Rourkela Steel Plant released this apprenticeship recruitment notification on 17 July 2026. As per Ref. No. L&D/Adv./APP/158, this is for the One Year Apprenticeship Training Programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. This is for Indian citizens who recently passed ITI, Diploma, or Degree courses and want hands-on training at a major public sector steel plant.
The total number of vacancies is 1110, spread across trade, diploma, and degree apprenticeships. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. The place of training is Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela, Odisha. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Rourkela Steel Plant notification No. L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17.07.2026.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), SAIL – Learning & Development Department |
| Post | Apprentice (Trade, Graduate & Technician Apprentices) |
| Total Vacancy | 1110 |
| Salary | Stipend from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 12,300 per month, depending on trade/qualification (full table below) |
| Application Mode | Online registration + Walk-in |
| Eligibility | ITI / Diploma / Degree, depending on post (see eligibility section) |
| Selection Process | Academic merit shortlisting + walk-in document verification |
| Place of Posting | Rourkela Steel Plant, Rourkela, Sundargarh, Odisha |
| Last Date | 26 August 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian citizens aged 18–28 years (as on 31.08.2026) who passed the qualifying exam between 2022 and 2026 |
About Rourkela Steel Plant
Rourkela Steel Plant is a unit of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Steel, Government of India. It was the first integrated steel plant built in the public sector in India and remains one of SAIL’s major production units. For a candidate, an apprenticeship here means structured, certified training inside a large industrial operation, which adds real value to a resume in the steel and manufacturing sector.
Rourkela is in Sundargarh district, Odisha. The plant and training venue are inside the Rourkela Steel Plant township, at Sector-5. Rourkela is connected by rail to Bhubaneswar, Kolkata, Ranchi, and Tatanagar, and candidates from nearby industrial towns such as Bokaro, Durgapur, and Jamshedpur can reach Rourkela by direct or connecting trains.
This is added context based on general knowledge of the region, not part of the official notification. Confirm travel plans independently.
Other SAIL units, including Bhilai Steel Plant, Bokaro Steel Plant, Durgapur Steel Plant, and IISCO Burnpur, run similar annual apprenticeship programmes. RSP’s count of 1110 vacancies this year is a large intake compared to a typical single-plant apprenticeship drive, which usually means a wider spread of open trades but also a large number of applicants competing for well-known trades like Fitter and Electrician.
This comparison is added context based on how SAIL apprenticeship programmes generally run, not part of the official notification.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 17 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply on respective online portal | 26 August 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 31 August 2026 |
| Walk-in interviews begin | 1 September 2026 |
| Walk-in interviews end | 26 September 2026 |
Candidates must complete online registration on the correct portal (see “How to Apply”) before the walk-in date for their trade or branch. Reporting time at each walk-in is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Vacancy Details and Stipend
A. Trade Apprentices (ITI Qualification)
Qualification: ITI passed out in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized institute. Stipend: Rs. 10,560 per month (except COPA and Welder trades, which get Rs. 9,600 per month), or as per rates prescribed by MSDE, Government of India.
| Sl. No | Trade | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AOCP | 10 |
| 2 | COPA | 56 |
| 3 | Diesel Mechanic | 10 |
| 4 | Electrician | 100 |
| 5 | Fitter | 100 |
| 6 | Tool & Die Maker | 10 |
| 7 | Electronics Mechanic | 15 |
| 8 | Instrument Mechanic | 10 |
| 9 | LACP | 10 |
| 10 | Machinist | 10 |
| 11 | Mechanic Motor Vehicle | 10 |
| 12 | Mechanic Refrigeration and AC | 10 |
| 13 | Turner | 15 |
| 14 | Welder | 15 |
| 15 | ICTSM | 10 |
| 16 | Central AC Plant Mechanic | 10 |
| 17 | Technician Mechatronics | 10 |
| 18 | Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 10 |
| Total | 421 |
B. Graduate and Technician Apprentices (Diploma/Degree Qualification)
Qualification: Degree/Diploma in the respective discipline listed below, from a Govt. recognized institute/university. (This is the qualification wording used in the official notification, and it applies to every branch listed in this table, including the non-engineering branches such as BA, B.Sc, Nursing, and Pharmacy.) Stipend: Rs. 12,300 per month for Degree applicants and Rs. 10,900 per month for Diploma applicants, or as per rates prescribed by MSDE, Government of India (50% of the stipend is paid by RSP and 50% by BOPT under DBT mode).
