Last updated: October 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM
SAIL is hiring 11 Young Professionals for its marketing, IT, finance, compliance and environment teams in Kolkata, and the monthly fee runs from Rs 70,000 to Rs 1,40,000. These are contract jobs for up to three years, not permanent posts, and you need 3 to 10 years of work experience depending on the post. YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 are the three pay grades, with YP-3 paying the most. Applications are open online until 15.10.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Young Professionals (YP-1, YP-2, YP-3) – Market Analyst, Business Development, SAP Consultant, Full Stack Developer, GST and Tax Planning, Receivables, Statutory Compliance, Environment Management |
| Organization | Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) – Central Marketing Organisation (CMO) and Environment Management Division (EMD) |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advt. No. CMO/YP/2026-01, dated 30.09.2026 |
| Location | West Bengal (Kolkata) |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (Marketing 4, C and IT 3, Finance 2, Statutory Compliance 1, Environment Management 1) |
| Qualification | BE/B.Tech, CA/CMA, or Graduate with MBA, depending on the post – see table below |
| Age Limit | 23 to 42 years as on 15.10.2026 (varies by post – see table below) Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of applications → Computer-based test (only if applications are more than 5 times the posts) → Interview |
| Pay Scale | Rs 70,000 to Rs 1,40,000 a month as a fixed retainership fee |
| How to Apply | Apply online only at SAIL Careers (www.sail.co.in) |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | SAIL Careers (www.sail.co.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 30.09.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 30.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15.10.2026 |
| Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 15.10.2026 (the closing date) |
| CBT / Interview Date | Not announced yet |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| YP-1, YP-2 and YP-3 (all posts) | Rs 500 (registration and processing fee), online only |
| Fee Exemption for Any Category | Not specified in notification |
Vacancy Details
| Code | Post | Grade | Posts | Max Age | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 | Marketing – Market Analyst, Kolkata | YP-3 | 1 | 42 yrs | 10 yrs |
| M-2 | Marketing – Business Development of Structural Hollow Sections, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| M-3 | Marketing – Business Development of Coated Steel Products, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| M-4 | Marketing – Business Development of Fabricated Steel Structures, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| C-1 | C and IT – SAP Functional Consultant, Kolkata | YP-2 | 1 | 38 yrs | 6 yrs |
| C-2 | C and IT – Full Stack Developer, Kolkata | YP-2 | 1 | 38 yrs | 6 yrs |
| C-3 | C and IT – SAP Technical Consultant, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| F-1 | Finance – GST and Tax Planning, Kolkata | YP-2 | 1 | 38 yrs | 6 yrs |
| F-2 | Finance – Receivables and Working Capital Management, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| D-1 | Statutory Compliance under new Labour Codes, Strategy and Workforce Analytics, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| E-1 | Environment Management Division, Kolkata | YP-1 | 1 | 35 yrs | 3 yrs |
| Total | 11 |
The notification gives no category-wise split (UR, OBC, SC, ST and so on) for these posts.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian national |
| Age Limit | At least 23 years (completed). Maximum 35 years for YP-1, 38 years for YP-2 and 42 years for YP-3, counted on 15.10.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Age Relaxation | Not specified in notification |
| Essential Qualification | Regular, full-time course from a university or institute recognised by UGC, AICTE, ICAI or ICMAI |
| Experience | Must be after your qualification, at a PSU, government body, public limited company, JV of PSUs, or a private firm with a valid CIN (Company Identification Number) |
| Cut-off Date | Age, qualification and experience are all counted on 15.10.2026 |
| Currently Employed | Government, PSU or autonomous body staff must bring an NOC (No Objection Certificate, a letter from your employer allowing you to apply) at interview |
| Code | Essential Qualification | Desirable Qualification | Work Experience Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| M-1 | BE/B.Tech or Graduate with MBA (Marketing) | ME/M.Tech/PhD or certification in market research or business analytics | 10 years in market research, business analytics or strategic planning, preferably in steel or manufacturing |
| M-2 | BE/B.Tech (Mechanical or Civil preferred) | MBA in Marketing | 3 years in structural steel, steel tubes, hollow sections, long products, building materials, or industrial, project or channel sales |
