GAIL: Gas Authority of India Limited

Gas Authority of India Limited, popularly known as GAIL, is a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship natural gas company that integrates all aspects of India’s natural gas value chain (including exploration & production, processing, transmission, distribution, and marketing) and its related services

GAIL was established in the year 1984 by the Government of India with the aim of creating gas sector infrastructure for sustained development of natural gas country’s sector. Currently, Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta is the Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (India).

In a rapidly changing world, GAIL is continuously working toward a new era of clean fuel industrialization by creating a quadrilateral of green energy corridors that connect major consumption centers in India with major gas fields, LNG terminals, and other cross-border gas sourcing points. In order to become a formidable player in the international market, GAIL is also expanding its business overseas.

Over the years, with its large network of trunk pipelines, GAIL (India) Limited has shown organic growth in gas transmission. Leveraging its core competencies, GAIL played a key role as a gas market developer in India for decades, catering to major industrial sectors such as power, fertilizers, and city gas distribution.

From the 2,300 km Hazira–Vijaipur–Jagdishpur cross-country pipeline, with a capacity to handle 33.4 MMSCMD of gas, GAIL owns the country’s largest pipeline network. Today, the company owns and operates a cross-country natural gas pipeline over 11,000 km long in India, with a presence in 22 states. It also owns and operates more than 2,000 km of LPG pipelines and takes pride in operating one of the world’s longest exclusive LPG pipelines, running from Jamnagar in Gujarat to Loni in Uttar Pradesh.

Research & Development

In light of the expanding and growing importance of natural gas in the country’s energy mix, R&D and technology development efforts in the natural gas sector assume significance. Technologies in deep-sea exploration, gas transportation by sea, on-board re-gasification, coal-to-gas, gas-to-liquids (GTL), renewable energy, the application of nanotechnology, and the exploitation of non-conventional energy sources are some of the major areas that need active pursuit.

Working in GAIL

Working in a PSU like GAIL is itself a matter of pride. GAIL offers exciting work opportunities for engineering graduates. Different career streams available in GAIL are:

• Business Development
• Business Information System
• Corporate Planning
• Corporate Affairs
• Marketing of (i) Products like Natural Gas (NG), Petrochemicals, Liquid Hydrocarbons (LHCs); (ii) Services like NG/LPG transmission through a large cross-country pipeline network
• Corporate Communication
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Contract & procurement
• Civil
• Exploration & Production
• Finance
• Human Resource
• Legal
• Operations & Maintenance
• Petrochemical
• Projects
• Pricing
• Research & Development
• Security

Subsidiaries:

• GAIL gas limited
• Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited (BCPL)
• GAIL Global (Singapore) Pte Limited
• GAIL Global (USA) Inc.
• GAIL Global (USA) LNG LLC
• Konkan LNG limited
• GAIL Mangalore Petrochemicals limited

Joint ventures

1. Aavantika Gas Limited (AGL)
2. Bengal Gas Company Limited (BGCL)
3. Bhagyanagar Gas Limited (BGL)
4. Central U.P. Gas Limited (CUGL)
5. China Gas Holding Limited (CGHL)
6. Fayum Gas Company (FGC)
7. Green Gas Limited (GGL)
8. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)
9. LLC Bharat Energy office
10. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL)
11. Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL)
12. National Gas Company (Natgas)
13. ONGC Petro-additions Limited (OPaL)
14. Petronet LNG Limited (PLL)
15. South East Asian Gas Pipeline Company Limited (SEAGP)
16. TAPI pipeline limited (TPL)
17. Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL)
18. Talcher Fertilizers Limited
19. Vadodra Gas Limited (VGL)
20. LNG Japonica Shipping Corporation Limited

New initiatives

• GAIL Pankh is an initiative to identify, invest and nurture Start-ups in our core and some Non-core areas that can become successful ventures and contribute to the creation of a Start-ups Nation.
• GAIL has been a pioneer in introducing e-business systems to bring in transparency and accountability in its business processes and systems for the benefit of various stakeholders.
• GAIL India is committed towards CSR activities through various initiatives:
• Saksham: care for elderly and differently abled.
• Unnaty: Rural Development
• Harit: Environment Projects
• Arogya: Health
• Ujjwala: Education
• Sashakt: women empowerment
• Kaushal: Skill Development

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Recruitment

Generally, every year GAIL (India) Limited invites applications for the recruitment of vibrant and passionate young graduate engineers to fill the following posts, based on category-wise vacancies across various positions.

The company promotes a performance-oriented culture and also places adequate emphasis on ensuring a healthy work-life balance. With this in mind, its efforts are focused on creating a workplace for its employees that is not only intellectually stimulating but also enjoyable to work at.

The core HR strengths which make GAIL a unique workplace are:

• Lean and thin workforce
• Young and highly qualified manpower
• Cross functional expertise
• Learning organization
• Free and open communication process
• Accessible senior leadership

GAIL India careers

Executive Trainee

Age limit:

The candidates applying for GAIL must be below 28 years of age, however age relaxation is provided to various students based on their categories.

