Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) (Rourkela Steel Plant), Apprentices Recruitment 2026 (1110 Vacancies)

Walk-in Date

Trades/Branch

Reporting Time

01 September, 2026 to 03 September, 2026

AOCP, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Electrician

9.30am to 10.30am

04 September, 2026 to 08 September, 2026

(Except 06 September, 2026)

Fitter, Tool & Die, Electronics Mech, Inst. Mechanic, LACP

9.30am to 10.30am

09 September, 2026 to 11 September, 2026

Machinist, MMV, RAC, Turner, Welder

9.30am to 10.30am

12 September, 2026 to 15 September, 2026

(Except 13 September, 2026)

ICTSM, Central AC Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, MPC & Automation

9.30am to 10.30am

16 September, 2026 to 18 September, 2026

Ceramic, Chemical, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical

9.30am to 10.30am

19 September, 2026 to 22 September, 2026

(Except 20 September, 2026)

Mechanical, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, IT, Automobile

9.30am to 10.30am

23 September, 2026 to 26 September, 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

9.30am to 10.30am

How to Apply?

• Portal Registration for ITI Candidates : Register online at apprenticeshipindia.org, go to Apprenticeship Opportunity, search for the establishment "SAIL ROURKELA STEEL PLANT", and apply for the prescribed trade.

• Portal Registration for Degree/Diploma Candidates : Register online at nats.education.gov.in, go to Establishments Requests, select "Find Establishments", and choose "Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant" to apply in your respective branch.

• Application Deadline : Complete the online portal registration and application submission on or before 26th August, 2026.

• Walk-In Attendance : Attend the walk-in selection process at the Central Recreation Room, Trainees' Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh (Odisha) according to your scheduled dates between 01 September, 2026 and 26 September, 2026 with a reporting time of 9.30 am to 10.30 am.

• Document Verification : Submit all required self-attested copies along with the original Institution Leaving Certificate, Apprentice Registration copy from NAPS/NATS portal, and a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Govt. Hospital during the walk-in.

Selection Process

• Portal Registration : Candidates must first register online through the designated Government of India apprenticeship portals (apprenticeshipindia.org for trade apprentices or nats.education.gov.in for graduate/technician apprentices) and apply specifically to SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant by August 26, 2026.

• Walk-In Participation : Eligible candidates are required to attend the walk-in process at the designated venue (Central Recreation Room, Trainees' Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela) according to their scheduled trade/branch dates between September 01, 2026, and September 26, 2026.

• Document Verification : Candidates must submit and verify all mandatory original and self-attested documents, including educational certificates, caste/category proofs, medical fitness certificates from a government hospital, and the portal registration copy during the walk-in.

• Merit Shortlisting : Selection is carried out purely by shortlisting candidates based on academic merit, calculated using a 30% weight-age for marks secured in the Class X examination and a 70% weight-age for marks secured in the qualifying ITI, Diploma, or Degree examination.

• Medical Fitness : Final engagement and joining for the training are strictly subject to the selected candidates being declared medically fit as per the requirements of the Apprentices Act, 1961, certified by a government doctor.