ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online for 1010 Freshers & Ex-ITI Posts

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.

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

ICF Apprentice Vacancy 2026

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

Ex-ITI – Trade-Wise Vacancies

ICF Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Note – 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.

ICF Apprentice Age Limit

The age limit for ICF Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be calculated as on 7 September 2026.

Important Points

• The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 7 September 2026.
• SC/ST candidates must produce a valid caste certificate during Document Verification.
• OBC candidates must produce a valid OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate during Document Verification.
• Candidates should check their age carefully before applying.

ICF Apprentice Age Relaxation

ICF Apprentice Application Fee 2026

ICF Apprentice 2026 Selection Process

• The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Std X. For COVID-pass candidates in Std X, proof of the IX std mark sheet or X std half-yearly mark sheet duly signed by the Principal will be considered.
• If two candidates have equal marks, the candidate with older age is preferred; if dates of birth are also the same, the candidate who passed Std X earlier is considered first.
• 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. Candidates selected against benchmark disabilities are allotted only the trade permissible to them.
• Ex-ITI candidates are trained in the trade for which they hold an ITI certificate.
• Selected candidates must be physically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 and Apprentices Rules, and must produce a Medical Certificate from a Government-authorized doctor (not below the rank of Assistant Surgeon) at Document Verification.
• 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.
• Original Transfer Certificate for the qualifying examination (Std X/XII/ITI) must be produced during document verification.

ICF Apprentice Apply Online Links 2026

Candidates can use the links below to check the official ICF Apprentice notification, apply online, and get the latest recruitment updates.

ICF Apprentice Apply online Links 2026 – Click Here 

How to Apply for ICF Apprentice 2026

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

Note – Candidates are not required to send any documents or the application form to ICF through Post, e-mail, FAX, or by hand. All communication from ICF will be sent only by SMS (from “PBICF”) or email to the mobile number and e-mail ID mentioned in the application, so candidates should maintain the same contact details until selection is complete.

ICF Apprentice Salary