• An age relaxation of 5 years is provided for SC/ST candidates
• An age relaxation of 3 years is provided for OBC (NCL) candidates
• An age relaxation of 10 years is provided for PWD-General, 13 years for PWD-OBC (NCL) & 15 years for PWD-SC/ST.
• Age relaxation to others are provided as per the govt. rules

Educational Eligibility

• The candidate must have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% Marks from recognized University /Institution.
• The specific area of engineering varies based on the vacancy available in the organisation.
• Engineering Degree can be B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. Engg.
• Candidates having 05 years B.E / B. Tech. + M.E / M. Tech. integrated dual degree in engineering in relevant discipline shall also be considered.
• Candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (including 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering), or candidates who are currently in the final year of their Engineering degree course (including 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering), are eligible to apply for the post of Executive Trainee in E-2 grade.
• Candidates who are currently in the final year of their Engineering degree course (including 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) and belong to the General and OBC (NCL) categories must have secured a minimum of 65% marks in aggregate up to the last semester/year examination at the time of applying. Candidates belonging to the SC/ST/PwD categories must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate up to the last semester/year examination at the time of applying.
• Selection of candidates who are currently in the final year of their Engineering degree course (including the 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) will be subject to obtaining a minimum of 65% marks in the case of General and OBC (NCL) category candidates, and a minimum of 60% marks in the case of SC/ST/PwD category candidates, in their Engineering degree. They must also submit the Engineering degree certificate (at least a provisional certificate) and mark sheets of all semesters/years as documentary proof of having passed the qualifying Engineering degree examination in the relevant discipline/branch with the minimum prescribed percentage of marks.

Recruitment process

GAIL recruitment process includes shortlisting of candidates on the basis of marks scored in the CBT/GATE exam. Generally, GAIL recruits through the GATE exam. Interested candidates will have to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for that particular year.

Based on the GATE score and requirements, candidates will be shortlisted for Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for the position of Executive Trainee in the relevant disciplines.

Emoluments

• Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/- at a basic pay of ₹60,000/- during the one-year training-cum-probation period as Executive Trainees in E-2 grade. On successful completion of their training-cum-probation period, they will be absorbed in the same pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/- in E-2 grade.
• Pay and Allowances: Basic Pay as applicable in the grade, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates and perks & allowances under cafeteria approach.
• Variable Pay: Performance Related Pay as per the applicable policy.
• Other Benefits: Company Accommodation / Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, house building advance, conveyance advance, furnishing advance/ PC advance, etc.
• Superannuation Benefits: Besides Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after rendering a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.

All the above benefits will be governed by the policy of the Company in force & amended from time to time.

Recently GAIL has released notification for executive trainee through GATE 2025. For more details about this notification, candidates can visit here.

Senior Engineers

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering in the streams as specified by the organisation with respect to the vacancies with minimum 65% marks.

Experience:

Minimum one (01) year of post-qualification executive in-line experience (including experience as GET/ET/MT) related to their branch, in plant operations only, of State/Central Government Undertakings and/or large private sector organizations of repute, as an employee of that plant/undertaking/organization.

Eligible streams: Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Civil, Telecom, Environmental Engineering, and related fields.

 Age limit:

The age limit is 28 years with age relaxation for some categories.

Emoluments

• Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/-. Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates and perks & allowances under cafeteria approach.
• Variable Pay: Performance Related Pay as per the applicable policy.
• Other Benefits: Company Accommodation/ Leased Accommodation/ HRA, medical facility, group insurance, house building advance, conveyance advance, furnishing advance/ PC advance, etc. as per the rules of the company.
• Superannuation Benefits: Besides Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after rendering a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post- Retirement Medical Benefits.

All the above benefits will be governed by the policy of the Company in force & amended from time to time.

Senior Officer

Educational Qualifications and Experience

SNo.	Post	Educational qualifications	Experience
1.	F&S	Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Fire/ Fire & Safety with minimum 60% marks. Preference will be given to candidates having one year Diploma in Industrial Safety from a Central/ Regional Labour Institute recognized by Government	Minimum 01 (One) year post qualification executive in line experience (including experience as GET/ ET/ MT) in F&S discipline in State/ Central Government Department(s)/ Institution(s)/ Undertaking(s) and/ or Large Private Sector Organization(s)/ Institution(s)/ Company(ies) of repute, as an employee of that Organization. Preference will be given to candidates having in line executive experience in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemical Industry.n
2.	C&P	Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical/ Instrumentation/ IT/ Computer Science/ Electronics/ Metallurgy / Civil/ Telecommunication with minimum 65% marks. Preference would be given to candidates having two years MBA with specialization in Materials Management.	Minimum 01 (One) year post qualification executive in line experience (including experience as GET/ ET/ MT) in the Contract & Procurement/ Materials Management/ Stores & Purchase department in State/ Central Government/ Department(s)/ Organisation(s)/ Undertaking(s) and/or Large Private Sector Organization(s)/ Institution(s)/ Company(ies) of repute, as an employee of that Organization. Preference will be given to the candidates having inline executive experience in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemical industry and having experience of working in MM Module of SAP.
3.	BIS	Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology with minimum 65% marks OR Bachelor Degree with minimum 60% marks and 03 years Masters Degree in Computer Application (MCA) with minimum 65% marks.	Minimum 01 (One) year post-qualification executive in line experience (including experience as GET/ ET/ MT) in BIS functions in State/ Central Government/ Department(s)/ Organisation(s)/ Undertaking(s) and/or Large Private Sector Organization(s)/ Institution(s)/ Company(ies) of repute, as an employee of that Organization. Preference will be given to candidates having in line executive experience in Oil & Gas/ Petrochemical Industry.

