Overview
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP); Maharatna Company has released a recruitment notification for the post of Young Professional (YP-1, YP-2, YP-3) across Projects Division, Works Division, and Materials Management Division. Eligible candidates can apply online only - at www.sail.co.in (careers) or http://sailcareers.com as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) - Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP), IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) & Alloy Steels Plant (ASP); Maharatna Company
- Qualification
- 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. Engagement Code: Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Desired Work Experience P-1: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering | Projects Management/Operations/Maintenance of Utilities Area P-2: B.E./B.Tech. in any stream or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./MBA/PG Diploma in Contract Management/Ph.D. | Contractual Management in Projects/Material Management/Operations Area P-3A & P-3B: B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering with Degree/Diploma certificate in Industrial Safety recognized by Central/State Government | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Industrial Safety | Safety Management. Preferably fluency in Bengali (speak, read and write) P-4: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Design & Engineering experience in Projects/Maintenance Area P-5: B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent | M.E.…
- Advertisement No
- ISP/YP/2026/01 dated 22/05/2026
- Last date to apply
- 06-06-2026
Important Dates
| Start of Online Application | 22-05-2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 06-06-2026 |
| Date of Advertisement | 22/05/2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date (Qualification & Experience) | 06-06-2026 (closing date for submitting application) |
| CBT / Personal 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) |
Important Links
Vacancy Details
A total of 48 engagement positions have been announced across three SAIL plants - DSP Durgapur (16), ISP Burnpur (30), and ASP Durgapur (02) - spanning three divisions: Projects, Works, and Materials Management. Engagements are distributed across YP-1, YP-2, and YP-3 grade levels depending on required experience. Vacancies are tentative and SAIL reserves the right to cancel or modify engagements without notice. Candidates are advised to apply for only one engagement as CBT may not be held on multiple dates for candidates applying for multiple engagements. A. Projects Division Engagement Code: Name of Engagement | Grade | No. at DSP | No. at ISP | No. at ASP | Upper Age Limit | Min. Post-qual. Experience P-1: Projects – Core Group (Utilities) | YP-2 | -- | 2 | -- | 38 years | 6 years P-2: Projects – Contractual Management | YP-1 | -- | 1 | -- | 35 years | 3 years P-3A: Projects – Safety | YP-1 | -- | 3 | -- | 35 years | 3 years P-3B: Projects – Safety | YP-2 | -- | 2 | -- | 38 years | 6 years P-4: Projects – Design (Mechanical) | YP-2 | -- | 1 | -- | 38 years | 6 years P-5: Projects – Design (Electrical/Instrumentation) | YP-2 | -- | 1 | -- | 38 years | 6 years P-6A: Projects – Civil | YP-1 | -- | 3 | -- | 35 years | 3 years P-6B: Projects – Civil | YP-2 | -- | 3 | -- | 38 years | 6 years P-6C: Projects – Civil | YP-3 | -- | 2 | -- | 42 years | 10 years P-7: Projects – Civil & Structural | YP-1 | 3 | -- | -- | 35 years | 3 years P-8A: Projects – Mechanical | YP-1 | -- | 2 | --…
Eligibility
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. Engagement Code: Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Desired Work Experience P-1: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical/Chemical Engineering | Projects Management/Operations/Maintenance of Utilities Area P-2: B.E./B.Tech. in any stream or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./MBA/PG Diploma in Contract Management/Ph.D. | Contractual Management in Projects/Material Management/Operations Area P-3A & P-3B: B.E./B.Tech. in any branch of Engineering with Degree/Diploma certificate in Industrial Safety recognized by Central/State Government | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Industrial Safety | Safety Management. Preferably fluency in Bengali (speak, read and write) P-4: B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent | M.E./M.Tech./Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Design & Engineering experience in Projects/Maintenance Area P-5: B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent | M.E.…
Age Limit
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. Grade: Minimum Age | Upper Age Limit | Minimum Post-qualification Experience Young Professional – 1 (YP-1): 23 years | 35 years | 3 years Young Professional – 2 (YP-2): 23 years | 38 years | 6 years Young Professional – 3 (YP-3): 23 years | 42 years | 10 years
Application Fee
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. Category: Registration & Processing Fee Young Professionals – YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 (All candidates): Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) - Online payment mode only
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 calle…
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 appl…
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 si…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 48 Posts?
Start of Online Application: 22-05-2026; Last Date for Online Application: 06-06-2026; Date of Advertisement: 22/05/2026; Eligibility Cut-off Date (Qualification & Experience): 06-06-2026 (closing date for submitting application); CBT / Personal 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)
What is the application fee?
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. Category: Registration & Processing Fee Young Professionals – YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 (All candidates): Rs. 500/- (Non-Refundable) - Online payment mode only
What is the age limit?
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. Grade: Minimum Age | Upper Age Limit | Minimum Post-qualification Experience Young Professional – 1 (YP-1): 23 years | 35 years | 3 years Young Professional – 2 (YP-2): 23 years | 38 years | 6 years Young Professional – 3 (YP-3): 23 years | 42 years | 10 years
What is the 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 Med…