GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE-2026
Overview & Summary
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU, has released a notification for the recruitment of Executive Trainees in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines. The selection will be based on GATE-2026 marks followed by Group Discussion and/or Personal Interviews.
Important Dates
2 milestones| Event / Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application Portal | 20 Feb 2026 | Concluded |
| Closing of Online Application Portal | 18 Mar 2026 | Concluded |
Important Dates
Opening of Online Application Portal
20 February 2026
Closing of Online Application Portal
18 March 2026
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies
70
Post and Category Wise Vacancy (Table-I)
4 rows<p>Distribution of Executive Trainee vacancies across different engineering disciplines and social categories.</p>
source: Page 1
| sr_no | Ur | Ews | Obc Ncl | Sc | St | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Trainee (Chemical) Identified for PwBD Categories A, B, C, D, E | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 24.3% |
Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) Identified for PwBD Categories B, C, D, E | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 30.0% |
Executive Trainee (Electrical) Identified for PwBD Categories B, C, D, E | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 22.9% |
Executive Trainee (Mechanical) Identified for PwBD Categories B, C, D, E | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 22.9% |
| total | 32 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 70 | 100% |
PwBD Reserved Vacancies Breakdown
4 rows<p>Specific reservation details for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) out of the total 70 vacancies.</p>
source: Page 2
| sr_no | Category A | Category B | Category C | Category D E | total | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 1 | N/A | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33.3% |
Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 0 | 1 | N/A | 1 | 2 | 22.2% |
Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 0 | N/A | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22.2% |
Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 0 | 2 | 0 | N/A | 2 | 22.2% |
| total | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 100% |
Eligibility Criteria
Additional Information
Candidates must possess a Full-time Regular Bachelor Degree in Engineering in relevant disciplines with a minimum of 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD). Final year students (2025-26) are also eligible to apply.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Power Engineering)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production/Manufacturing/Automobile)
Nationality
Indian
Gender Eligibility
Eligible States
Application Fees
Fee Details
There is no separate application fee for applying to the post of Executive Trainee in GAIL. Candidates only need to bear the cost of GATE 2026 registration.
Category-wise Application Fee
| category | amount | Status | notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Categories | ā¹0 | Exempted | -- |
| total | ā¹0 | ||
Online Payment
Fee Payment Summary
Total Categories
1
Fee Range
ā¹0 -ā¹0
exempted_categories
0
Payment Modes
0
Selection Process
Selection Process
The selection process is multi-staged, primarily driven by GATE 2026 scores. Shortlisted candidates will undergo further assessment tools.
Selection Stages3
GATE 2026 Score
EliminativeGroup Discussion (GD)
EliminativePersonal Interview
EliminativeSalary & Allowances
Additional Information
Selected candidates will be placed in the E-2 Grade with a pay scale of ā¹60,000 - 1,80,000/-. During the one-year training-cum-probation, they will receive a basic pay of ā¹60,000/- plus applicable allowances.
Pay Level
E-2
Basic Pay
ā¹60,000
Total Basic
ā¹60,000
Basic + Grade Pay
Gross Salary
ā¹1,00,000 - ā¹1,20,000 (Approx. starting)
(Basic Pay + allowances)
Required Documents
Document Requirements
Candidates shortlisted for the selection process must produce original documents and one set of self-attested photocopies.
Total Documents
7
Mandatory
4
Optional
3
categories
3
General Document Requirements
Class X Marksheet/Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)Mandatory
Engineering Degree and All Semester MarksheetsMandatory
GATE 2026 Admit CardMandatory
GATE 2026 Official Score CardMandatory
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)Optional
Disability Certificate (for PwBD)Optional
No Objection Certificate (for Govt/PSU employees)Optional
How to Apply
Application Instructions
Candidates must apply online through the GAIL website. No other mode of application will be accepted.