SAIL Young Professional Recruitment 2026

Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is accepting applications for 11 Young Professional engagements with its Central Marketing Organisation and Environment Management Division in Kolkata. Indian nationals who meet the relevant post’s education, experience and age requirements may apply online; the engagements are temporary and offered on a fixed-term contract-for-service basis.

Applications are open from 30 September to 15 October 2026, and only online submissions will be accepted. The posts cover five functions and selection involves application scrutiny, a computer-based or other aptitude-related test when required, and a personal interview. The initial engagement may last up to three years, with possible one-year extensions for up to two further years, subject to eligibility, satisfactory performance and SAIL’s discretion; the overall maximum is five years.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The 11 engagements are distributed across Marketing, C&IT, Finance, Statutory Compliance and Environment Management. Every listed engagement is based in Kolkata.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must satisfy the essential qualification and experience for the specific engagement code. Essential qualifications must be regular or full-time qualifications in the relevant stream from an institution or university recognised by UGC, AICTE, ICAI or ICMAI. Experience must be from a PSU, government organisation, public limited company, PSU joint venture or private firm holding a valid CIN. The notification assesses eligibility as of the online application closing date.

Age Limit

Candidates must be at least 23 years old. The post-wise upper age limit is 35 years for YP-1 engagements, 38 years for the two YP-2 engagements and 42 years for the YP-3 Market Analyst role. Age and other eligibility requirements are assessed as of 15 October 2026. The notification does not specify any age-relaxation provisions.

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable once paid. The notification provides one fee amount for all three Young Professional grades and does not list separate category-wise concessions.

How to Apply

1. Visit the SAIL Careers page at www.sail.co.in or use the recruitment portal at sailcareers.com.
2. Read the advertisement and confirm that you meet the requirements for the engagement code you intend to apply for. Consult the user manual available on the site.
3. Select “Login” or “Apply”. New applicants must complete the one-time registration first; registered users can sign in with their User ID and password.
4. Complete the application fields and upload your photograph, signature and supporting certificates or documents.
5. Check all entries carefully before confirming the application. The notification states that changes cannot be made after confirmation.
6. Pay the applicable registration and processing fee online.
7. Submit the application and save or print the submitted form showing the Application ID. Apply by 15 October 2026.

Upload the required documents in PDF format, with each file no larger than 300 KB: the matriculation certificate showing date of birth; relevant pass certificates for Class XII and the required degree or other qualifications; employer experience certificates; a no-objection certificate if currently employed by a PSU, autonomous body or government department; photo identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport or voter ID; and address proof such as voter ID, driving licence, Aadhaar or another accepted document. A CGPA/SGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate, chart or formula may also be uploaded if available; this item is optional.

Salary & Pay Scale

SAIL describes the payment as a monthly consolidated retainership fee. The amount depends on the Young Professional grade; the notification also provides for an annual increment based on performance.

The annual increment is stated as 4%, 7% or 10% of the monthly consolidated retainership fee, based on performance during the year. Outstation Young Professionals may receive company accommodation, subject to availability; HRA is not payable. Monthly mobile or broadband expense limits are 800 for YP-1, 1000 for YP-2 and 1200 for YP-3. Medical facilities, including OPD and IPD care at a company-owned hospital, are available for the professional, spouse and two dependent children. For OPD expenses at city locations, the monthly limits are 2000 for YP-1, 2500 for YP-2 and 3000 for YP-3. Annual insurance-premium reimbursement is available up to 20000, 25000 and 30000 respectively for YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3. Official travel and journey reimbursements are governed by the permissible mode for the relevant grade.

Selection Process

SAIL will first scrutinise applications for compliance with the eligibility requirements. If applications for an engagement exceed five times the number of required candidates, the company may hold a computer-based test, aptitude test, general management test or psychometric test to shortlist applicants for personal interaction or interview in a 1:3 ratio. If fewer than five times the required number of applications are received, all candidates may be called for a personal interview. The test and interview dates will be announced on the SAIL website. Selected candidates must join as stated in their engagement offer. A level-wise merit panel may be used if an initially selected candidate does not join or leaves within six months; the panel remains valid for six months from approval.

Eligible Indian nationals should review the detailed advertisement and complete the online application, fee payment and document uploads before the closing date of 15 October 2026.