Tata Steel Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released under the Aspiring Engineer Programme (AEP 2026 Batch), inviting applications from eligible engineering graduates for multiple positions.
Tata Steel Limited is offering an excellent opportunity for 2025 pass-outs and 2026 final-year engineering students to join as Engineer Trainees with a ₹30,000 monthly stipend during one-year training and a ₹7.4 LPA CTC upon absorption as Assistant Manager (IL6).
Candidates with full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) degrees in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Metallurgy, Mining, Chemical, Ceramic, Mineral, Electronics, Instrumentation, and IEM can apply online from 16 February 2026 to 09 March 2026 through the official Tata Steel website.
Tata Steel Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Tata Steel Limited (Tata Steel) |
| Post Name | Engineer Trainee (Aspiring Engineer Programme 2026 Batch) |
| No of Posts | Multiple |
| Advt No | TAG/18/2026 |
| Salary | ₹30,000 per month stipend during 1-year training + ₹7.4 LPA CTC on absorption as Assistant Manager (IL6) |
| Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) 2025/2026 pass-outs in specified disciplines (Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/IEM, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mineral, Mining). Diploma + direct 2nd year BE/B.Tech also eligible. |
| Age Limit | Not more than 30 years (General) / 32 years (Transperson, PwD, ST/SC) as on 01.01.2026 |
| Start Date for Apply | 16.02.2026 |
| Last Date for Apply | 09.03.2026 |
| Official Website | www.tatasteel.com |
Tata Steel Engineer Trainee Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Engineer Trainee (Operations, Mining, Maintenance & Engineering & Projects) | Multiple |
Eligibility Criteria
- Essential Qualification: Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) pass-outs in 2025 or final-year students (passing out in 2026) in Ceramic, Chemical, Civil, Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/IEM, Mechanical, Metallurgy, Mineral, Mining disciplines.
- Candidates who have completed three-year diploma and directly joined 2nd year of BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) are eligible.
- Must have attended Full-time AICTE/UGC approved Campus Program.
- Preference will be given to candidates who are domicile of Jharkhand, Punjab, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
Salary/Stipend
- Engineer Trainee will be offered an all-inclusive Stipend of ₹30,000 per month during the period of 1 Year Training.
- Engineer Trainee will be covered under Medi-Claim scheme for self only (Hospitalization ₹2,50,000/- per annum and OPD ₹6,000/- per annum).
- Post successful completion of training, a CTC of INR 7.4 lacs per Annum along with other perks and benefits as per company policy will be offered as Assistant Manager (IL6).
Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026)
- General Candidates: Should not be more than 30 years
- Transperson & PwD Candidates: Should not be more than 32 years
- ST / SC Community: Should not be more than 32 years
Application Fee
- ₹500/- (Assessment Charges)
- Payment through Online Payment Gateway in the application only.
- Fees once paid will not be refunded in any case.
Important Dates
| Particulars | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 16 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Online Application | 09 March 2026 |
| Call Letters for Online Written Test | 2nd / 3rd Week of March 2026 |
Selection Process
- Eligible candidates will undergo an online functional domain Test followed by behavioural assessment.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews either in person or on a virtual medium.
- All necessary documents will be verified on the day of interview.
General Information/Instructions
- Tata Steel is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
- PwD (Orthopedically Disabled i.e. Partial disability in Lower limb or Upper limb) candidates are eligible.
- Services of selected candidates will be subjected to transfer to any Divisions, subsidiaries, and joint ventures.
- All selected candidates will undergo Background Verification before appointment.
- Tata Steel employees on permanent roll are not eligible.
- No reimbursement for travel.
- Candidate found ineligible at any stage will be disqualified.
- No hard copy document to be submitted. All documents to be attached online.
- Tata Steel is not associated with any external agency for interviews or offers.
- Canvassing in any form will automatically disqualify the candidate.
How to Apply
- Go to https://www.tatasteel.com then click on "Aspiring Engineer Programme 2026" tab.
- Click on apply now link to access the online application form.
- Direct link: https://tslhr.tatasteel.co.in/recruit/AEP26.aspx
- Pay ₹500 assessment fee through Online Payment Gateway.
- Attach all required documents in the online application.
- For queries: [email protected] with subject "AEP 2026 Query".
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