SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 1110 Posts

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SAIL Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Last Date Today 26 August (1110 Posts)

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Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) has released the Act Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 for 1,110 posts — 421 Trade, 414 Diploma, and 275 Graduate Apprentices. LAST DATE TO APPLY IS TODAY – 26 August 2026 (11:59 PM) via NAPS/NATS portal. Age: 18–28 years as on 31 August 2026. No application fee. Pass-outs from 2022–2026 are eligible. Walk-in selection from 01–26 September 2026 at Rourkela.

⚠️ LAST DATE TODAY: SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026 applications close tonight at 11:59 PM on 26 August 2026. Apply NOW at apprenticeship.gov.in (NAPS) or nats.education.gov.in (NATS).

• Trade Apprentice: ITI from NCVT/SCVT in the relevant trade. Must be a regular pass-out between 2022 and 2026.
• Diploma Apprentice: Diploma in relevant Engineering branch from a recognised institute. Pass-out between 2022 and 2026.
• Graduate Apprentice: Degree (B.E./B.Tech or other relevant degree such as BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, Nursing etc.) from a recognised university. Pass-out between 2022 and 2026.
• For complete trade-wise and discipline-wise eligibility, download the official SAIL RSP notification from sailcareers.com.

• Merit-Based Shortlisting (30% Class X Marks + 70% ITI/Diploma/Degree Marks)
• Walk-in Document Verification at Rourkela (01–26 September 2026)
• Final Apprenticeship Engagement

1. APPLY NOW before 11:59 PM tonight — visit apprenticeship.gov.in (NAPS) for Trade Apprentices, or nats.education.gov.in (NATS) for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices.
2. Register on the respective portal with your basic details.
3. Search for SAIL RSP Rourkela establishment and apply for the relevant trade/discipline.
4. Complete registration, upload documents, and submit before 26 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.
5. Take a printout of the application / registration confirmation.
6. Attend the Walk-in Document Verification at Rourkela from 01–26 September 2026 with all original documents.

Q. What is the last date for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026?
A. The last date is TODAY – 26 August 2026 at 11:59 PM. Apply immediately at apprenticeship.gov.in (Trade) or nats.education.gov.in (Graduate/Diploma).

Q. How many posts are there in SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026?
A. A total of 1,110 posts — Trade Apprentice 421, Diploma Apprentice 414, Graduate Apprentice 275.

Q. Is there any application fee for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice 2026?
A. No. There is absolutely no application fee for any category.

Q. What is the age limit for SAIL RSP Apprentice?
A. Minimum 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 31 August 2026.

Q. What is the selection process for SAIL Rourkela Apprentice?
A. Selection is merit-based (30% Class X + 70% ITI/Diploma/Degree marks), followed by Walk-in Document Verification at Rourkela from 01–26 September 2026. No written exam.