ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Online Applications Open for 1010 ITI Positions

The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, operating under the Ministry of Railways, is seeking online applications from both ITI and non-ITI candidates for the role of Apprentices across various trades in accordance with the Apprentices Act of 1961, as detailed in Notification No. APP/01/2025-2026. There are a total of 1010 vacancies available, which include positions such as Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology/Pathology), and PASAA (Computer). Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are required to submit their applications online via the ICF portal (pb.icf.gov.in) between the dates of 12/07/2025 and 11/08/2025.

ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Notification, Online Form

Job Title	Apprentice (Fresher, Ex-ITI)
Total Vacancies	1010
Age Limit	15–24 years (ITI), 15–22 years (Non-ITI)
Pay Scale	Rs.6000–Rs.7000 per month
Minimum Qualification	10th/12th Pass, ITI (for Ex-ITI)
Selection Process	Merit (10th Marks), Document Verification
Job Location	Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Last Date	1108/2025

ICF Apprentice Vacancy 2025 (Post Wise):

Post Name	Number of Posts
Apprentice (Fresher)	320
Apprentice (Ex-ITI)	670
MLT – Radiology (Fresher)	10
MLT – Pathology (Fresher)	10
Total	1010

Pay Scale (Monthly Stipend):

• Freshers (10th Pass): Rs.6000/-
• Freshers (12th Pass): Rs.7000/-
• Ex-ITI (National/State Certificate): Rs.7000/-

Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualifications:

• Fresher (Non-ITI): Completion of 10th grade with at least 50% aggregate marks (this requirement does not apply to SC/ST/PwBD candidates) or completion of 12th grade from a recognized educational board.
• Ex-ITI: Completion of 10th grade with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (this requirement does not apply to SC/ST/PwBD candidates) along with a National Trade Certificate (NTC) issued by NCVT in specified trades (Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, PASAA).
• MLT – Radiology/Pathology (Fresher): Completion of 12th grade with science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) and relevant training, if applicable.

Note: Candidates holding an Engineering Degree/Diploma or those who have completed the Course Completed Act Apprenticeship are not eligible. This opportunity is for apprenticeship training, not for employment.

Age Limit (as on 11/08/2025):

• ITI Candidates: 15–24 years
• Non-ITI Candidates: 15–22 years
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD.

Application Fee:

• Payment Mode: Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI).
• ST/SC/Women/PwBD: Exempted
• OBC/General/EWS: Rs.100/-+ Applicable Service charges.

Selection Process:

• Document Verification: Candidates who are shortlisted will need to verify their original certificates (10th/12th mark sheets, ITI certificate, and caste certificate if applicable).
• Merit List: Determined by the marks achieved in the 10th standard (average across all subjects, with a minimum of 50% required for eligible categories).

How to Apply:

Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications online via the ICF portal (pb.icf.gov.in) between 12/07/2025 (10:00 AM) and 11/08/2025 (5:30 PM). The following steps should be followed:

• Navigate to pb.icf.gov.in and select the option for “ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025.”
• Register by providing a valid email address and mobile number to obtain a unique registration number.
• Log in and complete the application form with your personal, educational, and trade information.
• Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th/12th mark sheets, ITI certificate (if applicable), and caste/disability certificate (if relevant).
• If applicable, pay the application fee online.
• Finally, submit the form and print a copy for your records.

Important Dates:

Activity	Dates
Date of Notification	12/07/2025
Start Date for Online Application Submission	12/07/2025
Last Date for Online Application Submission	11/08/2025 (5:30 PM)

Important and Useful Links:

ICF Apprentice Online Application Portal	Click Here
ICF Apprentice Detailed Notification PDF	Click Here