Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) under SAIL has released an official advertisement (Ref. No. L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17.07.2026) inviting eligible Indian Citizens for a One-Year Apprenticeship Training Programme for the year 2026-27. This Apprenticeship Recruitment process is specifically designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional environment to boost career prospects. In fact, this Apprenticeship Recruitment offers a unique opportunity for aspiring candidates seeking practical training.
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📅 Apprenticeship Recruitment : Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26th August, 2026. This marks a crucial timeline for anyone pursuing recruitment for an apprenticeship role at RSP.
- Walk-In Interview Dates: 1st September 2026 to 26th September 2026, depending on the specific trade or discipline.
- Reporting Time for Walk-In: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
💼Recruitment : Vacancy Overview & Stipend Details
The recruitment drive aims to fill positions across various trades and educational disciplines while supporting the ongoing Apprenticeship Recruitment initiative at the plant.
- Trade Apprentices (ITI): 421 total vacancies covering trades such as Electrician (100), Fitter (100), COPA (56), Welder, Machinist, and more.
- Stipend: Rs. 10,560/- per month (except COPA & Welder Trade which is Rs. 9,600/-), or as per MSDE, GoI prescribed rates.
- Graduate Apprentices (Degree): Vacancies across engineering fields (Mechanical, Civil, Computer Science, etc.) and non-engineering fields (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, Nursing, etc.).
- Stipend: Rs. 12,300/- per month, or as per MSDE, GoI prescribed rates.
- Technician Apprentices (Diploma): Vacancies across technical and medical fields including Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, and various engineering disciplines.
- Stipend: Rs. 10,900/- per month, or as per MSDE, GoI prescribed rates.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination as regular students to be eligible for recruitment through the apprenticeship route.
- Passing Year: Must have passed the qualifying examination within the last five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026).
- Pending Results: Candidates whose results have not been declared by the application’s last date are NOT eligible.
- Experience restriction: Candidates with prior apprenticeship training or one year of job experience are NOT eligible.
- Age Limit: Candidates must not be less than 18 years and a maximum of 28 years old as of 31st August 2026. (Age relaxation applies as per Govt. of Odisha guidelines).
📝 How to Apply
- For ITI/Trade Apprentices: Register and apply through the official apprenticeship portal at https://apprenticeshipindia.org/ by searching for the establishment “SAIL ROURKELA STEEL PLANT”. This step is mandatory under the Apprenticeship Recruitment process for ITI trades.
- For Degree/Diploma Apprentices: Register as a student on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and apply under “Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant”, which is a part of the overall process for recruitment apprenticeship openings.
- Application Record: After successfully applying, candidates must print their filled-in online application for future reference.
- Bank Details: Ensure the provided bank account number is DBT enabled and KYC verified.
🏆 Selection Process & Walk-In Details
- Selection Method: Candidates will be shortlisted based on academic merit via a walk-in process that is part of this year’s Apprenticeship Recruitment.
- Weightage: 30% weightage will be given to Class-X marks and 70% to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks. Thus, the apprenticeship recruitment evaluation strongly values technical education achievements.
- Walk-in Venue: Central Recreation Room, Trainees’ Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh (Odisha).
📂 Mandatory Documents for Walk-In
Candidates must bring the following documents for verification when appearing through the Apprenticeship Recruitment selection process.
- Original Institution Leaving Certificate (retained by RSP until training completion).
- Self-attested copy of Matriculation certificate for Date of Birth verification.
- Self-attested copy of Provisional Pass Certificate.
- Self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC/PH Certificate (if applicable).
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar Card/Passbook (e-KYC Validation is mandatory).
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Govt. Hospital (seal must contain the doctor’s medical registration number).
- Apprentice Registration copy from NAPS/NATS Portal as required for recruitment in an apprenticeship role.
📞 Contact Information
For any further queries regarding the recruitment process, candidates can contact the L&D Office at Mob No: 8895501000. Furthermore, if you have any questions specifically about Apprenticeship Recruitment, the office will provide the required guidance.
