Manufacturing and Engineering

Metallurgical Engineer

Salary range₹3 – 5.5 LPA → ₹7 – 14 LPA Top hiring statesJharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A metallurgical engineer studies metals and alloys and designs processes to extract, produce, shape and test them for steel, aluminium and other industries.

Control steel-making and casting processes
Test strength and quality of metals
Develop new alloys and heat treatments

2 Skills required

Metallurgy & materials science Process control Testing & analysis Quality control Problem solving Safety

3 Opportunities available in the market

Eastern India's steel belt (Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Bengal) is a big employer.

Steel, aluminium and foundry companies
Auto and engineering manufacturers
Research labs and PSUs (SAIL, Tata Steel, JSW)

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹3 – 5.5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹46K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹7 – 14 LPA≈ ₹58K – ₹1.17L / month

Senior / specialist₹16 – 35 LPA≈ ₹1.33L – ₹2.92L / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Jharkhand Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad	Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad	High demand
2	Odisha Bhubaneswar, Cuttack	Bhubaneswar, Cuttack	High demand
3	Chhattisgarh Raipur, Bhilai	Raipur, Bhilai	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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