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Engineering & TechnicalSAIL Operator-cum-Technician
Steel Authority of India Limited
- Domain
- Engineering & Technical
- Level
- National
- Type
- Govt
- Application closes
- To be announced
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Overview
Conducting body
Steel Authority of India Limited
What you get
OCT (Trainee) in various trades
Latest content cycle
2024
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EligibilityPending verification
Physical standards
Note: These are the minimum pre-requisites printed in Advt. No. 01/2024. Appointment is subject to being found medically fit by the Company's Medical Officer / Board under the SAIL Medical & Health Manual. · Height Male: 155 cm · Height Female: 143 cm · Weight Male: 45 Kg · Weight Female: 35 Kg · Chest Male: 75 cm and 79 cm on expansion · Chest Female: 70 cm and 73 cm on expansion
Exam patternPending verification
Qualification pathway
Clear each applicable stage in order
Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.
Selection sequence
- 1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
RequiredCandidates who qualify are shortlisted for the skill test in order of merit at a ratio of 1:3 for each post/discipline. Where the cut-off mark is obtained by more than one candidate, all of them are called.
- 2
Skill Test
RequiredFor final selection the weightage of the CBT marks is 100%. Where there is a tie in the CBT cut-off marks, the candidate with higher marks in the eligibility qualification is selected.
Paper and stage details
What each stage contains
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Computer Based Test in Hindi/EnglishQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
Not stated
Duration
Not stated
Skill Test
Held at any Plant/Unit/Mines location of SAILQuestions
Not stated
Maximum marks
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Duration
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SyllabusPending verification
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Technical Knowledge
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Reasoning
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Quantitative Aptitude
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General Knowledge
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English
Topics pending official syllabus normalization.
Important datesPending verification
2024 cycle
Latest confirmed cycle has concluded
Cbt Date: 2024-05-17
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Cbt Date
Completed2024-05-17
Application Closes
Completed2024-03-18
Eligibility Cut Off Date
Completed2024-03-18
Application Starts
Completed2024-02-26
Advertisement Date
Completed2024-02-22
Job profile & salaryPending verification
Notes
Posting to a particular unit is at the sole discretion of SAIL Management. Selection and joining are subject to medical fitness as per company rules.
| Post | Training | Stipend First Year INR | Stipend Second Year INR | Stipend Note | On Regularisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator-cum-Technician (Trainee) | On-the-job training for 2 years, extendable by a further 2 years as per requirement. | 16100 | 18300 | Consolidated pay of Rs.16,100/- for the 1st year and Rs.18,300/- for the 2nd year of training, with free medical facility and leave as per company rules. | On successful completion of training, considered for regular employment in S-3 grade in the scale of pay Rs.26600-3%-38920/- (S-3). Emoluments then include Basic Pay, Industrial Dearness Allowance, perquisites under the cafeteria approach and other allowances, Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity under the Gratuity Act and free medical treatment for self and family. House Rent Allowance is paid only where company accommodation is not available. |
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Previous-year papersPending verification
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Official & trusted free resourcesPending verification
| Title | Url | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| OCTT Advt. No. 01/2024 — full recruitment notification | Open ↗ | Steel Authority of India Limited |
| SAIL Career Page | Open ↗ | Steel Authority of India Limited |
| SAIL careers archive — jobs, news and downloads by unit | Open ↗ | Steel Authority of India Limited |
| OCTT skill-test shortlisting notice (Advt. No. 01/2024) | Open ↗ | Steel Authority of India Limited |
How to applyPending verification
- 1Apply online only through SAIL's website www.sail.co.in at the 'Careers' page, or through www.sailcareers.com. No other mode of application is accepted.
- 2Read the advertisement carefully to be certain of your eligibility, and go through the User Manual available on the site.
- 3Click 'Login'. A new user completes One Time Registration (OTR) first, then logs in as a Registered User with the User ID and Password; an already-registered user logs in directly.
- 4Complete the application step by step, uploading the required documents. Candidates for OCT (Trainee) – Draughtsman must upload scanned experience certificate(s).
- 5Pay the application and processing fee through the payment gateway by Net Banking / Credit Card / ATM-cum-Debit Card.
- 6Submit the application and take a printout to obtain the Application ID.
- 7Download the system-generated Application Form with the unique Application ID after successful submission; candidates shortlisted for the skill test submit it at the time of the skill test.
FAQsPending verification
Is a SAIL OCTT recruitment open right now?
No. As of 8 August 2026 the SAIL career page lists Management Trainee (Technical) and Young Professionals openings, not OCTT. The most recent OCTT advertisement on record is Advt. No. 01/2024, whose application window closed on 18 March 2024.
What does the SAIL OCTT exam look like?
A 90-minute Computer Based Test in Hindi or English with 100 objective questions, split into 50 on Domain Knowledge and 50 on an Aptitude Test. Qualifying is set at a 50 percentile score for unreserved and EWS posts and 40 percentile for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwBD posts, calculated separately for each discipline.
Does the skill test count towards my final rank?
No. The skill test is qualifying in nature only. Final selection is on 100% weightage of the CBT marks; a tie in CBT marks is broken by higher marks in the eligibility qualification.
What qualification do I need?
Matriculation plus a 3-year full-time Diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering from a Government-recognised university or institute, with at least 50% marks for unreserved/OBC/EWS posts and 40% for SC/ST/PwBD and departmental candidates. The age band in the 2024 advertisement was 18 to 28 years as on the closing date, with the usual category relaxations.
What is the pay during and after training?
Training runs for 2 years, extendable by a further 2 years. The consolidated pay is Rs.16,100 in the first year and Rs.18,300 in the second. On successful completion, trainees are considered for regular employment in the S-3 grade, scale Rs.26600-3%-38920.
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