SAIL RSP Young Professionals Recruitment 2026

SAIL Rourkela Steel Plant is hiring 23 Young Professionals across engineering, data, HR, and finance roles at Rourkela and Ranchi. If you have a relevant B.E./B.Tech, CA/CMA/MBA, or postgraduate degree with 3 or more years of experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 31 July 2026. This is a fixed-term engagement with a consolidated monthly pay of Rs. 70,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 depending on the grade.

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Young Professionals Recruitment 2026 - 23 Posts

SAIL, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and India's largest steel producer, has released Advertisement No. RSP/R-YP/2026-01 to engage 23 Young Professionals on a fixed-term basis at Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), Management Training Institute (MTI) Ranchi, SAIL Safety Organization (SSO) Ranchi, and SAIL Digital Transformation Division (SDTD) Ranchi. The roles span engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, AI), data science, finance, HR, and digital learning. Experienced professionals with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field are encouraged to apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

• F&A (Sales & Main Accounts), RSP: 4 posts
• AI Engineer, RSP: 2 posts
• Project Execution (Mechanical), RSP: 2 posts
• 3D Animator/Visual Content Creator, SSO Ranchi: 2 posts
• Data Scientist, SDTD Ranchi: 2 posts
• Data Architect, SDTD Ranchi: 2 posts
• Civil/Structural Design Engineer, RSP: 1 post
• Engineer (Electrical & Automation), RSP: 1 post
• Project Execution (Electrical), RSP: 1 post
• Data Analytics Officer, RSP: 1 post
• Blast Furnace Process Expert, RSP: 1 post
• Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert, RSP: 1 post
• Consultant HR-L&D (Application Enablement), MTI Ranchi: 1 post
• Consultant Digital Learning, MTI Ranchi: 1 post
• Consultant Leadership & Capability Development, MTI Ranchi: 1 post

Who Can Apply?

For Engineering Roles (Civil, Electrical & Automation, AI, Project Execution) - YP-1:

• B.E./B.Tech (Full Time) in the relevant discipline, or MCA for AI Engineer / Data Analytics roles.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant field, from a PSU, government organization, or private firm with a valid CIN.

For Blast Furnace Process Expert (YP-2):

• B.E./B.Tech (Full Time) in Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience in Blast Furnace operations in an Integrated Steel Plant.

For Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert (YP-3):

• B.E./B.Tech (Full Time) in Mechanical Engineering with Vibration Analyst (Cat-II) Certification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Condition Monitoring, out of which at least 3 years must be in an Integrated Steel Plant.

For F&A (Sales & Main Accounts) - YP-1:

• CA/CMA/MBA (Finance) with minimum 3 years of experience in Sales Accounting, Direct/Indirect Taxation, and Preparation of Accounts.

For Data Scientist and Data Architect (SDTD) - YP-1:

• Full time Regular B.E./B.Tech, with M.E./M.Tech/Ph.D as desirable.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience.

For 3D Animator/Visual Content Creator (SSO) - YP-1:

• B.E./B.Tech or Graduate with 3 years of experience in making 3D Animations/Videos.

For Consultant Roles (MTI, Ranchi) - YP-1:

• Postgraduate degree (MBA/PGDM) in HR, Digital Learning, or a related field from a UGC-listed or AICTE-approved institution.
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in the relevant area, as per the corrigendum dated 09 July 2026.

Age Limit

• You must have completed 23 years of age.
• Upper age limit is 35 years for most Young Professional-1 (YP-1) roles.
• Upper age limit is 38 years for the Blast Furnace Process Expert (YP-2) role.
• Upper age limit is 42 years for the Vibration Analyst and Rotor Dynamics Expert (YP-3) role.
• Age is calculated as on 03 July 2026.

Salary

• Young Professional-1 (YP-1) roles get a consolidated monthly fee of Rs. 70,000.
• Young Professional-2 (YP-2), the Blast Furnace Process Expert role, gets Rs. 1,00,000 per month.
• Young Professional-3 (YP-3), the Vibration Analyst role, gets Rs. 1,40,000 per month.
• You can also get an annual increment of up to 10% of your monthly fee based on performance, plus benefits like accommodation, medical insurance, and travel entitlements as per grade.

Application Fee

• All categories: Rs. 500 processing fee.
• Payment mode: Online through Net Banking, Credit Card, or ATM-cum-Debit Card. Bank charges, if any, are extra.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Screening of Applications: Your application will be checked for eligibility by a Screening Committee.
2. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 MCQs in 2 segments (50 Technical/Professional + 50 Aptitude) for a duration of 90 minutes. Candidates are shortlisted in a 1:3 ratio for each grade.
3. Personal Interaction: Final merit is based on CBT and Personal Interaction marks with an 80:20 weightage. If there is no CBT, the minimum qualifying mark for Personal Interaction is 50%.
4. Medical Fitness Certificate: You need to submit a general medical fitness certificate before joining.

How to Apply

1. Go to sailcareers.com or the SAIL Careers page at sail.co.in.
2. Click on "Fresh candidate" to create a new login, or log in if already registered.
3. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) first.
4. Fill in the online application form step by step and upload the required documents.
5. Pay the Rs. 500 processing fee online.
6. Submit the form and download your system-generated Application Form with a unique Application Number.

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 03 July 2026
• Online Application Start: 10 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 31 July 2026

• Deliver project outcomes for the assigned engineering, data, HR, or finance function within SAIL-RSP or its Ranchi units
• Analyze data, prepare reports, and support decision-making for the department
• Coordinate with plant-level teams, external consultants, and Corporate HR/L&D as needed
• Prepare and maintain documentation, dashboards, and technical designs relevant to the role
• Follow safety compliance, statutory norms, and quality standards during execution
• Support skill-building and capability development initiatives across teams
• Provide relevant subject-matter expertise for critical and specialized project requirements
• Complete assigned tasks within the fixed-term engagement period with satisfactory performance