| Sl. No | Branch/Discipline | Diploma Vacancies | Degree Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Ceramic Technology | 5 | 5 |
| 20 | Chemical | 10 | 10 |
| 21 | Civil | 40 | 10 |
| 22 | Computer Science | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | EEE | 5 | 10 |
| 24 | Electrical | 90 | 15 |
| 25 | Mechanical/Mechatronics | 90 | 30 |
| 26 | Metallurgy | 20 | 10 |
| 27 | Electronics & Telecommunication | 20 | 10 |
| 28 | Information Technology | 25 | 10 |
| 29 | Automobile | 10 | 10 |
| 30 | Electronics & Communication | 10 | 10 |
| 31 | Electronics & Instrumentation | – | 10 |
| 32 | Production | – | 10 |
| 33 | Bachelor in Arts (BA) | – | 40 |
| 34 | Bachelor in Science (B.Sc) | – | 15 |
| 35 | Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) | – | 10 |
| 36 | Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) | – | 10 |
| 37 | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | – | 10 |
| 38 | B.Sc Nursing | – | 20 |
| 39 | Diploma in Nursing (GNM) | 40 | – |
| 40 | Diploma in Physiotherapy (DP) | 4 | – |
| 41 | Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) | 6 | – |
| 42 | Diploma in Radiological Technology (DRT) | 4 | – |
| 43 | Diploma in X-ray Technology (DXT) | 10 | – |
| 44 | Diploma in Operation Theatre Technology (DOTT) | 4 | – |
| 45 | Data Entry Operator (PGDCA) DEO | – | 10 |
| 46 | Diploma in Pharmacy (D Pharma) | 6 | – |
| Total | 414 | 275 |
Verified grand total (Trade + Diploma + Degree): 421 + 414 + 275 = 1110 posts. This matches the sum of every row above.
Note: The notification states that these vacancy numbers are indicative and may change during the selection process.
Eligibility
General conditions (apply to all posts):
- Only candidates who completed their qualifying exam as regular candidates are eligible. Private/distance candidates are not eligible.
- Candidates must have passed the qualifying exam in the last five years: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026.
- Candidates whose qualifying exam results are not yet declared as on the last date of application are not eligible.
- Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or are currently undergoing it, or have one year or more of job experience, are not eligible.
Qualification, mapped by category:
| Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Trade Apprentices (Sl. No. 1–18) | ITI passed in the respective trade from a Govt. recognized institute |
| Graduate/Technician Apprentices (Sl. No. 19–46) | Degree or Diploma in the specific branch/discipline listed against each Sl. No., from a Govt. recognized institute/university |
Age limit: Minimum 18 years, maximum 28 years, as on 31 August 2026.
Reservation: As per Government of Odisha guidelines, with applicable age relaxation. The notification does not give a category-wise vacancy split.
Selection Process
Selection happens through a walk-in process, not a written exam. Here is how it works:
- Candidates first register on the correct government portal for their category (see “How to Apply”).
- After successful online registration, eligible candidates walk in on the date assigned to their trade/branch.
- Shortlisting is done on academic merit: 30% weightage to Class-X marks and 70% weightage to Degree/Diploma/ITI marks, as applicable.
- Document verification takes place at the walk-in itself.
- Selection is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit by a government doctor.
Reporting time at every walk-in is 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and no travel allowance is paid by RSP for attending the walk-in.
