Tata Steel Aspiring Engineers Trainee Program 2026 – Tata Steel has announced a new vacancy, complete details of which are given below. Read the post below completely and apply. Don’t miss this good opportunity.
The Aspiring Engineers Trainee Program (AEP) 2026 is a training-to-job opportunity by Tata Steel for fresh engineering graduates (including final-year students) and certain diploma lateral entry candidates. It’s aimed at recruiting Engineer Trainees across core areas like Operations, Mining, Maintenance, and Engineering & Projects.
Tata Steel Aspiring Engineers Trainee Program 2026 – Job Overview
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Program | Aspiring Engineers Trainee Program (AEP) 2026 |
| Role | Engineer Trainee → Assistant Manager (on absorption) |
| Training Stipend | ₹30,000/month |
| Post Training CTC | ~₹7.4 LPA |
| Selection | Online test → assessment → interview |
| Eligibility | BE/BTech/BSc Engg (2025 or 2026) |
| Apply By | 9 March 2026 |
| Application Fee | ₹500 |
Application Guide
Important Dates & Details:
- Application Open: 16 Feb 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 9 Mar 2026
- Application Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable, paid online)
Qualification:
- Engineering degree (B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engg) — 2025 pass-outs or final-year (2026).
- Minimum 65% marks (or 6.5 CGPA) — General category; 60% (or 6.0 CGPA) — SC/ST/PwD/Transgender.
- Age: ≤30 years (General) and ≤32 years (Reserved) as on 1 Jan 2026.
- Diploma lateral entry candidates who joined engineering directly in 2nd year can also apply.
- Preference to candidates domiciled in Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, and Maharashtra.
Full-time B.E./ B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering candidates pass-outs in 2025 or final-year students (passing out in 2026), in the following specified discipline:
- Ceramic
- Chemical
- Civil
- Electrical/ Electronics/ Instrumentation/IEM
- Mechanical
- Metallurgy
- Mineral
- Mining
Programme Details
- Selected Candidates will be placed as Engineer Trainee for a duration of 1 year
- The trainees will be subject to evaluations on regular basis during the training period. On successful completion of training, they will be considered for full time employment as Assistant Manager (IL6) at Tata Steel
- Training of those selected candidates who fail in their Degree programme or are unable to produce the pass certificate with the marks as detailed above, by 31st August 2026, will be terminated.
Selection Process (Stages)
The selection typically involves the following steps:
- Online Functional Domain Test – tests job-related/problem-solving knowledge.
- Behavioural Assessment – evaluates soft skills/fit.
- Interview(s) – can be virtual or in-person.
- Background Verification & Document Check.
Salary & Benifits:
- Engineer Trainee will be offered an all-inclusive Stipend of ₹ 30,000 per month during the period of 1 Year Training.
- Engineer Trainee will be covered under Medi-Claim scheme for self only (which includes hospitalization coverage of ₹ 2,50,000/- per annum and OPD coverage of ₹ 6,000/- per annum)
- Post successful completion of training, a CTC of INR 7.4 lacs per Annum along with other perks and benefits as per company policy will be offered to those appointed as Assistant Manager
During Training
- Stipend: ₹30,000 per month for 1 year as Engineer Trainee.
- Medical Coverage:
- Hospitalisation cover approx. ₹2,50,000 per year
- OPD cover approx. ₹6,000 per year (Mediclaim).
After Training
- Upon successful completion, trainees may be offered a full-time role as Assistant Manager (IL-6) at Tata Steel.
- Annual CTC (post absorption): ₹7.4 lakh approx. along with additional company benefits.
How to Apply:
- Visit the Tata Steel careers portal.
- Go to Aspiring Engineers Program 2026 section.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload required documents & pay fee.
- Submit before the deadline.
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