Integral Coach Factory Chennai under Railway ICF has released the notification for Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2026 inviting online applications for 1010 Apprentice posts in various trades. The online application process started on 08 August 2026 and will remain open until 07 September 2026. Candidates must be between 15 to 24 years of age as on 07 September 2026 with relaxation applicable as per rules. Educational qualification requires passing Class 10th with minimum 50 percent marks along with ITI certificate in relevant trade for most posts. Selection will be done purely on the basis of merit list followed by document verification. Eligible candidates from all categories including General OBC EWS SC ST and PH can apply online through the official portal before the last date. This recruitment offers a great opportunity for ITI and fresher candidates seeking government apprenticeship training in the railway sector. Applicants should carefully read the official notification for trade wise vacancy details and eligibility before submitting the form. The complete process including important dates fees age limit vacancies and selection criteria is explained in detail below for easy understanding.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Apply Start Date |
08 August 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date |
07 September 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment |
07 September 2026 |
| Exam Date |
Notify Soon |
| Admit Card |
Before Exam |
| Result Date |
Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / PH |
₹ 00/- |
| All Female Category |
₹ 00/- |
Age Limit
| Criteria |
Details |
| Age Limit (ITI Candidate) |
15-24 Years |
| Age Limit (Non-ITI Candidate) |
15-22 Years |
| Age as on |
07 September 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name |
No. Of Post |
| Apprentice (Fresher) |
320 |
| Ex-ITI |
670 |
| MLT / PASAA (Fresher) |
10 |
| MLT / PASAA (Ex-ITI) |
10 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Post Name |
Eligibility |
| Apprentice (Fresher) |
Class 10th with 50% marks and Science or Math in Class 12th |
| Ex-ITI |
Class 10th with 50% marks and 2-year ITI certificate in relevant trade |
Selection Process
| Stage |
Description |
| Merit List |
Based on marks |
| Document Verification |
Verification of documents |
How to Apply
| Step |
Description |
| Step 1 |
Click on the Apply Online link provided below |
| Step 2 |
Visit the official Railway ICF website |
| Step 3 |
Fill the application form carefully |
| Step 4 |
Pay the fee if applicable and submit before 07 September 2026 |
Important Links
FAQ Section
Q: When will the online application for Railway ICF Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026 Start?
A: The online application for this recruitment has started on 08 August 2026.
Q: What is the last date for online application for Railway ICF Trade Apprentices Online Form 2026?
A: The last date for online application Form is 07 September 2026.
Q: What is the age limit for Railway ICF Trade Apprentices Bharti 2026?
A: The age limit for Railway ICF Trade Apprentices Bharti 2026 is as follows: The Minimum age required is 15 Years & The Maximum Age Is 24 Years as on 07 September 2026.
Q: What is the eligibility for Railway ICF Trade Apprentices Vacancy 2026?
A: Candidates must have Class 10 (Matric) with 50% marks and an ITI certificate in the relevant trade. For trade-wise eligibility, check the official notification.
Q: What is the official website for Railway ICF?
A: The official website for Railway ICF is http://www.icf.indianrailways.gov.in/
