The Integral Coach Factory Chennai has officially announced a massive 2026 recruitment Notification (Advt. No. PB/RR/39/App/2026 Dated: 08.08.2026) to fill 1010 Act Apprentice vacancies. The applicants satisfying the requisite qualification may apply through ONLINE MODE only, Apply Online on the official Web-site of this Integral Coach Factory i.e. https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/. The online application portal will be opened on 08.08.2026 at 09.30 AM for filling online applications and the date for closing the online application interface is 07.09.2026 at 05.30 PM.
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Eligible candidates with qualifications 10th, 12th, ITI can apply online. Candidates should note that the primary Job locations for these posts are Chennai. Registered candidates will receive a link to download their exam hall tickets via email approximately 4 to 7 days prior to the examination date.
ICF Chennai Current Notification 2026 [Key Highlights]
| Organization Name: Integral Coach Factory |
| Notification No: PB/RR/39/App/2026 Dated: 08.08.2026 |
| Job Category: Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: Apprentice Training |
| Duration: One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies: 1010 Act Apprentice Posts |
| Place of Posting: Chennai |
| Starting Date: 08.08.2026 at 09.30 AM |
| Last Date: 07.09.2026 at 05.30 PM |
| Apply Mode: Online |
| Official Website: https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/ |
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Current ICF Chennai Job Openings:
- Apprentice – 1010 Posts
Trade Wise Vacancy Details:
- Freshers
- Carpenter – 40 Posts
- Electrician – 40 Posts
- Fitter – 80 Posts
- Machinist – 40 Posts
- Painter – 40 Posts
- Welder – 80 Posts
- MLT-Radiology – 05 Posts
- MLT-Pathology – 05 Posts
- Ex-ITI
- Carpenter – 50 Posts
- Electrician – 160 Posts
- Fitter – 180 Posts
- Machinist – 50 Posts
- Painter – 50 Posts
- Welder – 180 Posts
- PASAA – 10 Posts
ICF Chennai Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification for ICF Chennai:
- Ex-ITI
- Fitter, Electrician & Machinist – Should have passed Std X (with a minimum of 50% marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 system or equivalent and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training of one year and above.
- Carpenter, Painter & Welder – Should have passed Std X (with a minimum of 50% marks) under 10+2 system or its equivalent and also possess National Trade Certificate in the notified trade issued by the National Council for Vocational Training or State Council for Vocational Training of one year and above.
- PASAA – Should have passed Std X(with a minimum of 50% marks) and also possess National Trade certificate in the trade of Information Technology or Computer Operator and Programming Assistant or Database system Assistant or Software Testing Assistant issued by the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) or State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) of one year and above.
- Freshers
- Fitter, Electrician & Machinist – Should have passed Std X (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- Carpenter & Painter – Should have passed Std X/10th (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- Welder – Should have passed Std X/10th (with minimum 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- MLT (Radiology& Pathology) – Should have passed Std XII examination under 10 + 2 system with Physics, Chemistry & Biology.
Age Limit for ICF Chennai: (As on 07.09.2026)
- ITI Applicants should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 24 years of age.
- Non ITI Applicants should have completed 15 years of age and should not have completed 22 years of age.
Relaxation of Upper age limit:
- +5 Years for ST/SC
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- Persons with Disabilities candidate:
- +10 Years for UR
- +13 Years for OBC (NCL)
- +15 Years for ST/SC
- For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy
Stipend for ICF Chennai:
- Freshers (10th Pass) – Rs.8200- (per month)
- Freshers (12th Pass) – Rs.9600/- (per month)
- Ex-ITI (National or State certificate holder) – Rs.9600/- (per month)
Method of Selection for ICF Chennai:
- Merit List
- Certificate Verification
Application Fee for ICF Chennai:
- For Women/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD Applicants – Nil
- For Other Applicants – Rs.100/-
- Payment Mode: Online
How to Submit an Application:
Eligible candidates shall apply online between 08.08.2026 at 09.30 AM and 07.09.2026 at 05.30 PM (both days inclusive) through the ‘Careers’ page of the Integral Coach Factory website https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/ after carefully going through the instructions given in Official Notification.
Crucial Dates:
- Opening Date of online application portal: 08.08.2026 at 09.30 AM
- Closing Date of online application portal: 07.09.2026 at 05.30 PM
ICF Chennai Advertisement & Apply Link:
| Official Career Page of ICF Chennai: Click Here to Website |
| Advertisement for ICF Chennai: Click Here to Download |
| Online Application Form for ICF Chennai: Click Here to Apply |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- What is the last date to apply for Apprentice recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit your online application for the ICF Chennai positions is 07.09.2026 at 05.30 PM. The online application portal opened on 08.08.2026 at 09.30 AM.
- Where will the selected candidates be posted?
- The official place of posting for all the 1010 positions will be Chennai.
- What happens after submitting the online application?
- The merit list will be hosted by ICF on their official website (pb.icf.gov.in). Before being finally admitted into the apprenticeship program, selected candidates must undergo Document Verification and a pre-engagement Medical Examination.
- What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this Apprentice?
- The crucial date for reckoning age is 07.09.2026.
