Introduction to SAIL Management Trainee Recruitment 2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), one of India’s prestigious Maharatna companies, has announced a major recruitment drive for young and talented engineers. The official notification invites online applications for 124 posts of Management Trainee (Technical) in the E1 grade. This is a fantastic chance for engineering graduates to build a rewarding career in the nation’s leading steel-making company. Selected candidates will enjoy an excellent salary package, with a CTC of approximately ₹16-17 Lakhs per annum after training. If you are an eligible and ambitious engineer, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. The online application window is open from November 15, 2025, to December 5, 2025. Read this article to understand the complete details of the vacancy, eligibility, selection process, and how to apply.
Key Highlights: SAIL MT (Technical) Notification 2025
- Post Name: Management Trainee (Technical)
- Total Vacancies: 124
- Salary/Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/- (E1 Grade) after training
- Job Location: Any Plant/Unit/Mines of SAIL across India
- Application Start Date: 15.11.2025
- Application Last Date: 05.12.2025
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a major public sector undertaking with a massive turnover of over ₹1 Lakh Crore. This recruitment for Management Trainees (Technical) aims to bring in fresh talent for critical front-line positions, offering a path to leadership and significant professional growth within the organization.
SAIL Management Trainee Vacancy Breakdown 2025
The 124 vacancies are distributed across seven engineering disciplines as follows:
| Engineering Discipline | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Chemical | 5 |
| Civil | 14 |
| Computer | 4 |
| Electrical | 44 |
| Instrumentation | 7 |
| Mechanical | 30 |
| Metallurgy | 20 |
| Total | 124 |
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS categories will be applicable as per government directives.
Eligibility Criteria for SAIL MT Recruitment 2025
Candidates must carefully check all eligibility requirements before applying. The eligibility will be reckoned as of the closing date of the online application (05.12.2025).
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have a Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) with 65% marks (average of all semesters) in any of the specified engineering disciplines.
- For the Computer discipline, a 3-year Masters’ Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) with 65% marks is also eligible.
- The required qualification must be from a university or institute recognized by UGC/AICTE.
- A relaxation in marks is provided for reserved categories. SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental candidates need 55% marks in their qualifying degree.
Eligible Engineering Disciplines are:
- Chemical: Chemical Engineering/Technology, Electro Chemical Engineering.
- Civil: Civil Engineering.
- Computer: Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science & Information Technology OR 3-year MCA.
- Electrical: Electrical Engineering, Electrical Machine, Power Systems & High Voltage Engineering, Power Plant Engineering, Electronics & Power Engineering, Power Electronics/Engineering, Electrical Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Electrical & Power Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
- Instrumentation: Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Electronics & Control, Industrial Electronics, Applied Electronics Engineering/Technology, Electronics Design & Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics & Electrical, Electronics & Power, Electronics Communication & Instrumentation, Instrumentation Engineering/Technology, Instrumentation & Control/Engineering, Robotics & Automation/Automation & Robotics, Communication Engineering, Control & Instrumentation Engineering.
- Mechanical: Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering/Technology, Mechanical Production and Tool Engineering, Industrial Engineering/Technology, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing Process and Automation, Mechatronics, Manufacturing Engineering/Technology, Manufacturing Science and Engineering, Energy Engineering, Machine Engineering, Mechatronics & Automation Engineering.
- Metallurgical: Metallurgical Engineering, Material Sciences & Engineering/Technology, Industrial Metallurgy.
Age Limit
- Upper Age Limit: The candidate must not be more than 28 years old as of 05.12.2025.
- This means the candidate must not have been born earlier than 05.12.1997.
Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxable for the following categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD (General): 10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
- Departmental Candidates: 45 years
SAIL Management Trainee Salary and Benefits
This position offers a very attractive salary and benefits package. During the one-year training period, selected candidates will be placed as Management Trainees (Technical) and will receive a Basic Pay of ₹50,000/- per month in the pay scale of ₹50,000-1,60,000/-.
After successful completion of training, candidates will be designated as Assistant Manager in the E1 grade with a pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/-.
The approximate Cost to Company (CTC) at the minimum of the E1 grade will be ₹16-17 Lakhs per annum. This is exclusive of Performance Related Pay (PRP) and location-based allowances.
Besides the Basic Pay, employees are entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Perquisites under the “cafeteria approach”
- Provident Fund (PF)
- Gratuity
- Leave Encashment
- Housing or House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Free medical facility for self and dependents
Selection Process Explained for SAIL MT (Technical)
The selection process for the SAIL Management Trainee (Technical) position is a multi-stage process designed to select the best talent.
Tier 1: Online Examination (Computer Based Test)
- All eligible candidates will be called for an Online Examination (CBT).
- The exam will be of 200 marks and will have two parts.
- Part 1 (Domain Knowledge Test): 100 marks. Duration: 40 minutes.
- Part 2 (Aptitude Test): 100 marks. Duration: 80 minutes.
- Quantitative Aptitude: 25 marks
- English Language: 25 marks
- Reasoning: 25 marks
- General Awareness: 25 marks
- To qualify for the next stage, candidates must score a minimum 50 percentile (for UR/EWS) or 40 percentile (for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) in each part.
Tier 2: Group Discussion (GD) and Interview
- Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for Group Discussion and Interview.
- The shortlisting will be done in a 1:3 ratio (vacancies: candidates) for each discipline and category, based on merit in the online exam.
Final Selection
- The final merit list will be prepared by combining the scores from all stages.
- The weightage for the final selection will be:
- Online Examination (CBT): 75%
- Group Discussion (GD): 10%
- Interview: 15%
How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide
Candidates must apply online through the official SAIL website. Follow these steps carefully:
Documents to Keep Ready:
- A valid email ID and mobile number (to remain active for at least one year).
- Scanned passport-size photograph (JPG/JPEG, up to 50 KB).
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, up to 20 KB).
- Details for online payment (Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card).
Application Steps:
- Visit the official SAIL careers website and go to the “Careers” page. (link provided below)
- Read the official advertisement (Adv. No. HR/REC/C-97/MTT/2025) thoroughly.
- If you are a new user, click on “Fresh candidate to create Login (New Log in)” and complete the One Time Registration (OTR).
- If you are already registered, log in using your User ID and Password.
- Fill out the online application form with all the correct details regarding your personal information, educational qualifications, and category.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee online.
- After successful payment, your application number will be generated.
- Download and take a printout of the system-generated application form for your future reference.
Important Dates for SAIL Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 15.11.2025 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 05.12.2025 |
| Online Examination (CBT) Date | January/February 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fees
The application fee must be paid online.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1050/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Departmental | ₹300/- |
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This is a significant opportunity to join a Maharatna PSU and secure a stable, high-paying engineering job. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria and submit your application well before the last date of December 5, 2025. Good luck!