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.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!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.

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 |
| Category | SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | sail.co.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 17 July 2026 |
| Closing Date of Application | 26 August 2026 till 11:59 PM |
| Examination Schedule | Provided Below |
| Walk-in DV Dates | 01 September 2026 to 26 September 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
| All Category Candidates | Exempted |
SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Age Limit: Calculate Age from Date of Birth :- Click Here . 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. Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Post Details
| 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 |
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.
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 Bharti Selection Process
The selection process for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 involves the following steps:
- Merit-Based Shortlisting (30% weightage to Class-10 marks + 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks)
- Walk-in Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
How to Apply for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Online Form
- Check the eligibility from the SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 official notification pdf
- Fill out the application form or visit the Official site
- Upload the required documents
- Pay Fees
- Print the Application Form
🔔 Important Link 🔔
| SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification PDF |
| SAIL Rourkela Trade Apprentice Apply Online | Apply Online (NAPS) |
| SAIL Rourkela Graduate/ Diploma Apprentice Apply Online | Apply Online (NATS) |
| SAIL Official Website | SAIL |
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What is the Start Date of the SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026
17 July 2026
What is the Last Date of The SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026
26 August 2026 till 11:59 PM