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

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP); Maharatna Company

Posts: Various Last Date: 06-06-2026 Online

Short Information

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.

Important Dates

Last Date To Apply	06-06-2026
Event	Date
Date Of Advertisement	22/05/2026
Start Of Online Application	22-05-2026
Eligibility Cut Off Date (Qualification & Experience)	06-06-2026 (closing date for submitting application)
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)

Application Fee

Details	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.

Age Limit

Age Details	48 (DSP-16, ISP-30, ASP-02)
Details	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.

Qualification / Eligibility

Details	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. \| 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%).

Details

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. | 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%).

Vacancy Details

{'Engagement Code': 'P-1', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Core Group (Utilities)', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-2', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Contractual Management', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-3A', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Safety', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '3', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-3B', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Safety', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-4', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Design (Mechanical)', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-5', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Design (Electrical/Instrumentation)', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-6A', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Civil', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '3', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-6B', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Civil', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '3', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-6C', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Civil', 'Grade': 'YP-3', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '42 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '10 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-7', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Civil & Structural', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '3', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-8A', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Mechanical', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-8B', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Mechanical', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-9A', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Electrical & Electronics', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-9B', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Electrical & Electronics', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-10', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Road & Logistics', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-11', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Electrical, Automation, Instrumentation & Power', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '2', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-12', 'Name of Engagement': 'Projects – Mechanical, Hydraulics & Utilities', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '3', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-13', 'Name of Engagement': 'Project – Electrical Engineering Div. (EED)', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '1', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'P-14', 'Name of Engagement': 'Project – C & IT', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '1', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'Projects Division Sub-Total', 'Name of Engagement': '', 'Grade': '8', 'No. at DSP': '26', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '', 'Upper Age Limit': ''}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-1', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Networking and Cybersecurity', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-2', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Environment Management', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-3', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Hydraulics', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '2', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-4', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Full Stack Developer', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '1', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-5', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – SAP Technical', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '1', 'No. at ISP': '--', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-6', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Industrial Automation', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-7', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Instrumentation', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'W-8', 'Name of Engagement': 'Works – Environment', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'Works Division Sub-Total', 'Name of Engagement': '', 'Grade': '4', 'No. at DSP': '6', 'No. at ISP': '0', 'No. at ASP': '', 'Upper Age Limit': ''}
{'Engagement Code': 'MM-1A', 'Name of Engagement': 'Material Inspection (Emerging Technologies)', 'Grade': 'YP-1', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '35 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '3 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'MM-1B', 'Name of Engagement': 'Material Inspection (Emerging Technologies)', 'Grade': 'YP-2', 'No. at DSP': '--', 'No. at ISP': '1', 'No. at ASP': '--', 'Upper Age Limit': '38 years', 'Min. Post-qual. Experience': '6 years'}
{'Engagement Code': 'Materials Management Sub-Total', 'Name of Engagement': '', 'Grade': '0', 'No. at DSP': '2', 'No. at ISP': '0', 'No. at ASP': '', 'Upper Age Limit': ''}
{'Engagement Code': 'Grand Total', 'Name of Engagement': '', 'Grade': '16', 'No. at DSP': '30', 'No. at ISP': '2', 'No. at ASP': '', 'Upper Age Limit': 'Total = 48'}

Category Wise Vacancy

Min. Post Qual. Experience	6 years

Salary / Pay Scale

Grade	Monthly Retainership Fee
Young Professional – 1 (Yp 1)	Rs. 70,000/-
Young Professional – 2 (Yp 2)	Rs. 1,00,000/-
Young Professional – 3 (Yp 3)	Rs. 1,40,000/-
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.
Details	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. \| Other Benefits:

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

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

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.

Important Links

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

About Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP); Maharatna Company Recruitment

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