The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has announced 124 vacancies for the post of Management Trainee. Interested candidates can submit their applications online from 15 November to 05 December 2025 through the official website sail.co.in.
SAIL has officially released the notification for the recruitment of Management Trainees, inviting applications from eligible B.Tech/B.E. graduates. Candidates who meet the required criteria can apply within the specified dates.
In this article, you will get complete details about the SAIL Management Trainee Recruitment 2025, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application procedure, and direct links to the official notification and online application form.
Highlights :
| Post Name | Management Trainees |
| No. of Posts | 124 |
| Salary | Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 |
| Qualification | B.Tech / B.E |
| Age Limit | 28 years |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 15-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 05-12-2025 |
| Official Website | sail.co.in |
Total Vacancies :
| Engineering Discipline | No. of Posts |
| Chemical | 05 |
| Civil | 14 |
| Computer | 04 |
| Electrical | 44 |
| Instrumentation | 07 |
| Mechanical | 30 |
| Metallurgy | 20 |
Age Limit (as on 05-12-2025) :
| Category | Age Limit |
| Maximum Age Limit | 28 years (Not born earlier than 05.12.1997) |
| Departmental Candidates | Upper age limit: 45 years (for all categories) |
| Age Relaxation | Applicable as per government rules |
Educational Qualifications :
| Qualification Requirement | Details |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Engineering with 65% marks (average of all semesters, irrespective of institute/university weightage) |
| Eligible Engineering Disciplines | Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy |
| Total Disciplines | 7 |
Application Fee :
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs. 1050/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Departmental Candidates | Rs. 300/- |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Salary :
| Salary & Benefits Details | Information |
| Basic Pay (During Training) | ₹ 50,000/- per month (Pay Scale: ₹ 50,000 – 1,60,000) |
| After Training | Designated as Assistant Manager (E1 Grade) |
| Pay Scale After Training | ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| Allowances | Dearness Allowance, Perquisites under cafeteria approach |
| Benefits | PF, Gratuity, Other company allowances |
| Additional Company Benefits | Leave encashment, Housing/HRA, Free medical facility for self & dependents |
| Approx. CTC (E1 Grade) | ₹ 16–17 Lakhs per annum (excluding PRP, location-based allowances, etc.) |
| Other Conditions | No liability on SAIL for previous employment salary/leave/pension contributions |
Selection Process :
| Exam Type | Online Examination (Computer Based Test – CBT) |
| Tentative Exam Month | January – February 2026 |
| Exam Centres | Major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Lucknow and others (SAIL may add/cancel centres) |
| Change of Exam Centre | Not allowed after final submission |
| Shortlisting for GD/Interview | 1:3 ratio (discipline & category-wise) |
| Call Letters for GD/Interview | Uploaded on SAIL website and communicated via email |
Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Part | Focus / Sections | Marks | Duration |
| Part I | Domain Knowledge Test | 100 | 40 minutes |
| Part II | Aptitude Test — Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, General Awareness (25 marks each) | 100 | 80 minutes |
| Total | 200 marks | 120 minutes (total) |
Qualifying Criteria (Percentile cut-offs)
| Category | Minimum Percentile Required |
| UR / EWS | 50 percentile in each part (Part I & Part II) |
| SC / ST / OBC (NCL) / PwBD | 40 percentile in each part |
Final Merit & Weightage
| Component | Weightage |
| CBT | 75% |
| Group Discussion (GD) | 10% |
| Interview | 15% |
Tie-Breaking Rules
- Candidate with higher marks in CBT gets preference.
- If still tied, candidate with higher marks in qualifying degree (B.E./B.Tech.) gets preference.
Important Dates :
| Starting Date for Apply Online | 15-11-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 05-12-2025 |
Important Links :
| Apply Online | Click here (Start 15-11-2025) |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
| Daily Visit Our Website & Check Latest Job Notification | Click here |
How to Apply ?
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Websites | www.sail.co.in (Careers Page) / www.sailcareers.com |
| Other Modes of Application | Not accepted |
| Eligibility Confirmation | Candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility norms before applying |
| Provisional Registration | Eligibility verified only during GD/Interview; Admit Card/Call Letter does NOT confirm acceptance |
| Rejection of Candidature | Can occur at any stage (including after joining) if information is found incorrect or not meeting criteria |
| Step 1 | Visit SAIL website (www.sail.co.in → Careers OR www.sailcareers.com) |
| Step 2 | Read the advertisement carefully to confirm eligibility |
| Step 3 | Check the User Manual on the site and follow the steps |
| Step 4 | Click on “Fresh candidate to create Login (New Login)” for new registration |
| Step 5 | Already registered candidates: Click “To Complete registration process (Login to your account)” and proceed with User ID & Password |
FAQs :
1. What is the total number of vacancies released by SAIL?
SAIL has announced 124 vacancies for Management Trainee posts.
2. What is the educational qualification required?
Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree with 65% marks in any of the 7 disciplines:
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy.
3. What is the age limit for applying?
- Maximum age: 28 years (not born earlier than 05.12.1997)
- Departmental candidates: Up to 45 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
4. What is the application fee?
- General/OBC(NCL)/EWS: ₹1050
- SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Departmental: ₹300
- Payment Mode: Online
5. What is the salary for SAIL Management Trainees?
- Training Period Pay: ₹50,000/month (Pay scale 50,000–1,60,000)
- After training: Assistant Manager (E1 Grade) with pay scale ₹60,000–1,80,000
- Approx CTC: ₹16–17 LPA
6. When does the online application process start?
Application starts from 15 November 2025.
7. What is the last date to apply online?
The last date to apply is 05 December 2025.
8. How can I apply for SAIL Management Trainee posts?
You must apply online only through:
- www.sail.co.in → Careers, or
- www.sailcareers.com
No other mode of application is accepted.
9. What is the exam pattern?
The CBT exam is of 200 marks, divided into two parts:
- Part I: Domain Knowledge (100 marks, 40 mins)
- Part II: Aptitude (100 marks, 80 mins)
10. What are the qualifying marks?
- UR/EWS: 50 percentile in each part
- SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD: 40 percentile in each part
11. How is the final merit list prepared?
Final merit is based on:
- CBT: 75%
- Group Discussion (GD): 10%
- Interview: 15%
12. Can I change my exam centre after submitting the form?
No, change of exam centre is not allowed after final submission.
13. When will the exam be conducted?
The CBT is expected to be held in January–February 2026.
14. How will I get my GD/Interview call letter?
Call letters will be uploaded to the SAIL website and informed via email only.
Content Creator : By Mr. Mahendra