The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of the country’s leading public sector steel companies, has announced a major recruitment drive for engineering graduates. The organisation has invited online applications for the post of Management Trainee (Technical), offering a valuable opportunity for fresh engineers aiming to build a career with a Maharatna PSU. According to the official notification, the application window will be open from 15 November 2025 to 5 December 2025 on the official portal sailcareers.com.
Candidates applying for the Management Trainee (Technical) positions must meet the educational and age-related criteria specified by SAIL.
Applicants must have completed a full-time engineering degree with at least 65% aggregate marks from a recognised university or institute. The qualification should be in one of the following disciplines:
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Students who have recently completed their BE/BTech degree are also eligible to apply.
The upper age limit for applicants is 28 years as of 5 December 2025. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxations in accordance with government norms.
SAIL has announced a total of 124 vacancies for Management Trainee (Technical). The category-wise distribution includes:
35 posts for General category
31 for OBC
22 for SC
18 for ST
18 for EWS
This makes it a significant recruitment opportunity for engineering graduates across the country.
Selected candidates will undergo one year of training, during which they will receive a basic pay of ₹50,000 per month. Upon successful completion of training, they will be appointed as Assistant Manager, with a revised basic pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month, along with other admissible allowances and benefits as per company policy.
This salary package makes the recruitment highly attractive, especially for candidates seeking long-term career stability in the public sector.
The recruitment will take place through a multi-stage evaluation process designed to assess technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall suitability for the role.
The selection stages include:
Written Examination
Group Discussion (GD)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
Only those who qualify in each phase will move forward to the next stage.
Candidates must pay the following application charges:
₹1050 – General and OBC candidates
₹300 – SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Departmental applicants
The fee must be paid online at the time of submitting the application form.
Applicants can follow the steps below to submit their online form:
Visit the official website: sailcareers.com or sail.co.in
Register on the portal using basic personal details
Log in with the generated registration number
Fill in required information such as name, address, category, qualifications, etc.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph and signature in the prescribed format
Pay the application fee and submit the form
Download and save the final printout for future reference
With more than 100 vacancies, a structured career path, and a lucrative salary package, SAIL’s Management Trainee recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates looking to start their careers in a prestigious government organisation. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to apply before the deadline of 5 December 2025.
