SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 1110 Vacancies, Apply

Good news for job seekers! SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has officially released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification with a bumper 1,110 vacancies spread across Trade, Technician, and Graduate apprentice posts. The online application window has been open since 17 July 2026, so don’t wait until the last date to apply. Here’s the complete breakdown — eligibility, vacancies, stipend, and selection process — all in one place.

SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 1,110 posts — 421 Trade Apprentice, 414 Diploma (Technician) Apprentice, and 275 Graduate Apprentice vacancies. The application window runs from 17 July 2026 to 26 August 2026. Candidates with a relevant ITI, Diploma, or Engineering Degree can apply. There is no application fee, and selection happens through a walk-in process based on academic merit.

At a Glance — SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026

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Who is Eligible to Apply? (Age & Education)

Before you hit the apply button, check which track you fall into. Each of the three post types has its own qualification rule, so read carefully.

Educational Qualification

• Trade Apprentice: ITI passed out in the respective trade from a government-recognized institute.
• Diploma (Technician) Apprentice: Diploma in the respective engineering discipline from a government-recognized institute or university.
• Graduate Apprentice: Degree in the respective engineering discipline from a government-recognized institute or university.

Pro tip: Your chosen trade or discipline must match the certificate you hold. A mismatch is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected during document verification.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 28 years
• Age is calculated as on 31.08.2026

Category-wise age relaxation (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen) is not mentioned in the official notification. Reserved-category candidates should confirm the applicable relaxation from the notification PDF before applying.

Vacancy & Pay Details

The 1,110 vacancies are split across three categories. Trade Apprentice seats cover 18 ITI trades, while the Diploma and Graduate posts span engineering disciplines.

Trade Apprentice Vacancy Breakdown (421 posts)

Diploma & Graduate Apprentice Vacancies

Discipline-wise seats for the Diploma and Degree streams are listed below, as given in the notification.

The official category totals are 414 for Diploma (Technician) Apprentice and 275 for Graduate/Degree Apprentice. Cross-check your specific discipline’s count in the notification PDF before applying.

Monthly Stipend

These stipends are fixed for the training period. Stipend revision or post-training increments are not mentioned in the notification. Apprentice experience at a PSU like SAIL, though, is a strong line on any resume — RSP does bring in its own pool of trained candidates for future openings.

Mark These Dates

There’s no separate written exam date in this notification — shortlisting and selection both happen through the walk-in process during September.

Application Fee

Here’s a rare and welcome line in a recruitment notification — there is no application fee for any post under SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Since applying costs nothing, there’s no excuse to delay. Still, file early — portals slow down badly in the final days as thousands of candidates rush in.

Selection Process: How SAIL Picks Candidates

No written exam, no interview in the traditional sense. SAIL RSP shortlists purely on academic merit through a walk-in process. Here’s the step-by-step flow:

1. Your application is received and screened on the correct portal.
2. Merit is calculated with 30% weightage to marks secured in the Class X examination.
3. The remaining 70% weightage goes to marks secured in your qualifying Degree, Diploma, or ITI examination.
4. Shortlisted candidates report for the walk-in selection during 01 to 26 September 2026.

The walk-in venue and the documents you need to carry aren’t specified in the notification. Once you’re shortlisted, watch the SAIL careers website and your registered email for those details.

How to Apply — Step by Step

The portal you use depends on the post type, so pick carefully. Trade apprentices apply through the Apprenticeship India portal; Graduate and Technician apprentices apply through NATS.

For Trade Apprentices

1. Open apprenticeshipindia.org.
2. Register or log in with your basic details.
3. Fill in personal, educational, and contact information.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and certificates.
5. Submit the form and take a printout for your records.

For Graduate & Technician Apprentices

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in, the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal.
2. Register as a new candidate if you don’t have a NATS account.
3. Find the SAIL RSP position and open the application form.
4. Complete every section and attach the certificates carefully.
5. Submit before 26 August 2026 and keep a copy of the submitted form.

Watch the portal carefully: a Trade application sent to NATS, or a Graduate application sent to Apprenticeship India, can be rejected outright. Confirm your post type first.

Required Documents

A document checklist is not listed in the official notification. Going by standard practice for PSU apprentice recruitments, keep scanned copies of these ready:

• Class X certificate and mark sheet (this feeds into the 30% merit weightage)
• ITI / Diploma / Degree certificate and mark sheets
• Aadhaar card or other valid proof of date of birth
• Caste / category certificate, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if claiming disability relaxation
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature
• Active email ID and mobile number

Once walk-in details are out, the venue will likely ask for originals along with photocopies — prepare both in advance.

Important Instructions & Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Note the advertisement number L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17.07.2026 for any future correspondence.
• Your trade/discipline must match the certificate you hold — mismatches get rejected.
• Age is counted as on 31.08.2026, not on your application date.
• Don’t wait until the last day; the final hours see heavy portal traffic and slowdowns.
• Use the right portal for your post type — Trade vs Graduate/Technician.
• Enter your Class X details exactly as printed on the certificate; they determine 30% of your merit score.
• Submit on a stable connection and avoid pressing refresh repeatedly during submission.

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Important Links

If any link behaves unexpectedly, open the SAIL careers website and check the “What’s New” section for the notification.

SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — FAQs

1. How many vacancies are there in SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 1,110 vacancies — 421 Trade Apprentice, 414 Diploma (Technician) Apprentice, and 275 Graduate/Degree Apprentice posts.

2. What is the last date to apply?

The last date to apply online is 26 August 2026.

3. When does the application process start?

Online applications opened on 17 July 2026.

4. Who is eligible for the Trade Apprentice posts?

Candidates who have passed ITI in the respective trade from a government-recognized institute are eligible for Trade Apprentice posts.

5. What is the age limit for SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 28 years, calculated as on 31.08.2026. Category-wise relaxation is not mentioned in the notification.

6. Is there an application fee?

No. There is no application fee for any post under this recruitment.

7. How much stipend will apprentices get?

Trade Apprentices get ₹10,560, Diploma Apprentices get ₹10,900, and Graduate Apprentices get ₹12,300 per month.

8. Is there a written exam in this recruitment?

No written exam is mentioned. Selection is based on academic merit through a walk-in process.

9. How is the merit list calculated?

Merit is calculated with 30% weightage to Class X marks and 70% weightage to marks in the qualifying Degree/Diploma/ITI examination.

10. Is there negative marking?

Since there is no written exam, negative marking does not apply. This is a purely merit-based recruitment.

11. Where do I apply for the Trade Apprentice post?

Trade Apprentice applications go through apprenticeshipindia.org.

12. Where do I apply for the Graduate and Technician Apprentice posts?

Graduate and Technician (Diploma) candidates apply through nats.education.gov.in under the NATS portal.

13. How do I download the SAIL RSP Apprentice notification PDF?

Use the official notification link in the Important Links section above, or visit sailcareers.com and look under Downloads / What’s New.

14. What is the job location?

The training location is Rourkela, Odisha, at the Rourkela Steel Plant.

15. Can I apply for both Trade and Graduate Apprentice posts?

The notification doesn’t clarify simultaneous applications. Apply for the single post type you’re qualified for, and confirm any overlap question from the official notification PDF.

That’s the full lowdown on SAIL RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The application is free, the selection is merit-based, and the walk-in window closes on 26 September 2026 — prepare your documents early and file before the rush. Always verify final details against the official notification PDF. For fresh openings like this one, keep our latest recruitment updates page bookmarked and check back regularly. All the best for your application!