GAIL: Gas Authority of India Limited

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company integrates India’s all aspects of the Natural Gas value chain (including Exploration & Production, Processing, Transmission, Distribution and Marketing) and its related services. In a rapidly changing world, GAIL is continuously working towards a new era of clean fuel industrialisation by creating a quadrilateral of green energy corridors that connect major consumption centres 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.

Through the years with it’s large network of trunk pipelines GAIL (India) Limited has shown organic growth in gas transmission. Leveraging on the core competencies, GAIL played a key role as gas market developer in India for decades catering to major industrial sectors like power, fertilisers, and city gas distribution.

From the cross-country 2300 km Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur pipeline with a capacity to handle 33.4 MMSCMD gas GAIL owns the country’s largest pipeline network. Today the company owns and operates more than 11000 km long cross country natural Gas Pipeline in India having presence in 22 states in the country. It also owns and operates more than 2000 km long LPG pipelines in the country and has the pride to operate one of the world’s longest exclusive LPG pipeline in the country from Jamnagar in Gujarat to Loni in Uttar Pradesh.

Research & Development

In the light of expanding and growing importance of Natural Gas in the country’s energy mix, R&D and Technology Development efforts in the natural gas sector assumes significance. Technologies in deep sea exploration, gas transportation by sea, on-board re-gasification, and coal to gas, gas to liquids (GTL), renewable energy, and application of nano technology and exploitation of Non-Conventional Energy Sources are some of the major technologies which need active pursuit.

Divisions

GAIL Operating fields

• Natural Gas
• Liquid Hydrocarbons
• LPG production and transmission
• Petrochemicals

Subsidiaries:

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

Joint ventures

• Aavantika Gas Limited (AGL)
• Bhagyanagar Gas Limited (BGL)
• Central U.P. Gas Limited (CUGL)
• Green Gas Limited (GGL)
• Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)
• Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL)
• Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited (MNGL)
• ONGC Petro-additions Limited (OPaL)
• Petronet LNG Limited (PLL)
• Ratnagiri Gas and Power Pvt. Ltd. (RGPPL)
• Tripura Natural Gas Company Limited (TNGCL)
• GAIL China Gas Global Energy Holdings Limited
• ANDHRA PRADESH GAS DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION

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

Every year GAIL India invites applications for the recruitment of vibrant and passionate young Graduate Engineers for filling up following posts as per category wise vacancies in various posts .

The company promotes “Performance Oriented Culture” also provides adequate emphasis on providing work-life balance. With this sum their efforts are focused at creating a workplace for they employees which is not only intellectually stimulating but also a lot of fun 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

1. GAIL Recruitment for 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 degree in Engineering (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) or the Candidates who are currently in the final year of their Engineering Degree course (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering course) 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 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering course) and belonging to General and OBC (NCL) category must have secured minimum 65% marks in aggregate up to the last semester/ year examination at the time of applying and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PWD category must have secured minimum 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 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering course) will be further subject to obtaining minimum 65% marks in case of General and OBC (NCL) category candidates and minimum 60% marks in case of SC/ ST/ PWD category candidates in their Engineering Degree and submission of Engineering Degree certificate (at least provisional certificate) and mark sheets of all semesters/ years towards documentary proof of having passed the qualifying Engineering Degree examination in relevant discipline/ branch with minimum prescribed percentage of marks

Selection procedure

Eligible candidates will have to appear for Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) – 2019.

Based on the GATE score and requirement, 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 Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- at the Basic Pay of Rs. 60,000/- during one-year training cum probation as Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. On successful completion of their Training cum Probation Period, they will be absorbed in the same Pay Scale of Rs. 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.

2. 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 01 (One) year post qualification executive in line experience (including experience as GET/ ET/ MT) related to their branch in plants only of State/Central Government Undertaking(s) and/or Large Private Sector Organization(s) 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: Rs. 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.

3. 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: Rs. 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.

Salary based on executive levels in GAIL

Below Board Level Executives

E-9: 62000 – 80000   Executive Director

E-8: 51300 – 73000   General Manager

E-7:  51300 – 73000   Dy. General Manager

E-6: 43200 – 66000   Chief Manager

E-5: (Induction)  36600 – 62000   Sr. Manager

E-4: 32900 – 58000   Manager

E-3: 29100 – 54500   Dy. Manager

E-2: (Induction)  24900 – 50500   Sr. Engineer/ Sr. Officer

E-1:  20600 – 46500   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 onset of your career at GAIL, new joinees are taken on board through a well structured and enriching Induction programme. As part of this orientation programme, the new recruits are made to interact with the heads of various business functions and they are encouraged to ask questions to the best of the field executives, which gives them a greater insight of GAIL’s businesses and its value chain. Moreover, new recruits are sent to major workstations for gaining a deeper understanding of the various business functions of GAIL.

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

With such immense opportunities coupled with a learning based culture GAIL has become one of the best organisation for engineers to work. The Maharatna breads leaders with it’s work culture, executive development programs, job rotation and higher responsibilities.

 

FAQs

What is the full form of GAIL?

The GAIL full form is Gas Authority of India Limited.

 

What is the headquarter of GAIL?

GAIL headquarters are located in GAIL Bhawan, New Delhi.

 

Who looks after the functioning of GAIL?

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

 

Is GAIL a government company?

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

 

What is the primary function of GAIL?

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

 

What is the vision of GAIL?

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.

 

What is the mission of GAIL?

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

 

Why should one aim or join GAIL?

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

• Offer a detailed and enriching induction program for the new joinees
• Opportunity to interact with the top authorities and ask questions regarding the areas new professionals want to learn.
• Exposure to the major workstations helps to gain an in-depth understanding of different functions in the department.
• Availability of the formal mentorship program to guide the young executives that ensure senior professionals become mentors for the new joinees.
• Routine availability of training such as behavioral and functional ones in the form of conferences, and workshops for professionals belonging to different levels at this renowned organization.
• Leadership development programs are organized for the senior-level executives to identify the developmental gaps.

 

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