Q1. What is the application window for Railway ICF Apprentice 2026?

The online application window is from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. Fee payment and final submission must be completed by the last date.

Q4. What is the eligibility and selection process for ICF Apprentice 2026?

Fresher posts require Class 10th with 50% marks and Science or Mathematics in Class 12th; Ex-ITI posts require Class 10th with 50% marks plus a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Selection is merit-based followed by document verification and medical/joining formalities.

Integral Coach Factory ICF Railway Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 1010 Post

Author: Sarkari Exam Pro Team|Last Updated at: September 7, 2026 8:26 AM (ताज़ा अपडेट)

Integral Coach Factory, Chennai (ICF), under Indian Railways, has invited online applications for 1010 Apprentice Post for the 2026-27 session. The application window opens on 08 August 2026 and closes on 07 September 2026. Eligible candidates must have passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks; fresher candidates need Science or Mathematics in Class 12th, while Ex-ITI candidates need a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade. Age limits are 15-24 Years for ITI candidates and 15-22 Years for Non-ITI candidates as on 07 September 2026. General/OBC/EWS male candidates pay Rs. 100/-; SC/ST/PH and all female candidates are exempted. Selection is merit-based followed by document verification. Read the official notification carefully and apply online through SarkariExam.pro before the deadline.

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Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Apprentice (Fresher)	320	Passed Class 10th (Matric) with at least 50% marks. Must have studied Science or Mathematics in Class 12th. Must fulfil prescribed age, medical and apprenticeship eligibility norms.
Ex-ITI	670	Passed Class 10th (Matric) with at least 50% marks. Completed a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. Trade certificate must match the trade notified for ICF Apprentice 2026-27.
MLT / PASAA (Fresher)	10	Passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks and studied Science or Mathematics in Class 12th. Must satisfy MLT / PASAA fresher apprenticeship requirements notified by ICF.
MLT / PASAA (Ex-ITI)	10	Passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks and completed a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant MLT / PASAA trade. Valid ITI marksheets and certificates required during document verification.
Total	1010	Vacancy distribution as per the official ICF Apprentice notification 2026-27.

Post Name

Total Post

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Apprentice (Fresher)

320

Passed Class 10th (Matric) with at least 50% marks.
Must have studied Science or Mathematics in Class 12th.
Must fulfil prescribed age, medical and apprenticeship eligibility norms.

Ex-ITI

670

Passed Class 10th (Matric) with at least 50% marks.
Completed a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institute.
Trade certificate must match the trade notified for ICF Apprentice 2026-27.

MLT / PASAA (Fresher)

Passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks and studied Science or Mathematics in Class 12th.
Must satisfy MLT / PASAA fresher apprenticeship requirements notified by ICF.

MLT / PASAA (Ex-ITI)

Passed Class 10th with at least 50% marks and completed a 2-year ITI certificate in the relevant MLT / PASAA trade.
Valid ITI marksheets and certificates required during document verification.

Total

1010

Vacancy distribution as per the official ICF Apprentice notification 2026-27.

Selection Process, Merit List & Apprentice Stipend
Merit List: Selection is based on marks obtained in the prescribed educational / ITI qualification. The notice does not indicate a written CBT for this apprenticeship intake. Document Verification Shortlisted candidates must produce original Class 10th, Class 12th, ITI, category and identity documents. Medical & Joining: Candidates must meet the medical fitness and apprenticeship training conditions prescribed by ICF. Stipend: Selected apprentices will receive stipend as per applicable Railway / Apprenticeship norms; exact rate is specified in the official notification.

Selection Process, Merit List & Apprentice Stipend

Merit List: Selection is based on marks obtained in the prescribed educational / ITI qualification. The notice does not indicate a written CBT for this apprenticeship intake.
Document Verification Shortlisted candidates must produce original Class 10th, Class 12th, ITI, category and identity documents.
Medical & Joining: Candidates must meet the medical fitness and apprenticeship training conditions prescribed by ICF.
Stipend: Selected apprentices will receive stipend as per applicable Railway / Apprenticeship norms; exact rate is specified in the official notification.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification
Class 10th marksheet and certificate for date of birth and 50% marks proof. Class 12th marksheet / certificate showing Science or Mathematics, where applicable. 2-year ITI certificate and marksheets in the relevant trade, where applicable. Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per prescribed specifications. Valid Caste / EWS / PwD certificate, if claiming reservation, and photo identity proof.

Mandatory Documents Checklist for Application & Verification

Class 10th marksheet and certificate for date of birth and 50% marks proof.
Class 12th marksheet / certificate showing Science or Mathematics, where applicable.
2-year ITI certificate and marksheets in the relevant trade, where applicable.
Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature as per prescribed specifications.
Valid Caste / EWS / PwD certificate, if claiming reservation, and photo identity proof.

How to Fill Railway ICF Apprentice Online Form 2026
Visit the official ICF apprenticeship portal or click the direct Apply Online link on SarkariExam.pro. Read the ICF Apprentice 2026-27 notification carefully before registration. Register with an active mobile number and valid email ID. Fill personal, educational, ITI trade and address details accurately. Upload photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format. Preview the form, pay the fee if applicable, submit and print the final application.

How to Fill Railway ICF Apprentice Online Form 2026

Visit the official ICF apprenticeship portal or click the direct Apply Online link on SarkariExam.pro.
Read the ICF Apprentice 2026-27 notification carefully before registration.
Register with an active mobile number and valid email ID.
Fill personal, educational, ITI trade and address details accurately.
Upload photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format.
Preview the form, pay the fee if applicable, submit and print the final application.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix
Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority. Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer. Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016. Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

Category-Wise Reservation Norms & Age Relaxation Matrix

Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non Creamy Layer): 3 Years relaxation in the upper age limit. Candidates must present a valid OBC-NCL certificate issued within the prescribed financial year by a competent revenue authority.
Scheduled Castes (SC) & Scheduled Tribes (ST): 5 Years upper age relaxation along with complete exemption from application examination fees in accordance with Central / State Government reservation policies.
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10% reservation in direct recruitment vacancies for eligible candidates holding a valid EWS Income & Asset Certificate issued by an authorized Tehsildar or Sub-Divisional Officer.
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years age relaxation for UR/EWS, 13 Years for OBC, and 15 Years for SC/ST categories, including scribe facility provisions as per RPwD Act 2016.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Deduction of actual military service rendered from the candidate's age plus an additional 3 years relaxation, subject to fulfilling minimum service norms.

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Integral Coach Factory ICF Railway Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Apply Online for 1010 Post

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