SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant has released an official notification for the engagement of Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There are 1,110 vacancies available in various ITI, Diploma and Degree disciplines. Candidates with ITI, Diploma and Degree qualifications are eligible to apply. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online up to 26 August 2026. The detailed eligibility and application process for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 are explained below.
Organization Name: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant
Position: Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice & Technician Apprentice
Job Location: Rourkela, Odisha
Stipend:
- Trade Apprentice: ₹10,560 per month (COPA & Welder – ₹9,600 per month)
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
- Technician Apprentice: ₹10,900 per month
Qualification:
Trade Apprentice:
- ITI in AOCP, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician, Fitter, Tool & Die Maker, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, LACP, Machinist, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Turner, Welder, ICTSM, Central AC Plant Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics and Manufacturing Process Control & Automation.
Graduate Apprentice:
- Degree in Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/ Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Information Technology, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA and B.Sc Nursing.
Technician Apprentice:
- Diploma in Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical, Mechanical/ Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Electronics & Telecommunication, Information Technology, Automobile, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, GNM, Physiotherapy, Medical Lab Technology, Radiological Technology, X-Ray Technology, Operation Theatre Technology and Pharmacy. PGDCA candidates are also eligible for the Data Entry Operator post.
Total Vacancies: 1,110 Posts
Trade Apprentice – 421 Posts
- AOCP – 10 Posts
- COPA – 56 Posts
- Diesel Mechanic – 10 Posts
- Electrician – 100 Posts
- Fitter – 100 Posts
- Tool & Die Maker – 10 Posts
- Electronics Mechanic – 15 Posts
- Instrument Mechanic – 10 Posts
- LACP – 10 Posts
- Machinist – 10 Posts
- Mechanic Motor Vehicle – 10 Posts
- Mechanic Refrigeration & Air Conditioning – 10 Posts
- Turner – 15 Posts
- Welder – 15 Posts
- ICTSM – 10 Posts
- Central AC Plant Mechanic – 10 Posts
- Technician Mechatronics – 10 Posts
- Manufacturing Process Control & Automation – 10 Posts
Technician Apprentice – 414 Posts
- Ceramic Technology – 5 Posts
- Chemical – 10 Posts
- Civil – 40 Posts
- Computer Science – 15 Posts
- EEE – 5 Posts
- Electrical – 90 Posts
- Mechanical/Mechatronics – 90 Posts
- Metallurgy – 20 Posts
- Electronics & Telecommunication – 20 Posts
- Information Technology – 25 Posts
- Automobile – 10 Posts
- Electronics & Communication – 10 Posts
- Electronics & Instrumentation – 10 Posts
- GNM – 40 Posts
- Diploma in Physiotherapy – 4 Posts
- Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) – 6 Posts
- Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) – 4 Posts
- Diploma in X-Ray Technology (DXT) – 10 Posts
- Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) – 4 Posts
- Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) – 10 Posts
- Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharmacy) – 6 Posts
Graduate Apprentice – 275 Posts
- Ceramic Technology – 5 Posts
- Chemical – 10 Posts
- Civil – 10 Posts
- Computer Science – 10 Posts
- EEE – 10 Posts
- Electrical – 15 Posts
- Mechanical/Mechatronics – 30 Posts
- Metallurgy – 10 Posts
- Electronics & Telecommunication – 10 Posts
- Information Technology – 10 Posts
- Automobile – 10 Posts
- Electronics & Communication – 10 Posts
- Electronics & Instrumentation – 10 Posts
- Production – 10 Posts
- BA – 40 Posts
- B.Sc – 15 Posts
- B.Com – 10 Posts
- BCA – 10 Posts
- BBA – 10 Posts
- B.Sc Nursing – 20 Posts
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age – 18 Years
- Maximum Age – 28 Years (as on 31 August 2026)
- Age Relaxation: As per Government rules.
Selection Process:
- Academic Merit
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Selection will be based on 30% weightage of Class 10 marks and 70% weightage of ITI/Diploma/Degree marks.
Important Dates:
- Last Date to Apply Online – 26 August 2026
- Walk-in Process – 01 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 (Trade/Branch-wise Schedule)
Walk-in Interview Details:
How to Apply:
Interested and eligible candidates must register on the respective apprenticeship portal (NAPS for ITI candidates and NATS for Degree/Diploma candidates). After registration, apply online for SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant through the respective portal before 26 August 2026 and attend the walk-in process as per the official schedule.
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