GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026

GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026 

 

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company, has published an official notification (Advt. No.: GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025) for the recruitment of Executive Trainees through GATE-2026. This is a brilliant opportunity for engineering graduates seeking a prestigious career in the core public sector

 

💡 Recruitment Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	GAIL (India) Limited
Post Name	Executive Trainee (ET)
Total Vacancies	70 Posts
Selection Criteria	GATE-2026 Marks + Group Discussion/Interview
Application Mode	Online
Starting Date	20 February 2026
Last Date	18 March 2026

📢 Vacancy Details

A total of 70 vacancies are available, distributed across the following disciplines:

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
Executive Trainee (Chemical)	8	1	4	2	2	17
Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)	9	2	6	3	1	21
Executive Trainee (Electrical)	7	1	5	3	0	16
Executive Trainee (Mechanical)	8	1	3	4	0	16
Total	32	5	18	12	3	70

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Candidates must possess a Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engg.) with a minimum of 65% marks.
• Relaxation: A relaxation of 5% (i.e., minimum 60% required) is applicable for SC, ST, and PwBD category candidates.
• Final year students (2025-26 batch) are also eligible to apply, provided they secure the minimum required percentage upon completion.
• Candidates who completed their degree in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.

2. Age Limit (As on 18.03.2026)

• Maximum Age: 26 Years.

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• SC/ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 Years
• PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 Years (depending on category)

💰 Salary & Benefits

• Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in the E-2 Grade with a pay scale of ₹ 60,000 – ₹ 1,80,000/-.
• Basic Pay: Starting basic pay will be ₹ 60,000/- per month during the one-year training-cum-probation period.
• Allowances: Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), HRA/Company Accommodation, Cafeteria approach perks, Performance Related Pay, Medical Facilities, and Superannuation Benefits.

📝 Selection Process

1.   GATE-2026 Score: Candidates will be shortlisted based solely on their valid marks in the GATE-2026 examination in the corresponding papers (CH, IN, EE, ME). (Note: GATE marks of 2025 or earlier are not valid).

2.   Group Discussion (GD) & Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for a GD and/or Personal Interview before the Selection Committee.

🚀 How to Apply

1.   Ensure you have a valid GATE-2026 Registration Number.

2.   Visit the official GAIL careers page via the link provided below.

3.   Select the relevant discipline and fill out the online application form.

4.   Enter your GATE-2026 Registration Number exactly as it appears on your GATE admit card.

5.   There is no separate application fee for applying to GAIL.

6.   After successfully submitting the form, a unique registration number will be generated. Download and print the application form for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date & Time
Opening of Online Application Portal	20 February 2026 (11:00 Hrs onwards)
Last Date for Online Submission	18 March 2026 (Till 18:00 Hrs)

🔗 Important Links

Link Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Download Official Notification PDF	Click Here

 

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Note: Before applying Candidates are suggested to please always check once and confirm the above detail with the official website and Notification/Advertisement.