Steel Authority of India Limited announced SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha. Vacancies are announced for Trade Apprentice, Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice posts. A total of 1110 various posts (275 degree, 421 trade, 414 Diploma) released to fillup. Interested candidates can apply from 17 July 2026 to 26 August 2026. Check educational qualification, eligibility, age limit and relaxations, important dates, documents required and application procedure.
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SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Steel Authority of India Limited has been recruiting applications for various Diploma, Degree Apprentice vacancies for Rourkela Steel Plant, Odisha. A total of 1110 vacancies released in this recruitment drive. Online registration process is going on and window is active until 26 August 2026.
Recruiting Organization: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Odisha
Recruitment Name: SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Number of Posts: 1,110
Educational Qualification: ITI, Diploma
Post Name: Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice & Graduate Apprentice
Application Mode: Online
Job Place: Rourkela, Odisha
Official Website: sail.co.in
About Rourkela Steel Plant
Rourkela Steel Plant was established in year of 1959 in collaboration with Germany. It is one of the biggest Steel manufacturing company, which is working under SAIL. RSP produces variety types of steel Infrastructures for various ssectorslike railway, defence and other industries. It is big producer of making household utensils also.
Important Dates for SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Activity Date
Notification Out 17 July 2026
Application Start Date 17 July 2026
Last Date to Apply 26 August 2026
Vacancy Details for SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
For Rourkela Steel Plant, there are various posts available in various disciplines for ITI, Diploma and degree Apprentices. Around 1110 posts available in this recruitment process.
Trades Number of Vacancies
Trade Apprentice 421
Degree Apprentice 275
Diploma Apprentice 414
Check detailed discipline wise vacancies from official site.
Official Link
RSP official link has been released and it has been activated from 17 July 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the portal before deadline. Last date of submitting application is 26 August 2026.
Required Eligibility for Rourkela Steel Plant 2026
Candidates must satisfy required eligibility conditions for applying SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit
As on cut-off date, candidates minimum age limit should be 18 years and upper age limit 28 years. Age relaxation will be applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
Category Wise Age Relaxation
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• SC/ST: 5 Years
• PwBD: 10 to 15 Years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per RSP rules
Educational Qualification for RSP 2026
Diploma Apprentice
For this trade, candidates educational requirements should be Diploma as a regular candidates.
Trade Apprentice
Candidates must completed Matriculation with ITI from a recognized institution.
Degree Apprentice
In this category of trade, candidates educational requirements should be Bachelor’s degree in relevant trade is required as a regular candidate.
Application Fee for SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
There has been no information about application fee payment by candidates as prescribed. Please check official notification details for complete information.
Selection Procedure for SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Selection process of candidates is depending on some stages. It is merit based, simple and in a transparent way. Check below details:
There is no written examination. Academic marksheet and qualifications are basically subjects for selection process. There is a walk-in procedure to be performed for selection. Candidates must be medically fit.
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SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend
According to Apprentices Act, 1961, candidates who will be selected will undergo training period for one year time. During training period, aspirants stipend amount is depending on the belonging trade disciplines.
| Trades | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | ₹10,560 |
| COPA & Welder | ₹9,600 |
Documents Needed for SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates should keep below documents with them while verification.
• Matriculation Certificates.
• Valid ID proof.
• SC, ST, PwBD, OBC proof of document
• Medical document for fitness check up.
• ITI, Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma documents.
SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Steps
Candidates application process is different trade wise. For Diploma/Degree Apprentice, applicants should register nats.education.gov.in portal. For Trade Apprentice, candidates must register at apprenticeshipindia.org. Trade wise before registration is important for candidates. Before applying, must follow it. Log in to the homepage and complete application process. Please check official website.
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SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the number of vacancies announced under SAIL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 1110 vacancies available in this recruitment.
Q2. What is the last date for applying?
The last date is 26 August 2026
Q3. What is the selection process?
Candidates will be selected on merit based ranking and documents verification process.
Q4. How many vacancies announced under Diploma trade?
There are 414 vacancies released in this trade.
Q5. What is the stipend amount trade wise?
For Graduate Apprentice Stipend is ₹12,300. For Diploma Apprentice, ₹10,900. For Trade Apprentice, ₹10,560. For COPA & Welder, stipend is ₹9,600.