GAIL (India) Limited, a renowned Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), has officially released its notification for the recruitment of Executive Trainees for the year 2026. This is a great opportunity for fresh engineering graduates to pursue a career in one of India's leading natural gas companies. The recruitment will be based on GATE 2026 scores in four core engineering subjects.

Below is a complete guide on everything you need to know about the Gail Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, including eligibility, salary, selection process, and how to apply.

1. Vacancy Details by Discipline

2. Eligibility Criteria

3. Salary and Benefits

4. Selection Process

5. Important Dates

6. How to Apply

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Vacancy Details of GAIL Executive Trainee by Discipline {#vacancy-details}

GAIL has announced a total of 70 vacancies for executive trainees. The distribution across different engineering streams is as follows:

Discipline	Number of Vacancies
Executive Trainee (Chemical)	17
Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)	21
Executive Trainee (Electrical)	16
Executive Trainee (Mechanical)	16
Total	70

2. Eligibility Criteria {#eligibility-criteria}

To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet specific academic and age requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 65% marks.

Chemical: Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Technology, Polymer Science, etc.
Instrumentation: Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, etc.
Electrical: Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Power, etc.
Mechanical: Mechanical, Production, Manufacturing, Mechanical & Automobile, etc.

Age Limit (as of 18.03.2026)

The maximum age limit is 26 years. However, category-based relaxations apply:

SC/ST: 5 Years.
OBC (NCL): 3 Years.
PwBD: 10 to 15 years, depending on the category.

3. Salary and Benefits {#salary-and-benefits}

Selected candidates will be placed in the E-2 Grade.

Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - ₹180,000.
Starting Basic Pay: ₹60,000 during the one-year training cum probation period.
Upon successful completion of probation, trainees are absorbed into the same pay scale within the E-2 grade.

4. Selection Process {#selection-process}

The selection is a multi-stage process designed to identify the best engineering talent:

1. Shortlisting: Based on GATE 2026 marks.

2. Further Rounds: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a group discussion (GD) and/or personal interview.

5. Important Dates {#important-dates}

Mark your calendars to ensure you don't miss the deadline:

Online Application Starts: February 20, 2026 (11:00 hrs.)
Online Application Ends: March 18, 2026 (18:00 hrs).

6. How to apply {#how-to-apply}

Eligible candidates must apply online through the GAIL Career Portal.

1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the GAIL Official Website and navigate to the careers section.

2. Registration: Register using your GATE 2026 Registration Number.

3. Form Filling: Complete the online application with all required personal and academic details.

4. Upload Documents: Attach any necessary documents as prompted.

5. Submit & Print: There is no application fee for this recruitment. Submit the form and print a copy for your records.

7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) {#faqs}

Q1: Is there an application fee for the GAIL Executive Trainee 2026?

No, there is no application fee for all candidates.

Q2: Can final-year students apply?

The notification invites fresh engineering graduates; candidates must have a valid GATE 2026 score and meet the 65% marks criteria.

Q3: Where will the job location be?

Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India.

Q4: What are the disciplines eligible for this recruitment?

Chemical, instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical engineering disciplines are eligible.

Important Links

Official GAIL Website: Click Here
Download Official Notification: Click Here

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