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SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Posts

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Posts

The latest Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Recruitment 2026 has been published for Young Professionals at Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), and Alloy Steels Plant (ASP)! Published on 22-05-2026 vide Advertisement No. ISP/YP/2026/01, this new recruitment drive offers 48 openings for eligible candidates across Projects, Works, and Materials Management Divisions. Applicants who have completed 23 years of age and possess a B.E./B.Tech. degree with minimum 65% marks and relevant post-qualification experience can apply online from 22-05-2026 to 06-06-2026. Find all details about the SAIL Young Professional new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, and notification PDF here.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

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Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP) - Plants of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Company - have officially released Advertisement No. ISP/YP/2026/01 dated 22/05/2026 for engagement of 48 Young Professionals in DSP Durgapur, ISP Burnpur, and ASP Durgapur on a fixed-term contractual basis. The notification includes complete details on engagement-wise vacancies, plant-wise distribution, qualification and experience requirements, remuneration, tenure, benefits, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to read the full notification before applying online at www.sail.co.in.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Overview

SAIL is recruiting for 48 Young Professionals across DSP, ISP, and ASP plants in Projects, Works, and Materials Management Divisions on a fixed-term contract basis, last date 06 June 2026.

Organization Name Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP); Maharatna Company
Advertisement No. ISP/YP/2026/01 dated 22/05/2026
Post Name Young Professional (YP-1, YP-2, YP-3) across Projects Division, Works Division, and Materials Management Division
Plant Locations Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), Durgapur | IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), Burnpur | Alloy Steels Plant (ASP), Durgapur
Total Engagements 48 (DSP-16, ISP-30, ASP-02)
Monthly Retainership YP-1: Rs. 70,000/- | YP-2: Rs. 1,00,000/- | YP-3: Rs. 1,40,000/- per month (+ Annual Increment @ 4%/7%/10% based on performance)
Tenure Initial 3 years (extendable up to 2 additional years, one year at a time; maximum 5 years total)
Job Type Fixed-term Contract for Service - purely temporary; does NOT create any right for regular appointment or employer-employee relationship
Application Mode Online only - at www.sail.co.in (Careers) or http://sailcareers.com
Selection Mode Application Scrutiny → Computer Based Test (CBT) / Aptitude / Psychometric Test (if applications exceed 5x requirement) → Personal Interview (CBT:Interview weightage 80:20)
Start of Online Application 22-05-2026
Last Date for Online Application 06-06-2026
Official Website https://www.sail.co.in | http://sailcareers.com
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SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Date of Advertisement 22/05/2026
Start of Online Application 22-05-2026
Last Date for Online Application 06-06-2026
Eligibility Cut-off Date (Qualification & Experience) 06-06-2026 (closing date for submitting application)
CBT / Personal Interview Date To be notified via email/SMS and SAIL website (www.sail.co.in)
Pre-Employment Medical Examination To be notified after final selection
Joining Deadline (after offer) Within 30 days from offer of engagement (no extension permitted)

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

A total of 48 engagement positions have been announced across three SAIL plants - DSP Durgapur (16), ISP Burnpur (30), and ASP Durgapur (02) - spanning three divisions: Projects, Works, and Materials Management. Engagements are distributed across YP-1, YP-2, and YP-3 grade levels depending on required experience. Vacancies are tentative and SAIL reserves the right to cancel or modify engagements without notice. Candidates are advised to apply for only one engagement as CBT may not be held on multiple dates for candidates applying for multiple engagements.

