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GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Application Details, Eligibility & Selection Process

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship natural gas company, has announced recruitment for the post of Executive Trainee (ET) in four engineering streams – Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical – at the E‑2 grade. The selection will be based on GATE‑2026 scores followed by Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI). A total of 70 vacancies are offered with a basic pay of ₹60,000 per month plus allowances.

Important Dates

Application Fee

No fee is required for any category. The recruitment process is completely free.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian National
• Must have passed (or be a final‑year student of) 2025 B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline.
• Minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD) in the qualifying degree.
• Valid GATE‑2026 score in the corresponding paper; previous years’ scores are not accepted.

Vacancy Details

Selection Process

• Shortlisting based on GATE‑2026 marks (only the current year’s score is considered).
• Group Discussion (GD) and/or Personal Interview (PI) for shortlisted candidates.

Pay & Perks

Selected candidates will receive a basic pay of ₹60,000 per month, with the pay scale ranging up to ₹1,80,000 per month, along with Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), perks, allowances and other benefits as per GAIL’s salary structure.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the official GAIL recruitment portal during the window 20‑Feb‑2026 to 18‑Mar‑2026. No application fee is required. Detailed instructions are available in the official notification.

Official Links & Resources

• Latest Jobs
• Government Jobs
• Results
• Admit Cards

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which states can apply? This is an All‑India recruitment. Any Indian national meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.
• How many total vacancies are there? 70 positions: Chemical (17), Instrumentation (21), Electrical (16), Mechanical (16).
• Is there any application fee? No. The recruitment is free for all categories.
• What is the pay scale? Basic pay starts at ₹60,000 per month and can go up to ₹1,80,000 per month, plus VDA and other allowances.
• What is the selection procedure? Shortlisting on GATE‑2026 marks, followed by GD and/or PI.
• What are the minimum academic requirements? B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant discipline with at least 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD) and a valid GATE‑2026 score.
• Can final‑year students apply? Yes, candidates appearing in the final year (2025‑26) are eligible.
• When will the final selection list be released? As per the official notification, the date will be announced later.

Conclusion

The GAIL Executive Trainee 2026 recruitment offers a prestigious entry point into a leading PSU for engineering graduates across four core disciplines. With a competitive pay package, no application fee, and a clear merit‑based selection through GATE‑2026, eligible candidates should submit their applications before 18‑Mar‑2026 to seize this opportunity.