Walk-in Schedule (Trade/Branch-wise)
| Sl. No | Walk-in Dates | Trades/Branches | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1–3 September 2026 | AOCP, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, Electrician | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 2 | 4–8 September 2026 (except 6 Sept) | Fitter, Tool & Die Maker, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, LACP | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 3 | 9–11 September 2026 | Machinist, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration & AC, Turner, Welder | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 4 | 12–15 September 2026 (except 13 Sept) | ICTSM, Central AC Plant Mechanic, Technician Mechatronics, Manufacturing Process Control & Automation | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 5 | 16–18 September 2026 | Ceramic Technology, Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, EEE, Electrical | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 6 | 19–22 September 2026 (except 20 Sept) | Mechanical/Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Information Technology, Automobile | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| 7 | 23–26 September 2026 | Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Instrumentation, Production, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing, GNM, Physiotherapy, DMLT, DRT, DXT, DOTT, DEO, D Pharma | 9:30–10:30 AM |
Walk-in venue: Central Recreation Room, Trainees’ Hostel, Sector-5, Rourkela – 769002, District Sundargarh, Odisha.
How to Apply
Candidates must first register on a government portal before the RSP-specific application step.
For Trade (ITI) Apprentices:
- Register at the Apprenticeship India portal.
- Log in to the portal as a candidate.
- Go to Apprenticeship Opportunity and search by Establishment Name: SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant.
- Apply for the prescribed trade against the vacancy shown on the portal.
For Graduate/Technician (Diploma/Degree) Apprentices:
- Register at the NATS portal.
- Log in to the NATS portal as a candidate.
- Go to Establishments Requests, then click Find Establishments.
- Select Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant and apply under the passed-out branch of engineering/study.
- After applying online, walk in as per the schedule for the assigned trade/branch.
Last date to apply on the respective portal: 26 August 2026.
Documents to Keep Ready (for walk-in)
- Original Institution Leaving Certificate (retained by RSP till completion of training)
- Self-attested copy of Matriculation certificate (for date of birth verification)
- Self-attested copy of Provisional Pass Certificate
- Self-attested copy of SC/ST/OBC/PH certificate, if applicable
- Self-attested copy of Aadhaar card/passbook (e-KYC validation is mandatory)
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government hospital, with the doctor’s medical registration number on the seal
- Apprentice Registration copy from the NAPS/NATS portal
Important Links RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Official RSP Apprentice Notification PDF | Full notification, Ref. No. L&D/Adv./APP/158 |
| Apply Online – Trade/ITI Apprentices | Apprenticeship India registration and application portal |
| Apply Online – Diploma/Degree Apprentices | National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal |
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Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits ITI, Diploma, and Degree holders from 2022–2026 batches who want structured, certified training inside a large public sector steel plant, and who are comfortable relocating to Rourkela for one year without company-provided accommodation or travel allowance. With 1110 posts across nearly 30 trades and branches, the spread of openings is wide, which works in favour of candidates from less common branches like Ceramic Technology, Physiotherapy, or Data Entry Operator, where competition is usually lower than for high-demand trades like Fitter, Electrician, or Mechanical.
The honest trade-off: this is a training engagement, not a job. The notification is clear that RSP has no obligation to offer regular employment after the one-year apprenticeship ends. Candidates already holding other job offers, or those unwilling to self-fund accommodation and travel for a year, may want to weigh this before applying. For candidates early in their career who want hands-on industrial exposure and a strong resume line from a Maharatna company, this is a solid opportunity.
FAQs
How many apprentice vacancies are there at Rourkela Steel Plant in 2026?
There are 1110 vacancies in total: 421 for Trade Apprentices (ITI-qualified) and 689 for Graduate/Technician Apprentices, split as 414 Diploma and 275 Degree posts across nearly 30 disciplines.
What is the last date to apply for RSP Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
ast date to complete online registration on the respective portal (Apprenticeship India for ITI, or NATS for Diploma/Degree) is 26 August 2026. Walk-ins for shortlisted trades run from 1 to 26 September 2026.
What is the stipend for RSP apprentices?
Trade Apprentices get Rs. 10,560 per month (Rs. 9,600 for COPA and Welder). Graduate/Technician Apprentices get Rs. 12,300 per month for Degree holders and Rs. 10,900 per month for Diploma holders, or MSDE-prescribed rates.
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