GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 - Merit List (Soon), Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Process

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Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) started registrations for recruitment through GATE 2025. Last date to apply was March 18. Get details of GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025, such as Vacancies, Application Forms, Eligibility, Dates, and Selection Process here. Read here for more
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) started its application process to recruit executive trainees in instrumentation, electrical, and more. The last date to submit the application form was March 18, 2025. Candidate recruitment will be based on the GATE scores. The GATE 2025 results was announced on March 19, 2025. Check all the updated information, such as vacancy, application process, selection process, salary & other benefits here:
GATE GAIL Recruitment 2025

GAIL Recruitment Through GATE 2025: GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 has started. The application form was released on Feb 17, 2025, and the last date to apply was March 18, 2025. Gas Authority of India Limited, popularly known as GAIL India Limited, released the notification for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025 on its official website. Registrations for the GAIL recruit candidates for the Executive Trainee (ET) post in various disciplines such as  Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. The official notification has been released, and the GATE 2025 GAIL recruitment registrations were available from February 17, 2025 (11:00 am) to March 18, 2025 (18:00). The GATE 2025 results was announced on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check the updated information about GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025.

Registrations for GAIL GATE 2025 are now CLOSED

IIT Roorkee conducts the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB), Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Qualified candidates in GATE 2025 will be eligible to be offered admission to Master's Degree programmes and PhD programmes in various institutes in India.

The GATE 2025 exam was conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. GATE 2025-qualified candidates are eligible to apply at various Public Section Undertakings (PSUs) for jobs, provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria by the authority. Candidates can check important information here:

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Table of contents
  • GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Important Dates
  • Disciplines for GAIL recruitment and GATE Paper Codes
  • GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Eligibility Criteria
  • Who is not eligible for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?
  • GAIL Recruitment 2025 – Pay Scale and Emoluments
  • How to apply for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?
  • GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Selection Process
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GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Important Dates 

Candidates can check the important dates for GAIL recruitment through 2025.

Events

Dates

GATE 2025

Application form availability 

August 28, 2024  - October 3, 2024

Application with late fees

October 4, 2024 - October 11, 2024

Admit card availability

January 2, 2025

Exam Dates

February 1, 2025

February 2, 2025

February 15, 2025

February 16, 2025

GAIL Recruitment through GATE

Availability of GAIL Recruitment Application Form

February 17, 2025 (11:00)

Last date to apply

March 18, 2025 (18:00)

Candidates can apply online through the GAIL website - https://gailonline.com/ only indicating their GATE 2025 registration number. Candidates can apply for one post/discipline only. 

Q:   Can I opt for any paper in the GATE two paper combination list?
A:

No, applicants cannot opt for any paper from the combination list. Candidates can only select from the options provided by the GATE authorities in the GATE 2026 paper combination list. For example, a CS student has the free will to choose from the following set of exam papers: DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, and ST. 

Q:   Can commerce students apply for GATE exam?
A:

Yes, candidates having qualifying degree in B.Com can apply for GATE exam to get admission to the master's programmes in IITs and IISc. Candidates must go through the GATE information brochure carefully before applying. Also, students in 3rd year or final year in commerce are also eligible for GATE. 

Q:   For how many GATE papers can I apply and how much will I have to pay?
A:

You can apply for two GATE papers (maximum). While filling out the GATE application form, you need to select the primary and secondary paper. The GATE secondary paper must be from the subject list prescribed by the GATE authorities. Before adding the paper, go through the subject combination list and GATE paper codes. 

Candidates opting for two GATE papers will have to pay double the fees mentioned -

For example,  

  • If a general category candidate is applying for two GATE papers, then he/she has to pay a fee of INR 4000 (during the regular timeline) and INR 5000 (during the extended period).
  • The same applies to the female, SC, ST, and PwD category candidates, INR 2000 (during the regular time period) and INR 3000 (during the extended period). 

