Overview
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has published an official recruitment notification for the position of Act Apprentice (Advertisement No. APP/01/2026-2027 (No. PB/RR/39/App/2026, dated 08.08.2026)) for a total of 1010 vacancies. The last date to submit applications is 7 September 2026. Job location: Integral Coach Factory, Chennai.
Particulars Details Organisation Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai Notification No. APP/01/2026-2027 (No. PB/RR/39/App/2026, dated 08.08.2026) Post Name Act Apprentice Total Vacancies 1010 Trades Carpenter, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Painter, Welder, MLT (Radiology & Pathology), PASAA Category Freshers and Ex-ITI Application Mode Online Application Start Date 8 August 2026, 09:30 hrs Application Last Date 7 September 2026, 17:30 hrs Job Location Integral Coach Factory, Chennai Official Website pb.icf.gov.in Important Dates: Event Date Notification Date 8 August 2026 Online Application Start Date 8 August 2026, 09:30 hrs Online Application Last Date 7 September 2026, till 17:30 hrs Age Reckoning Date 7 September 2026
Quick Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Post Name | Act Apprentice |
| Advertisement No. | APP/01/2026-2027 (No. PB/RR/39/App/2026, dated 08.08.2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 1010 |
| Application Mode | online |
| Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Application Fee | Nil (No application fee mentioned in official source) |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Selection Process | The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Std X. | Freshers exercise trade options, and trades are allotted based on merit order and vacancy availability; |
| Job Location | Integral Coach Factory, Chennai |
| Official Website | https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026 |
| Source Name | pb.icf.gov.in |
| Freshness Reference Date | 2026-08-16 |
Vacancy Details
1010 posts
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.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
Category | Trade | Qualification | Training Period | Ex-ITI | Fitter, Electrician, Machinist | Std X (min. 50% marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade | 1 year | Ex-ITI | Carpenter, Painter, Welder | Std X (min. 50% marks) under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade | 1 year | Ex-ITI | PASAA | Std X (min. 50% marks), plus National Trade Certificate in IT/Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Database System Assistant/Software Testing Assistant (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above | 1 year
Category Trade Qualification Training Period Ex-ITI Fitter, Electrician, Machinist Std X (min. 50% marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade 1 year Ex-ITI Carpenter, Painter, Welder Std X (min. 50% marks) under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade 1 year Ex-ITI PASAA Std X (min. 50% marks), plus National Trade Certificate in IT/Computer Operator & Programming Assistant/Database System Assistant/Software Testing Assistant (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above 1 year Freshers Fitter, Electrician, Machinist Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent 2 years Freshers Carpenter, Painter Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 or equivalent 2 years Freshers Welder Std X (min. 50% aggregate marks) under 10+2 or equivalent 1 year 3 months Freshers MLT (Radiology & Pathology) Std XII with Physics, Chemistry & Biology under 10+2 1 year 3 months 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.
Age Limit & Relaxations
Age will be reckoned as on 7 September 2026. ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 24 years of age. Non-ITI candidates: must have completed 15 years and not completed 22 years of age. Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates. Upper age relaxation for Persons with Disability: 10 years. SC/ST candidates must produce a caste certificate, and OBC candidates must produce an OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, at the time of Document Verification. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
Age relaxation is provided to candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories in accordance with official government guidelines.
Application Fee
Nil (No application fee mentioned in official source)
A processing fee of ₹100 plus applicable service charges (non-refundable) must be paid online. No application fee is required for SC, ST, PwBD, and Women candidates. No request for refund of fee once remitted will be entertained under any circumstances. After successful payment (for candidates other than SC/ST/PwBD/Women), a unique Transaction ID starting with "DU" is sent to the registered mobile number and should be preserved for future reference.
Salary & Pay Scale
Category | Monthly Stipend
Category Monthly Stipend Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 10th) ₹8,200 Freshers - School pass-outs (Class 12th) ₹9,600 Ex-ITI - National or State certificate holder ₹9,600 The prescribed minimum stipend increases by 10 percent during the second year of apprenticeship training. For NCVT/SCVT certificate holders, any training period already undergone is factored into determining the minimum payable stipend.
Selection Process
The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Std X. | Freshers exercise trade options, and trades are allotted based on merit order and vacancy availability;
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-authorised 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.
Important Dates
Application Start Date: 8 August 2026 | Notification Date: 8 August 2026 | Application Last Date: 7 September 2026 | Age Reckoning Date: 7 September 2026
- Notification Release Date: 8 August 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 8 August 2026
- Application Last Date: 7 September 2026
How to Apply
Apply online through https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026
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 ddmmyyyy 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. 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.
Links Supplied in the Excel Row
| Label | URL | Status |
|---|---|---|
| RTI | http://pb.icf.gov.in/rti.pdf | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Click here | https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/Act_Apprentice_2026_27.pdf | Verified (exact match with official_notification_link) |
| Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 | https://pb.icf.gov.in/img/the_rights_of_persons_with_disabilities_act,... (PDF) | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Re-engagement of retired employees in ICF Stenographer NEW | https://pb.icf.gov.in/upload_cms/Re_engagement_of_retired_employees_in... (PDF) | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Re-engagement of retired employees in ICF for the Post of Technician Gr.I/MDM RR of Technician cadre in Transport Trade NEW | https://pb.icf.gov.in/upload_cms/technician_mdm_rr.pdf | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| ACT Apprentice 2026 - Apply Now! NEW | https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026 | Verified (exact match with official_website_link) |
| Click here | https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/index.php | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Mei AI App | https://pb.icf.gov.in/aiwi | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Anubhav For Pensioners | https://pb.icf.gov.in/anubhav/index.php | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
| Apply For Kalyana Mandapam NEW | https://pb.icf.gov.in/hms | Supplied in important_links; no verification status provided in the Excel row. |
Sources and Verification
| Field | Exact Value from Excel Row |
|---|---|
| category | job |
| official_website_link | https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026 |
| freshness_reference_date | 2026-08-16 |
These values are reproduced exactly from the supplied Excel row and may require verification.
Last verified: 2026-08-16
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Act Apprentice?
The last date for submitting applications for Act Apprentice is 7 September 2026. Candidates should submit their applications prior to the deadline to avoid technical issues.
How many vacancies are announced for Act Apprentice?
A total of 1010 vacancies have been notified for Act Apprentice by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai. Detailed category-wise distribution is available in the official notification.
What is the educational qualification required for Act Apprentice?
The required educational qualification is: Category | Trade | Qualification | Training Period | Ex-ITI | Fitter, Electrician, Machinist | Std X (min. 50% marks) with Science & Maths under 10+2 or equivalent, plus National Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) of one year or above in the notified trade | 1 year | Ex-ITI | Carpenter, Painter, Welder |. Candidates should verify their specific degree/diploma requirements in the official notification.
What is the salary scale for Act Apprentice?
Selected candidates will receive salary as per: Category | Monthly Stipend. Additional allowances such as DA, HRA, and medical benefits apply as per institutional norms.
What is the selection process for Act Apprentice?
The selection procedure involves: The merit list is prepared based on marks obtained in Std X. | Freshers exercise trade options, and trades are allotted based on merit order and vacancy availability;. Candidates must clear all applicable evaluation rounds for appointment.
What is the application fee for Act Apprentice?
The application fee structure is: Nil (No application fee mentioned in official source).
How can candidates apply for Act Apprentice?
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal (https://pb.icf.gov.in/act2026) as specified in the recruitment instructions.