SAIL Rourkela Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4 Young Professional Posts, Salary Up to ₹1.40 Lakh

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), Rourkela Steel Plant, has released a recruitment notification for the engagement of Young Professionals (YPs) under its Central Mining and Logistics Organization (CMLO). The recruitment is for specialized roles at captive mines under the Odisha Group of Mines (OGoM), including Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta and Taldihi.

A total of 4 Young Professional vacancies are available for Civil Engineer, Surveyor, IT Engineer and Electronics Engineer. Eligible Indian nationals with the required full-time qualifications and relevant post-qualification work experience can apply. The engagement is on a fixed-term contractual basis, with a monthly consolidated retainership fee of up to ₹1,40,000.

SAIL Rourkela Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should complete the processing-fee payment by the specified deadline and email the application with all required documents by 22 October 2026.

Vacancy Details

SAIL has announced four vacancies for Young Professionals under CMLO.

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The positions are intended to meet specialized requirements at SAIL’s captive mines under the Odisha Group of Mines.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a consolidated monthly retainership fee according to the Young Professional grade.

The post-wise grade mapping is:

• Civil Engineer: YP-3 – ₹1,40,000 per month
• Surveyor: YP-2 – ₹1,00,000 per month
• IT Engineer: YP-1 – ₹70,000 per month
• Electronics Engineer: YP-1 – ₹70,000 per month

An annual increment of 4%, 7% or 10% may be granted depending on performance and the recommendation of the Centralized Performance Committee. Applicable travel, accommodation or communication-related support is governed by the notification’s specific terms. Other benefits such as provident fund, pension, gratuity and performance-related payments are not provided unless specifically stated in the engagement policy.

Educational Qualification and Experience

Candidates must have completed their prescribed qualifications through a regular, full-time course from a government-recognized university or institute. Relevant post-qualification experience must be completed by 1 October 2026.

1. Civil Engineer (YP-3)

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech. in Civil Engineering or equivalent from a government-recognized university or institute.
• Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience as a Civil Engineer in the execution of civil works.
• Experience must be in a manufacturing industry, mining sector or infrastructure development organisation.
• The organisation must meet the notification’s specified eligibility conditions, such as being a PSU, government organisation, public limited company, eligible joint venture or private firm with a valid CIN.

Upper age limit: 42 years.

2. Surveyor (YP-2)

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech. in Mining and Mines Survey or Mining Engineering from a government-recognized university or institute.
• A valid Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency for Metalliferous Mines with opencast working under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR), 1961.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in survey-related activities.
• At least 1 year of experience in mining survey activities in Metalliferous Opencast Mines.
• Experience must meet the eligible organisation conditions stated in the notification.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) related to survey work is desirable.

Upper age limit: 38 years.

3. IT Engineer (YP-1)

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science and Information Technology, or a 3-year full-time MCA from a government-recognized university or institute.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in areas such as computer networking, server or database management, IoT, data handling, dashboards, web building or development.
• Experience should be in a government organisation, PSU or reputed private company meeting the notification’s specified organisation criteria.

Desirable skills include computer networking, server and database management, IoT, SQL and NoSQL, big data technologies, industrial integration, cloud-based AI/ML deployment and cybersecurity in industrial networks.

Upper age limit: 35 years.

4. Electronics Engineer (YP-1)

• Full-time B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics, Electronics and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Electronics and Instrumentation, Automation or Instrumentation Engineering from a government-recognized university or institute.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in VFD, PLC, SCADA, soft starters, digital protection, automation or instrumentation.
• Experience must be with an organisation that meets the notification’s specified eligibility conditions.

Knowledge of digital circuits, VFD, PLC, soft starters, digital protection relays, industrial protection systems, PLC ladder logic and automation is desirable.

Upper age limit: 35 years.

Age Limit

The age is calculated as of 1 October 2026.

Candidates must meet the minimum age and the upper age limit prescribed for their respective roles. The notification’s applicable provisions should be checked for any category-specific conditions.

Engagement Period

The initial engagement period is up to 3 years. It may be extended by another period of up to 2 years, one year at a time, at the discretion of OGoM, CMLO, subject to satisfactory performance and fulfilment of the applicable conditions.

The engagement is purely temporary and contractual. It does not provide any automatic right to regularisation or appointment to a permanent post in SAIL.

Selection Process

The selection process may consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Personal Interaction, or Personal Interaction only, as decided by SAIL/CMLO and communicated to eligible candidates.

