PSU & Engineering

SAIL Recruitment 2026

SAIL Recruitment 2026 is expected to release 200+ (across MT and OT/ACT categories, varies by plant and year) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

200+ (across MT and OT/ACT categories, varies by plant and year)

Fee

₹300–₹1000 (General/OBC); Nil/concessional for SC/ST/PwBD/Women

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

Notification Release

To be announced

Online Application Start

To be announced

Last Date to Apply

To be announced

Written Exam / GD-Interview (OT/ACT and MT respectively)

To be announced

Final Result

To be announced

Quick Summary

SAIL Recruitment 2026 covers hiring by Steel Authority of India Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Steel, across its integrated plants at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, and Burnpur. Management Trainee (Technical) posts for engineering graduates are filled via GATE score followed by Group Discussion/Interview, with starting emoluments around Rs. 12–18 lakh per annum in the E1 executive grade. Management Trainee (Non-Technical) and entry-level Operator-cum-Technician (OT, diploma-level) and Attendant-cum-Technician (ACT, ITI/10+2-level) trainee posts are filled through SAIL's own Computer Based Test plus Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standards Test. Notification, application window, and exam dates for the 2026 cycle are yet to be officially announced; candidates should track sail.co.in for updates. Application fee typically ranges Rs. 300–1000 for General/OBC candidates with concessions for reserved categories.

Eligibility

Management Trainee (Technical): B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with valid GATE score of the specified year
Management Trainee (Admin/HR/Finance/Law): Graduate/Postgraduate in the relevant discipline as per notified qualification, selected through SAIL's own exam or GATE depending on the notification
Operator-cum-Technician (OT) Trainee: Diploma in Engineering (relevant trade) from a recognized institute
Attendant-cum-Technician (ACT) Trainee: 10th/12th pass with ITI certificate in the relevant trade (NCVT/SCVT)
Age limit: Generally 18–28 years for OT/ACT and up to 30 years for MT, with standard age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-servicemen

Syllabus

For MT (Technical): No separate written test — shortlisting based on GATE score, followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
For MT (Non-Technical) and OT/ACT: General Awareness and Current Affairs
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning Ability
English Language and Comprehension
Trade/Discipline-specific technical knowledge (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Instrumentation, Civil, etc. as applicable)

Exam Pattern

MT (Technical) route: Valid GATE score (in the specified papers) used for shortlisting, no separate SAIL written exam
Shortlisted GATE candidates called for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview; final merit based on GATE score plus GD/Interview
OT/ACT route: SAIL conducts its own Computer Based Test covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and Trade/Technical knowledge
OT/ACT shortlisted candidates undergo a Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standards Test and Document Verification
Final selection for OT/ACT based on CBT marks plus PET/PST qualification; final selection for MT based on GATE score and GD/Interview

Exam overview

SAIL Recruitment covers hiring for Steel Authority of India Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel and India's largest steel producer, operating integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela, Burnpur (IISCO), and other units.

SAIL fills its engineering leadership pipeline through Management Trainee (Technical) recruitment based on GATE scores followed by Group Discussion and Interview, while entry-level plant floor roles such as Operator-cum-Technician and Attendant-cum-Technician trainees are recruited through SAIL's own written exam and physical test for diploma and ITI/10+2 qualified candidates.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SAIL MT and OT/ACT posts?▼

Management Trainee (MT) is an officer-level entry role for engineering graduates (and postgraduates for non-technical streams), recruited mainly through GATE score plus GD/Interview, leading to executive cadre positions. Operator-cum-Technician (OT) and Attendant-cum-Technician (ACT) are non-executive, workman-level trainee posts for diploma and ITI/10+2 qualified candidates respectively, recruited through SAIL's own written exam and a physical test, and placed on the shop floor of steel plants.

Does SAIL recruit without GATE?▼

Yes. While Management Trainee (Technical) largely relies on GATE scores, SAIL also recruits Management Trainees in Administration, HR, Finance, Marketing, and Law streams, along with OT and ACT trainees, through its own recruitment exams that do not require a GATE score.

What is the salary of a SAIL Management Trainee?▼

A SAIL Management Trainee (Technical) starts in the E1 executive grade with a basic pay in the IDA pay scale of roughly Rs. 30,000–40,000 per month, and total gross emoluments (including DA, HRA, and perks) typically working out to around Rs. 12–18 lakh per annum, depending on plant location and applicable allowances.

What is the eligibility for SAIL OT and ACT trainee posts?▼

For Operator-cum-Technician (OT) Trainee, candidates need a Diploma in Engineering in the relevant trade (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy) from a recognized institute. For Attendant-cum-Technician (ACT) Trainee, candidates need a 10th or 12th pass certificate along with an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute, along with meeting the prescribed age limit.

How is the SAIL selection process conducted for OT/ACT posts?▼

SAIL conducts a Computer Based Test covering General Awareness, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English, and trade-specific technical knowledge. Candidates who clear the CBT are called for a Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standards Test and Document Verification, and the final merit list is prepared based on CBT score combined with qualifying the physical test.

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Official Website

https://sail.co.in

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