GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: notification released for 70 vacancies. Apply online through GATE 2026 before 18 March 2026. Check eligibility, salary, age limit and details here.
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. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website before 18 March 2026.
GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025 |
| Total Posts | 70 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (E-2 Grade) |
| Job Opening Date | 20 February 2026 (11:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://gailonline.com |
Post Details
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 21 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 16 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 16 |
| Total | 70 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc Engg.) in relevant discipline with minimum marks:
- UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): 65% marks
- SC/ST/PwBD: 60% marks
Discipline-wise Qualification:
- Chemical – Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Chemical Technology & Polymer Science/Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology
- Instrumentation – Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics
- Electrical – Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Power
- Mechanical – Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical & Automobile
✔ Only full-time regular courses are valid.
✔ Final year (2025–26) students are eligible.
✔ Candidates passed in 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible.
Important Note
Selection will be based on GATE-2026 marks only.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 26 years as on 18 March 2026
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST – 5 Years
- OBC (NCL) – 3 Years
- PwBD (General/EWS) – 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC) – 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST) – 15 Years
Maximum age including relaxation should not exceed 56 years.
Salary
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000
Additional Benefits:
✔ Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)
✔ Performance Related Pay
✔ HRA/Company Accommodation
✔ Medical Facilities
✔ Provident Fund, Gratuity & Pension
✔ Post-Retirement Medical Benefits
Application Fees
- No Application Fee is required for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 |
| Selection Process | After GATE-2026 Results |
Selection Process & Syllabus
Selection will be based on:
- GATE-2026 Score
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Interview:
- UR/OBC/EWS – 60%
- SC/ST – 55%
- PwBD – 50%
GD Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/OBC/EWS – 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD – 35%
How to Apply?
Follow these steps:
- Appear in GATE-2026 and obtain Registration Number.
- Visit official website: https://gailonline.com
- Go to Careers Section.
- Click on Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 link.
- Fill in details including GATE-2026 Registration Number.
- Upload required documents and photograph.
- Submit the application form.
- Take printout for future reference.
⚠ Applications without valid GATE-2026 Registration Number will be rejected.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | https://gailonline.com |
| Official Website | https://gailonline.com |
Candidates are advised to apply only through the official website of GAIL. Read the official notification carefully before applying. Keep checking the official website for updates regarding selection process and results.
