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SAIL Recruitment 2025: Apply Online for
124 Management Trainee (Technical) Posts, Check Eligibility, Dates &
Salary |
SAIL MT (Technical) Recruitment 2025: The Steel
Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU),
has announced a major recruitment drive for engineering graduates. The official
notification, Adv. No. HR/REC/C-97/MTT/2025, invites online
applications for 124 tentative vacancies for the post of Management
Trainee (Technical), often referred to as SAIL MTT.
This is a premier opportunity for engineers to join the E1
grade, offering a highly competitive salary and a clear career path. The
recruitment will be conducted across seven key engineering disciplines:
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and
Metallurgy.
Candidates must note that the application window is
extremely short. The online registration process begins on November 15,
2025, and concludes on December 05, 2025. This compressed
20-day timeline requires applicants to be prepared with all necessary documents
and eligibility details immediately. This article provides a comprehensive
guide to the vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary,
and application procedure.
Here is a quick overview of the key details for the SAIL
Management Trainee (Technical) Recruitment 2025.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Organization |
Steel Authority of India Limited
(SAIL) |
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Advertisement No. |
HR/REC/C-97/MTT/2025 |
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Post Name |
Management Trainee (Technical) –
MTT |
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Grade |
E1 Grade |
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Total Vacancies |
124 |
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Application Start Date |
15.11.2025 |
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Application End Date |
05.12.2025 |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Tentative Exam Date |
January / February 2026 |
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Official Website |
All aspiring candidates must strictly adhere to the schedule
announced by SAIL. The most critical date is the closing date of application
(05.12.2025), as it is also the cut-off date for determining eligibility in
terms of age, qualifications, and category status.
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Event |
Date |
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Notification Date |
12.11.2025 |
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Online Application Start Date |
15.11.2025 |
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Online Application End Date |
05.12.2025 |
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Last Date for Fee Payment |
05.12.2025 |
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Eligibility Cut-off Date
(Age, Qualification) |
05.12.2025 |
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CBT Exam Date (Tentative) |
January 2026 / February
2026 |
The application fee varies by category and is
non-refundable. The fee structure is a combination of an "Application
Fee" and a "Processing Fee." Reserved category candidates are
exempted from the application fee but must still pay the processing
fee.
|
Category |
Fee Details |
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General (UR) / EWS / OBC
(NCL) |
₹ 1050/- (Application Fee +
Processing Fee) |
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SC / ST / PwBD / ESM /
Departmental |
₹ 300/- (Processing Fee
only) |
Payment must be made online via Net Banking, Credit Card, or
ATM-cum-Debit Card. Candidates will also be responsible for any additional bank
charges. It is critical to note that the application/processing fee, once
paid, is not refundable for any reason whatsoever, even if the
candidature is rejected at a later stage.
A total of 124 tentative posts have been announced across
seven engineering disciplines. The distribution of these vacancies is detailed
below.
Discipline-wise
Vacancy Distribution
The majority of vacancies are concentrated in the Electrical
and Mechanical engineering disciplines, which together account for nearly 60%
of all posts.
|
Engineering Discipline |
No. of Posts |
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Chemical |
5 |
|
Civil |
14 |
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Computer |
4 |
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Electrical |
44 |
|
Instrumentation |
7 |
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Mechanical |
30 |
|
Metallurgy |
20 |
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Total |
124 |
Overall
Category-wise Reservation
The official notification provides the overall reservation
breakdown for the 124 posts. It does not provide a specific
category-wise breakdown (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) for each individual engineering
discipline. The consolidated reservation is as follows:
|
Category |
No. of Posts (Reserved) |
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UR (Unreserved) |
35 |
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OBC (NCL) |
31 |
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SC |
22 |
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ST |
18 |
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EWS |
18 |
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Total |
124 |
Additionally, seven posts are reserved on a horizontal basis
for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) across the various
disciplines.
Candidates must carefully verify their eligibility with
respect to age and educational qualifications. The cut-off date for determining
all eligibility is December 05, 2025.
A.
Age Limit (as on 05.12.2025)
- Upper
Age Limit: 28 years.
- Birth
Date: The candidate must not have been born earlier than 05.12.1997.
- Minimum
Age: The minimum age for employment in SAIL on a regular basis is
18 years.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is provided for reserved
categories as per government norms.
|
Category |
Relaxation
in Upper Age Limit |
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SC / ST |
5 years |
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OBC (NCL) |
3 years |
|
PwBD (General / UR) |
10 years |
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PwBD (SC / ST) |
15 years |
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PwBD (OBC-NCL) |
13 years |
|
Departmental Candidates |
Upper Age Limit is 45 years |
B. Educational
Qualifications
This is the most critical section for eligibility.
Candidates must meet stringent criteria for both their degree and their marks.
