Q1. What is the educational qualification for ICF Chennai Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Fresher trade applicants need a Class 10 pass with 50% marks and Science plus Maths under the 10+2 system. Ex ITI applicants need the same Class 10 score plus an NCVT or SCVT ITI certificate in the related trade. MLT Radiology and MLT Pathology seats ask for a 10+2 pass with the PCB stream. PASAA applicants need Class 10 with 50% marks and an ITI certificate in IT, COPA, DBSA or Software Testing Assistant.

Q2. Is the ICF Apprentice 2026 online application window still open?

No. The registration window opened on 08 August 2026 and closed on 07 September 2026 at 05:30 PM. Fee payment also ended on the same date. Candidates who submitted the form within the deadline should keep checking the official portal for merit list updates.

Q3. What is the age limit and category wise relaxation for ICF Apprentice 2026?

The lower age limit is 15 years for every applicant. Freshers and non ITI candidates can apply up to 24 years of age. Ex ITI candidates can apply up to 22 years. The cutoff date is 07 September 2026. OBC-NCL gets 3 years of relaxation, SC and ST get 5 years, and PwD candidates get 10 years. Ex-Servicemen follow standard government norms.

Q4. Is there any written exam or interview for ICF Apprentice selection?

No. There is no written exam and no interview for these seats. Selection is purely merit based. Freshers are ranked on Class 10 marks and Ex ITI candidates on Class 10 plus ITI marks. MLT applicants are ranked on 10+2 PCB marks. Shortlisted candidates then face document verification and a medical fitness check at ICF Chennai.

Q5. What is the application fee for ICF Apprentice 2026 and who is exempted?

General, OBC and EWS candidates paid Rs. 100 as the application fee. Women candidates paid nothing at all. SC, ST and PH applicants were also fully exempt. The fee was payable only through online modes such as UPI, Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. No offline challan option was offered.

Q6. How much monthly stipend do ICF apprentices receive during training?

Class 10 pass freshers receive Rs. 8,200 per month. Class 12 pass freshers and Ex ITI or NCVT-SCVT holders receive Rs. 9,600 per month. The stipend increases by 10% in the second year under Apprentices Act rules. Payments reach the candidate directly through bank transfer during the training period.

Q7. How could candidates apply online for ICF Chennai Apprentice 2026?

Applicants had to visit the official portal at pb.icf.gov.in/act2026/index.php. The first step was registration with a mobile number and email ID. After login, candidates filled academic and personal details, uploaded documents, previewed the form and paid the fee. A printed copy of the submitted form and receipt was to be kept safe for verification.

Q8. Which documents are needed for ICF Apprentice document verification?

Carry your Class 10 marksheet and certificate for date of birth proof. Ex ITI candidates must bring the original ITI certificate and marksheet from NCVT or SCVT. MLT applicants need their 10+2 PCB marksheet. Also carry caste, EWS or PwD certificates, Tamil Nadu nativity proof, a government photo identity card, and recent passport size photographs.

Q9. Do candidates from outside Tamil Nadu stand a chance in ICF Apprentice selection?

Yes, anyone from India with the required qualification can apply. However, the notification states that preference is given to candidates domiciled in Tamil Nadu. That preference applies during shortlisting for the available seats. Outside candidates should still apply if they meet the age limit and educational criteria.

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Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has opened 1,010 Act Apprentice seats under notification APP/01/2026-27. The vacancies cover trades like Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, PASAA and MLT streams. Ten seats are reserved for MLT Radiology and Pathology freshers. Candidates need a Class 10 pass with at least 50% marks. Ex-ITI applicants must also hold an NCVT or SCVT trade certificate. Age must fall between 15 and 24 years for freshers. Ex-ITI hopefuls get a window of 15 to 22 years. Reserved categories receive the usual upper age relaxation. The online portal opened on 8 August 2026. The final date to apply is 7 September 2026 at 5:30 PM. General, OBC and EWS candidates pay Rs 100. Women, SC, ST and PH applicants pay nothing. There is no written test. Merit comes from Class 10 and ITI marks. Monthly stipend starts at Rs 8,200 and rises to Rs 9,600 for ITI holders.

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Various Trade Apprentices (Freshers)	320	Class 10th passed with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Science and Maths must be studied under the 10+2 system. For Carpenter, Painter and Welder trades, a simple Class 10 pass with 50% marks is enough. No ITI certificate is needed for this fresher category.
Various Trade Apprentices (Ex ITI)	670	Class 10th passed with 50% marks from a recognised board. Must hold an ITI certificate in the related trade or branch. The ITI certificate should come from NCVT or SCVT approved institutes. Read the official notification for complete trade wise eligibility details.
MLT Radiology (Freshers)	05	10+2 Intermediate passed with the PCB stream. Physics, Chemistry and Biology must be the main subjects.
MLT Pathology (Freshers)	05	10+2 Intermediate passed with the PCB stream. Recognised board certificate holders can apply for this trade.
PASAA (Ex ITI)	10	Class 10th passed with 50% marks. Must hold an ITI certificate in IT, COPA, Data Base System Assistant or Software Testing Assistant. Read the notification for more eligibility details.

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