SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: 1110 Posts

📅 Posted: 17/07/2026 📝 Updated: 17/07/2026

Total Vacancy1110

SalaryTrade Apprentice: ₹10,560/Month (COPA & Welder: ₹9,600/Month); Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300/Month; Diploma Apprentice: ₹10,900/Month (or as per prescribed rates by MSDE, GoI)

LocationOdisha

Last Date26/08/2026

Short Information: Rourkela Steel Plant, a unit of SAIL, has opened its One Year Apprenticeship Training Programme for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offering a combined 1110 apprentice seats — 421 under Trade Apprentices (ITI-based trades like Electrician, Fitter, COPA, and Welder) and 689 under Graduate/Technician Apprentices, which spans core engineering branches (Electrical, Mechanical/Mechatronics, Civil, Metallurgy) as well as a wide range of non-engineering streams including B.Sc Nursing, GNM, BA, B.Com, BCA, BBA, and various paramedical diploma programmes. Electrician and Fitter each carry the largest single share among trades at 100 seats apiece, while Mechanical/Mechatronics and Electrical lead the engineering diploma count at 90 seats each. This is a training engagement, not a job offer — RSP is explicit that there's no obligation to provide regular employment during or after the apprenticeship. Eligibility is tightly bound to recency: only candidates who passed their qualifying exam as a regular candidate within the last five years (2022 to 2026) can apply, and anyone who has already completed a year of apprenticeship or job experience elsewhere is disqualified. Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 31 August 2026. Before applying to RSP at all, candidates first need to register on the relevant Government of India portal — Trade Apprentices on apprenticeshipindia.org, and Graduate/Technician Apprentices on the NATS portal — with the last date for this portal registration set at 26 August 2026, followed by a trade-wise walk-in selection process at Rourkela starting 01 September 2026.

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SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	17/07/2026
Last Date to Apply on Respective Portal (Trade/NATS)	26/08/2026
Age Limit Cut-off Date	31/08/2026
Walk-in Selection Schedule	01/09/2026 to 26/09/2026 (trade/branch-wise, see schedule)

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27 2026Application Fee

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Payment: N/A

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27: 1110 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18-28 Years (as on 31/08/2026)

(As per Government of Odisha reservation guidelines, with applicable age relaxation (specific figures not stated in this notification))

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	421	ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute must have passed the qualifying exam as a regular candidate within the last 5 years (2022-2026)
Graduate/Technician Apprentice (Engineering & Other Streams)	689	Degree/Diploma in the respective discipline from a Govt. recognized Institute/University must have passed the qualifying exam as a regular candidate within the last 5 years (2022-2026)
Total Vacancy	1,110

Recruitment Table: Trade Apprentice - Trade Wise Vacancy

Sl No	Trade (Designated)	Vacancy
1	AOCP	10
2	COPA	56
3	Diesel Mechanic	10
4	Electrician	100
5	Fitter	100
6	Tool & Die Maker	10
7	Electronics Mechanic	15
8	Instrument Mechanic	10
9	LACP	10
10	Machinist	10
11	Mechanic Motor Vehicle	10
12	Mechanic Refrigeration and AC	10
13	Turner	15
14	Welder	15
15	ICTSM	10
16	Central AC Plant Mechanic	10
17	Technician Mechatronics	10
18	Manufacturing Process Control & Auton.	10
Total		421
Note:Qualification: ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute. Stipend: ₹10,560/Month (except COPA & Welder Trade @ ₹9,600/Month) or as per the prescribed rates by MSDE, GoI.

Recruitment Table: Graduate/Technician Apprentice - Discipline Wise Vacancy (Engineering)

Sl No	Branch/ Discipline	Diploma	Degree	Total
19	Ceramic Technology	5	5	29
20	Chemical	10	10	40
21	Civil	40	10	71
22	Computer Science	15	10	47
23	EEE	5	10	38
24	Electrical	90	15	129
25	Mechanical/Mechatronics	90	30	145
26	Metallurgy	20	10	56
27	Electronics & Telecommunication	20	10	57
28	Information Technology	25	10	63
29	Automobile	10	10	49
30	Electronics & Communication	10	10	50
31	Electronics & Instrumentation	-	10	41
32	Production	-	10	42
Total		340	160	857
Note:Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering from a Govt. recognized Institute/University. Stipend: ₹12,300/Month (Graduate) and ₹10,900/Month (Diploma), or as per prescribed rates by MSDE, GoI (50% paid by RSP & 50% from BOPT under DBT Mode).

