SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech, MCA, CA, CMA, MBA, PGDM, Graduate and Other Post-wise Qualifications with Required Experience

Nationality: Indian nationals who have completed 23 years of age and possess the required educational qualification and post-qualification work experience as on 03 July 2026 can apply, subject to fulfilment of all other prescribed conditions. Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert (YP-3): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with Vibration Analyst Category-II Certification. Candidates must have 10 years of experience in Condition Monitoring, including 3 years in an Integrated Steel Plant. Blast Furnace Process Expert (YP-2): B.E./B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering with 6 years of experience in Blast Furnace operations in an Integrated Steel Plant. Civil / Structural Design Engineer (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience as a Design Engineer in Structural/Civil works. Engineer, Electrical & Automation (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 3 years of experience in Electrical Maintenance and Automation in steel/rolling mills. AI Engineer (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with 3 years of experience in Python, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning. Project Execution, Mechanical (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 3 years of experience in structural/utility erection and project execution. Project Execution, Electrical (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 3 years of experience in automation, instrumentation and HT/LT cable laying. Data Analytics Officer, HCM & PMS Integration (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with 3 years of experience in ASP.NET/.NET Core development. F&A, Sales & Main Accounts (YP-1): CA, CMA or MBA in Finance with 3 years of experience in Sales Accounting, Taxation and Accounts. Consultant, HR - L&D Application Enablement (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/Information Technology or MCA with 3 years of experience and proficiency in PHP and mobile application development. Consultant, Digital Learning (YP-1): Graduate with Instructional Design/EdTech certification and hands-on experience with Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline. Consultant, Leadership & Capability Development (YP-1): MBA/PGDM in Human Resources with experience in leadership or management development programmes. 3D Animator / Visual Content Creator (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech or Graduate with 3 years of experience in 3D Animation or video making. Data Scientist (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech qualification. M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D is desirable. Minimum 3 years of experience is required. Data Architect (YP-1): B.E./B.Tech qualification. M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D is desirable. Minimum 3 years of experience is required. Experience Requirement: All prescribed experience must have been gained after obtaining the qualifying degree. The experience should be from a Public Sector Undertaking, Government Organisation, Public Limited Company, Joint Venture of PSUs or a private firm having a valid CIN.

Minimum 23 Years; Maximum 35 Years for YP-1, 38 Years for YP-2 and 42 Years for YP-3

• Proof of Date of Birth such as Matriculation Certificate or Equivalent
• Degree Certificate as Applicable
• Educational Mark Sheets
• Experience Certificate(s) from Employer
• Photo ID Proof such as Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport or Driving License
• NOC from Present Employer, if Applicable
• Passport-Size Colour Photograph in JPG/JPEG Format up to 50 KB
• Scanned Signature in JPG/JPEG Format up to 20 KB

1. 1Screening of Applications for Eligibility
2. 2Computer Based Test (CBT) and Personal Interaction, or Personal Interaction Only, Depending on the Post
3. 3Shortlisting for Personal Interaction in 1:3 Ratio Based on CBT Merit
4. 4Preparation of Final Merit List
5. 5Document and Eligibility Verification

The Computer Based Test, wherever applicable, will contain 100 multiple-choice questions and will be conducted for 90 minutes. The paper will include 50 questions from Technical or Professional Knowledge and 50 questions from Aptitude. Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction in a 1:3 ratio based on CBT merit. For selection through CBT and Personal Interaction, the final weightage will be 80:20 respectively. Where selection is conducted only through Personal Interaction, the minimum qualifying mark is 50%.

The source provides only the broad CBT sections and does not mention a detailed topic-wise syllabus. Candidates should prepare according to the professional or technical requirements of the post applied for and the Aptitude section. The applicable selection method may differ by post, as SAIL may use CBT followed by Personal Interaction or Personal Interaction only.

Visit the SAIL official website at sail.co.in or the career portal at sailcareers.com. Open the relevant Young Professional Recruitment 2026 advertisement. Read the complete advertisement carefully and confirm that you meet the qualification, experience and age requirements for the selected grade. Read the User Manual available on the recruitment portal before starting the application. First-time applicants should click on “Fresh candidate to create Login (New Log in).” Existing candidates should log in using their User ID and Password. New applicants must complete the One Time Registration process. Fill in the online application form carefully with the required personal, educational and professional details. Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents in the required format. Pay the application processing fee of Rs. 500 through the available online payment mode. After successful payment confirmation, note the generated Application Number. Download and print the Provisional Application Form for future reference.

