GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking and India’s leading natural gas company, has released the official notification for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026. The recruitment will be conducted through GATE 2026 scores. A total of 70 Executive Trainee (ET) vacancies are available across multiple engineering disciplines including Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical.
Eligible candidates who appear for GATE-2026 can apply online through the official website of GAIL. The online application process started on 20 February 2026 and will remain open until 18 March 2026.
| Organization | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025 |
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 Posts |
| Recruitment Mode | Through GATE-2026 Score |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | gailonline.com |
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 32 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 70 |
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| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | B.E / B.Tech in Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology with minimum 65% marks |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | B.E / B.Tech in Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation with minimum 65% |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | B.E / B.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power with minimum 65% |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Manufacturing / Automobile with minimum 65% |
🔴 SC/ST/PwBD candidates are eligible for 5% relaxation in minimum marks requirement.
| Maximum Age | 26 Years (as on 18 March 2026) |
✅ Age Relaxation:
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
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👉 The final selection will be based on performance in the interview and group discussion after shortlisting through GATE scores.
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Core Engineering Subject | 72 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Grade | E-2 |
| Training Period | 1 Year |
💵 Benefits include:
| Notification Release Date | 20 February 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Official Website | gailonline.com |
| Apply Now | Click to Apply |
| GATE 2026 Website | gate2026.iitg.ac.in |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
📢 Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and apply before the deadline. GAIL offers excellent career growth opportunities along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
GAIL (India) Limited has announced a total of 70 Executive Trainee (ET) vacancies in disciplines such as Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation.
The selection process consists of shortlisting based on GATE-2026 score followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.
Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade) with a starting basic pay of ₹60,000 during the training period.
The upper age limit is 26 years as on 18 March 2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST, OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates as per Government rules.
No. There is no application fee required to apply for GAIL Executive Trainee posts.
Yes. Candidates currently in the final year (2025-26) of their engineering degree can apply provided they meet the required eligibility criteria.
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