Sarkari Sewayojan

•   The official name of this recruitment is the Integral Coach Factory Various Trade Apprentices Recruitment 2026.
•   This hiring process is being conducted by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) located in Chennai, which is a major unit of the Indian Railways.
•   There are a total of 1010 seats available for different trades.
•   The official notification has been released under the advertisement number App/01/2026-27.

•   Candidates can begin filling out their online applications starting from 08 August 2026.
•   The window for online submission will close on 07 September 2026 at 5:30 PM.
•   All application fees must be paid by the final deadline of 07 September 2026.
•   The date for the release of the merit list will be shared by the department at a later stage.

•   Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a processing fee of ₹100.
•   There is no application fee for candidates from SC, ST, and PH categories.
•   All women applicants are exempt from paying any application fees.
•   Payments can be made using digital methods such as Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

•   The lowest age required to apply for these positions is 18 years.
•   Male applicants can apply up to the age of 37 years.
•   Female applicants have an upper age limit of 40 years.
•   Extra age relaxation is provided according to the specific rules of the Integral Coach Factory for this recruitment.

•   Freshers: To apply, you must have finished Class 10 with at least 50% marks, including Science and Mathematics subjects.
•   Special Trades for Freshers: For Carpenter, Painter, and Welder roles, candidates only need to have passed Class 10 with 50% marks.
•   Ex-ITI Candidates: Applicants need to have passed Class 10 with 50% marks and hold a valid ITI certificate in their respective trade.
•   Medical Lab Technician (MLT): Candidates for Radiology and Pathology must have completed their 10+2 education in the Science stream with PCB.
•   PASAA: This role requires a 10th-grade pass certificate with 50% marks plus an ITI certificate in Computer Operator or related IT fields.

•   The Fitter and Welder trades have the highest number of openings for both freshers and experienced ITI holders.
•   There are 160 seats specifically reserved for Ex-ITI candidates in the Electrician trade.
•   For those interested in the medical field, 10 total seats are available for MLT Radiology and Pathology as freshers.
•   The PASAA (Programming and System Administration Assistant) trade is exclusively for Ex-ITI candidates.

•   Candidates will be selected based on a merit list prepared from their academic performance.
•   There is no mention of a written entrance exam in the initial notification.
•   The syllabus generally covers the basic subjects studied in Class 10, Class 12, or during the ITI course.
•   Full details regarding the selection criteria are provided in the official notification document.

•   You should read the entire advertisement before starting the application to understand all rules.
•   Gather all your documents like ID proof, address details, and educational certificates.
•   Make sure to have scanned copies of your photo, signature, and thumb impression ready.
•   Double-check every detail in the preview section before you hit the submit button.
•   If you do not pay the required fee, your application will be considered incomplete and rejected.
•   Always keep a printed copy of your final submitted form for future use.

•   Use the official application link to submit your details online.
•   Downloading the notification PDF is highly recommended for detailed trade information.
•   You can visit the official ICF website for the latest updates and announcements.