Disciplines for GAIL recruitment and GATE Paper Codes

Candidates with other disciplines are also eligible for recruitment through GATE. Check the details for it below:

Discipline (Executive Trainee)

Disciplines/ Branches of Engineering to be considered equivalent

Corresponding GATE Paper

GATE Paper Code

Instrumentation

  • Instrumentation
  • Instrumentation & Control
  • Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Electronics
  • Electrical and Electronics

Instrumentation Engineering

IN

Chemical

  • Chemical
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Technology
  • Petrochemical Technology
  • Chemical Technology &
    Polymer Science
  • Chemical Technology &
    Plastic Technology

Chemical Engineering

CH

Electrical 

  • Electrical
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Power
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Electrical and Power

Electrical Engineering

EE

Mechanical

  • Mechanical
  • Production
  • Production and Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical and Automobile

Mechanical Engineering

ME

BIS

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree with Master Degree in Computer Application (MCA)

Computer Science &
Information Technology

CS

Candidates who have completed their Bachelor's degree in Engineering/MCA degree (for Executive Trainee - BIS) only in the relevant discipline/branch in the year 2023 or earlier are not eligible to apply. GATE 2024 marks or prior to that are not valid for recruitment

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Number of Vacant Posts available through GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025

Aspirants can check the number of vacant posts available at GAIL for recruitment through GATE. Candidates must note that only GATE 2025 scores are applicable for recruitment

Categories

Vacancies for Executive Trainee Posts

UR

To be notified

EWS

To be notified

SC

To be notified

ST

To be notified

OBC (NCL)

To be notified

Total

To be notified

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

  • The upper Age Limit is 26 years as of the last date of filling the application form for the posts of Executive Trainee in all disciplines.
  • The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST category candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) category candidates.
  • The maximum upper age of the applicant shall not exceed 56 years, including all possible age relaxations.

Minimum Qualification Required—Only full-time Regular Bachelor's Degrees in an Engineering discipline (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) will be considered for the GAIL recruitment process. All the qualifications must be from UGC-recognised Indian University/UGC-Recognised Indian Deemed University or AICTE-approved institutes. 

Minimum marks requirement:

  • Candidates who have completed their Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) in the year 2019 and belong to the General/EWS/OBC (NCL) category must have secured a minimum 65% marks and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PWD category must have secured minimum 60% marks.

Who is not eligible for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?

A Candidate who will complete their Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline/ branch in the year 2024 or afterwards is not eligible to apply for the post of Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. Candidates who have completed full-time regular courses are eligible for the recruitment process.

Q:   What are the eligible GATE two paper combinations for XE, XH, and XL?
A:

The eligible GATE 2026 two-paper combinations for XE, XH, and XL are as follows -

GATE paper codeEligible two paper combinations
XEAE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, and PI
XHST
XL BT, CY, and EY

GAIL Recruitment 2025 – Pay Scale and Emoluments

  • Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- at the Basic Pay of Rs.60,000/- during one-year training cum probation as Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. On successful completion of their Training cum Probation Period, they will be absorbed in the same Pay Scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- in E-2 grade.
  • Pay and Allowances: Basic Pay as applicable to the grade, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates, and perks and allowances under the cafeteria approach.
  • Variable Pay: Performance-related Related Pay based on individual and organizational performance.
  • Other Benefits: Company / Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, etc.
  • Superannuation Benefits: In addition to the Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.

How to apply for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?

  • Candidates who wish to apply for GAIL recruitment GATE 2025 must complete the application form and submit their details.
  • The application form of GAIL 2025 recruitment will be available on the official GAIL website.
  • Candidates have to register first and then appear in the GATE 2025 exam.
  • Candidates can apply for one post/ discipline only. Those candidates applying for more than one post/ discipline will not be considered.
  • After submission of the GAIL Recruitment 2025 application form, candidates will be provided with a unique registration number on their registered email ID.
  • Candidates have to take a printout of the application form and affix a passport-size photograph and signature in the space provided.
  • Candidates called for Group Discussion and interviews must produce the same application form at the time of Group Discussion and Interview.
  • Candidates should not send the printout of the online application to any office of GAIL (India) Limited.

Note: There is no separate fee for applying for the above posts of Executive Trainees in GAIL.

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Selection Process

  • All the candidates have to appear in the GATE 2025 exam.
  • Based on the GATE 2025 score and requirements, candidates will be shortlisted for a Group Discussion and/ or Personal Interview for the Executive Trainee position.
  • Candidates must note that only the GATE 2025 score is valid for this recruitment exercise.
  • GATE score of 2022, 2023 & 2024 are not valid.

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