GAIL Recruitment 2026: notification released for 70 Executive Trainee posts through GATE 2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, important dates, and apply online before 18 March 2026.
GAIL (India) Limited has released an official notification for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE-2026. A total of 70 vacancies are announced in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.
Interested and eligible engineering graduates who are appearing in GATE 2026 can apply online through the official website before the last date.
GAIL Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Organization | GAIL (India) Limited |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (E-2 Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 18 March 2026 |
Post Details
| 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
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in relevant discipline with minimum marks:
- General/EWS/OBC (NCL): 65%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 60%
Discipline-wise Qualification
- Chemical – Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Polymer / Plastic Technology
- Instrumentation – Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation
- Electrical – Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power
- Mechanical – Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Automobile
✅ Only full-time regular courses from recognized universities are eligible.
✅ Candidates passing in 2025 or appearing in final year (2025-26) can apply.
❌ Candidates who passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
Age Limit (As on 18 March 2026)
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Maximum upper age shall not exceed 56 years including all relaxations.
Salary Details
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000 per month
- Training-cum-Probation: 1 Year
Other Benefits
- Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)
- Performance Related Pay
- HRA / Company Accommodation
- Medical Facilities
- Provident Fund, Gratuity & Pension
- Post-Retirement Medical Benefits
GAIL offers one of the best compensation packages among PSUs.
Application Fees
👉 No Application Fee for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- GATE 2026 Marks
- Shortlisting
- Group Discussion and/or Interview
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/OBC/EWS – 60% (Interview)
- SC/ST – 55% (Interview)
- PwBD – 50% (Interview)
How to Apply
- Apply and appear for GATE 2026 in relevant discipline.
- After receiving GATE 2026 Registration Number, visit official website.
- Go to Careers Section.
- Fill online application form with GATE 2026 Registration Number.
- Submit application and take printout for future reference.
⚠️ Application without valid GATE 2026 Registration Number will be rejected.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | https://gailonline.com |
| Careers Section | https://careers.gail.co.in |
| GATE 2026 Website | https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
Selected candidates may be posted at any project, plant, subsidiary, or joint venture of GAIL across India based on company requirement.
