Steel Authority of India, Central Mining and Logistics Organization (SAIL CMLO), a unit of the Maharatna public sector steel-maker based in Rourkela, Odisha, has announced recruitment for Young Professionals on a fixed-term contract basis. A total of four posts are on offer: Civil Engineer, Surveyor, IT Engineer and Electronics Engineer. The selected candidates will serve in SAIL's captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta and Taldihi under the Odisha Group of Mines, supporting mining and logistics operations.
SAIL CMLO Recruitment 2026 - Civil Engineer, Surveyor, IT Engineer and Other Posts
- Notification01 Oct
- Applications Open01 Oct
About SAIL CMLO Young Professionals Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Steel Authority of India, Central Mining and Logistics Organization , Rourkela
- Advertisement No.
- CMLO/YP/2026-04
- Post Name
- Civil Engineer (YP-3), Surveyor (YP-2) and 2 more
- Job Location
- Rourkela, Odisha
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (All Indian Nationals who have completed 23 years of age and possess the requisite qualifications and work experience are eligible to apply)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- 23–42 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid Surveyor's Certificate of Competency for Metalliferous Mines having opencast working under Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR), 1961, for Surveyor (YP-2)
- Tenure
- Up to 3 years, extendable by another 2 years, one year at a time, at the discretion of OGoM, CMLO
- Notice Period
- 7 days during the first six months of engagement; 1 month thereafter, or payment of one month's retainership fee and applicable allowances in lieu of notice
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer (YP-3) | 1 |
| Surveyor (YP-2) | 1 |
| IT Engineer (YP-1) | 1 |
| Electronics Engineer (YP-1) | 1 |
| Grand Total | 4 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Civil Engineer (YP-3)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E/ B. Tech. (Full Time) Civil Engineering or equivalent from Govt. recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- Post-qualification experience (after B.E./B.Tech.) of minimum 10 (ten) years as a Civil Engineer in execution of civil work either in any Manufacturing Industry / Mining Sector / Infrastructure Development Organisation. The Industry/Organisation must be a Public Sector Undertaking/ Govt. Organisation/ Public Limited Company/ JV of PSUs or Govt./ Private firm with a valid CIN.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 42 years as on 01/10/2026
- Place of Posting
- Captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta & Taldihi under Odisha Group of Mines (OGoM)
Surveyor (YP-2)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E/ B. Tech. (Full Time) Mining & Mines Survey/Mining Engineering from Govt. recognized University/Institute. Valid Surveyor's Certificate of Competency for Metalliferous Mines having opencast working under Metalliferous Mines Regulations (MMR), 1961.
- Experience
- Post-qualification experience (after B.E./B.Tech.) of minimum 06 (six) years on Survey related activities either in any Central or State Government Organization, CPSU, or PSU company, including in any private firm. Out of the above years of experience, the applicant should have at-least one year experience of Mining Survey related activities in Metalliferous Opencast Mines. The Industry/Organisation must be a Public Sector Undertaking/ Govt. Organisation/ Public Limited Company/ JV of PSUs or Govt./ Private firm with a valid CIN.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 38 years as on 01/10/2026
- Desirable
- Proficiency in working with software like Computer Aided Design (CAD) related to Survey Work
- Place of Posting
- Captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta & Taldihi under Odisha Group of Mines (OGoM)
IT Engineer (YP-1)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E/ B. Tech. (Full Time) in Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/ Computer Science & Information Technology or 3 years (Full Time) Master's Degree in Computer Applications (MCA) from Govt. recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- Post-qualification experience (after B.E./B.Tech./MCA) of minimum 03 (three) years in either Computer Networking/ server or database management/IoT or data handling/dashboard or web building & development in any Govt/PSU/Reputed Private Company. The Industry/Organisation must be a Public Sector Undertaking/ Govt. Organisation/ Public Limited Company/ JV of PSUs or Govt./ Private firm with a valid CIN.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 35 years as on 01/10/2026
- Desirable
- Working knowledge of computer networking, server/database management, IoT, data handling, dashboard or web building; certificate from reputed institutions in any of these will be preferred
- Desirable
- Working knowledge/experience with SQL & NoSQL and Big Data technologies like Spark, Hadoop
- Desirable
- Knowledge on Industrial Integration: OPC-UA, Modbus, SCADA APIs
- Desirable
- Hands-on knowledge of ML-Ops, deploying AI/ML models using Cloud services, creating data pipelines for model training, and understanding of cyber security in industrial networks
- Place of Posting
- Captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta & Taldihi under Odisha Group of Mines (OGoM)
Electronics Engineer (YP-1)1 post
- Qualification
- B.E/ B. Tech. (Full Time) in Electronics/ Electronics and Communication/ Electrical & Electronics/ Electronics and Instrumentation/ Automation or Instrumentation Engineering from Govt. recognized University/Institute.
