Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025
🚆 Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Overview
Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai has released the notification for 1,010 Apprentice posts. The online application process started on 12 July 2025 and will continue till 11 August 2025 through the official website pb.icf.gov.in. Candidates interested in the Railway ICF Apprentice Bharti 2025 must check the full notification for details on eligibility, application fee, age limit, stipend, selection process, and more. This recruitment is open to both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates across various trades. All important links and instructions for applying online are provided below.
| Particulars |
Details |
| Recruiting Body |
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai |
| Advt. No. |
APP/01/2025–26 |
| Post Name |
Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies |
1,010 Posts |
| Training Duration |
1 Year |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Official Website |
pb.icf.gov.in |
📅 Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Start Date to Apply |
12 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply |
11 August 2025 (5:30 PM) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Category |
Criteria |
| Freshers |
10th Pass with 50% marks |
| Ex-ITI |
10th Pass + ITI Certificate (NCVT/SCVT recognized) |
| Age Limit |
Freshers: 15–22 yearsEx-ITI: 15–24 years(Relaxation as per rules) |
💰 Application Fee & Stipend
| Category |
Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS |
₹100/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Female |
NIL |
| Qualification |
Stipend per Month |
| 10th Pass (Freshers) |
₹6,000 |
| 12th/Ex-ITI |
₹7,000 |
| 2nd Year of Training |
~10% increment |
🧪 Selection Process
| Stage |
Details |
| No Exam or Interview |
Selection purely based on merit list |
| Merit Basis |
10th/ITI Marks |
| Final Stages |
Document Verification & Medical Fitness |
| Tie-Breaker |
Older candidates, then earlier pass-out year |
🧰 Vacancy Breakup by Trade
| Trade Name |
Freshers |
Ex-ITI |
| Carpenter |
40 |
50 |
| Electrician |
40 |
160 |
| Fitter |
80 |
180 |
| Machinist |
40 |
50 |
| Painter |
40 |
50 |
| Welder |
80 |
180 |
| MLT (Radiology/Pathology) |
10 + 10 |
– |
| PASAA (COPA) |
– |
10 |
| Total |
320 |
670 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 1,010 Posts
🔹 Q1. What is the Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025?
A: It is a recruitment drive by Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai to fill 1,010 Apprentice posts under various trades for both Freshers and Ex-ITI candidates.
🔹 Q2. What are the important dates?
🔹 Q3. Who can apply?
- Freshers: Passed Class 10 with 50% marks
- Ex-ITI: Passed Class 10 and ITI in relevant trade
- Age: 15–22 years (Freshers), 15–24 years (Ex-ITI)
(Age relaxation is applicable as per govt norms)
🔹 Q4. Is there an application fee?
- General/OBC: ₹100/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female: No fee
🔹 Q5. What is the selection process?
There is no written exam or interview. Selection is purely based on merit, calculated from marks in Class 10 and ITI (if applicable), followed by document verification and medical exam.
🔹 Q6. What is the stipend?
- Freshers (10th pass): ₹6,000/month
- Ex-ITI/12th pass: ₹7,000/month
Stipend may increase in the second year as per rules.
🔹 Q7. How to apply?
A: Candidates must apply online through the official portal:
🌐 https://pb.icf.gov.in