| M-3 | BE/B.Tech (Mechanical or Metallurgy preferred) | MBA in Marketing preferred | 3 years in coated, galvanized or galvalume steel, colour coated sheets, flat products, building materials, or industrial, project or channel sales |
| M-4 | BE/B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical or Structural Engineering (preferred) | MBA in Sales and Marketing is a strong plus | 3 years in sales and business development, especially structural steel fabrication, PEB, heavy engineering structures or EPC-facing project sales |
| C-1 | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or a related field | SAP certification (SD module); ME/M.Tech or equivalent | 6 years, with at least 2 SAP SD implementations and at least one in SAP India version |
| C-2 | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or a related field | ME/M.Tech or certification in cloud computing or software engineering | 6 years in full-stack development across front-end and back-end technologies |
| C-3 | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, IT or a related field | SAP Technical certification (ABAP, Basis or NetWeaver); ME/M.Tech | 3 years, with at least 1 SAP implementation project |
| F-1 | CA / CMA | In-depth knowledge of GST laws, input tax credit and tax planning | 6 years in GST compliance, tax planning and indirect tax management in a large organisation |
| F-2 | CA / CMA | Knowledge of ERP-based receivables, credit risk and working capital financing tools | 3 years in credit, receivables or working capital management in a large corporate |
| D-1 | Graduate with MBA in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PM and IR) | Specialisation in PM and IR; knowledge of the MoL and E Shram Suvidha Portal | 3 years in statutory IR requirements; workforce analytics or process digitisation (dashboards, workflow automation) preferred |
| E-1 | BE/B.Tech | Post Graduate qualification in Environment Management | 3 years in decarbonisation, climate change, sustainability, CO2 emission accounting or GHG assessment; steel industry, worldsteel, CCTS and ESG/BRSR knowledge preferred |
So the age limit is not one number. It is 35 for the seven YP-1 posts, 38 for the three YP-2 posts and 42 for the single YP-3 post, and the notification mentions no extra years for any category.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Scrutiny of applications | SAIL checks every form received by 15.10.2026 against the eligibility rules. Forms that do not meet them are rejected. |
| 2. Shortlisting test (only if needed) | If a post gets more than 5 times as many applications as posts, SAIL may hold a computer-based test (CBT), or an aptitude, general management or psychometric test. The top scorers are called for interview in a 1:3 ratio, and everyone tied at the cut-off mark is called too. Marks and duration are not stated. |
| 3. Personal interview | If applications are fewer than 5 times the posts, all candidates may be called straight to interview. Tests and interviews are held at centres across the country, chosen by SAIL. |
| 4. Offer of engagement | Selected candidates get an offer, sign a contract and must join within 30 days. A merit panel valid for six months fills any post left empty if someone does not join or leaves in the first six months. |
In short: SAIL checks your form first. A test happens only for a post that draws a lot of applications; otherwise eligible candidates may go straight to the interview. The notification does not say how marks are weighed.
Salary and Benefits
A retainership fee is a fixed monthly payment for contract work, not a regular salary.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly Retainership Fee | Rs 70,000 (YP-1), Rs 1,00,000 (YP-2) or Rs 1,40,000 (YP-3), fixed and all-inclusive |
| Annual Increment | 4%, 7% or 10% of the monthly fee, depending on your performance that year |
| Contract Period | Up to 3 years, then 1 year at a time up to 2 more years (maximum 5 years) |
| Accommodation | Company housing for outstation candidates if available (2-bedroom, or Rs 6,000 rent; YP-3 may get 3-bedroom or Rs 10,000). No HRA is paid |
| Medical | Free OPD and IPD at company hospitals for you, your spouse and two dependent children. No medical referral facility |
| Working Hours and Leave | 8.5 hours a day, six days a week. Leave is 1.5 days per completed month (18 days a year), with no carry-over |
| Tour and Travel | Reimbursed as per grade (rail or air). Stay and food limits go up 15% in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore |
| Not Paid | PF, pension, gratuity, performance pay, loans or any other benefit not listed in the notification |
| Grade | Monthly Fee | Mobile / Broadband (a month) | City OPD (a month) | Insurance Premium (a year) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YP-1 | Rs 70,000 | Rs 800 | Rs 2,000 | Up to Rs 20,000 |
| YP-2 | Rs 1,00,000 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 2,500 | Up to Rs 25,000 |
| YP-3 | Rs 1,40,000 | Rs 1,200 | Rs 3,000 | Up to Rs 30,000 |
In plain terms, this is a contract job, not a permanent one. You start at Rs 70,000 to Rs 1,40,000 a month, with no HRA, PF, pension or gratuity, but SAIL may give you housing, medical cover and travel costs on top.