Minimum
Qualification:
- A
Degree in Engineering in any of the 7 specified disciplines (Chemical,
Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical,
Metallurgy).
- The
degree must be a regular/full-time course from a
UGC/AICTE recognized university or institution.
Minimum
Percentage of Marks:
- General
(UR) / OBC (NCL) / EWS: Candidates must have 65% marks (average
of all semesters).
- SC
/ ST / PwBD / Departmental: Candidates must have 55%
marks (average of all semesters).
Critical Rules for Percentage Calculation: Candidates
must pay close attention to the following rules, which are strictly enforced:
- No
Rounding Off: Marks will not be rounded off to
the nearest integer. A candidate with 64.99% marks will be
considered ineligible for the 65%
requirement.
- Average
of All Semesters: The required percentage (65% or 55%) must be
the average of all semesters combined, irrespective of
the weightage given by the university to any particular year. Having 65%
in the final semester alone is not sufficient if the
overall aggregate average is lower.
- CGPA
Conversion: If the institute awards CGPA/OGPA, the conversion
formula provided by the university must be used. If the university
does not have a conversion formula, the CGPA will be
converted to a percentage by multiplying it by 10 (assuming a 10-point
scale). Candidates must be prepared to produce a certificate for this
conversion at the interview stage.
- Eligible Engineering
Disciplines & Sub-branches
SAIL has provided a detailed list of eligible B.E./B.Tech.
sub-branches that correspond to the 7 advertised disciplines. Candidates with
degrees in allied fields like Mechatronics, Power Engineering, or Information
Technology should check this table carefully to confirm their
eligibility.
|
Disciplines Advertised |
Engineering Disciplines which are Eligible |
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Chemical |
Chemical...source Metallurgy |
Selected candidates will be offered a highly attractive
compensation package. The post carries a significant salary, both during and
after the training period.
- During
Training (1 Year): Candidates will be on training for one year
and will receive a Basic Pay of ₹ 50,000/- per month in
the pay scale of ₹50,000−1,60,000/−.
- After
Confirmation: Upon successful completion of training, candidates
will be designated as Assistant Manager (E1 Grade) and
placed in the pay scale of ₹60,000−1,80,000/−.
In addition to the Basic Pay, the post also includes:
- Dearness
Allowance (DA)
- Perquisites
under the cafeteria approach
- Benefits
such as Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, and Leave Encashment
- Housing/HRA
and free medical facility for self and dependents.
The Cost to Company (CTC) at the minimum of
the E1 grade (post-training) will be approximately ₹ 16-17 Lakhs per
annum. It is important to note that this CTC figure excludes Performance
Related Pay (PRP) and location-based allowances, which means the actual
potential earnings are even higher.
The selection process for the SAIL Management Trainee
(Technical) is a multi-stage process designed to test domain knowledge,
aptitude, and personality. The process consists of three main
stages.
- Stage
1: Online Examination (Computer Based Test - CBT)
- Stage
2: Group Discussion (GD) and Interview
- Stage
3: Final Merit List
Phase
1: Online Examination (CBT) Details
The first and most important stage is the CBT, which is
tentatively scheduled for January or February 2026. The test will be for
200 marks and will have two distinct parts.
|
Part |
Subject |
No. of Marks |
Duration |
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Part 1 |
Domain Knowledge Test (in your
engineering discipline) |
100 Marks |
40 minutes |
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Part 2 |
Aptitude Test (4 segments of 25 marks
each) |
100 Marks |
80 minutes |
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Quantitative Aptitude |
(25) |
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English Language |
(25) |
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(25) |
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General Awareness |
(25) |
Key Points for CBT:
- Speed
is Critical: The time allocation is extremely challenging. The
Domain Knowledge part allows only 24 seconds per question (100
questions in 40 minutes). The Aptitude part allows 48 seconds per
question. This indicates the test is designed to measure speed and
accuracy above all else.
- Sectional
Qualification: Candidates must qualify in each of
the two parts (Domain Test and Aptitude Test) separately. The minimum
qualifying score is the 50th percentile for UR/EWS
candidates and the 40th percentile for
SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates.
Phase
2: Group Discussion (GD) & Interview
Candidates who qualify in the CBT will be shortlisted for
the Group Discussion and Interview. The shortlisting will be done in a 1:3
ratio (three candidates for every one vacancy) for each discipline and
category, based on merit in the CBT.
Phase
3: Final Selection & Merit List
The final merit list for selection will be prepared by
combining the scores from all three stages. The weightage given to each stage
is the most critical strategic factor for applicants.
- Online
Examination (CBT): 75%
- Group
Discussion (GD): 10%
- Interview:
15%
This 75:10:15 weightage clearly shows that the CBT
score is the single most dominant factor in the final
selection. The online test is not just a qualifier; it is the main event.
A high score in the CBT is essential for securing a place in the final merit
list.
In the event of a tie in the final scores, the candidate
with higher marks in the CBT will be ranked higher. If the tie persists, the
candidate with higher marks in the B.E./B.Tech. qualification will be
preferred.
Candidates must apply online through the official SAIL
careers portal. No other mode of application will be accepted. Follow
these steps to complete your application:
- Go to
the official SAIL Careers website: www.sail.co.in (and navigate
to the "Careers" page) or directly
to www.sailcareers.com.
- Find
the link for "Recruitment of Management Trainees (Technical)
in SAIL (Adv. No. HR/REC/C-97/MTT/2025)".
- If
you are a new user, click on “Fresh candidate to create Login (New
Log in)”. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process
first.
- If
you have already registered, click on “To Complete registration
process (Log in to your account)” and log in with your User ID
and Password.
- The
application process involves several steps: filling personal details,
uploading photographs and signatures, and uploading
documents.
- Pay
the required application/processing fee online. The registration is
considered incomplete without payment confirmation.
- After
the payment is confirmed, a unique Application Number will be generated.
Download and print the system-generated Provisional Application
Form and the E-receipt for the fee payment.
- Retain
these documents safely for all future reference.
Important Warning: The online application form, once finally
submitted, cannot be changed or edited. Candidates are
strongly advised to fill in their details (especially name, category, date of
birth, and educational marks) with extreme care. Any request to change data
after final submission will not be entertained.
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Purpose |
Direct Link |
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Apply Online (New
Registration) |
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Candidate Login |
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Download Official
Notification (PDF) |
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Official Careers Website |
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Official Main Website |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -
SAIL MT Recruitment 2025 |
Here are answers to common queries regarding the SAIL MT
(Technical) 2025 recruitment, based on the official FAQ
document.
Q: What is the Application/Processing Fee for SAIL MT(T)?
A: Candidates from the General/OBC/EWS category
must pay ₹ 1050/- (application + processing fee). Candidates from the
SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental category must pay ₹ 300/- (processing fee
only).
Q: I belong to General category and have obtained 64.99%
in my degree. Will I be eligible considering rounding off?
A: No. Marks in the qualifying
degree will not be rounded off. Candidates in the General/OBC(NCL)/EWS category
must have 65% (before rounding off). Similarly, SC/ST/PwBD/Departmental
candidates must have a clear 55% (before rounding off).
Q: I have 65% marks in my final semester. Can I apply for
the SAIL MT (T) post?
A: No. The candidate must have a
minimum of 65% marks (or 55% for reserved categories) as the average of
all semesters. Merely having 65% in the final year/semester does not make
one eligible.
Q: My institute awards CGPA and has no conversion
formula. What should I do?
A: If your CGPA is on a 10-point scale, multiply
it by 10 to get the percentage. If there is genuinely no conversion formula,
you must produce a certificate from your University/institution to this effect
at the time of the interview.
Q: Will SAIL refund the application fee if my
candidature is rejected?
A: No. The Application/Processing
Fee, once deposited, is not refundable for any reason
whatsoever.
Q: Can I change my category or any other information
after submitting the application?
A: NO. Any category once entered
cannot be changed. The online application should be filled very carefully. Once
the application is finally submitted, no change in any field will be
permitted.
Q: I filled my category as General because my OBC/SC/ST
certificate was not ready. Can I change it now?
A: No. The category cannot be changed after
submission.
Q: What is the required date for the OBC (NCL)
certificate?
A: OBC (NCL) candidates must submit the
requisite certificate in the prescribed format (for Central Government
employment) issued by the competent authority on or after 01/04/2025.
This will be required at the time of the GD/Interview.
Q: How do I confirm that my registration is complete?
A: After your payment is confirmed, your online
application form will be generated with a unique Application Number.
This confirms your provisional registration. You must download this
system-generated form. Registration without payment confirmation is
incomplete.
Q: My father is a SAIL employee. Can I apply as a
departmental candidate?
A: No. Only the present regular
employees of SAIL can apply as Departmental candidates.
Q: What is the selection process after the online exam?
A: SAIL will use the online exam score to
shortlist candidates for the Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview. The
final selection will have weightage from the online exam, GD, and
Interview.
Q: My name in my degree certificate is different from my
Class X certificate. What should I do?
A: If there is a mismatch in names (including
spelling), the responsibility is on the candidate to establish that both
persons are the same. If SAIL is not satisfied with the proof provided, the
candidature will be rejected.
Q: Do I need to send a printout of my application to
SAIL?
A: No. The completed application
printout is not to be sent. However, you must bring the application printout
and fee receipt to the GD/Interview, if shortlisted.
Q: How can I contact SAIL for a specific query?
A: For any clarification regarding the
advertisement, you can send an e-mail to sail@jobapply.in. No other
form of communication (like telephone calls or fax) will be
entertained.
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