SAIL IISCO Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Notification, Vacancy, Eligibility Salary & More

The SAIL IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur, is offering an apprenticeship opportunity to ITI-passed-out candidates for its recruitment in 2026. The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has advertised 200 vacancies for Trade Apprentice posts in various Technical trades, which will give the candidates a chance to get practical training in the industrial environment.

Online applications will be accepted between 28 Sept. 2026 and 7 Oct. 2026. Eligible applicants can submit their applications through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal.

Before submitting an application, aspirants should check the available trades, ITI qualification, age requirement, stipend, selection methodology and duration of training.

SAIL IISCO Apprentice 2026: Recruitment Highlights

This is an ITI-based apprenticeship drive specially for candidates with ITI in any of the notified skill areas. The selection is based on the ITI qualifying marks of the candidate as against the conventional recruitment exams.

Which Trades Are Covered Under SAIL IISCO Recruitment?

Candidates from several technical backgrounds can participate in the recruitment. The Welder trade is the largest trade with 30 trade seats, and there are 30 trade seats each in Electrician and Fitter.

The candidates have to select the apprenticeship opportunity that matches the ITI trade they have passed.

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Who Can Apply for SAIL IISCO Apprentice 2026?

The recruitment is open to candidates who have passed out ITI in a relevant trade from a recognized institution.

For example, if a candidate has an ITI Electrician certificate, they should apply for Electrician trade and if the candidate has an ITI Fitter certificate, they should apply for the Fitter trade. Machinist, Welder, Turner, RAC, mechanic motor vehicle, Computer & ICTSM and Draughtsman are all required to have the same trade-specific requirement.

Age Requirement

The age of the candidate should not be less than 18 years 28th September 2026. The recruitment details provided do not specify a maximum age.

The applicant is advised, however, to check the official notification for all provisions as applicable for each category before filling the application form.

SAIL IISCO Apprentice Registration Step-by-Step Process

The application process is going on through the NAPS portal and an active apprenticeship profile is essential to the application for candidates wishing to participate in the application process.

The process of the application is as follows:

1. Complete candidates' registration on the NAPS portal.
2. Log in using the registered login.
3. Click on Apprentice Opportunity.
4. Click on the Find Establishment option.
5. Type SAIL-IISCO STEEL PLANT in the search bar of the website and press enter.
6. The establishment code is E03171900012.
7. Find out which apprenticeship is available for your ITI trade.
8. Fill in the requested personal and qualification information.
9. Read through the information thoroughly.
10. Ensure that the application is submitted prior to the application deadline.
11. Save the application information for future use.

Once candidates have a valid NAPS profile, they can sign in to the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.

How Will SAIL IISCO Apprentice Candidates Be Selected?

There is no separate competitive written test for the recruitment. Iti marks are used to do shortlisting.

Candidates will be selected in the respective trade and category. Candidates with equal aggregate marks will be selected according to the selection criteria, where preference will be given to the older candidate.

This is especially significant for the ITI marks to be submitted accurately. Inconsistencies between the information provided and supporting documents could impact on candidature.

Training Period and Stipend

Selected candidates will get training of one year at IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur as an apprentice. The training period begins when the apprenticeship contract is agreed, and ends when the training is completed.

The stipend is in the range of ₹9,600 to ₹10,560 per month.

Candidates should be aware that an apprenticeship is a training programme and does not guarantee an automatic job opportunity with SAIL upon completion of the training.

SAIL IISCO Apprentice 2026 – Important Points

It is advisable that the eligible candidates not wait until the last day of the application period as it is of a limited duration. Make sure that the trade chosen is the same as per ITI qualification before applying.

The candidates are also advised to check their marks, personal information and category information. Correct academic information is a crucial aspect of the application, as the ITI performance is used for selection.

Candidates may be given industrial exposure during the one year training programme along with the prescribed monthly stipend.

FAQs

1. SAIL IISCO has announced how many positions for Trade Apprentice in 2026?

In all, 200 seats have been announced for Trade Apprentice in nine ITI trades in the IISCO Steel Plant, Burnpur.

2. Where to apply for SAIL IISCO Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The candidates are required to apply on National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal. Applications by any other means will not be accepted.

3. Is there a written examination for SAIL IISCO Trade Apprentice Recruitment?

There is no written examination indicated. Selection on the basis of ITI marks subject to being shortlisted on trade wise and category wise.