ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1010 Act Apprentice Posts in Fitter, Electrician, Welder & More — Apprenticeship Training Under Apprentices Act

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates and Application Fee

Online Registration: 8 August to 7 September 2026 — Application Fee Rs. 100 for General/OBC Male

The online application process for ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opens on 8 August 2026 at 09:30 hrs and closes on 7 September 2026 at 17:30 hrs. The age will be reckoned as on 7 September 2026. Candidates are advised to complete the online application well before the last date to avoid server congestion on the ICF portal.

Important Dates

Notification Released: 08 August 2026 — Online Application Starts: 08 August 2026 (09:30 hrs) — Last Date to Apply Online: 07 September 2026 (17:30 hrs) — Age Reckoning Date: 07 September 2026.

Tip: Keep a recent passport-size photograph (max 200KB, jpg/jpeg format) and all educational certificates ready before filling the form. The Registration ID generated after submission is mandatory for all future correspondence including document verification.

Application Fee

Application processing fee is Rs. 100 (plus applicable service charges) for General and OBC male candidates. SC, ST, PwBD, and all female candidates are exempted from paying the application fee. The fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

Payment can be made through the online payment gateway available on the ICF portal during the application process. After successful payment, candidates must verify all details before final submission.

Note: This is purely an apprenticeship training programme under the Apprentices Act. There is no guarantee of employment in Railways after completion of the apprenticeship training period.

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy Details and Eligibility

1010 Act Apprentice Posts — Freshers (330) and Ex-ITI (680) — 10th/12th/ITI Eligible

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers 1010 vacancies split into 330 Freshers and 680 Ex-ITI candidates. The vacancies are distributed across 8 trades for freshers and 7 trades for ex-ITI candidates with category-wise reservation for UR, OBC, SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.

Educational Qualification

• Higher Qualification Not Eligible: Candidates with qualifications higher than 10th/Matric/SSLC — including Degree, Diploma, B.E./B.Tech, or any other higher qualification — are NOT eligible to apply for this apprenticeship
• Minimum Marks: 50% marks in the qualifying examination is mandatory for all trades
• ITI Certificate: Must be issued by NCVT or SCVT in the respective trade for Ex-ITI candidates

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Age Limit and Stipend

Age Limit 15-24 Years for ITI / 15-22 Years for Non-ITI — Stipend Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 9,600 Per Month

The age limit is different for ITI and non-ITI candidates. Age will be reckoned as on 7 September 2026. Reserved category candidates get relaxation in the upper age limit as per government rules.

Age Limit (as on 07-09-2026)

• Non-ITI (Freshers) Candidates: 15 to 22 years
• Ex-ITI Candidates: 15 to 24 years
• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation in upper age limit
• OBC Candidates: 3 years relaxation in upper age limit
• PwBD Candidates: 10 years relaxation in upper age limit (in addition to category relaxation)

Stipend

• Freshers (Class 10th): Rs. 8,200 per month
• Freshers (Class 12th — MLT): Rs. 9,600 per month
• Ex-ITI Candidates: Rs. 9,600 per month
• Second Year Increase: 10% increase in stipend during the second year of apprenticeship training

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply and Selection Process

Apply Online at pb.icf.gov.in — Merit List Based on Std X Marks — Medical + Document Verification

The application process is entirely online through the ICF official portal at pb.icf.gov.in. Selection is based on merit list prepared from Std X marks. There is no written exam or interview for this apprenticeship programme.

How to Apply

• Step 1: Visit the official ICF portal pb.icf.gov.in
• Step 2: Read the official notification thoroughly before filling the application form
• Step 3: Keep all documents ready — photograph (max 200KB, jpg/jpeg format), educational certificates, ITI certificate (if applicable), category certificate
• Step 4: Fill in the online application form with correct personal, educational and contact details
• Step 5: Submit the form and note down the Registration ID generated after successful submission
• Step 6: Pay the processing fee of Rs. 100 online (if applicable — General/OBC male candidates only)
• Step 7: Verify all details carefully before final submission — no changes allowed after final submit
• Step 8: Take a printout of the system-generated acknowledgement — this is required at the time of document verification

Selection Process

• Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in Std X (Matriculation/SSLC) examination
• Tie-Breaking: If marks are equal, older candidate is preferred; if still tied, earlier date of passing is considered
• Trade Allotment (Freshers): Trade options allotted based on merit rank and vacancy availability
• Ex-ITI Trade: Candidates will be trained in the trade in which they hold the ITI certificate
• Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness examination
• Document Verification: All original documents verified at the time of joining

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Important Instructions and Official Links

Purely Apprenticeship Training — No Guaranteed Railway Employment — Canvassing = Disqualification

ICF Chennai Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions