SAIL Recruitment 2026 – Operator cum Technician for Bhilai, Rourkela & Bokaro

About SAIL

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and India's largest steel producer. It operates the largest steelmaking network in India with an annual steel production capacity of over 20 million tonnes. SAIL supplies steel to India's infrastructure giants - railways, defense, shipbuilding, power, and construction sectors. SAIL's integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro, and Burnpur are among the largest in Asia. Being a SAIL employee means contributing directly to nation-building on the grandest scale possible.

Posts & Vacancies

Operator cum Technician (OCT) Trainee: For 3-year Diploma holders. Trainees are trained for 1 year at the plant and then absorbed as permanent employees. Key disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Computer Science, Chemical/Metallurgy.

Attendant cum Technician (ACT) Trainee: For ITI pass candidates. Trades include Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, Machinist, Electronic Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, and others. Total vacancies across all plants: 700+.

Eligibility

For OCT: 10+2 (Science with PCM) plus a 3-year Diploma in Engineering from a recognized polytechnic, with minimum 60% aggregate.

For ACT: 10th pass + ITI certificate in the relevant trade, with minimum 50% in ITI. Age Limit: 18–30 years for both posts, with standard SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per government rules.

Salary & Perks

OCT Trainees receive a monthly stipend of ,18,000 during training. After confirmation as OCT, the pay scale provides a gross salary of approximately ,28,000–,35,000/month. SAIL provides free housing (or HRA), free medical for self and dependents, subsidized canteen and transportation, children's education assistance (up to graduation), annual performance bonus, and one of the best township facilities in India. The Bhilai Steel Plant township, for example, is a model industrial township with excellent schools, hospitals, sports facilities, and shopping centers - truly a world within a world.

Selection Process

Selection is based on a Written Test followed by a Medical Examination. The written test covers trade-specific technical knowledge, general aptitude, and general awareness. There is no interview for OCT/ACT posts. Merit list is prepared plant-wise, and candidates are required to submit plant preferences at the time of application. Document verification is the final step before joining. Candidates must be prepared to be posted at any SAIL plant as per vacancy requirements.

Steel Industry & Career Growth

India's National Steel Policy targets 300 million tonnes of steel capacity by 2030, and SAIL is at the forefront of this massive expansion. New modernization projects at Bhilai and Rourkela plants involve state-of-the-art equipment and automation systems. OCTs and ACTs can climb the ladder through departmental promotion exams to become OCT Grade I, II, III, and eventually Supervisor or Manager-level roles. A career at SAIL is not just a job - it's a complete life in a self-sufficient industrial township. Don't miss this remarkable opportunity!