How to Apply
- Go to SAIL’s website, www.sail.co.in, and open the Careers page. Read the advertisement and the user manual there.
- Click the link of the engagement you want to apply for. New users must first complete the one-time registration, then log in with the User ID and password.
- Fill in the form. Upload your photograph, your signature and the documents listed below.
- Review everything and confirm. You cannot edit the form after this. Then pay the Rs 500 fee online.
- Submit the form, print it with your Application ID, and save the Registration Slip for later.
Note: Only online applications are accepted. Offline or postal applications will not be considered.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size colour photograph | JPG or JPEG, up to 50 KB, recent, white background Resize your photo and signature → |
| Signature | JPG or JPEG, up to 20 KB. Running signature, not capital letters or initials |
| Matriculation (Class 10) certificate | Shows your date of birth. PDF, up to 300 KB |
| Qualification certificates | Class 12, BE/B.Tech, MBA, ME/M.Tech, PhD or other relevant pass certificate. PDF, up to 300 KB each |
| Experience certificate(s) | From your employer, showing relevant experience after qualification. PDF, up to 300 KB each |
| NOC from present employer | Only if you work in a PSU, autonomous body or government department |
| Photo ID proof | Aadhaar, PAN card, Passport or Voter ID |
| Address proof | Voter ID, driving licence, Aadhaar or other proof |
| CGPA to percentage conversion | Optional. Upload if your university gives a conversion rule |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online / Official Website | Apply Online at SAIL Careers |
| Telegram | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Apply for only one engagement. SAIL says it is in your own interest, and you will be allowed in the test or interview only with a valid admit card or call letter with your photo.
- Do not apply if you will not have the qualification and experience by 15.10.2026. The notification says such candidates need not apply.
- Check every detail before you confirm. Once you confirm the form, no editing is allowed.
- Keep the photo under 50 KB and the signature under 20 KB. A form without photo, signature or documents will be rejected.
- Use an email ID and mobile number that stay active. SAIL sends all admit cards, call letters and results by email, SMS or its website only.
- Remember the Rs 500 fee cannot be refunded under any circumstances, and you pay bank charges on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for SAIL Young Professional 2026?
The last date is 15.10.2026, and applications opened on 30.09.2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are 11 posts, all in Kolkata: Marketing 4, C and IT 3, Finance 2, Statutory Compliance 1 and Environment Management 1.
What qualification do I need?
Most posts need a BE/B.Tech degree, the two finance posts need CA or CMA, the Statutory Compliance post needs a graduate degree with an MBA, and the Market Analyst post accepts either BE/B.Tech or a graduate with an MBA.
What is the age limit?
You must have completed 23 years, and the maximum is 35 years for YP-1, 38 for YP-2 and 42 for YP-3, counted on 15.10.2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 500 for every post, paid online, and it cannot be refunded.
How do I apply?
Apply online only on SAIL’s Careers page at www.sail.co.in, as the notification accepts no other mode.
How will SAIL select candidates?
SAIL checks the forms first, holds a test only if a post gets more than 5 times as many applications as posts, and then interviews the shortlisted candidates.
How much is the pay, and is the job permanent?
The fee is Rs 70,000, Rs 1,00,000 or Rs 1,40,000 a month by grade, and the job is a contract of up to 3 years (5 at most) with no pension, PF or gratuity.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