A. Projects Division

Engagement Code Name of Engagement Grade No. at DSP No. at ISP No. at ASP Upper Age Limit Min. Post-qual. Experience
P-1 Projects – Core Group (Utilities) YP-2 -- 2 -- 38 years 6 years
P-2 Projects – Contractual Management YP-1 -- 1 -- 35 years 3 years
P-3A Projects – Safety YP-1 -- 3 -- 35 years 3 years
P-3B Projects – Safety YP-2 -- 2 -- 38 years 6 years
P-4 Projects – Design (Mechanical) YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
P-5 Projects – Design (Electrical/Instrumentation) YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
P-6A Projects – Civil YP-1 -- 3 -- 35 years 3 years
P-6B Projects – Civil YP-2 -- 3 -- 38 years 6 years
P-6C Projects – Civil YP-3 -- 2 -- 42 years 10 years
P-7 Projects – Civil & Structural YP-1 3 -- -- 35 years 3 years
P-8A Projects – Mechanical YP-1 -- 2 -- 35 years 3 years
P-8B Projects – Mechanical YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
P-9A Projects – Electrical & Electronics YP-1 -- 2 -- 35 years 3 years
P-9B Projects – Electrical & Electronics YP-2 -- 2 -- 38 years 6 years
P-10 Projects – Road & Logistics YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
P-11 Projects – Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation & Power YP-1 2 -- -- 35 years 3 years
P-12 Projects – Mechanical, Hydraulics & Utilities YP-1 3 -- -- 35 years 3 years
P-13 Project – Electrical Engineering Div. (EED) YP-2 -- -- 1 38 years 6 years
P-14 Project – C & IT YP-2 -- -- 1 38 years 6 years
Projects Division Sub-Total   8 26 2    

B. Works Division

Engagement Code Name of Engagement Grade No. at DSP No. at ISP No. at ASP Upper Age Limit Min. Post-qual. Experience
W-1 Works – Networking and Cybersecurity YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
W-2 Works – Environment Management YP-1 -- 1 -- 35 years 3 years
W-3 Works – Hydraulics YP-1 2 -- -- 35 years 3 years
W-4 Works – Full Stack Developer YP-1 1 -- -- 35 years 3 years
W-5 Works – SAP Technical YP-1 1 -- -- 35 years 3 years
W-6 Works – Industrial Automation YP-2 -- 2 -- 38 years 6 years
W-7 Works – Instrumentation YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
W-8 Works – Environment YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
Works Division Sub-Total   4 6 0    

C. Materials Management Division

Engagement Code Name of Engagement Grade No. at DSP No. at ISP No. at ASP Upper Age Limit Min. Post-qual. Experience
MM-1A Material Inspection (Emerging Technologies) YP-1 -- 1 -- 35 years 3 years
MM-1B Material Inspection (Emerging Technologies) YP-2 -- 1 -- 38 years 6 years
Materials Management Sub-Total   0 2 0    
Grand Total   16 30 2   Total = 48

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions (qualification and experience) as on the closing date of application i.e. 06-06-2026. All Indian Nationals who have completed 23 years of age and possess the requisite educational/professional qualifications and work-experience can apply. B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent must be Regular/Full time from a Government-recognized University/Institution with minimum 65% marks. Work experience must be in Executive Cadre in a Steel Plant/Process Industry/Manufacturing Industry.

