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SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 has been announced by Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) to fill 23 Young Professional (YP) posts on a fixed-term basis at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Management Training Institute (MTI) Ranchi, SAIL Safety Organization (SSO) Ranchi, and SAIL Digital Transformation Division (SDTD) Ranchi. Online applications open on 10 July 2026 and close on 31 July 2026. This article covers the complete SAIL YP notification, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, application fee, selection process, and the step-by-step online application procedure.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Overview Table

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates

• Notification Release Date: 03-07-2026
• Online Application Start Date: 10-07-2026
• Online Application Last Date: 31-07-2026
• Eligibility Cut-off Date: 03-07-2026

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

All Indian Nationals who have completed 23 years of age and possess the requisite educational qualification and post-qualification work experience as on 03-07-2026 are eligible to apply, subject to fulfilment of other conditions mentioned in the official notification.

Educational Qualification & Experience (Role-wise)

• Vibration Analyst & Rotor Dynamics Expert (YP-3): B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical) + Vibration Analyst Cat-II Certification; 10 years in Condition Monitoring, 3 years in an Integrated Steel Plant
• Blast Furnace Process Expert (YP-2): B.E./B.Tech (Metallurgical); 6 years in Blast Furnace operations, Integrated Steel Plant
• Civil / Structural Design Engineer: B.E./B.Tech (Civil); 3 years as Design Engineer in Structural/Civil works
• Engineer, Electrical & Automation: B.E./B.Tech (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics); 3 years in Electrical Maintenance & Automation, steel/rolling mills
• AI Engineer: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA; 3 years in Python, AI/ML & Deep Learning
• Project Execution, Mechanical: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical); 3 years in structural/utility erection, project execution
• Project Execution, Electrical: B.E./B.Tech (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics); 3 years in automation, instrumentation, HT/LT cable laying
• Data Analytics Officer, HCM & PMS: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA; 3 years in ASP.NET / .NET Core development
• F&A, Sales & Main Accounts: CA/CMA/MBA (Finance); 3 years in Sales Accounting, Taxation, Accounts
• Consultant, HR - L&D Application Enablement: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) or MCA; 3 years, proficiency in PHP & mobile app development
• Consultant, Digital Learning: Graduate + Instructional Design/EdTech certification; hands-on with Adobe Captivate/Articulate Storyline
• Consultant, Leadership & Capability Development: MBA/PGDM (HR); experience in leadership/management development programs
• 3D Animator / Visual Content Creator: BE/B.Tech/Graduate; 3 years in 3D Animation/Video making
• Data Scientist: B.E./B.Tech (M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D desirable); minimum 3 years
• Data Architect: B.E./B.Tech (M.E/M.Tech/Ph.D desirable); minimum 3 years

All experience must be gained after the qualifying degree in a Public Sector Undertaking, Government Organisation, Public Limited Company, JV of PSUs, or a private firm with a valid CIN.

Age Limit (as on 03-07-2026)

• YP-3 - Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert: 42 years
• YP-2 - Blast Furnace Process Expert: 38 years
• YP-1 (all roles): 35 years
• Minimum age for all posts: 23 years

Salary / Monthly Retainership Fee

• YP-1: Rs. 70,000/- per month
• YP-2: Rs. 1,00,000/- per month
• YP-3: Rs. 1,40,000/- per month

An annual performance-linked increment of 4%, 7%, or 10% of the monthly fee applies based on Centralized Performance Committee (CPC) recommendation. Additional benefits include residential accommodation, medical facility, travel entitlements, and communication expense reimbursement.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Rs. 500/- for all categories (YP-1, YP-2, YP-3), payable online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or ATM-cum-Debit Card. Bank charges are borne separately by the candidate. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

1. Screening of applications for eligibility.
2. Selection through Computer Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interaction, or Personal Interaction only, depending on the post.
3. CBT: 100 MCQs in 90 minutes - 50 on Technical/Professional knowledge, 50 on Aptitude.
4. Shortlisting for Personal Interaction in ratio of 1:3 based on CBT merit.
5. Final merit list: CBT and Personal Interaction weightage of 80:20.
6. If Personal Interaction only, minimum qualifying mark is 50%.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Required Documents

• Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation certificate or equivalent)
• Degree Certificate (B.E./B.Tech/CA/CMA/MBA as applicable) with mark sheets
• Experience certificate(s) from employer
• Photo ID Proof (Voter ID/Aadhaar/Passport/Driving License)
• NOC from present employer, if applicable
• Passport-size colour photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, up to 50 KB)
• Scanned signature (.jpg/.jpeg, up to 20 KB)

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - How to Apply Online

1. Visit www.sail.co.in or www.sailcareers.com.
2. Read the advertisement carefully to confirm eligibility.
3. Go through the User Manual on the site.
4. Click "Fresh candidate to create Login (New Log in)" for first-time applicants.
5. Existing users log in with User ID and Password.
6. Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if new.
7. Fill the application form and upload required documents.
8. Pay the processing fee of Rs. 500/- online.
9. Note the generated Application Number after payment confirmation.
10. Download and print the Provisional Application Form.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions

• Apply only against the grade for which you meet eligibility.
• No editing of application/payment details after submission.
• Candidature is provisional until Personal Interaction.
• Engagement is Fixed-Term for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 years; no right to regularization.
• Electronic gadgets not allowed at test centres.
• Keep registered Email/Mobile active for at least one year.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

• Official Notification PDF: Click Here
• Apply Online: Click Here
• Official Website: Click Here