1. Introduction
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, one of the premier coach manufacturing units under Indian Railways, has released its 2025 apprentice recruitment notification welcoming applications for 782 seats. This opportunity, conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offers aspiring technicians a chance to gain hands-on training in various trades at one of India’s largest rail coach production facilities. Successful candidates will benefit from structured on-the-job learning, stipends, and potential career growth within the railways.
2. Vacancy Details
A total of 782 apprentice posts have been announced across two categories: Freshers (10th-pass candidates) and Ex-ITI (candidates with ITI certificates). The vacancies span multiple trades – Fitter, Electrician, Machinist, Carpenter, Welder, among others – with training durations varying from one to two years depending on the trade. Seat allocation for Freshers versus Ex-ITI candidates is as per prescribed government norms.
3. Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, Freshers must have passed Class 10 with a minimum of 50% aggregate, while Ex-ITI applicants require both Class 10 completion (50% minimum) and a valid ITI certificate in the relevant trade. The age limit for all candidates is 15–24 years as of the notification date, with statutory age relaxations applicable for reserved categories according to government rules.
4. Important Dates
- Start Date to Apply: To be announced on the official portal
- Last Date to Apply: Candidates must apply before the deadline published on https://pb.icf.gov.in
- Selection (Merit List): No examination; merit lists will be prepared based on academic marks
5. Selection Process & Salary
Selection is purely merit-based, calculated from Class 10 marks (and ITI marks for Ex-ITI). There is no written test or interview. Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹6,000–₹7,000 as per the Apprentices Act norms, providing financial support during training.
6. How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the ICF portal at https://pb.icf.gov.in, register, fill out the online application, upload relevant documents, pay the requisite fee, and submit the form before the deadline. Applicants are advised to download and retain a printout of the submitted form for future reference.