- Experience
- Post-qualification experience (after B.E./B.Tech.) of minimum 03 (three) years in either VFD/PLC/SCADA/Soft starters/ digital protection/Automation/ Instrumentation in any Central/State Govt. Company/ Organisations/ PSU/ Public Limited Companies/ Private firm / Joint Venture Company where at least one of the partners shall be central/PSU or State Government organisation. The Industry/Organisation must be a Public Sector Undertaking/ Govt. Organisation/ Public Limited Company/ JV of PSUs or Govt./ Private firm with a valid CIN.
- Age Limit
- 23 to 35 years as on 01/10/2026
- Desirable
- Working knowledge of digital circuits/VFD/PLC/soft starter/digital MPR relays
- Desirable
- Knowledge on Industrial protection system
- Desirable
- Hands-on knowledge/working knowledge/experience of deploying Ladder and logic development for PLC
- Desirable
- Knowledge/experience of automation and condition based monitoring of motors shall be added advantage
- Place of Posting
- Captive mines at Bolani, Barsuan, Kalta & Taldihi under Odisha Group of Mines (OGoM)
Age Limit
23 to 42 years for Civil Engineer (YP-3), 23 to 38 years for Surveyor (YP-2), 23 to 35 years for IT Engineer (YP-1) and Electronics Engineer (YP-1), as on 01/10/2026
Application Fee
Fee by Post
| Post |
|---|
| Civil Engineer (YP-3) |
| Surveyor (YP-2) |
| IT Engineer (YP-1) |
| Electronics Engineer (YP-1) |
Application Fee: Rs. 500
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Processing fee of Rs. 500 paid through SB Collect on the SBI website: select Category 'Retail Stores', under 'Filter by State' select 'Odisha', click 'STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD ODISHA', select payment category 'YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR CMLO 2026', fill the required fields and pay through Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI. Bank charges, if any, are borne by the candidate.
Selection Process
- 1Short-listing of Applications
Applications received by the closing date are scrutinised by a Screening Committee for fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
- 2Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 multiple choice questions in two segments, 50 on Technical/Professional knowledge and 50 on Aptitude Test, of 90 minutes duration; candidates are shortlisted provisionally for Personal Interaction in the ratio 1:3 for each grade.
- 3Personal Interaction
Held in physical mode to assess relevance and qualitative aspects of work experience, qualifications and professional achievements; there is no qualifying mark, but if selection is through Personal Interaction only the minimum qualifying marks are 50%.
- 4Final Merit List
Merit list drawn by combining CBT and Personal Interaction marks with a weightage of 80:20; in case of a tie, the candidate with higher marks in the eligibility qualification is selected.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:3
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/Professional Knowledge | 50 | 50 | — |
| Aptitude Test | 50 | 50 | — |
Salary Structure
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineer (YP-3) | Rs. 1,40,000 per month (Young Professional-3) |
| Surveyor (YP-2) | Rs. 1,00,000 per month (Young Professional-2) |
| IT Engineer (YP-1) | Rs. 70,000 per month (Young Professional-1) |
| Electronics Engineer (YP-1) | Rs. 70,000 per month (Young Professional-1) |
How to Apply
- 1Download the advertisement and application format (Annexure-I) from www.sail.co.in under the Careers link or from www.sailcareers.com.
- 2Pay the Rs. 500 processing fee through SB Collect on the SBI website and print the e-receipt.
- 3Fill in the application form in capital letters with personal details, educational qualifications and post-qualification experience as on 01/10/2026.