Engagement Code Essential Qualification Desirable Qualification Desired Work Experience
P-1 B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering Projects Management/Operations/Maintenance of Utilities Area
P-2 B.E./B.Tech. in any stream or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./MBA/PG Diploma in Contract Management/Ph.D. Contractual Management in Projects/Material Management/Operations Area
P-3A & P-3B B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering with Degree/Diploma certificate in Industrial Safety recognized by Central/State Government M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Industrial Safety Safety Management. Preferably fluency in Bengali (speak, read and write)
P-4 B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Design & Engineering experience in Projects/Maintenance Area
P-5 B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering Electrical or Instrumentation Design & Engineering experience for Plant and Township Projects/Power Distribution Area
P-6A, P-6B & P-6C B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Civil Engineering Civil & Structural section of Projects/Operations/Maintenance Area
P-7 B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Civil/Structural Engineering Civil & Structural section - Design/Engineering/Construction/Supervision of Civil foundation and Industrial Structural work
P-8A & P-8B B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical section of Projects/Operations/Maintenance Area
P-9A & P-9B B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering Electrical or Electronics section in Projects/Operations/Maintenance Area
P-10 B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering or equivalent M.E./M.Tech./MBA/Ph.D. Infrastructure/Railway/Road Logistics in Operations/Maintenance Area
P-11 B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Machine/Power Systems & High Voltage Engineering/Power Plant Engineering/Electronics & Power Engineering/Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering/Electrical & Mechanical Engineering/Power Engineering/Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Electronics & Telecommunication/Instrumentation Engineering/Robotics & Automation/Control & Instrumentation Engineering and related disciplines M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Design/Engineering/Construction/Supervision of Electrical/Instrumentation & Automation/Power Projects work
P-12 B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical & Automation Engineering/Production & Industrial Engineering/Thermal Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Mechatronics/Energy Engineering/Civil Engineering and related disciplines M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Design/Engineering/Construction/Supervision of Mechanical/Utility/Hydraulics work
P-13 B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering 11KV or above Sub-Station Maintenance; upgradation projects of indoor/outdoor substations & installation of SCADA systems
P-14 B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering/Information Technology M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in CSE/IT SAP implementation at manufacturing plant; experience of SAP ECC6
W-1 B.E./B.Tech. in Computer/IT/EC/EEE Engineering M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Computer/IT/EC/EEE Engineering Industrial networking/cybersecurity/IT-OT integration systems
W-2 B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Pollution control/monitoring; reduction of carbon footprint & sustainability
W-3 B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Production Engineering/Technology M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Design/maintenance/troubleshooting of hydraulic & pneumatic systems involving proportional control, servo control and various types of hydraulic pumping, valves and actuator systems
W-4 B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer Science Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science & IT M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Full-stack web application development - Node JS, Angular/React, Database design with knowledge of Perl/PHP (Slim and Laravel framework)
W-5 B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer Science Engineering/Information Technology/Computer Science & IT M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline SAP ABAP - Module pool/ALV, WebDynpro, Object Oriented ABAP, WRICEF Objects - modification & creation
W-6 B.E./B.Tech. in Control & Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Robotics & Automation/Automation & Robotics M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Maintenance/troubleshooting and programming of PLC systems (Siemens/ABB/Allen-Bradley/Schneider); drive systems (VFD, AC/DC drives); industrial communication protocols (Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet/IP)
W-7 B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics Engineering/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electronics & Communication/Instrumentation Engineering/Robotics & Automation/Control & Instrumentation Engineering and related disciplines M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in related discipline Maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting of field instruments (transmitters, control valves, analyzers, sensors) in steel/chemical/power/oil/petrochemical industries; HART configuration/PLC/DCS/SCADA systems; calibration, loop checking, P&ID reading
W-8 B.E./B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering Experience in Environmental rules/regulations/compliances/clearances; handling of environment related projects
MM-1A & MM-1B B.E./B.Tech. in any discipline M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in any discipline Mechanical/Electrical Maintenance including inspection of Equipment (Engineering goods)

Note: Essential qualification of B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent must be Regular/Full time in the respective stream from a Government-recognized University/Institution with minimum 65% marks. For foreign university qualifications, an equivalence certificate from the Competent Authority is required. CGPA scores will be converted to percentage as per University/Institution norms; if no norms are specified, conversion will be proportionate (e.g., 8.3 out of 10 = 83%).

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

Minimum age is 23 years. Maximum age varies by grade - YP-1: 35 years, YP-2: 38 years, YP-3: 42 years. Age is calculated as on the closing date of application i.e. 06-06-2026. No age relaxation details are mentioned in the notification for reserved categories - all eligible Indian Nationals may apply as per the age limit specified for each engagement code.

