GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 for Executive Trainee

GAIL (INDIA) LIMITED

(A Government of India Undertaking)

Gail Bhawan, 16, Bhikaiji Cama Place, New Delhi ‐ 110 066, PH: 011‐26172580, email: career@gail.co.in

Career Opportunities as Executive Trainee Through GATE‐2026

Attention Engineers!! Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has released a notification for 70 posts as executive trainee through GATE 2026 score. Candidates from chemical, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical engineering branches are eligible for this recruitment. Read the blog to know more about this recruitment.

The table of content for the blog is given below.

Company Profile

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company is integrating all aspects of the Natural Gas value chain (including Exploration & Production, Processing, Transmission, Distribution and Marketing) and its related services. In a rapidly changing scenario, GAIL is spearheading the move to a new era of clean fuel industrialization 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. GAIL offers one of the best compensation packages in terms of Cost to Company with the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive with the No. 1 Gas Company of the Country.

GAIL is looking for committed, vibrant, and passionate young Graduate Engineers for filling up the following posts by using GATE 2026 Score as per details given in Table‐I below:

GAIL Recruitment Details

GAIL Vacancy Details

Important Dates

Essential Qualifications for GAIL Recruitment 2026

Minimum essential qualifications required for the post of executive trainees are indicated in the table below:

Relaxation in Minimum Percentage of Marks in Educational Qualifications

Relaxation of 5% in minimum percentage of marks in essential qualification will be provided in respect of SC, ST, and PwBD category. However, the above relaxation in minimum qualifying percentage of marks in education qualification is applicable only in respect of posts which are reserved for SC/ ST/PwBD Categories. SC/ST/PwBD candidates applying against unreserved posts shall be considered under general standard of merit and no relaxation in Minimum Percentage of marks in Educational Qualification shall be available to them. Further, no rounding off in marks to the next higher digit will be allowed for calculation of percentage of marks secured in Bachelor degree/ Master Degree etc. e.g 64.99% will not be considered as 65% for the UR category.

Terms and Conditions in Respect of Essential Qualification(S)

1. Minimum essential educational qualifications required for each Post shall be as indicated in Table-I above against each post.
2. Only full time Regular courses will be considered.
3. All qualifications must be from UGC recognized Indian University/UGC recognized Indian Deemed University or AICTE approved courses from Autonomous Indian Institutions/concerned statutory council (wherever applicable).
4. Minimum percentage of marks in the essential qualification(s), as specified shall be considered as per Institute/University rules/norms.
5. Wherever CGPA/OGPA/CPI or letter grade in a Degree is awarded, an equivalent percentage of marks should be indicated in the application as per norms adopted by University/Institutes. Candidate is required to obtain a certificate to this effect from the University/Institute which shall be required at the time of Selection Process.
6. Engineering Degree can be B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. Engg.
7. Candidates having 05 years B.E / B. Tech. + M.E / M. Tech. integrated dual degree in engineering in relevant discipline shall also be considered.
8. Candidates who have completed their Bachelor degree in Engineering (including 05 years BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) / MCA Degree [for ET (BIS) only] in the year 2024 OR Candidates who are currently in the final year (2024-25) of their Engineering Degree course (including 05 years BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering course) / MCA Degree [for ET (BIS) only] only are eligible to apply for the post of Executive Trainee in E-2 grade.
9. Candidates who have completed their Bachelor degree in Engineering (including 05 years BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) / MCA Degree [for ET (BIS) only] in the year 2024 and belonging to General, EWS, and OBC (NCL) category must have secured minimum 65% marks and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/PwBD category must have secured minimum 60% marks.

Age Limit & Age Relaxation

The upper Age Limit is 26 years as on 18.03.2026 for the posts of Executive Trainee in all disciplines. However, the relaxation in upper age limit as applicable is detailed in Table given below in respect of posts which are reserved for SC/ ST/ OBC (NCL)/ PwBD category candidates:

Maximum upper age of the applicant shall not exceed 56 years including all possible age relaxations.

*Read the official notification to know more about the age limit and age relaxation before applying.

Emoluments

• Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹ 60,000 – ₹ 1,80,000/- at the Basic Pay of ₹ 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 ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000/- in E-2 grade. No protection of pay shall be admissible to the Candidates joining GAIL in the abovementioned posts.
• 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 based on individual and organizational performance.
• Other Benefits: Company Accommodation / Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, 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.

Placement/Assignments

During the Training-cum-Probation period and/ or after absorption, the candidates may be posted at any of the installations/ projects/ offices, etc. of GAIL (India) Limited or any of the subsidiaries/ Joint Ventures of GAIL (India) Limited or deputed to any Department of Government of India/ other PSUs, etc. The selected candidates may be assigned jobs/ functions/ assignments as per the business requirements of the company including shift operations.

Health/Medical Fitness

Appointment to the above posts will be subject to the candidate being medically fit as per the standards prescribed for the post by the Company. Every candidate appointed to a post in the Company shall be required to get their Pre- Employment Medical Examination done in a Central/ State Government Hospital (having the status of minimum District Hospital) or in GAIL nominated empanelled hospitals and submit Medical reports in the prescribed formats issued by Medical Authority i.e., Chairman of Medical Board or Civil Surgeon or Medical Superintendent or Chief Medical Officer or equivalent of a Central/ State Government Hospital (having the status of minimum District Hospital) or in GAIL nominated empanelled hospital. Acceptance of joining will be subject to the Medical Fitness Certificate so issued by the Medical Authority being further accepted by designated CMO, GAIL (India) Limited. GAIL reserves the right to re-examine or review the Medical Examination report submitted by the candidate without assigning any reason and the decision of designated CMO, GAIL (India) Limited will be final and binding. Detailed guidelines on Medical Standards/ Norms for Medical Fitness and Pre- Employment Medical Examination are available on “Careers” section of GAIL website https://careers.gail.co.in Candidates are advised to go through the same before they start the online application process.

