: 1010 vacancies for apprentices at Rail Coach Factory; a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates..

Railway ICF Apprentice: The Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, has released a notification for the 2026-27 apprenticeship recruitment. Under this drive, 1,010 apprentice positions—including roles for Carpenters, Electricians, Fitters, Machinists, Painters, Welders, and Radiologists—will be filled. Online applications began on August 8. Eligible and interested candidates can apply via the ICF website: pb.icf.gov.in.

The ICF Act Apprentice recruitment for 2026 is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official ICF web portal. The deadline for submitting the application form is September 7, 2026, by 5:30 PM. Candidates should carefully verify their personal, educational, and other necessary details before filling out the application form.

Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed the Class 10 (or equivalent) examination from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% marks.
Candidates must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT.

Age Limit
For ITI candidates, the minimum age is 15 years and the maximum age is 24 years.
For Non-ITI candidates, the minimum age is 15 years and the maximum age is 22 years.

How to apply for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
First, visit the official ICF website: pb.icf.gov.in.
Go to the 'Recruitment' section on the homepage.
Click on the link for 'Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27'.
Complete the online registration by entering the required information.
Fill in your personal and educational details in the application form.
Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the application fee.
Carefully review all information before submitting the form.
Submit the application form.
Keep a copy or printout of the application form safe for future reference.

Selection Process
The selection process for Act Apprentices at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, is primarily based on merit. A merit list is prepared based on the candidates' marks in the 10th standard and ITI examinations. For ITI candidates, the marks obtained in the relevant ITI trade are also significant.

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