SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Trade, Graduate, and Technician Apprentices under Advertisement Number L&D/Adv./APP/158. The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,110 vacancies across various ITI trades, engineering disciplines, non-engineering degrees, and diploma streams. The SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification has been released on July 17, 2026. Eligible and interested candidates can register online from 17 July to August 26, 2026.
This one-year apprenticeship training program is a great opportunity for fresh pass-outs to gain practical experience and practical knowledge in a steel plant environment. Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit and must attend a physical walk-in document verification process scheduled between September 1 and September 26, 2026. Make sure to read all eligibility conditions, portal registration steps, and required documents before applying.
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SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) |
| Department Name | Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) |
| Post Name | Trade, Graduate & Technician Apprentice |
| Advt. No. | L&D/Adv./APP/158 |
| Total Vacancy | 1110 Posts |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 9,600/- to Rs. 12,300/- per month |
| Apply Start Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Category | SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | sail.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 17.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26.08.2026 till 11:59 PM |
| Walk-in DV Dates | 01.09.2026 to 26.09.2026 |
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Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 18-28 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 31.08.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Note: Candidates who passed their qualifying examination as regular students in the last 5 years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) are eligible. Those with prior apprenticeship or 1-year job experience are not eligible.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Trade Apprentice | 421 | ITI Pass in Respective Trade |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | 414 | Diploma in Respective Discipline |
| Graduate Apprentice | 275 | Degree in Respective Discipline / BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BCA / BBA |
Walk-in Schedule & Venue Details
After applying successfully on the designated portal, candidates must attend the physical walk-in verification along with required documents as per the schedule below:
- Walk-in Venue: Central Recreation Room, Trainees’ Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh (Odisha).
- Reporting Time: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
| Walk-in Date | Trades / Branch |
| 01.09.2026 to 03.09.2026 | AOCP, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Electrician |
| 04.09.2026 to 08.09.2026 (Except 06.09.2026) | Fitter, Tool & Die, Electronics Mech, Inst. Mechanic, LACP |
| 09.09.2026 to 11.09.2026 | Machinist, MMV, RAC, Turner, Welder |
| 12.09.2026 to 15.09.2026 (Except 13.09.2026) | ICTSM, Central AC Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, MPC & Automation |
| 16.09.2026 to 18.09.2026 | Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical |
| 19.09.2026 to 22.09.2026 (Except 20.09.2026) | Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, IT, Automobile |
| 23.09.2026 to 26.09.2026 | ECE, E&I, Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc. Nursing, GNM, Dip. in Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, Dip. in Pharmacy |
SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Merit-Based Shortlisting (30% weightage to Class-10 marks + 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks)
- Walk-in Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
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How to Apply for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Trade Apprentices (ITI): Register as a candidate on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Search for Establishment Name “SAIL ROURKELA STEEL PLANT” and click “Apply” for your respective trade.
- Graduate & Diploma Apprentices: Register as a student on the NATS portal (
nats.education.gov.in). Go to Establishment Requests, search for “Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant”, and submit your application for your discipline. - Ensure your bank account is DBT-enabled and KYC-verified.
- Submit the online portal application before August 26, 2026.
- Print out the filled registration form.
- Attend the walk-in venue on the designated date between September 1 and September 26, 2026, with all original documents and self-attested photocopies.
Important Links
| SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| SAIL Trade Apprentice Online Form Link | Apply Online (NAPS) |
| SAIL Graduate/ Diploma Apprentice Online Form Link | Apply Online (NATS) |
| SAIL Official Website | SAIL |

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