Are you an ambitious engineering graduate dreaming of a high-growth career with one of India's most prestigious Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)? The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna CPSE with a turnover exceeding ₹1 Lakh Crore (FY 24-25), has announced a massive recruitment drive for Management Trainees (Technical).
This is your golden opportunity to join SAIL in the E1 grade, with 124 tentative vacancies across seven core engineering disciplines. Read on to get the complete, expert-curated guide, including eligibility, the selection process, and the attractive salary package.
Mark your calendars! The application window is short, so ensure you have all your documents ready before the commencement date.
| Event | Date |
| Commencement of Online Registration | 15.11.2025 |
| Closing Date for Online Registration | 05.12.2025 |
| Online Examination (CBT) | Tentatively in January-2026/February-2026 |
A total of 124 Management Trainee (Technical) positions are open. The discipline-wise breakdown provides clarity on which fields have the highest demand.
| Engineering Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Electrical | 44 |
| Mechanical | 30 |
| Metallurgy | 20 |
| Civil | 14 |
| Instrumentation | 7 |
| Chemical | 5 |
| Computer | 4 |
| Total | 124 |
Posts are reserved as per Presidential Directives for various categories.
| Category | No. of Posts |
| UR (Unreserved) | 35 |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 |
| SC | 22 |
| ST | 18 |
| EWS | 18 |
| Total | 124 |
Note: Seven (7) posts are reserved horizontally for PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) across the disciplines. Specifically, only Orthopedically Disabled candidates (OA/OL/OAL) with a minimum of 40% disability and Dwarfism (DW) are eligible.
To apply for the Management Trainee role, you must meet both the age and educational qualifications as of the closing date of the online application, 05.12.2025.
The maximum age limit for General category candidates is 28 years as of 05.12.2025 (i.e., not born earlier than 05.12.1997).
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| Departmental Candidate | 45 years (irrespective of caste/category) |
You must possess a Degree in Engineering in one of the seven advertised disciplines, acquired through a regular/full-time course from a UGC/AICTE recognized institution.
General/OBC/EWS Candidates: Minimum 65% marks (average of all semesters).
SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental Candidates: Minimum 55% marks (average of all semesters).
| Disciplines Advertised | Eligible Engineering Disciplines |
| Chemical | Chemical Engineering/Technology, Electro Chemical Engineering |
| Civil | Civil Engineering |
| Computer | Computer Science, IT, Computer Science & IT, OR 3 years Masters' Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering, Power Systems & High Voltage Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, and various other combinations with Electronics, Instrumentation, and Power |
| Instrumentation | Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics Engineering/Technology, and various specializations including Control & Instrumentation |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering/Technology, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, and other related branches |
| Metallurgy | Metallurgical Engineering, Material Sciences & Engineering/Technology, Industrial Metallurgy |
The selection process is rigorous and comprises three main stages: an Online Examination (CBT), Group Discussion (GD), and Personal Interview (PI).
The Online Examination is the first and most critical stage, tentatively scheduled for January/February 2026.
Total Marks: 200 Marks
Total Duration: 120 Minutes (2 hours)
| Part | Component | Marks | Duration | Segments |
| Part I | Domain Knowledge Test (Technical) | 100 Marks | 40 Minutes | Subject-specific questions |
| Part II | Aptitude Test (General) | 100 Marks | 80 Minutes | Quantitative Aptitude (25 Marks), English Language (25 Marks), Reasoning (25 Marks), General Awareness (25 Marks) |
Candidates must qualify in both the Domain Knowledge Test and the Aptitude Test by scoring the minimum percentile in their respective category:
UR/EWS: Minimum 50 percentile score
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD: Minimum 40 percentile score
Candidates shortlisted from the CBT will be called for the GD and Interview in a ratio of 1:3 for each discipline and category, in order of merit.
The final selection merit list is based on a combined score from the three stages:
| Selection Component | Weightage |
| Online Examination (CBT) | 75% |
| Group Discussion (GD) | 10% |
| Interview | 15% |
Joining SAIL as a Management Trainee (Technical) is financially rewarding with an excellent career path.
| Stage | Designation | Pay Scale (p.m.) | Basic Pay (p.m.) | Annual CTC (Approx.) |
| During 1-Year Training | Management Trainee (Technical) | ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 | ₹50,000 | |
| Post-Training | Assistant Manager (E1 Grade) | ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹16-17 Lakhs (excluding PRP/location-based allowances) |
In addition to the Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance (DA), Management Trainees are entitled to a robust package of benefits:
Perquisites under the Cafeteria Approach.
Benefits like PF (Provident Fund) and Gratuity.
Leave Encashment.
Housing/HRA (House Rent Allowance).
Free Medical Facility for self and dependents as per company rules.
The application process is exclusively online through the official SAIL career portal.
Visit the Website: Go to www.sail.co.in (Careers page) or
Registration: For a new user, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) and then log in using the generated User ID & Password.
Fill the Form: Accurately fill in all required personal, educational, and communication details.
Upload Documents: Upload your latest passport size photograph (upto 50 Kb, jpg/jpeg) and digital signature (upto 20 kb, jpg/jpeg).
Pay Application Fee: Pay the fee online via Net Banking/Credit Card/ATM-cum-Debit Card.
General/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹1050/-
SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental: ₹300/- (Processing Fee only)
Confirmation: Upon payment confirmation, your unique Application Number will be generated, confirming the completion of the registration process.
Printout: Take a printout of the completed application form (Provisional Application Form) for future reference.
A: No, the selection process for SAIL MT (Technical) 2025 is based on an Online Examination (CBT), followed by a Group Discussion and Interview, and does not require a GATE score.
A: The minimum aggregate mark is 65% for General/OBC/EWS candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates.
A: Selected candidates can be posted at any Plant/Unit/Mines location of the company across India. Transfer is generally restricted for the initial four years of service (two years for departmental candidates).
A: The Online Examination (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for January-2026/February-2026.
Don't miss this opportunity to forge your career with the Steel Authority of India Limited!
Call to Action: Start your preparation today for the Online Examination (CBT) and ensure your online application is submitted between November 15, 2025, and December 5, 2025!
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