GAIL Recruitment 2026: Gas Authority Of India Ltd announced a notification for the Executive Trainees in various disciplines through GATE 2026. Candidates with a qualification of B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engg are eligible to apply for the job. There are a total of 70 vacancies available for this post. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the job online on or before 18 March 2026. The detailed eligibility and selection process for GAIL Careers are explained below. Candidates can apply for DRDO Recruitment.
GAIL Recruitment 2026 – Details:
| Job Role | Executive Trainee |
| Job Category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engg |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 70 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Last Date | 18 March 2026 |
GAIL Jobs – Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification:
Executive Trainee (ET):
- Chemical: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Chemical/Petrochemical /Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology /Chemical Technology & Polymer Science/ Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology with a minimum of 65% marks.
- Instrumentation: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Instrumentation/ Instrumentation & Control/ Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation/ Electronics/ Electrical & Electronics with minimum 65% Marks
- Electrical: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Electrical/Electrical, Electronics & Power /Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Power with minimum 65% marks.
- Mechanical: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical/ Production/ Production & Industrial/ Manufacturing/ Mechanical & Automobile with minimum 65% marks.
Notes:
- The candidate must have appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering-2026
- Candidates who have completed their engineering degree in 2025 or are in their final year (2025-26) are eligible to apply.
- Candidates who graduated in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
- Candidates having 05 years B.E / B. Tech. + M.E / M. Tech. integrated dual degree in engineering in relevant
discipline shall also be considered.
Age Limit (As on 18 March 2026):
- Executive Trainee: 26 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC(NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD belonging to GENERAL/EWS: 10 Years
- PwBD belonging to OBC(NCL): 13 Years
- PwBD belonging to SC/ST: 15 Years
Salary:
- Executive Trainee – Pay Scale: Rs. 60,000/- to 1,80,000/-
GAIL Vacancy 2026 – Executive Trainees: 70 Posts
Discipline-Wise Vacancies:
- Chemical: 17 Posts
- Instrumentation: 21 Posts
- Electrical: 16 Posts
- Mechanical: 16 Posts
Category-Wise Vacancies:
- UR: 32 Posts
- EWS: 05 Posts
- OBC (NCL): 18 Posts
- SC: 12 Posts
- ST: 03 Posts
Selection Process of GAIL Careers:
- GAIL will be utilizing Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering ‐ 2026 Marks (GATE‐2026 Marks) for recruitment of Executive Trainees in the above-mentioned disciplines during the year 2026.
- Please note that only GATE-2026 marks are valid for this recruitment exercise. GATE marks of 2025 or prior to that is not valid.
- Selection Process will involve Group Discussion and/or Interview before the Selection Committee
- Eligible candidates who wish to apply for the position of Executive Trainees in GAIL will be required to first register for GATE-20256 and, after that, appear in GATE-2026 as per instructions and timelines notified by GATE-2026 Organizing Institute in one of the following relevant GATE Examination Papers. A list of disciplines/branches considered equivalent to each of the above 04 disciplines advertised is given below.
| Post/Discipline | GATE Paper | Code |
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
- Based on the GATE‐2026 marks and requirements, candidates will be short-listed for further selection for the position of Executive Trainee in the above disciplines.
- The candidates who have registered with GATE‐2026 are required to download the admit card from the GATE Official website.
How to Apply for GAIL Recruitment 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online using the link below, indicating their GATE-2026 Registration Number from 17 February 2026 (1100 hrs) to 18 March 2026 (Till 1800 hrs).
For More Details & To Apply: Click here.
Important Dates:
- Opening of GAIL website for online submission of application by candidates, indicating GATE-2026 Registration Number: 20 February 2026 (1100 hrs onwards)
- Last date for submission of online application in GAIL by candidates: 18 March 2026 (Till 1800 hrs)
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