Selection Process and How to Apply

GAIL will be utilizing the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ‐ 2026 Score (GATE‐2026 Score) for recruitment of Executive Trainees in the above-mentioned disciplines during the year 2026.

Eligible candidates, who have applied for appearing in GATE-2026 in the relevant papers mentioned in table V below and received GATE-2026 Admit Card may now apply online through GAIL website https://gailonline.com for the relevant post indicating their GATE-2026 Registration Number. Relevant GATE Examination Papers, list of disciplines/branches considered equivalent to each of the above mentioned advertised posts is given below:

Note: Candidates having Engineering Degree (including 05 years BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) in a branch / discipline other than as specified above are not eligible to apply.

• Based on the GATE‐2026 marks and requirement, candidates will be short- listed for further selection process for the position of Executive Trainee in the above disciplines. Please note that only GATE‐2026 marks are valid for this recruitment exercise. GATE marks of 2025 or prior to that are not valid.
• Selection Process will involve Group Discussion and/or Interview before the Selection Committee. Group Discussion shall not be conducted for the candidates of PwBD Cat. B, PwBD Cat. D and PwBD Cat. E and in lieu of Group Discussion, Case Study/Writing exercise or any other tool will be adopted for assessing the skill & competencies subject to scoring a minimum 35% marks.
• The selection process as indicated above is tentative. Selection Process may, however, vary depending upon the administrative/ business requirements of the Company.
• Candidates will be required to apply online through GAIL website: https://gailonline.com only, indicating their GATE‐2026 Registration Number. No other means/ mode of application shall be accepted. The relevant link will be made available from 1100 hrs on 20.02.2026 till 1800 hrs on 18.03.2026.
• A candidate can apply for one post/discipline only. Candidates applying for more than one post/ discipline will not be considered.
• Please ensure that the GATE‐2026 Registration number which is mentioned on GATE‐2026 admit card, is entered correctly in the online application. Name should be filled up as appearing in your GATE-2026 Admit card. No request with respect to making changes in any data / particulars entered by the candidate in the online application will be entertained, once the application is submitted successfully.
• Category (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD) once filled in the online application form will not be changed and no benefit of other category will be admissible later on. The reserved category candidates and EWS/PwBD category candidates are required to submit requisite Caste/Tribe/EWS/PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, issued by Competent Authority as prescribed by the Government of India, at the time of further selection process, if called for the same.
• The OBC category candidates who belong to “CREAMY LAYER” are not entitled for OBC concession and such candidates have to indicate their category as “General”. The OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category candidates are required to submit requisite certificate (latest) in the prescribed format, issued by Competent Authority as prescribed by the Government of India, at the time of further selection process, if called for the same.
• Candidates seeking reservation under EWS category should produce their latest Income and Asset Certificate issued by Competent Authority (as per the prescribed format). The prescribed format and the Competent Authority have been given in Department of Personal & Training Office Memorandum No. 36039/1/2019-Estt (Res) dated 31.01.2019. The Income and Asset Certificate should be valid for the financial year 2025‐26 and should have been prepared on the basis of income and asset verification for the financial year 2024‐25. Income and Asset Certificate’ shall be submitted by such candidates at the time of Selection Process (if shortlisted). No request for extension of time for production of ‘Income & Asset Certificate’ beyond the said date shall be entertained. In case candidates fail to produce the same at the time of Selection Process, they will not be allowed to appear for Selection Process. Further, their request for change of category will also not be entertained.
• Prescribed format of caste certificate for SC/ST, OBC(NCL), EWS and PwBD certificate can be downloaded from “Careers” section of GAIL Website https://careers.gail.co.in.
• In case, any candidate fails to produce the above including relevant and applicable caste certificates in prescribed formats and other documents at the time of selection process, his/ her candidature will not be considered.
• The candidates should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility criteria and other conditions as specified above and that the particulars furnished by them in the online application are correct in all respects. Mere submission of online application successfully does not imply that the Company (GAIL) has been satisfied about the candidate’s eligibility. In case it is detected at any stage of the selection process that a candidate does not fulfill any of the eligibility criteria, and/ or that he/ she has furnished any incorrect information or has suppressed any material fact(s), his/ her candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these shortcomings(s) is/ are detected even after appointment, his/ her services will be summarily terminated.

Other Terms & Conditions and General Instructions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
• Any dispute with regard to recruitment against this advertisement will be subject to jurisdiction of Delhi High Court only.
• Any revision, clarification, addendum, corrigendum, time extension, etc. to the above advertisement will be hosted on the “Careers” section of GAIL website: https://gailonline.com/ only and no separate notification shall be issued in any other media. Candidates are requested to visit the website regularly to keep themselves updated.

For detailed information regarding GATE‐2026, interested candidates may log on to the official website of GATE‐ 2026 https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/

*Read the given official notification carefully prior to submitting the application.

Official Job Notification

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