Computer-Based Test

If a CBT is conducted, it will have:

• Question type: Multiple-choice questions
• Total duration: 90 minutes
• Candidates may be shortlisted for Personal Interaction in a ratio of 1:3 for each grade, in order of merit.

Where CBT and Personal Interaction are both held, the final merit list will combine the marks with 80% weightage for CBT and 20% for Personal Interaction. There is no separate qualifying mark for Personal Interaction in this process.

If selection is conducted through Personal Interaction only, the notification prescribes a minimum qualifying score of 50%.

The company will communicate the test or interaction date, time and venue through the call letter/admit card, email, SMS and the SAIL website.

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee of ₹500 through SBI Collect. Any applicable bank charges are payable separately by the candidate.

The fee must be paid between 1 October 2026 and 21 October 2026, 11:45 PM. Payment alone does not constitute a completed application; the filled application form and supporting documents must also be emailed within the deadline.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form through email. Online portal submission or offline submission by another mode is not accepted under the notification.

1. Visit the official SAIL website at https://www.sail.co.in/ or https://www.sailcareers.com/ and locate the CMLO Young Professionals notification and application format.
2. Download the prescribed application form in Annexure-I.
3. Fill in the form carefully, sign it and attach a recent passport-size colour photograph as instructed.
4. Pay the ₹500 processing fee through SBI Collect. Select the relevant SAIL Odisha payment category for “YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR CMLO 2026” and save the e-receipt.
5. Prepare clearly visible scanned copies in PDF format of the signed application and the required self-attested certificates and documents.
6. Email the application and supporting documents to recruitment.rsp@sail.in with the subject line: APPLICATION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR CMLO.
7. Submit the complete application on or before 22 October 2026 and retain a copy of the email and documents for future reference.

Documents Required

• Filled-in and signed application form
• Matriculation or equivalent certificate as proof of date of birth
• B.E./B.Tech./MCA certificate and mark sheets, as applicable
• Surveyor’s Certificate of Competency for applicants to the Surveyor post
• Caste/category certificate, where applicable
• Relevant post-qualification experience certificates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable for currently employed candidates
• SBI Collect processing-fee e-receipt
• Government-approved photo identity proof, such as Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Passport or Driving Licence

Incomplete applications, applications without the required fee or supporting documents, and applications received after the deadline may be rejected.

Important Instructions

• Only Indian nationals who fulfil the required age, qualification and experience criteria should apply.
• Qualifications must be from recognized institutions and should meet the full-time course requirement.
• Experience is counted after acquiring the prescribed qualification.
• Applicants are responsible for providing accurate details and documentary evidence.
• Candidates in regular government, PSU or autonomous-body employment must provide an NOC or release documents as required.
• Selection and joining are subject to document checks, antecedent verification and medical fitness requirements.
• No travelling expenses are payable for the CBT or medical examination. Eligible candidates called for in-person Personal Interaction may receive travel reimbursement as specified in the notification.
• The engagement is contractual and does not confer a claim to permanent employment.
• Candidates should monitor SAIL’s official website and their registered email and mobile number for recruitment updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are available in SAIL Rourkela Recruitment 2026?

There are 4 Young Professional vacancies: one each for Civil Engineer, Surveyor, IT Engineer and Electronics Engineer.

2. What is the salary for SAIL Young Professionals?

The monthly consolidated retainership fee is ₹70,000 for YP-1, ₹1,00,000 for YP-2 and ₹1,40,000 for YP-3.

3. What is the last date to apply?

The completed application must be emailed by 22 October 2026. The processing fee must be paid by 21 October 2026, 11:45 PM.

4. What is the application fee?

The non-refundable processing fee is ₹500, payable through SBI Collect, in addition to any applicable bank charges.

5. What is the selection process?

Selection may be through CBT and Personal Interaction, or Personal Interaction only. Where both are conducted, CBT carries 80% and Personal Interaction 20% weightage in the final merit list.

6. Is this a permanent SAIL job?

No. These are fixed-term contractual engagements, initially for up to 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 additional years subject to the stated conditions.

7. Where will the selected candidates be posted?

The engagement is for captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta and Taldihi under the Odisha Group of Mines. SAIL may also utilize services at other units subject to the terms and conditions in the notification.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the supplied SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant notification, Advertisement No. CMLO/YP/2026-04, dated 1 October 2026. Candidates should read the complete official notification and verify all eligibility criteria, application instructions and updates on SAIL’s official website before applying.