GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s leading Natural Gas company, has announced recruitment for Executive Trainees in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines through GATE-2026. This is an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates of 2025 and 2026 batch to secure a prestigious government job in India’s top gas company. Candidates must register for GATE-2026 in the relevant paper and later apply online via GAIL’s career portal. The selection will be based on GATE-2026 score followed by document verification and medical fitness. Selected candidates will be placed in E-2 Grade (₹60,000 – 1,80,000) during probation with attractive allowances and benefits.
Posted
02 Oct 2025, 04:40 pm
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Organization
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
Dates
02 Oct 2025 - 18 Mar 2026
🗓️ Important Dates
Application Start Date: 17-02-2026
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Application Last Date: 18-03-2026
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Admit Card Release (GATE): As per IIT Guwahati schedule
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Exam Date (GATE-2026): February 2026 (Exact date by IIT Guwahati)
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Venue: Online (Computer-based GATE exam centers)
💰 Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: As per GATE-2026 fee
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SC/ST/PwD: As per GATE-2026 fee
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Female Candidates: As per GATE-2026 fee
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Payment Mode: Online (via GATE-2026 portal)
(Note: No separate application fee for GAIL application.)
🎯 Age Limit
Maximum Age: 26 Years
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Relaxation:
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SC/ST: +5 years
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OBC (NCL): +3 years
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PwBD: +10–15 years (depending on category)
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Ex-servicemen: As per rules (max age not beyond 56 years).
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🎓 Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg. in relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD).
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Eligible Disciplines:
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Chemical: Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Tech, Polymer, Plastic Tech.
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Instrumentation: Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics.
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Electrical: Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Power.
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Mechanical: Mechanical, Production, Industrial, Manufacturing, Automobile.
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Only 2025 pass-outs and 2026 final-year students are eligible.
📋 Vacancy Details
| Sl. No | Post Name | Pay Scale |
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| 1 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
🖊 How to Apply
Register and appear for GATE-2026 in the relevant paper.
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Visit official website: https://gailonline.com.
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Go to Careers → Apply Online (link active from 17-02-2026).
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Enter GATE-2026 Registration Number.
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Fill application form and upload documents.
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Submit and take printout for reference.
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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