Grade Minimum Age Upper Age Limit Minimum Post-qualification Experience
Young Professional – 1 (YP-1) 23 years 35 years 3 years
Young Professional – 2 (YP-2) 23 years 38 years 6 years
Young Professional – 3 (YP-3) 23 years 42 years 10 years

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

Application fee (Registration & Processing Fee) is to be paid online and is non-refundable under any circumstances. Candidates are therefore advised to verify their eligibility before paying the fee and fill in payment details carefully. No request for editing of payment details will be entertained in wrong submission cases and candidature will stand rejected.

Category Registration & Processing Fee
Young Professionals – YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 (All candidates) Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) - Online payment mode only

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Remuneration & Benefits

Young Professionals will receive a monthly consolidated retainership fee with annual increments based on performance. They are NOT entitled to any other perks, allowances, loans/advances, PRP, Provident Fund, Pension, Gratuity, or terminal/service benefits beyond what is specifically mentioned in the advertisement. This is a Contract for Service - not employment under the State.

Grade Monthly Retainership Fee Annual Increment Mobile/Broadband Ceiling Insurance Reimbursement (Max/Year)
Young Professional – 1 (YP-1) Rs. 70,000/- 4%/7%/10% (performance-based) Rs. 800/- per month Up to Rs. 20,000/-
Young Professional – 2 (YP-2) Rs. 1,00,000/- 4%/7%/10% (performance-based) Rs. 1,000/- per month Up to Rs. 25,000/-
Young Professional – 3 (YP-3) Rs. 1,40,000/- 4%/7%/10% (performance-based) Rs. 1,200/- per month Up to Rs. 30,000/-

Other Benefits:

Benefit Details
Accommodation (Outstation YPs) Company accommodation (2-BHK or equivalent) at Rs. 3,000/- per month at plant location (YP-3 may get 3-BHK/equivalent at Rs. 5,000/- per month), subject to availability. No HRA payable. During initial 3 months, SAIL Guest House/Transit House at Rs. 200/- per day (subject to availability).
Medical Facility OPD & IPD at Company-owned hospital at any Plant/Unit location for self, spouse, and two dependent children - free of cost. No medical referral facility.
Self-Insurance (Mandatory) Candidates must avail adequate Medical/Life/Health/Accident insurance. Premium reimbursable up to limits specified above (on production of documentary proof).
Official Tour/Travel (YP-1) Rail – 2AC/CC; Stay up to Rs. 2,000/- per day; Local Travel & food @ Rs. 1,000/- per day (at non-metro locations; 15% higher at metros)
Official Tour/Travel (YP-2) Air (Economy, for distances over 500 km) / Rail – 2AC/CC; Stay up to Rs. 2,500/- per day; Local Travel & food @ Rs. 1,000/- per day
Official Tour/Travel (YP-3) Air (Economy) / Rail – 1AC/EC; Stay up to Rs. 3,000/- per day; Local Travel & food @ Rs. 1,200/- per day
Joining Travel Reimbursement YP-1 & YP-2: 2 AC train fare from nearest Railway Station. YP-3: Airfare (economy)/1 AC train fare from nearest Railway Station/airport.
Interview Travel Reimbursement Single to-and-fro AC-2 Tier Rail fare (with reservation/Tatkal charges) from correspondence address to interview venue by shortest route (if distance more than 30 km each way), on production of proof of journey.
Leave Entitlement 1.5 days per completed month = 18 days per year; no accumulation beyond the calendar year. Absence beyond 18 days in a calendar year is not payable.
Working Hours 8.5 hours per day, 6 days per week; as per allocated shift timing. Young Professionals may be required to work beyond prescribed hours as per work-exigencies at no extra cost.

SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

Selection for Young Professional engagements will be based on: (i) Application scrutiny for eligibility; (ii) Computer Based Test (CBT)/Aptitude/General Management/Psychometric Test if applications received are more than 5 times the requirement (shortlisting ratio 1:3 based on test performance); (iii) Personal Interview if applications are fewer than 5 times the requirement - all eligible candidates called for interview. Final merit list is prepared with CBT:Interview weightage of 80:20. A discipline-wise panel (1:1 ratio of selected to waitlisted) will be maintained for 6 months for non-joining/early exit cases.

