GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company, has released the notification for recruitment of Executive Trainees in multiple engineering disciplines through GATE-2026. A total of 70 vacancies are announced across Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. Eligible candidates must apply online using their valid GATE-2026 registration number.
| Organisation | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee |
| Total Vacancy | 70 |
| Starting Date of Application | 20 February 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 18 March 2026 |
| Upper Age Limit | 26 Years as on 18 March 2026 |
| Educational Qualification – Chemical | Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology / Chemical Technology & Polymer Science / Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology with minimum 65% marks. |
| Educational Qualification – Instrumentation | Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics with minimum 65% marks. |
| Educational Qualification – Electrical | Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Electrical / Electrical, Electronics & Power / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power with minimum 65% marks. |
| Educational Qualification – Mechanical | Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile with minimum 65% marks. |
| Marks Relaxation | 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. No rounding-off of marks is permitted. |
| Year of Passing | Only candidates who completed Engineering degree in 2025 or are in final year (2025–26) are eligible. Candidates passed in 2024 or earlier are not eligible. |
| Examination Mode | GATE-2026 |
| GATE Paper | As per discipline (CH / IN / EE / ME) |
| Shortlisting Basis | GATE-2026 Marks only |
| Validity of Score | Only GATE-2026 score is valid |
| Further Stages | Group Discussion and/or Interview |
| Post | Vacancy |
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 21 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 16 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 16 |
| Total | 70 |
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted based on GATE-2026 marks. |
| Group Discussion / Alternative Tool | Shortlisted candidates may undergo Group Discussion. For PwBD categories, Case Study/Writing Exercise may be conducted instead. |
| Interview | Candidates qualifying GD/alternative tool will be called for Personal Interview. |
| Final Selection | Final merit list will be prepared based on GATE-2026 score, GD and Interview performance. |
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Grade | E-2 |
| Basic Pay During Training | ₹60,000 |
| Training Period | 1 Year (Training-cum-Probation) |
| Additional Benefits | VDA, Performance Related Pay, HRA/Accommodation, Medical, CPF, Gratuity, Pension |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| GATE 2026 Website | Click Here |
| What is the recruitment mode for GAIL Executive Trainee 2026? | Recruitment is through GATE-2026 marks. |
| What is the last date to apply? | 18 March 2026 (till 6:00 PM). |
| What is the maximum age limit? | 26 years as on 18 March 2026 (age relaxation applicable). |
| Is there any application fee? | No, there is no application fee. |
| How many total vacancies are announced? | A total of 70 vacancies. |
