GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Through GATE – 70 Vacancies Announced

GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Through GATE – 70 Vacancies Announced

GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 announced for 70 vacancies through GATE-2026. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process, and apply online before 18 March 2026.

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking and one of India’s leading natural gas companies, has issued an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025) for the post of Executive Trainee (ET) through GATE-2026.

This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for young engineering graduates who wish to build a long-term career in the core public sector. A total of 70 vacancies have been announced across Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.

The online application process begins on 20 February 2026 and will remain open until 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM).

 Recruitment Overview : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Particulars	Details
Organization	GAIL (India) Limited
Post Name	Executive Trainee (ET)
Total Vacancies	70
Selection Method	GATE-2026 Score + GD/Interview
Application Mode	Online
Start Date	20 February 2026
Last Date	18 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs)

 Discipline-wise Vacancy Details : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

A total of 70 posts are distributed as follows:

Discipline	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
Chemical	8	1	4	2	2	17
Instrumentation	9	2	6	3	1	21
Electrical	7	1	5	3	0	16
Mechanical	8	1	3	4	0	16
Total	32	5	18	12	3	70

 Eligibility Criteria : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

 Educational Qualification

• Full-time B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant discipline.
• Minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).
• Final year students of the 2025–26 batch are eligible, subject to securing the required percentage.
• Candidates who completed their degree in 2024 or earlier are not eligible.
• A valid GATE-2026 score in the corresponding paper (CH, IN, EE, ME) is mandatory.

 Age Limit (As on 18 March 2026)

• Maximum Age: 26 Years

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 Years
• OBC (NCL): 3 Years
• PwBD: 10–15 Years (as applicable)

 Salary and Benefits : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

Selected candidates will be placed in the E-2 Grade.

• Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
• Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000 per month during one-year training
• Additional Benefits:
• Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)
• HRA or Company Accommodation
• Cafeteria-based perks
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Medical facilities
• Retirement and superannuation benefits

•  Selection Process : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

  The selection process consists of two main stages:

   Shortlisting Based on GATE-2026 Score

  Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of their valid GATE-2026 marks in the relevant engineering discipline.

  (GATE-2025 or earlier scores will not be accepted.)

   Group Discussion & Personal Interview

  Shortlisted candidates will be invited for Group Discussion and/or Interview before the final selection.

 How to Apply : GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026

1. Ensure you have a valid GATE-2026 Registration Number.
2. Visit the official GAIL careers portal.
3. Select your discipline and complete the online application form.
4. Enter your GATE-2026 Registration Number carefully.
5. Submit the application form.
6. Download and save the registration confirmation.

 There is no separate application fee for this recruitment.

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 Important Links

Description	Link
Official Notification	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here
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Home Page	Click Here

 Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Starts	20 February 2026 (11:00 Hrs)
Last Date to Apply	18 March 2026 (Till 18:00 Hrs)