GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Registrations Open, Vacancies, Eligibility & Selection Process

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) started its application process to recruit 70 executive trainees in instrumentation, electrical, and other branches. The last date to submit the application form is March 18, 2026. Candidate recruitment will be based on the GATE scores. The GATE 2026 results will be declared on March 19. Check all the updated information, such as vacancy, application process, selection process, salary & other benefits here:

 

GAIL Recruitment Through GATE 2026: GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 has started. The application form was released on Feb 20, 2026, and the last date to apply is March 18. Gas Authority of India Limited, popularly known as GAIL India Limited, released the notification for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2026 on its official website. Registrations for the GAIL recruit candidates for 70 Executive Trainee (ET) post in various disciplines such as  Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical.

The official notification has been released, and the GATE 2026 GAIL recruitment registrations were available from February 20 (11:00 am) to March 18 (18:00). The GATE 2026 results will be announced on March 19. Candidates can check the updated information about GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025.

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

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The GATE exam was conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. 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:

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 – Important Dates 

Candidates can check the important dates for GAIL recruitment through 2026

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. 

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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:

Number of Vacant Posts available through GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

Aspirants can check the number of vacant posts available at GAIL for recruitment through GATE. Candidates must note that only GATE 2026 scores are applicable for recruitment. 

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 – 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 2026?

A Candidate who will complete their Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline/ branch in the year 2025 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.

GAIL Recruitment 2026 – 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 2026?

• Candidates who wish to apply for GAIL recruitment GATE 2026 must complete the application form and submit their details.
• The application form of GAIL recruitment will be available on the official GAIL website.
• Candidates have to register first and then appear in the GATE 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 2026 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.

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GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 – Selection Process

• All the candidates have to appear in the GATE 2026 exam.
• Based on the GATE 2026 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 2026 score is valid for this recruitment exercise.
• GATE score of 2023, 2024 & 2025 are not valid.

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