The Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL, has released the SAIL RSP Apprentice notification 2026 on July 17, 2026, on the official website, sail.co.in. The RSP announced a total of 1110 vacant positions for Trade, Diploma, and Graduate Apprentice roles. The conducting body recruits candidates for multiple trades/diplomas & degrees. The official notification includes further details about vacancies in each discipline of recruitment.
The SAIL RSP Apprentice notification 2026 is published to recruit the most suitable candidates for the Apprentice roles in various trades based on their qualifications. Candidates must thoroughly go through the notification before filling out the SAIL RSP 2026 application form online.
The SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 application form link was activated on July 17, 2026, on the official website. Candidates can access the SAIL RSP Apprentice apply online link 2026 until August 28, 2026. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to be qualified to apply for the mentioned roles.
The following table provides detailed information about the SAIL RSP Apprentice recruitment 2026
SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 Recruitment
Particulars | Dates |
Conducting Body | Rourkela Steel Plant, SAIL |
Posts | Trade Apprentice (ITI), Diploma Apprentice, Degree/Graduate Apprentice |
Vacancy | 1110 |
Age Limit | 18 to 28 years |
Application Start Date | July 17, 2026 |
Application End Date | August 28, 2026 |
Application Mode | Online |
Application Fee | Nil |
Walk-in Interview Dates | September 1 to 26, 2026 |
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The eligibility criteria for the SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 are specified in the official notification. Candidates must be within the respective age limit mentioned for each group, with reservations for each category for all the mentioned vacant seats. The specified eligibility criteria are mentioned below.
Candidates must be within the age limit of 18 and 28 years.
Candidates must have completed the qualifying examination as regular candidates between 2022-26.
Candidates must not have completed an apprenticeship from any establishment.
Candidates with less than a year of job experience are eligible.
The conducting authority has activated the SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 application form link from July 17, 2026, to August 28, 2026, at sail.co.in. Candidates can follow the steps below to fill out their application forms.
Steps to fill out the SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 Application Form for Diploma Candidates
Visit the official Apprenticeship India website, apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Provide the necessary details and register as a candidate
Log in using the credentials
Click on the ‘Apprenticeship Opportunity’ tab
Select the ‘SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant’ establishment
The Trade vacancies will be listed on the screen
Click ‘Apply’ on the desired trade.
Steps to fill out the SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 Application Form for Degree/Graduate Candidates
Visit the official NATS portal, natseducation.gov.in
Provide the necessary details and register as a candidate
Log in using the credentials
Select the ‘Establishments Requests’ option
Click on the ‘Find Establishments’ option
Select the ‘Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant’
Click ‘Apply’ on the specified branch of engineering.
The conducting body specified the SAIL RSP Apprentice 2026 selection process in the official notification. Candidates will be selected based on their percentage of marks in the basic prescribed qualification and their performance in the walk-in interview. The shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
Category | Vacancies | Stipend |
Trade Apprentice (ITI) - general trades | 414 | Rs. 10,560/month |
Trade Apprentice - COPA & Welder Trades | Rs. 9,600/month | |
Graduate Apprentice | 275 | Rs. 12,300/month |
Technician Apprentice | 421 | Rs. 10,900/month |
Important Links
Official Brochure | Click here |
Official Website | Click here |
Apply link | Click here |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The shortlisted candidates must attend a walk-in process between September 1 and September 26, 2026.
Candidates must bring a recent residential certificate and family income proofs like a BPL or BSKY card.
No, this program provides skill training without any job guarantee under the Apprentices Act.