Stage 1 - Application Scrutiny

All applications received by the closing date (06-06-2026) will be scrutinized for fulfilment of eligibility criteria. Candidature is purely provisional and will be verified against original documents at the time of Interview, Pre-Employment Medical Examination, and Joining.

Stage 2 - Computer Based Test (CBT) / Shortlisting Test (if applicable)

If applications received against any engagement exceed 5 times the requirement, a Computer Based Test/Aptitude/General Management/Psychometric Test or any standard test/exam will be organized. Shortlisting for interview will be in the ratio of 1:3 based on test performance. If the cut-off marks are obtained by more candidates, all of them will be called for interview. CBT carries 80% weightage in the final merit list.

Stage 3 - Personal Interview

Shortlisted/all eligible candidates will be called for personal interview at centres spread across the country. Interview carries 20% weightage in the final merit list. No request for change in date or centre of interview will be entertained. Candidates from PSU/Govt. Departments/Autonomous Bodies must produce NOC in original from the employer at the time of interview.

Stage 4 - Pre-Employment Medical Examination & Joining

Joining of selected candidates is subject to medical fitness. Selected candidates must join within 30 days from the offer of engagement - no extension permitted. Every selected candidate must enter into a Contract for Service agreement with the respective SAIL Plant before joining.

How to Apply for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Eligible and interested candidates must apply online only through SAIL's official Careers website: www.sail.co.in (Careers) or http://sailcareers.com. No other mode of application is accepted. Candidates must first complete One-Time Registration (if new user) and then proceed to fill the application. Once all required details are entered and the application is confirmed, no editing will be allowed. After confirmation, candidates must pay the Registration & Processing Fee online, submit the application, and download the Registration Slip with Application ID.

Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded (PDF format, max 300 KB each):

  • Recent passport-size colour photograph in .jpg/.jpeg format (max 50 KB, white background, no sunglasses/dark glasses)
  • Photograph of running signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (max 20 KB - not capital letters, individual alphabets, or initials)
  • Matriculation certificate showing Date of Birth
  • Pass Certificate of XII, B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. or any other relevant qualification
  • Experience certificate(s) showing relevant post-qualification experience from employer
  • NOC from present employer (if employed under PSUs/Autonomous Bodies/Govt. Department)
  • Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID)
  • Address Proof (Voter ID, Driving License, Aadhaar Card or others)
  • CGPA/SGPA to percentage conversion certificate/chart/formulae (if applicable - optional)
  • Equivalence certificate for foreign university qualifications (if applicable)

After applying online, candidates must download the system-generated Registration Slip with Application ID and retain it for future reference. All subsequent communications - CBT Admit Card, Interview call letters, Pre-Employment Medical Examination letter, final selection intimation - will be sent via email/SMS only. SAIL will not be responsible for non-receipt due to wrong/invalid email ID/mobile number.

