| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| • Advertisement Date: 17/07/2026 • Online Application Start Date: 17/07/2026 • Last Date to Apply Online: 26/08/2026 till 11:59 PM • Walk-in DV Dates: 01/09/2026 to 26/09/2026 | • UR / Gen / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / PWD / ESM / Female: Nil • Mode of Payment: Online |
| Age Limit Details |
| • Age Limit: 18-28 Years • Age as on: 31/08/2026 • Age relaxation extra as per rules. |
| Vacancy Details – Total: 1110 Posts | ||
| 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 |
| Quick Overview |
| • Department Name: Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) • Post Name: Trade, Graduate & Technician Apprentice |
| Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification |
| 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 Selection Process |
| The selection process for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages: • 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 |
| • Trade Apprentices (ITI): Register as a candidate on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). Search for Establishment Name “SAIL ROURKELA STEEL PLANT” and click “Apply” for your respective trade. • Graduate & Diploma Apprentices: Register as a student on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). Go to Establishment Requests, search for “Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant”, and submit your application for your discipline. • Ensure your bank account is DBT-enabled and KYC-verified. • Submit the online portal application before August 26, 2026. • Print out the filled registration form. • Attend the walk-in venue on the designated date between September 1 and September 26, 2026, with all original documents and self-attested photocopies. |
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