- 4Attach one set of self-attested copies of the matriculation certificate, B.E/B.Tech/MCA certificates and mark sheets, experience certificates, caste certificate, NOC and photo identity proof.
- 5Scan the duly filled-in and signed application form along with the documents into a single PDF file.
- 6Email the application to [email protected] with the subject line "APPLICATION FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FOR CMLO".
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Engagement is purely on a fixed-term contract basis and does not create any right to regular employment or regularization against permanent positions in OGoM, CMLO.
- Candidates in regular employment under PSUs, Autonomous Bodies or Government Departments must produce an NOC from the present employer at the time of Personal Interaction and a release order at the time of joining.
- Biometric registration and verification will be carried out during the selection process and at joining.
- No travelling expenses are payable for the CBT or medical examination.
- The engagement may be terminated by either party with 7 days notice during the first six months and one month's notice thereafter.
- The court of jurisdiction for any dispute is Rourkela.
Annual Increment Linked to Performance
| Performance | Annual Increment as % of Monthly Consolidated Retainership Fee |
|---|---|
| Satisfactorily performed all the jobs/tasks assigned | 4% |
| Made significant contributions and carried out systemic improvements | 7% |
| Has shown exemplary/exceptional performance | 10% |
Other Benefits
- Outstation Young Professionals may be provided 2-Bedroom accommodation at a monthly rent of Rs. 3,000 at Plant/Mines location; YP-3 may be considered for 3-Bedroom accommodation at Rs. 5,000 per month. Rent at city location is twice the Plant/Mines rent, plus electricity, water and maintenance charges at actuals.
- During the initial three months, outstation Young Professionals may stay at SAIL Guest House/Transit House on payment of Rs. 200 per day, subject to availability.
- Medical facilities (OPD and IPD) at the Company-owned hospital for self, spouse and two dependent children free of cost; city-location YPs get OPD reimbursement of Rs. 2,000 per month (YP-1), Rs. 2,500 per month (YP-2) and Rs. 3,000 per month (YP-3).
- Insurance premium reimbursement up to Rs. 20,000 per year (YP-1), Rs. 25,000 per year (YP-2) and Rs. 30,000 per year (YP-3).
- Communication expenses of Rs. 800 per month (YP-1), Rs. 1,000 per month (YP-2) and Rs. 1,200 per month (YP-3) for official mobile/broadband use.
Engagement Hours and Leave
Standard engagement hours are eight and a half hours per day, six days a week, as per the allocated shift timing, and the Young Professional may be required to work beyond these hours as per work exigencies at no extra cost. Leave is allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month, that is 18 days in a year, with no accumulation beyond a calendar year and no pay for absence beyond 18 days in a calendar year.
Travelling Expenses
- No travelling expenses are payable to candidates called for the Computer Based Test and Medical Examination.
- Candidates invited in person for Personal Interaction are reimbursed travel charges equivalent to 2 AC train fare for the shortest route on production of documentary proof.
- On joining, YP-1 and YP-2 are reimbursed an amount equivalent to 2 AC train fare from the nearest railway station; YP-3 is entitled to airfare (economy) or 1 AC train fare.
- For travel by a higher class or mode than the entitlement, reimbursement is restricted to the maximum of the entitled class.
Termination of Contract
- During the first six months, either party may terminate the contract by giving 7 days notice without notice pay or compensation.
- Beyond the initial six months, either party may terminate by giving one month's notice or payment of one month's retainership fee and applicable allowances in lieu of notice.
- Continued absence for 15 days without prior written sanction may lead to termination with immediate effect without advance notice or notice pay.
- Conviction by a court for an offence involving moral turpitude, medical unfitness or any objectionable act subversive of discipline may lead to termination without notice.
Test Centres
- Date, time and venue of the CBT/Personal Interaction will be intimated through Call Letter/Admit Card, email/SMS and the SAIL website.
- SAIL/CMLO reserves the right to allocate test centres as per availability and no request for change of centre will be entertained.
- Candidates must carry the Call Letter/Admit Card and one Government-approved photo identity proof; biometric authentication may be done if required.
- Laptops, mobiles, wrist watches, calculators, scales and other electronic gadgets are not allowed inside the examination centre premises.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0661 - 2523371 / 2448841
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