SAIL Operator Cum Technician Exam Guide 2026
SAIL Operator Cum Technician 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Age Limit | Operator cum Technician (Boiler Operator) Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 30 years Operator cum Technician (Electrical supervisor) Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 28 years (Relaxation on the upper age limit for the reserved categories shall be as per Govt rules) |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation / Diploma in Engineering |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Number of Attempts | Unspecified |
| Experience | Not Required |
📊 Application Fee
- PWD
- General - 10 SC/ST- 15 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)- 13
- SC/ST
- 5 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen
- As per Government directives
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- 3 Years
- Departmental candidates (employees of SAIL)
- 45 years irrespective of the caste/category of the candidates
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| Post | Qualification & Experience as on 16/12/2023 |
|---|---|
| Operator-cum Technician (Electrical Supervisor) | Matriculation with 03 years (full time) Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Power Plant / Production / Instrumentation Engineering discipline from Govt. recognized institute. ii) First Class Boiler Attendant Certificate of Competency. |
| Operator-cum Technician (Boiler Operator) | i) Matriculation with 03 years (full time) Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Govt. recognized institute ii) Having valid Electrical Supervisory Certificate (Mining) of Competency to work in Mines. (The Electrical Supervisor’s Certificate of Competency should be covering mining installation and issued under sub-regulation (1) of regulation 29 of Central Electricity Authority (measures relating to safety and electric supply) Regulations, 2010). iii) Minimum 01 year post qualification experience in carry out repairs, overhauling and maintenance of HT/LT Systems / Installation, HT/LT Machinery, equipments and gadgets inside/outside plants, building including overhead and underground transmission lines, cables, transformers, circuit breakers, panels, switch boards and their accessories and allied equipments. |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Physical Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 155 cm | 143 cm |
| Weight | 45 kg | 35 kg |
| Chest Measurement | 75 cm & 79 cm on expansion | 70 cm & 73 cm on expansion |
| Visual Parameters | ||
| Distant Vision | 6/12 with or without glasses. | |
| Near Vision | J1 or N6 in both eyes. Power of glasses not to exceed + 4.0 D | |
| Colour Vision | Normalin Lantern test with maximum aperture. Night blindness will be a disqualification. | |
| Binocular Vision | Essential. Surgically operated and corrected squint will be acceptable | |
| Hearing Parameter | Normal (Relaxableupto 30 dB in speech frequency) |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the age limit to apply for the SAIL Operator cum Technician post?
The SAIL Operator cum Technician Age Limit for the ongoing recruitment drive is 18 years to 30 years for Operator cumTechnician (Boiler Operation) and 18 to 28 years for Operator cumTechnician (Trainee).
Q2.What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for SAIL Operator cum Technician 2022?
The educational qualifications that the candidates must possess vary according to the profile that the candidate is applying for. They must have passed a Graduation / Diploma in Engineering.
Q3.What happens if I fail to satisfy the SAIL Operator cum Technician Eligibility Criteria?
If the candidate fails to satisfy the SAIL Operator cum Technician Eligibility criteria, then their candidature shall be cancelled.
Q4.Do I need to have work experience to apply for SAIL Operator cum Technician Recruitment?
Candidates applying for this post need to have Internship or workshop experience in the field
Q5.How many times can I apply for the SAIL Operator cum Technician exam?
Candidates are eligible to apply till they cross their maximum age restriction as per their category.
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