Age limit:

The age limit is 28 years with age relaxation for some categories

Emoluments

• Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/-. Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates and perks & allowances under cafeteria approach.
• Variable Pay: Performance Related Pay as per the applicable policy.
• Other Benefits: Company Accommodation/ Leased Accommodation/ HRA, medical facility, group insurance, house building advance, conveyance advance, furnishing advance/ PC advance, etc. as per the rules of the company.
• Superannuation Benefits: Besides Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after rendering a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post- Retirement Medical Benefits.

All the above benefits will be governed by the policy of the Company in force and as amended from time to time.

GAIL also recruits candidates for other profiles such as Medical Consultants, Medical Officers, CMD, non-executive staff, etc. To learn more about these profiles and their recruitment process, readers can visit the official website of GAIL.

Let us have a look at the salary offered by GAIL at different executive levels.

Salary based on executive levels in GAIL

Below Board Level Executives

Grade	Pay Scale	Designation
E-9	₹1,50,000 – ₹3,00,000	Executive Director
E-8	₹1,20,000 – ₹2,80,000	Chief General Manager
E-7	₹1,20,000 – ₹2,80,000	General Manager
E-6	₹1,00,000 – ₹2,60,000	Deputy General Manager
E-5	₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000	Chief Manager
E-4	₹80,000 – ₹2,20,000	Senior Manager
E-3	₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000	Manager
E-2	₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000	Senior Engineer / Senior Officer
E-1	₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000	Engineer / Officer

Executive trainees joining at E-2 grade who possess B-Tech with MBA degree are given 2 increments over and above the starting pay scale.

Why Join?

From the beginning of your career at GAIL, all new recruits are taken on board through a well-structured and enriching induction programme. During the orientation programme, the new recruits interact with the heads of various business functions and are encouraged to ask questions to experienced field executives, which gives them deeper insight into GAIL’s businesses and its value chain.

Moreover, new recruits are sent to major workstations to gain a better understanding of the various business functions of GAIL. To add different dimensions to the induction programme, it also includes modules on Yoga and Dramatics conducted by the prestigious National School of Drama. The top brass of the company, including the C&MD and Directors, interact with the new joinees during a cultural evening where the youngsters are encouraged to perform on various themes—an initiative that helps in bonding and breaking the ice.

Learning is a never-ending process, and to promote it, GAIL invests time, money, and resources in all its employees at various stages of their careers to help them grow as professionals and realize their full potential. Apart from providing functional and behavioural training to employees at all levels, adequate exposure is given through conferences, seminars, skill-building workshops, etc.

With such immense opportunities coupled with a learning-based culture, GAIL has become one of the best organizations for engineers to work in. The Maharatna breeds leaders through its work culture, executive development programs, job rotation, and higher responsibilities.

FAQs:

Q. 1. What is the full form of GAIL?

Answer: Gas Authority of India Limited is the full form of GAIL.

Q. 2. What is the headquarter of GAIL?

Answer: GAIL headquarters are located in GAIL Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q. 3. GAIL is a private or government company?

Answer: GAIL is a popular PSU that ranks among the top Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

Q. 4. Who looks after the functioning of GAIL?

Answer: GAIL functions under the monitoring of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.

Q. 5. Who is the chairman and managing director of GAIL?

Answer: Shri Sandeep Kumar Gupta is the chairman and Managing Director of GAIL

Q. 6. What is the primary function of GAIL?

Answer: The primary function of GAIL is to process and distribute natural gas across the country.

Q. 7. What is the vision of GAIL?

Answer: The vision of GAIL is to become the leader in the natural gas value chain with a global presence. Along with this, GAIL aims to create value for stakeholders in the form of environmental responsibility. The key elements included the GAIL’s vision are the quality of life, clean energy, stakeholders’ welfare, and environmental responsibility.

Q. 8. What is the mission of GAIL?

Answer: The mission of GAIL is to enhance the quality of life with the help of clean energy.

Q. 9. Why should one aim or join GAIL?

Answer: If you are preparing for a government job, you must aim for and put your best efforts into joining GAIL due to the following reasons:

• A detailed and enriching induction program is offered for new joinees.
• Opportunity to interact with top authorities and ask questions in areas new professionals wish to learn about.
• Exposure to major workstations helps in gaining an in-depth understanding of different departmental functions.
• A formal mentorship program is available to guide young executives, ensuring that senior professionals become mentors for new joinees.
• Regular training programs—such as behavioral and functional training—are conducted through conferences and workshops for professionals at various levels in this renowned organization.
• Leadership development programs are organized for senior-level executives to identify and address developmental gaps.