GAIL (India) Limited Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Through GATE-2026
Organization: GAIL (India) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking – Maharatna PSU)
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company, invites applications from Indian Nationals for recruitment of Executive Trainees in various disciplines through GATE-2026 marks. The company integrates all aspects of the Natural Gas value chain including Exploration & Production, Processing, Transmission, Distribution and Marketing.
Organization Details
| Organization Name | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Type | Government of India Undertaking (Maharatna PSU) |
| Corporate Identification Number | L40200DL1984GOI018976 |
| Head Office Address | GAIL Bhawan, 16, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi – 110066, India |
| Phone | 011-26172580 |
| Email | career@gail.co.in |
Post Details & Vacancy Distribution
Total Vacancies: 70 Posts
| Post Name | Grade | Pay Scale | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | E-2 | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | E-2 | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | E-2 | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | E-2 | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
Reservation Details
- Unreserved (UR): 32
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 5
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 18
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 12
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 3
- PwBD Reserved Vacancies: 09
OBC candidates belonging to Creamy Layer are not entitled to OBC reservation. EWS candidates must produce Income & Asset Certificate valid for FY 2025–26.
Educational Qualification
Minimum Essential Qualification: Full-Time Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg.) in relevant discipline.
- Chemical Engineering / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Polymer Science / Plastic Technology
- Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation
- Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power
- Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile
Minimum Marks Required:
- General/EWS/OBC (NCL): 65%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 60%
No rounding off in percentage is allowed. 64.99% will not be considered as 65%.
Candidates passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
Age Limit & Relaxation
| Upper Age Limit | 26 Years (as on 18.03.2026) |
| SC/ST Relaxation | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) Relaxation | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Maximum age including all relaxations shall not exceed 56 years.
Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Basic Pay during training: ₹60,000
- Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)
- Performance Related Pay
- HRA / Company Accommodation
- Medical Benefits
- Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity & Pension
- Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (after 15 years service)
Selection Process
- GATE-2026 Marks (Shortlisting Basis)
- Group Discussion and/or Interview
- Case Study/Writing Exercise for certain PwBD categories
Only GATE-2026 marks are valid. GATE-2025 or earlier marks are not accepted.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 20 February 2026 (1100 Hrs onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (Till 1800 Hrs) |
Application Process
- Apply for GATE-2026 in relevant discipline.
- Obtain GATE-2026 Registration Number.
- Apply separately on GAIL official website.
- Only Online Mode accepted.
- No Application Fee.
- One discipline per candidate.
Official Website & Notification
Important Instructions & Disclaimer
Beware of fraudulent agencies claiming recruitment on behalf of GAIL. Only rely on official website information.
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- Medical fitness is mandatory before appointment.
- NOC required for Government/PSU employees.
- Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court.
- GAIL reserves right to modify/cancel recruitment.
- Any canvassing will lead to disqualification.
