GAIL Recruitment 2026 — 70 Executive Trainee Vacancies for Engineers | Apply Online via GATE 2026!

Overview

📅 Important Dates

⚠️ Applications close on 18 March 2026 — don’t wait for the last minute!

📍 Vacancy Details

🔖 Note: 9 of the 70 posts are reserved for PwBD candidates.

🎓 Educational Qualifications

Candidates must hold a full-time B.E. / B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline from a UGC-recognized university or AICTE-approved institute.

Minimum Marks Required:

• General / EWS / OBC (NCL) — 65% and above
• SC / ST / PwBD — 60% and above

Eligible Disciplines by Post:

• Chemical ET → Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering
• Instrumentation ET → Instrumentation / Electronics & Instrumentation
• Electrical ET → Electrical / Electrical & Power Engineering
• Mechanical ET → Mechanical / Production Engineering

Passing Year: Degree completed in 2025, or final year students of 2025–26 batch are also eligible.

GATE 2026 is Mandatory — Candidates must have a valid GATE-2026 score in the relevant paper (CH / IN / EE / ME). No GATE score = not eligible.

💰 Salary Details (Per Month)

This is a Maharatna PSU pay scale — comes with full government benefits, allowances, HRA, medical coverage, and more on top of the base salary.

🎯 Selection Process

1. Shortlisting — Based on GATE-2026 score in the relevant discipline
2. Group Discussion (GD) — For shortlisted candidates (Written/Case Study exercise for applicable PwBD categories)
3. Personal Interview — Minimum qualifying marks: 60% (UR/OBC/EWS), 55% (SC/ST), 50% (PwBD)
4. Medical Fitness — At a Government or GAIL-empanelled hospital
5. Training cum Probation — 1 year on joining

⏳ Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 26 years as on 18 March 2026

📑 How to Apply

1. Visit the official website: gailonline.com
2. Download and read the official notification PDF carefully
3. Check your eligibility — discipline, marks, age, and GATE-2026 registration
4. Register and fill the online application form with accurate details
5. Upload your photo, signature, and required certificates in the prescribed format
6. No application fee — it’s completely free for all categories!
7. Submit the form and save/print the confirmation for future reference

📌 Apply link: gailebank.gail.co.in

⚙️ Key Documents Required

• Recent passport-size photograph & signature
• B.E. / B.Tech Degree Certificate & Marksheets (all semesters)
• GATE-2026 Registration / Score Card
• 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
• Caste Certificate — OBC / SC / ST / EWS (if applicable)
• PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
• Ex-Serviceman Discharge Certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Government ID Proof (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID)

📘 Important Links

💡 Pro Tip: GAIL is one of India’s top Maharatna PSUs — a career here means job security, great pay, and strong growth. If you’ve appeared for GATE 2026, don’t miss checking your eligibility. Applications are already open!