Apply Online at: https://sailcareers.com/sail2026yp/ 

Important Instructions for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • This engagement is purely of temporary nature (Contract for Service) and shall NOT create any right for regular appointment on any ground whatsoever. It does NOT create an employer-employee relationship with SAIL.
  • Initial tenure is 3 years, extendable up to 2 additional years (one year at a time) based on satisfactory performance - maximum total period is 5 years.
  • Performance is reviewed annually; tenure extension is at the discretion of the Company based on performance and eligibility.
  • During the first 6 months, either party can terminate with 7 days' notice without notice pay. Beyond 6 months, 1 month's notice or 1 month's retainership fee in lieu is required by either party.
  • Absence for 15 consecutive days without prior written sanction may lead to immediate termination without notice.
  • Self-insurance (Medical/Life/Health/Accident) is mandatory for all Young Professionals.
  • No other perks, allowances, loans, advances, PRP, PF, Pension, Gratuity, or terminal benefits are payable beyond those specifically mentioned in the advertisement.
  • In the event of death, injury or illness attributable to performance of services, neither the Young Professional nor family members shall be entitled to any compensation from SAIL.
  • Candidates must join within 30 days from the offer of engagement - no extension is permitted on any grounds.
  • Every selected candidate must sign a Contract for Service agreement with the respective SAIL Plant before joining. Engagement without a signed agreement is null and void.
  • Candidates must furnish an undertaking/declaration regarding good moral character and absence of criminal conviction or pending judicial proceedings at the time of joining.
  • SAIL reserves the right to carry out pre-engagement verification of antecedents and credentials including general character. Adverse reports may lead to termination without notice.
  • Examination centres allotted are binding - no request for change of examination centre will be entertained.
  • Court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be at Asansol/Durgapur, West Bengal.
  • SAIL-ISP/DSP/ASP reserves the right to cancel/restrict/modify/alter the engagement process at any stage without notice or reason, without any liability to compensate applicants.
  • All corrigendum/addendum/notices will be published only on www.sail.co.in - candidates must check the website periodically.

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SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026  - FAQs

Q1. What is the last date to apply for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 is 06 June 2026. Candidates must complete the registration, upload required documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Q2. How many vacancies are available in SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

SAIL has announced a total of 48 Young Professional vacancies across Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP), and Alloy Steels Plant (ASP). These positions are distributed among Projects, Works, and Materials Management Divisions for YP-1, YP-2, and YP-3 grades depending on qualification and work experience.

Q3. What educational qualification is required for SAIL Young Professional posts?

Candidates must possess a full-time regular B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 65% marks from a Government-recognized University or Institution. The required engineering stream varies according to the post, including Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer Science, Chemical, Instrumentation, and related disciplines. Higher qualifications such as M.E./M.Tech or Ph.D. are desirable for several posts.

Q4. What is the age limit for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

The minimum age required is 23 years, while the upper age limit depends on the grade applied for. The maximum age is 35 years for YP-1, 38 years for YP-2, and 42 years for YP-3, calculated as on 06 June 2026. Candidates should ensure they meet the prescribed age criteria before applying.

Q5. What is the salary offered under SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

Selected candidates will receive an attractive monthly retainership based on the grade of engagement. YP-1 candidates will receive ₹70,000 per month, YP-2 candidates ₹1,00,000, and YP-3 candidates ₹1,40,000, along with annual performance-based increments. Additional benefits such as accommodation, medical facilities, insurance reimbursement, and travel allowances are also available.

Q6. What is the selection process for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes application screening, Computer Based Test (CBT) if required, and personal interview. If applications exceed five times the available vacancies, SAIL may conduct a CBT or aptitude/psychometric test for shortlisting. Final merit will be prepared with 80% weightage for CBT and 20% for interview performance

Q7. Is SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 a permanent government job?

No, the Young Professional engagement in SAIL is purely contractual and temporary in nature. Initially, the contract is for 3 years, which may be extended annually up to a maximum of 5 years depending on performance and organizational requirements. This engagement does not guarantee regular employment in SAIL.

Q8. What is the application fee for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

All candidates applying for SAIL Young Professional posts are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹500 through online mode only. Applicants should carefully verify eligibility details before making payment because no refund or correction request will be entertained after fee submission.

Q9. Can candidates apply for more than one post in SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

Candidates are advised to apply for only one engagement code as the Computer Based Test may not be conducted on different dates for multiple applications. Applying for multiple posts could create scheduling conflicts and may affect candidature during the recruitment process.

Q10. Where can candidates apply online for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official SAIL Careers portal before the deadline. Applicants should complete the One-Time Registration process, upload all necessary documents, pay the application fee, and download the registration slip for future reference after successful submission.

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