GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s leading Natural Gas company,
has released an official notification (Advt. No.: GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025)
for the recruitment of Executive Trainees (ET) through GATE-2026.
This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for engineering graduates to build a
prestigious career in the public sector. A total of 70 vacancies are available
across Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines.
The online application process started on 20 February 2026 and will close on
18 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs).
📌 Recruitment Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Selection | GATE-2026 + GD/Interview |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date | 18 Mar 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
📢 Vacancy Details
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | 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
Educational Qualification
- B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering with minimum 65% marks
- 60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
- Final year (2025-26) students eligible
- 2024 or earlier pass-outs are not eligible
Age Limit (As on 18.03.2026)
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
- SC/ST: +5 Years
- OBC: +3 Years
- PwBD: +10 to 15 Years
💰 Salary & Benefits
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Starting Basic: ₹60,000/month
- Benefits: VDA, HRA, PRP, Medical, Retirement Benefits
📝 Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE-2026 score
- Group Discussion (GD)
- Personal Interview
🚀 How to Apply
- Ensure valid GATE-2026 registration number
- Visit GAIL careers portal
- Select discipline and fill application form
- Enter GATE details carefully
- No application fee required
- Download application after submission
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date | 18 March 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
📝 Final Thoughts
GAIL offers one of the best PSU career opportunities for engineering graduates with excellent salary and growth.
Candidates should apply early and ensure accurate GATE details to avoid rejection during the selection process.
