GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: notification released for 70 Executive Trainee posts. Apply online through GATE 2026. Last date 18 March 2026. Check eligibility, salary, age limit & selection process.
GAIL (India) Limited has released an official notification for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE 2026. A total of 70 vacancies are available in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines. Eligible Engineering graduates can apply online from 20 February 2026 to 18 March 2026 through the official website.
GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (E-2 Grade) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Application Start Date | 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| 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’s Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc Engg.) with minimum required marks:
- UR/EWS/OBC (NCL): Minimum 65%
- SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 60%
Discipline-wise Qualification:
- Chemical: Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Polymer Science / 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 from recognized universities are eligible.
✔ Candidates graduating in 2025 or appearing in final year (2025-26) are eligible.
✔ GATE-2026 score is mandatory.
Age Limit (As on 18 March 2026)
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC (NCL): 3 Years
- PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years
- PwBD (OBC NCL): 13 Years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
Maximum upper age including relaxations: 56 years
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000 during one-year training-cum-probation
- Additional Benefits:
- Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)
- Performance Related Pay
- HRA / Company Accommodation
- Medical Facility
- Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension
- Post-Retirement Medical Benefits (after 15 years service)
Application Fees
- No Application Fee required for any category.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Selection Process | Based on GATE 2026 Score |
Selection Process
- Shortlisting based on GATE-2026 Marks
- Group Discussion and/or Interview
- For certain PwBD categories, Case Study/Writing Exercise may replace GD
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Interview:
- UR/OBC/EWS: 60%
- SC/ST: 55%
- PwBD: 50%
- GD/Other Tools:
- UR/OBC/EWS: 40%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 35%
How to Apply for GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026?
- Register and appear for GATE-2026 in the relevant discipline.
- After receiving GATE-2026 Admit Card, visit https://gailonline.com
- Go to the Careers section.
- Click on Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 link.
- Enter GATE-2026 Registration Number.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.
⚠ Application without valid GATE-2026 Registration Number will be rejected.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | https://gailonline.com |
| GATE 2026 Official Website | https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Official Website | https://gailonline.com |
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. Apply only through the official website of GAIL. Keep your GATE-2026 registration number and documents ready before filling out the form.
