ICF Recruitment Updates 2026

ICF Recruitment Updates 2026: Complete Guide

Integral Coach Factory (ICF), located in Perambur (Chennai), is a premier production unit of Indian Railways. It is the birthplace of the Vande Bharat Express and thousands of coaches that power the nation’s rail network. Unlike Zonal Railways (RRB/RRC), ICF conducts its own independent recruitment drives, primarily for ITI Apprentices and specialized quotas, offering a gateway to a prestigious technical career in Chennai.

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ICF (Chennai) Recruitment: The Complete Career Guide

ICF Chennai is a dream workplace for technical aspirants in Tamil Nadu and across India. As a world-class coach manufacturing unit, it offers exposure to cutting-edge rail technology. Recruitment here is highly competitive due to the structured training facilities and the advantage of the “Railway Apprentice Quota.”

ICF Recruitment Categories & “Trade-Wise” Opportunities

ICF is a massive manufacturing complex, so recruitment is heavily skewed towards technical trades and special quotas. Candidates should know the specific opportunities available:

• Act Apprentice (The Biggest Drive):
  • Volume: ICF releases massive annual notifications (often 1000+ seats).
  • Trades: High demand for Fitter, Welder, Machinist, Carpenter, Painter, and Electrician.
  • The “ICF Advantage”: Completing an apprenticeship here is prestigious. It grants a 20% Quota in Level-1 (Group D) jobs in the railways and provides industrial training with a monthly Stipend.
  • Selection: Purely on Merit (10th Marks + ITI Marks). Note: ICF also recruits “Fresher” apprentices (10th/12th pass) for specific trades like Radiology/Pathology.
• Sports Quota:
  • ICF has a rich sporting legacy, producing Olympians and national champions. It conducts Open Advertisement recruitment for outstanding sportspersons in disciplines like Athletics, Volleyball, Basketball, and Table Tennis. Trials are held at the ICF Stadium in Chennai.
• Cultural & Scouts/Guides Quota:
  • Recruitment for talented artists (Music/Dance/Drama) and active Scouts & Guides members occurs periodically to support the vibrant cultural life of the ICF colony.

Key Recruitment Process Details

• Direct Recruitment: For ICF-specific Apprentice and Quota posts, you do not go through RRB Chennai. You apply directly via the ICF Online Portal.
• Merit List Generation: For apprentices, a unified merit list is prepared based on the percentage of marks in Matriculation (minimum 50%) + ITI marks in the relevant trade (or 12th marks for freshers).
• Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates are called to the ICF Higher Secondary School or the Administrative Building in Perambur for verification.

Contact Details & Address (Official)

For queries regarding Apprentice Merit Lists, Joining Letters, or Medical Boards, use the official contact channels listed below.

• Office Address: Assistant Personnel Officer (Recruitment), Integral Coach Factory, Perambur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600038
• Helpline & Contact:
  • Phone: 044-26263984 (General Enquiry)
  • Office Hours: 09:30 AM – 05:30 PM (Monday – Friday)
• Official Website:
  • pb.icf.gov.in (Navigate to ‘Recruitment’)

Selection Process for Apprentices

The ICF Apprentice selection follows a transparent, merit-based protocol:

1. Application: Online application via the ICF official website.
2. Merit Calculation: Average of percentage marks obtained in Class 10 and ITI (for Ex-ITI) or Class 10/12 (for Freshers).
3. DV & Medical: Verification of original certificates and a medical fitness test at the ICF Hospital.

Stay Alert for ICF Updates

ICF recruitment notifications are eagerly awaited by thousands of aspirants from Tamil Nadu and beyond. Apprentice Merit Lists and Sports Quota trial dates are critical. We strongly recommend checking this dashboard twice weekly. Bookmark this page for the fastest ICF (Chennai) alerts.