Recruitment of Apprentices at Rourkela Steel Plant for 2026-27

About the Notification

The Learning & Development Department of Rourkela Steel Plant invites applications for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Programme for the year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Candidates will gain practical skills and hands-on experience. The recruitment includes trade, graduate, and technician apprentices with a total of 710 vacancies. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and register on designated online portals prior to application submission.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The apprenticeship positions are categorized into Trade Apprentices, Graduate/Technician Apprentices (Diploma/Degree in Engineering), and various other degree/diploma disciplines. The total number of vacancies is 710.

Age Limit

Minimum age 18 years and maximum 28 years as on 31st August 2026. Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of Odisha guidelines.

Educational Qualification

For Trade Apprentices, candidates must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a Government recognized institute. Graduate/Technician Apprentices require Diploma or Degree in relevant engineering branches from Government recognized institutes. Other disciplines require respective degrees or diplomas obtained within last 5 years (2022-2026). Only regular candidates are eligible.

Application Fee

The advertisement does not explicitly mention application fees, which may indicate fee waiver or zero fee.

Pay Scale

Trade Apprentices receive Rs. 10,560 per month (except COPA & Welder trades at Rs. 9,600). Graduate Apprentices receive Rs. 12,300 per month and Diploma Apprentices Rs. 10,900 per month as per MSDE prescribed rates, with 50% paid by RSP and 50% under BOPT DBT mode.

Selection Process

1. Selection is based on walk-in interviews conducted at RSP.
2. Merit is calculated with 30% weightage given to Class 10 marks and 70% weightage to qualifying exam marks (Degree/Diploma/ITI).
3. Shortlisting will be done branch-wise depending on vacancies.

How to Apply

1. Trade Apprentices must first register at https://apprenticeshipindia.org/.
2. Graduate/Technician Apprentices must register at https://nats.education.gov.in.
3. After registration, login and select Steel Authority of India Limited, Rourkela Steel Plant, then apply for the respective trade/branch.
4. Attend walk-in interview on scheduled dates at the designated venue.

Required Documents

• Original Institution Leaving Certificate (retained till training completion)
• Self-attested Matriculation certificate
• Self-attested Provisional Pass Certificate
• Self-attested SC/ST/OBC/PH certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested Aadhaar Card/Bank Passbook (e-KYC validation mandatory)
• Medical Fitness Certificate from government hospital
• Apprentice Registration copy from NAPS/NATS portal

Important Links

• Official Website (Trade Apprenticeship): https://apprenticeshipindia.org/
• Graduate Apprenticeship Registration: https://nats.education.gov.in
• Notification Reference Number: L&D/Adv./APP/158 dated 17.07.2026
• Application Last Date: 26th August 2026