SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026 – 1,110 Posts
SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant has opened online applications for its 2026 Apprentice engagement across 1,110 seats. If you have passed your ITI, Diploma or Degree between 2022 and 2026, this is a strong chance to train inside one of India's largest steel plants. The recruitment covers three streams — Trade Apprentice (ITI) with 421 seats, Technician Apprentice (Diploma) with 414 seats, and Graduate Apprentice (Degree) with 275 seats. Applications are open from 17 July 2026, and the last date to apply is 26 August 2026. Full details on vacancies, eligibility, dates, fee, stipend, selection and how to apply are given below.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Trade / Apprentice Type |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | 421 |
| Technician Apprentice (Diploma) | 414 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Degree) | 275 |
| Total | 1,110 |
Eligibility
| Educational Qualification | Eligibility depends on the apprentice stream you apply for. For Trade Apprentice you need an ITI (NCVT/SCVT) certificate in the relevant trade. For Technician Apprentice you need a Diploma in the relevant engineering branch from a recognised institute. For Graduate Apprentice you need a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant branch from a recognised university. In every stream the qualifying certificate/degree must have been obtained between 2022 and 2026. Check the official notification for the exact list of eligible trades and branches. |
| Age Limit | Your age must be between 18 and 28 years as on 31 August 2026. Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) applies as per SAIL rules and government norms. Confirm the exact relaxation years for your category in the official notification before applying. |
| Age Relaxation | Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD as per SAIL rules. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 August 2026 |
| Walk-in (Degree / Diploma) | 01–26 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹0 |
| SC / ST / PwD | ₹0 |
| All Categories | No Fee |
Salary / Pay
SAIL apprentices receive a monthly stipend fixed under the Apprentices Act as per the norms for Trade, Technician and Graduate apprentices — the exact figure is not stated in the notification summary, so treat any amount as indicative until confirmed. The stipend is paid during the training period only; this is an apprenticeship engagement, not a permanent job. Refer to the official notification for the confirmed stipend for your stream.
Selection Process
Apprentice engagement is based on merit in the qualifying examination (ITI/Diploma/Degree marks) followed by document verification and a medical check, as per SAIL norms. For the Degree and Diploma streams, a walk-in process is scheduled between 01 and 26 September 2026. Since the notification summary does not detail every stage, confirm the exact selection steps for your stream in the official notification.
How to Apply
Apply online within the 17 July to 26 August 2026 window. ITI (Trade Apprentice) candidates must register and apply on the apprenticeshipindia.gov.in portal, while Diploma and Degree candidates apply through nats.education.gov.in (NATS). Steps: register on the correct portal, complete your profile, fill the SAIL Rourkela application, upload the required documents, and submit — there is no application fee. After submitting, keep a printout of your application for the walk-in / verification stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026?
There are 1,110 vacancies in total — 421 Trade Apprentice (ITI), 414 Technician Apprentice (Diploma) and 275 Graduate Apprentice (Degree).
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 26 August 2026. Applications opened on 17 July 2026.
Is there any application fee?
No. The application is free for all categories — General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwD all pay ₹0.
What is the age limit?
You must be between 18 and 28 years as on 31 August 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories as per SAIL rules.
Which portal do I apply on?
ITI (Trade) candidates apply on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; Diploma and Degree candidates apply on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).