Tata Steel Limited has released a revised notification for the Aspiring Engineer Programme (AEP) 2026. In a major update, the company has extended the eligibility criteria. Now, engineering graduates from the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 batches are eligible to apply for the Engineer Trainee positions. This is a permanent job opportunity with an attractive salary package of ₹7.4 LPA.
2. Recruitment Overview Table
Organization Name
Tata Steel Limited
Programme Name
Aspiring Engineer Programme (AEP) 2026
Post Name
Engineer Trainee (Assistant Manager after training)
Revised Eligibility
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026 Passouts
Salary (CTC)
₹7.4 Lakhs Per Annum (LPA)
Last Date to Apply
09 March 2026
Official Website
https://www.tatasteel.com
3. Revised Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engineering) in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Metallurgy, Mining, Mineral, or Ceramic Engineering.
Eligible Batches: Candidates who graduated in 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and those graduating in 2026.
Minimum Marks: * General/OBC: 6.5 CGPA or 65% marks.
SC/ST/PwD/Transgender: 6.0 CGPA or 60% marks.
Age Limit: * General: Max 30 years (as of Jan 1, 2026).