Recruitment Table: Graduate/Technician Apprentice - Discipline Wise Vacancy (Other Streams)

Sl No	Branch/ Discipline	Diploma	Degree	Total
33	Bachelor in Arts (BA)	-	40	73
34	Bachelor in Science (B.Sc)	-	15	49
35	Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)	-	10	45
36	Bachelor of Comp. Application (BCA)	-	10	46
37	Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)	-	10	47
38	B.Sc Nursing	-	20	58
39	Diploma in Nursing (GNM)	40	-	79
40	Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP)	4	-	44
41	Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT)	6	-	47
42	Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT)	4	-	46
43	Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT)	10	-	53
44	Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT)	4	-	48
45	Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) DEO	-	10	55
46	Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharma) DP	6	-	52
Total		74	115	742
Note:Includes Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Nursing, and Paramedical/Diploma streams. Same stipend structure as the Engineering Graduate/Technician table above applies.

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27Eligibility Criteria

Only candidates who completed the qualifying examination as REGULAR candidates are eligible
Only candidates who passed the qualifying examination in the last five years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026) are eligible
Candidates who appeared in the qualifying examination but whose results have not been declared/available as on the Last Date of Application are NOT eligible
Candidates who have undergone or are presently undergoing apprenticeship training under any establishment, or have job experience of one year or more, are NOT eligible

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Trade Apprentice	₹10,560/Month (COPA & Welder: ₹9,600/Month)
Graduate Apprentice (Degree)	₹12,300/Month
Diploma Apprentice	₹10,900/Month

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27Selection Process Steps

Merit-based shortlisting through a Walk-in process (no written exam)
Weightage: 30% to marks secured in Class-X examination + 70% to marks secured in Degree/Diploma/ITI examination, as applicable
Document Verification at the time of Walk-in
Medical Fitness Certification from a Government Hospital

Recruitment Table: Walk-in Schedule (Trade/Branch Wise)

Sl No	Walk-in Date	Trades/ Branch	Reporting Time
1	01/09/2026 to 03/09/2026	AOCP, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Electrician	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
2	04/09/2026 to 08/09/2026 (Except 06/09/2026)	Fitter, Tool & Die, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, LACP	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
3	09/09/2026 to 11/09/2026	Machinist, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration & AC, Turner, Welder	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
4	12/09/2026 to 15/09/2026 (Except 13/09/2026)	ICTSM, Central AC Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Manufacturing Process Control & Automation	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
5	16/09/2026 to 18/09/2026	Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
6	19/09/2026 to 22/09/2026 (Except 20/09/2026)	Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Information Technology, Automobile	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
7	23/09/2026 to 26/09/2026	Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Diploma in Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO (PGDCA), Diploma in Pharmacy	9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Note:Venue: Central Recreation Room, Trainees' Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh (Odisha).

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27How to Apply

For Trade Apprentices: Register on https://apprenticeshipindia.org/, log in, go to Apprenticeship Opportunity, search by Establishment Name 'SAIL ROURKELA STEEL PLANT', and apply for the prescribed trade against the vacancy shown on the portal
For Graduate/Technician Apprentices: Register on the NATS portal at https://nats.education.gov.in, log in, go to Establishment Requests > Find Establishments, select 'Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant', and apply in your passed-out branch of engineering/discipline
Ensure your bank account is DBT-enabled with KYC verified, and that your email ID and mobile number remain active for at least the next one year
Complete registration on the applicable portal on or before 26/08/2026 - applications are not accepted without portal registration
Take a printout of the filled-in online application for future reference
After successful portal registration, walk in as per the trade/branch-wise schedule at the Central Recreation Room, Trainees' Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela-769002, Dist: Sundargarh (Odisha), with all original and self-attested documents for verification

Recruitment Note: About Rourkela Steel Plant

Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), was India's first integrated steel plant set up in the public sector. Located in Sundargarh district, Odisha, RSP's Learning & Development Department runs apprenticeship training programmes under the Apprentices Act, 1961, offering hands-on exposure across its trade and engineering/technical operations to apprentices from ITI, Diploma, and Degree backgrounds each year.

