SAIL Trade, Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
Posted: 24 Jul 2026 · Updated: 24 Jul 2026
Key Highlights
Total Vacancies
1,110
Min. Qualification
ITI
Salary Range
₹9,600 – ₹12,300
Last Date
26 Aug 2026
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has announced an official recruitment notice for the engagement of 1,110 Apprentices for a One-Year Apprenticeship Training Programme (2026-27). The vacancies are distributed across Trade (ITI), Diploma, and Graduate apprentice categories. Selection will be purely based on academic merit followed by a walk-in verification process. Last date for application 28th August 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Exam Date | No Exam (Selection via Walk-in Verification from 2026-09-01 to 2026-09-26) |
18 years
28 years
Age limits calculated as on 31st August 2026:
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 28 years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Odisha reservation rules.
Trade Apprentice: Must possess an ITI pass certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institute.
Diploma Apprentice: Must hold a Diploma in Engineering/Technology in the respective discipline.
Graduate Apprentice: Must have a Degree in Engineering or relevant graduation disciplines (such as B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Commerce, Science).
Eligibility Criteria: Only regular candidates who have passed out in the years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible to apply.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Free |
- 1Academic Merit Shortlisting
- 2Walk-in Document Verification
- 3Medical Fitness Examination
Vacancy Breakdown by Category:
Trade Apprentice (ITI): 421 vacancies
Diploma (Technician) Apprentice: 414 vacancies
Graduate/Degree Apprentice: 275 vacancies
Walk-in Document Verification Venue: Central Recreation Room, Trainees' Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Odisha.
Frequently Asked Questions
The last date to submit your application is 26 Aug 2026.
There are a total of 1,110 vacancies for this recruitment.
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old.
The minimum required qualification is ITI.
The salary range is ₹9,600 - ₹12,300.