SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026 – 1110 Posts, Apply 🟢 Active

SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is open from 17 July to 26 August 2026 for 1,110 posts — 421 Trade Apprentice, 414 Technician Apprentice and 275 Graduate Apprentice — at Rourkela Steel Plant. ITI, diploma and engineering degree holders can register free of cost through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme or National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portals.

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SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant apprentice 2026 vacancy details

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) located in Odisha, is engaging apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is one of the largest apprentice intakes among SAIL’s plants this year, and it’s aimed at ITI, diploma and engineering graduates looking for hands-on training at a major public sector steel plant. The 1,110 posts are split across three categories:

SAIL Rourkela apprentice eligibility 2026

Eligibility depends on which apprentice category you’re registering under — the qualification, not the exam pattern, is what decides eligibility here since this is a merit-based apprenticeship engagement, not a written-exam recruitment.

The age limit for all three categories is 18 to 28 years, calculated as on 31 August 2026, with standard age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/ex-servicemen candidates as per government rules.

SAIL Rourkela apprentice 2026 application fee

There is no application fee for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — registration is free for all categories under both the trade and graduate/technician streams.

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SAIL Rourkela apprentice 2026 selection process

Selection is purely merit-based, with no written exam. Candidates are ranked using 30% weightage to Class 10th marks and 70% weightage to Degree, Diploma or ITI marks, as applicable to their category. RSP publishes a merit list on the respective apprenticeship portal, and shortlisted candidates are called for document verification via a walk-in process at the plant. Carry original and photocopies of your Class 10th and 12th certificates, ITI/Diploma/Degree marksheets, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs to the verification. Once verified, candidates are engaged as apprentices with stipend paid as per the norms set under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — exact trade-wise stipend amounts are listed in the official notification.

Why the SAIL Rourkela apprenticeship is worth applying for

Beyond the stipend, an apprenticeship at a Navratna PSU like SAIL gives candidates certified, structured training recognised across the steel and manufacturing sector — useful whether the goal is a permanent SAIL role later or a stronger resume for private-sector engineering and technician jobs. With zero application fee and two separate government portals covering trade, technician and graduate streams, this is also one of the more accessible entry points into central PSU apprenticeship this year.

How to apply for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026

1. Trade Apprentice candidates should register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
2. Graduate and Technician Apprentice candidates should register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in.
3. Create a profile with your personal details, educational qualification and mobile/email verification.
4. Search for the Rourkela Steel Plant (SAIL) establishment and select the relevant apprentice category and trade/discipline.
5. Upload your Class 10th, ITI/Diploma/Degree marksheets and other required documents.
6. Submit the application before 26 August 2026 — no fee is payable.
7. Keep checking the portal and the official RSP notification for your document verification schedule.

SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026 — important links

This SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant apprentice 2026 drive is one of the largest fee-free apprenticeship openings this season. For more Sarkari Naukri updates on fresh central and state vacancies, check our Sarkari Naukri 2026 hub.

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