Recruitment Note: Nature of Engagement

This is a One Year Apprenticeship Training Programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a job offer. RSP has no obligation to provide regular employment to apprentices during or after the training period. RSP does not provide accommodation or Travel Allowance to apprentices — they must make their own arrangements. Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirements of the Apprentices Act.

SAIL RSP Rourkela Apprentice Online Form 2026-27Important Official Links

Apply Online (Trade Apprentices) Last Date: 26/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Apply Online (Graduate/Technician Apprentices - NATS) Last Date: 26/08/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Ref. No. L&D/Adv./APP/158	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant
Post Name	Trade Apprentice & Graduate/Technician Apprentice
Total Vacancy	1110
Salary	Trade Apprentice: ₹10,560/Month (COPA & Welder: ₹9,600/Month); Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300/Month; Diploma Apprentice: ₹10,900/Month (or as per prescribed rates by MSDE, GoI)
Job Location	Odisha
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	26/08/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

Don't skip the portal registration step thinking the walk-in is the actual application — RSP is clear that applications aren't accepted without first registering and applying through apprenticeshipindia.org (for Trade) or the NATS portal (for Graduate/Technician), and this has to be done by 26 August 2026, well before your walk-in date even arrives. Selection here isn't a fresh test — it's a merit list built from your past academic record, with 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to your Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, so if your marksheet shows CGPA instead of percentage, convert it using your own board or university's official formula beforehand and be ready to justify that conversion at document verification. Also make sure your bank account is DBT-enabled with KYC verified before you start the online registration, since stipend disbursal runs through Direct Benefit Transfer and a mismatch here can hold up your payments even after selection. Keep your Aadhaar e-KYC validation and Institution Leaving Certificate ready too — the original Leaving Certificate gets retained by RSP for the entire duration of your training.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the stipend for RSP Rourkela Apprentice 2026-27? ▼

Ans: Trade Apprentices get ₹10,560 per month (₹9,600 for COPA and Welder trades), while Graduate Apprentices get ₹12,300 per month and Diploma Apprentices get ₹10,900 per month, or as per the rates prescribed by MSDE, Government of India. For Graduate/Technician Apprentices, 50% of the stipend is paid by RSP and 50% comes from BOPT under DBT Mode.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27? ▼

Ans: The last date to apply on the respective portal — apprenticeshipindia.org for Trade Apprentices, or the NATS portal for Graduate/Technician Apprentices — is 26 August 2026. Applications are not accepted without portal registration.

Q.3 Is there a written exam or negative marking for RSP Apprentice selection? ▼

Ans: No. There is no written examination for RSP Apprentice posts. Selection is entirely merit-based, using a Walk-in process with 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks.

Q.4 What is the age limit for RSP Rourkela Apprentice 2026-27? ▼

Ans: Candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 28 years of age as on 31 August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Odisha reservation guidelines.

Q.5 How can I download the RSP Apprentice notification PDF? ▼

Ans: The notification, referenced as L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17 July 2026, is issued by RSP's Learning & Development Department. Candidates should register and check details on apprenticeshipindia.org (Trade) or nats.education.gov.in (Graduate/Technician) for the official advertisement.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for RSP Apprentice posts? ▼

Ans: Trade Apprentices need to have passed ITI in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized Institute. Graduate/Technician Apprentices need a Degree or Diploma in the respective discipline from a Govt. recognized Institute/University. In both cases, the qualifying exam must have been passed as a regular candidate within the last 5 years (2022-2026).

Q.7 What is the selection process for RSP Rourkela Apprentice 2026-27? ▼

Ans: Selection is through a Walk-in process based on academic merit — 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks — followed by document verification and a medical fitness check from a Government Hospital.

Q.8 Is RSP Apprentice Training a permanent job at SAIL? ▼

Ans: No. This is a One Year Apprenticeship Training Programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961. RSP has explicitly stated it has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices during or after completion of the training.