Tata Steel – Engineer Trainee (Aspiring Engineer Programme 2026)
Company Name
Tata Steel Limited
Tata Steel is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the position of Engineer Trainee in Operations, Mining, Maintenance, and Engineering & Projects. This is an excellent opportunity for young engineering graduates to begin their career with one of India’s leading steel companies.
Position
- Engineer Trainee (AEP 2026)
Eligible Disciplines
- Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering candidates (2025 pass-outs or final-year students graduating in 2026) in:
• Ceramic
• Chemical
• Civil
• Electrical / Electronics / Instrumentation / IEM
• Mechanical
• Metallurgy
• Mineral
• Mining
Candidates who completed a 3-year diploma and joined engineering directly in 2nd year are also eligible.
Educational Requirements
• Full-time AICTE / UGC approved campus program mandatory
Minimum Marks (Aggregate)
• General: 60% or 6.0 CGPA
• Transperson: 60% or 6.0 CGPA
• ST / SC: 60% or 6.0 CGPA
• PwD: 65% or 6.5 CGPA
Age Criteria (as on 1 January 2026)
• General Candidates: Maximum 30 Years
• Transperson & PwD Candidates: Maximum 32 Years
• ST / SC Candidates: Maximum 32 Years
Preference
Preference will be given to candidates domiciled in:
• Jharkhand
• Punjab
• Maharashtra
• Odisha
Programme Details
• Selected candidates will be appointed as Engineer Trainee for 1 year
• Regular performance evaluations during training
• On successful completion, candidates may be absorbed as Assistant Manager (IL6)
Important: Candidates must submit degree completion and required marks by 31 August 2026, failing which training may be terminated.
Emoluments & Benefits
• Stipend: ₹30,000 per month during 1-year training
• Medi-Claim for self:
– Hospitalization: ₹2,50,000 per annum
– OPD Coverage: ₹6,000 per annum
After successful completion:
• CTC: ₹7.4 LPA + company benefits as per policy
Other Guidelines
• Tata Steel is an equal opportunity employer
• PwD (Orthopedically Disabled – partial upper/lower limb) candidates eligible
• Transferable job across divisions/subsidiaries/JVs
• Background verification mandatory
• Permanent Tata Steel employees are not eligible
• No travel reimbursement
• Ineligible candidates will be disqualified at any stage
Application Process
Apply online through:
https://ts/hr.tatasteel.co.in/recruit/AEP26.aspx
OR visit:
https://www.tatasteel.com → Careers → “Aspiring Engineer Programme 2026”
For queries:
career@tatasteel.com
(Subject Line: AEP 2026 Query)
Important Dates
• Online Application Start: 16 February 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 9 March 2026
• Online Test Call Letter: 2nd / 3rd Week of March 2026
Application Fee
• ₹500 (Online Payment Only)
• Fee once paid is non-refundable
Selection Process
- Online Functional Domain Test
- Behavioural Assessment
- Interview (Virtual or In-Person)
Important Instructions
• No hard copy submission required
• Upload all documents online (mandatory)
• Exam date will be informed via registered email only
• Document verification will be done at interview stage
• Tata Steel does not appoint any external agency for recruitment
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification
FAQ
Q1: Who can apply?
A: 2025 pass-outs and 2026 graduating engineering students from eligible branches.
Q2: Is this a trainee role?
A: Yes, 1-year Engineer Trainee programme.
Q3: What is the stipend?
A: ₹30,000 per month.
Q4: What is the salary after training?
A: Approx. ₹7.4 LPA CTC as Assistant Manager (IL6).
Q5: How to apply?
A: Apply online through the official Tata Steel careers link.