Introduction Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has announced SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 for 23 vacancies under YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 categories. The recruitment is intended to engage experienced professionals for specialized assignments at Rourkela Steel Plant and selected SAIL units located in Ranchi. The online application process will begin on 10 July 2026 and remain open until 31 July 2026. Candidates who satisfy the prescribed educational qualification, post-qualification experience and age conditions can apply through the online recruitment system. Vacancy Overview A total of 23 vacancies have been announced across 15 professional roles. Rourkela Steel Plant has opportunities for Civil / Structural Design Engineer, Electrical & Automation Engineer, AI Engineer, Mechanical and Electrical Project Execution professionals, Data Analytics Officer, finance professionals, Blast Furnace Process Expert and Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert. Management Training Institute, Ranchi has openings for consultants in HR application enablement, digital learning and leadership development. SAIL Safety Organization, Ranchi has 2 vacancies for 3D Animator / Visual Content Creator. The SAIL Digital Transformation Division, Ranchi has 2 vacancies each for Data Scientist and Data Architect. Eligibility The educational qualification and experience requirements differ for every role. Engineering positions generally require B.E./B.Tech in the relevant discipline along with the prescribed post-qualification work experience. Computer and digital roles require qualifications such as B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology, MCA or other prescribed qualifications. Finance positions require CA, CMA or MBA in Finance. HR-related positions require the applicable engineering, computer, MBA or PGDM qualification according to the specific role. Candidates must possess the required professional experience after obtaining the qualifying degree. The prescribed experience should have been gained in an eligible Public Sector Undertaking, Government Organisation, Public Limited Company, Joint Venture of PSUs or private firm with a valid CIN. Age Limit Candidates must be at least 23 years old for all posts. The upper age limit depends on the Young Professional grade. The maximum age is 35 years for all YP-1 positions, 38 years for the YP-2 Blast Furnace Process Expert position and 42 years for the YP-3 Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert position. Age and other eligibility requirements will be calculated as on 03 July 2026. Salary Selected professionals will receive a fixed monthly retainership fee according to their grade. YP-1 professionals will receive Rs. 70,000 per month, YP-2 professionals will receive Rs. 1,00,000 per month and YP-3 professionals will receive Rs. 1,40,000 per month. An annual performance-linked increment of 4%, 7% or 10% of the monthly fee may be applicable based on the recommendation of the Centralized Performance Committee. Additional benefits may include residential accommodation, medical facilities, travel entitlements and communication expense reimbursement. Selection Process The selection process will depend on the post. Candidates may be selected through a Computer Based Test followed by Personal Interaction or through Personal Interaction only. Where a CBT is conducted, the test will contain 100 multiple-choice questions and will have a duration of 90 minutes. The examination will include 50 questions from Technical or Professional Knowledge and 50 questions from Aptitude. Candidates will be shortlisted for Personal Interaction in a ratio of 1:3 based on CBT merit. For posts using both stages, the final merit list will provide 80% weightage to the CBT and 20% to Personal Interaction. If selection is conducted only through Personal Interaction, candidates must secure at least 50% marks. Application Process Candidates must submit their applications online. First-time applicants need to create a new login and complete the One Time Registration process. Existing users can access the application system using their User ID and Password. Applicants should enter all required details carefully and upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents. A processing fee of Rs. 500 must be paid online. After successful payment, candidates should note their generated Application Number and download the Provisional Application Form. Application and payment details cannot be edited after final submission. Important Dates Advertisement Date: 03 July 2026 Eligibility Cut-off Date: 03 July 2026 Online Application Start Date: 10 July 2026 Online Application Last Date: 31 July 2026 Candidates should complete the registration and payment process before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Conclusion SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 offers 23 fixed-term professional opportunities across engineering, finance, HR, digital technology, data science, animation and specialized steel plant operations. The monthly retainership fee ranges from Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 depending on the Young Professional grade. Eligible candidates can apply online between 10 July and 31 July 2026. Before submitting the form, applicants should carefully check the role-specific qualification, post-qualification experience and age conditions and ensure that all information entered in the online application is correct.