GAIL Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has issued the GAIL Recruitment 2026 notification for 70 Executive Trainee vacancies across multiple engineering disciplines. The online application process started on 20 February 2026 and will continue until 18 March 2026. Eligible candidates must submit their applications through the official online portal within the specified timeline.

The recruitment drive covers Executive Trainee positions in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines. Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and possess a valid GATE-2026 score to be considered.

Recruitment Overview

• Organization: Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)

• Post Name: Executive Trainee

• Total Vacancies: 70

• Advertisement Number: GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025

• Application Mode: Online

• Job Type: Full Time

• Salary Scale: Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month

• Maximum Age Limit: 26 years

• Last Date to Apply: 18 March 2026

Vacancy Distribution

• Executive Trainee (Chemical): 17 Posts

• Executive Trainee (Instrumentation): 21 Posts

• Executive Trainee (Electrical): 16 Posts

• Executive Trainee (Mechanical): 16 Posts

• Total: 70 Posts

Eligibility Criteria

General Requirements

• Applicants must be Indian Nationals.

• Candidates should be medically fit as per company standards.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines such as Chemical, Petrochemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical.

• Minimum 65% marks for General/EWS/OBC (NCL) candidates and 60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

• The degree must be from a full-time regular course at a UGC-recognized university, deemed university, or AICTE-approved institution.

• Candidates who completed their degree in 2025 or are in the final year of 2025–26 are eligible to apply.

GATE Requirement

• Candidates must have appeared for GATE-2026 in the relevant paper (CH/IN/EE/ME).

• A valid GATE-2026 score is mandatory for consideration.

Application Fee

No application fee is required for any category.

Age Limit and Relaxation

• Maximum age: 26 years as on 18 March 2026.

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms:

• SC/ST: 5 years

• OBC (NCL): 3 years

• PwBD (General/EWS): 10 years

• PwBD (OBC): 13 years

• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years

• Ex-servicemen: Service period deduction up to 3 years beyond the upper age limit

The maximum age including all relaxations should not exceed 56 years.

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month during employment, along with applicable benefits as per company rules.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date: 20 February 2026

• Last Date to Apply Online: 18 March 2026

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the closing date to avoid technical issues.

Selection Process

The selection process will include the following stages:

1. Shortlisting based on GATE-2026 marks in the relevant discipline.

2. Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.

3. Alternative assessment methods such as case study or writing test for specific PwBD categories where Group Discussion is not conducted.

4. Minimum qualifying marks in Interview:

   • 60% for UR/OBC/EWS

   • 55% for SC/ST

   • 50% for PwBD

5. Medical fitness examination at a designated hospital.

Selected candidates will undergo a one-year Training-cum-Probation period.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official GAIL online application portal.

2. Register with valid personal and contact details.

3. Complete the application form with accurate academic and professional information.

4. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and relevant certificates in the prescribed format.

5. Review all details carefully before final submission.

6. Submit the application on or before 18 March 2026.

7. Download or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Candidates must ensure that all details provided are correct and supported by valid documents, as discrepancies may lead to rejection at any stage of the recruitment process.

Status:  Closed