Overview
Organization: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
Total Vacancies: 124 Posts
Post Type: Management Trainee (Technical)
Job Type: Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU)
Application Mode: Online only
Official Website: sail.co.in
📅 Important Dates
Start of Online Application: 15-11-2025
Last Date to Apply Online: 15-12-2025 (Extended)
Last Date for Fee Payment: 15-12-2025
Online Examination (CBT): Tentatively January – February 2026
📍 Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 124 Posts (Discipline-wise distribution)
| Engineering Discipline | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 44 |
| Mechanical | 30 |
| Metallurgy | 20 |
| Civil | 14 |
| Instrumentation | 07 |
| Chemical | 05 |
| Computer | 04 |
| Total | 124 |
Note: Maximum vacancies are in Electrical Engineering (44 posts), followed by Mechanical Engineering (30 posts).
🎓 Educational Qualifications
Essential:
- B.E./B.Tech degree in one of the seven engineering disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, or Metallurgy
- Minimum 65% marks (average of all semesters, irrespective of weightage given to any year/semester)
- Degree must be from a recognized university/institute
Important: Candidates can apply for only ONE engineering discipline matching their degree.
💰 Salary Details (per month)
During Training Period (1 year):
- Basic Pay: ₹50,000/- per month
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000/-
- Additional: Dearness Allowance (DA)
After Successful Training (as Assistant Manager in E1 Grade):
- Basic Pay: ₹60,000/- per month
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/-
Overall Package:
- CTC: Approximately ₹16-17 Lakhs per annum (excluding PRP and location-based allowances)
Additional Benefits:
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Gratuity
- Leave encashment
- Housing/HRA
- Free medical facilities for self and dependents
- Cafeteria approach perquisites
- Other allowances as per company rules
🎯 Selection Process
The selection consists of three stages:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – 200 Marks
Part I: Domain Knowledge Test
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Marks: 100
- Subject-specific technical questions based on engineering discipline
Part II: Aptitude Test
- Duration: 80 minutes
- Marks: 100
- Components (25 marks each):
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
- Reasoning Ability
- General Awareness
Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS candidates: Minimum 50 percentile in each part
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates: Minimum 40 percentile in each part
2. Group Discussion (GD) – 10% Weightage
- Only shortlisted candidates (1:3 ratio, discipline and category-wise) will be called
- Call letters uploaded on SAIL website and sent via email
3. Interview – 15% Weightage
- Candidates qualifying GD will be interviewed
- Final selection based on combined performance
Final Merit Calculation:
- CBT: 75% weightage
- Group Discussion: 10% weightage
- Interview: 15% weightage
Tie-Breaker:
- Higher marks in CBT
- If still tied, higher marks in qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech)
Exam Centres: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and other major cities
⏳ Age Limit
As on 15-12-2025:
General Candidates:
- Maximum Age: 28 years (born not earlier than 05-12-1997)
Departmental Candidates:
- Maximum Age: 45 years (irrespective of caste/category)
Age Relaxation: As per government rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen categories
📑 How to Apply
Step 1: Visit the official SAIL careers website:
- www.sail.co.in (Go to “Careers” section)
- OR directly visit www.sailcareers.com
Step 2: Read the official notification carefully and verify your eligibility
Step 3: For New Candidates:
- Click on “Fresh candidate to create Login (New Login)”
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Create login credentials
Step 4: For Already Registered Candidates:
- Click on “To Complete registration process (Login to your account)”
- Use your existing User ID and Password
Step 5: Fill the online application form with:
- Personal details
- Educational qualifications
- Category information
- Preferred exam centre
- Upload photograph and signature (as per specifications)
Step 6: Pay Application Fee:
- General/OBC(NCL)/EWS: ₹1,050/-
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental: ₹300/-
- Payment mode: Online (Net Banking/Credit/Debit Card/UPI)
Step 7: Submit the application and take multiple printouts for future reference
Important Instructions:
- Apply only through SAIL official website
- Ensure you fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying
- Registration is provisional – eligibility verified at GD/Interview stage
- No request for change of exam centre after submission
- Candidature may be rejected at any stage if information is found false
⚙️ Key Documents Required
Keep scanned copies ready (as per specifications):
- Recent passport-size color photograph
- Signature sample
- All semester/year mark sheets of B.E./B.Tech degree
- Degree certificate (if available)
- 10th certificate (for date of birth proof)
- 12th certificate
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) if applicable
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving License)
- Discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
Note: Original documents will be verified at the time of GD/Interview.
📘 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Last Date Extended Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
📌 Key Points to Remember
✓ 124 total vacancies – Across 7 engineering disciplines ✓ B.E./B.Tech with 65% required – Strict percentage criteria ✓ Apply by 15-12-2025 – Last date extended ✓ Attractive salary package – ₹16-17 LPA CTC ✓ Online exam in Jan-Feb 2026 – Prepare accordingly ✓ Three-stage selection – CBT + GD + Interview ✓ Maximum age 28 years – Age relaxation available for reserved categories ✓ Electrical has maximum vacancies – 44 posts ✓ One year training period – Designation as Assistant Manager after training ✓ Apply for one discipline only – Choose discipline matching your degree ✓ Exam centres across India – Choose nearest centre ✓ Provisional registration – Final verification at GD/Interview stage
Disclaimer: This article provides general information. Candidates must refer to the official SAIL notification for complete details before applying.
