Railway ICF Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Online Form

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 12/07/2025 at 09:30 AM
• Last Date for Apply Online: 11/08/2025 upto 05:30 PM
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 11/08/2025
• Document Verification : To be announced
• Medical Examination : To be announced
• Training Commencement : To be announced
• Final Result : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹100/- + Service Charges
• SC / ST / PwBD : No Fee
• Women Candidates (All Categories) : No Fee
• Pay the Fee Through Online Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI Mode Only.
• Note: No refund of fee once paid under any circumstances.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 15 years and Maximum varies by category (22 years for Freshers, 24 years for Ex-ITI) as on 01/01/2025
• Age Relaxation: As per Government norms for reserved categories
• Selection Process: Merit List based on 10th Class marks followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination

Recruitment Details – Total Vacancies – 1000 (330 Freshers + 670 Ex-ITI)

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 10th Pass with minimum 50% marks
• Age: 15-22 years
• No ITI Required

• 12th Pass with Science (PCB)
• Age: 15-22 years
• Medical background preferred

• 12th Pass with Science (PCB)
• Age: 15-22 years
• Medical background preferred

• 10th Pass + ITI in Carpenter Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in Electrician Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in Fitter Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in Machinist Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in Painter Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in Welder Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

• 10th Pass + ITI in PASSA Trade
• Age: 15-24 years
• Valid ITI Certificate required

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Monthly Stipend (Freshers – 10th Pass): ₹6,000/- per month for 2 years training
• Monthly Stipend (Freshers – 12th Pass): ₹7,000/- per month for 2 years training
• Monthly Stipend (Ex-ITI): ₹7,000/- per month for 1 year training
• Stipend Increment: 10% increase in second year for applicable categories
• Additional Benefits: Training facilities, Medical examination, Workshop training
• Certificate: National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) upon successful completion
• Important: This is apprenticeship training, NOT employment guarantee

Selection Process & Competition Analysis

• Selection Method: Merit List based on 10th Class marks
• For COVID batch: 9th class or 10th half-yearly marks accepted if signed by Principal
• Tie-breaking: Older candidate preferred; if same DOB, then earlier 10th pass date
• Expected Applications: 50,000-80,000 candidates for 1000 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:50 to 1:80 (Very High Competition)
• Minimum Eligibility: 50% marks in 10th for all trades
• Trade Allotment: Based on merit and preference; no change allowed once allotted

Training Center Details & Important Conditions

• Training Location: Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Perambur, Chennai – 600038
• Eligibility Restriction: Only Tamil Nadu residents/Employment Exchange registered candidates eligible
• Higher Qualification Bar: Degree/Diploma holders NOT eligible (except MLT – 12th/HSC required)
• Training Contract: Must execute apprenticeship contract; minors need guardian signature
• Medical Fitness: Government authorized doctor certificate required at document verification
• Accommodation: Candidates must arrange own accommodation; ICF provides no food/lodging
• Important: NO employment guarantee after completion of training

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