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SAIL Rourkela Vacancy 2026: A total of 1,110 posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. These include 421 posts for Trade Apprentices, 414 posts for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices, and 275 posts for Graduate Apprentices.

SAIL Rourkela Vacancy 2026: SAIL's Rourkela Steel Plant has issued a notification for apprentice recruitment for the 2026-27 period. Candidates will be selected for a total of 1,100 posts under this drive. Notably, there will be no written examination for these positions; selection will be based entirely on a merit list prepared according to academic qualifications, followed by document verification.

Which posts are being filled?

A total of 1,110 posts will be filled under this recruitment drive. These include 421 posts for Trade Apprentices, 414 posts for Diploma (Technician) Apprentices, and 275 posts for Graduate Apprentices. A one-year apprenticeship training program will be provided for these roles.

Who can apply?

Applicants must have passed the relevant course (ITI, Engineering Diploma, or Degree) from a recognized institution through a regular mode of study. Only candidates who completed their qualification in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 are eligible. Requirements include an ITI qualification in the relevant trade for Trade Apprentices, a diploma in the relevant engineering branch for Diploma Apprentices, and a graduate degree in the relevant engineering or non-engineering subject for Graduate Apprentices. Additionally, candidates who have previously completed an apprenticeship at any institution or are currently undergoing one are ineligible to apply. Candidates possessing one year or more of work experience are also not eligible for this recruitment.

Application Deadline and Age Limit

The online application process for this recruitment drive began on July 17, and interested candidates can apply until August 26, 2026. Applications for Trade Apprentices are to be submitted via the NAPS portal, while those for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices must be submitted through the NATS portal. Regarding the age limit, candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as of August 31, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.

How will selection take place without an exam?

No written examination will be conducted for this recruitment process. Candidates will be selected based on their academic achievements. When preparing the merit list, 30% weightage will be given to Class 10 marks, and 70% weightage will be given to marks obtained in the relevant ITI, diploma, or degree examination. Candidates included in the merit list will be called to Rourkela for document verification. Final selection will be based on document verification and available vacancies.

How to apply?

To apply for this recruitment, candidates should first visit the NAPS and NATS portals.
Next, register on the NAPS or NATS portal according to the specific category.
Fill in all required details accurately while completing the online application.
Upload the necessary documents after entering the details.
Review all information thoroughly before submitting the application form.