GAIL (India) Limited
— Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Applications Opening on 17 Feb 2027
Deadline: 18 Mar 2027
Organization
GAIL (India) Limited
Post Name
Executive Trainee (Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical)
Total Vacancies
1 Post / As per Notice
Mode of Recruitment
Online Application
Pay Scale / Salary
As per GAIL rules (Detailed pay scale to be releas...
Qualification
Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering degree (or...
Application Deadline
18 Mar 2027
| Post Name | Executive Trainee (Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical) |
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| Qualification | Full-time B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering degree (or 5-year integrated dual degree) in Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechanical Engineering with 65% minimum aggregate (60% for SC/ST/PwBD reserved candidates). Candidates must be 2026 graduates or 2026-27 final year students. |
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| Age Limit | Upper age limit is 26 years as on 18 March 2027. |
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| Salary | As per GAIL rules (Detailed pay scale to be released in February 2027 advertisement) |
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| Application Fee | Not specified in pre-advertisement (Details expected in February 2027) |
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| Selection Process | Shortlisting based on GATE 2027 marks followed by further rounds (GD/Interview) and Document Verification. |
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GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), has issued an advance recruitment notice (Advt No. GAIL/OPEN/ET/1/2026) for the position of Executive Trainee (ET) in Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical disciplines. The selection process will be conducted using valid GATE-2027 scores. Detailed vacancy positions and pay scales will be published in the final advertisement scheduled for February 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
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| Recruiting Organization | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Post Title | Executive Trainee (ET) |
| Disciplines Covered | Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical |
| Selection Channel | GATE-2027 Score + Further Rounds |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/ET/1/2026 |
| Online Application Window | 17 February 2027 (11:00 AM) to 18 March 2027 (6:00 PM) |
| Official Website | gailonline.com |
Important Schedule & Dates
| Event | Date / Time |
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| Pre-Notification Release Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Detailed Advertisement Publication | February 2027 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 17 February 2027 (11:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 18 March 2027 (6:00 PM) |
| Age Calculation Cut-off Date | 18 March 2027 |
| Document Submission Deadline (Final Year) | 31 August 2027 |
Discipline-wise Eligible Branches & GATE 2027 Papers
Applicants must register for and appear in the specific GATE-2027 examination paper corresponding to their engineering discipline. Only GATE-2027 marks will be considered; scores from GATE-2026 or prior years are invalid.
| Post Name | Eligible Engineering Branches | GATE 2027 Paper | Paper Code |
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| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology / Chemical Tech & Polymer Science / Chemical Tech & Plastic Tech | Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Electrical / Electrical, Electronics & Power / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power | Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualification & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Degree Requirements: Regular full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc Engg) or 5-year integrated B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech/MBA/M.Sc from an AICTE/UGC recognized university.
- Minimum Marks (UR / EWS / OBC-NCL): Minimum 65% aggregate marks (no rounding off allowed; 64.99% is ineligible).
- Minimum Marks (SC / ST / PwBD): Minimum 60% aggregate marks (applicable only for posts reserved for respective categories).
- Passing Year Limit: Candidates must have passed their degree in 2026 or be currently in their final year (2026–2027). Candidates who completed their graduation in 2025 or earlier are not eligible.
Age Limit & Relaxations
maximum upper age limit is 26 years as of 18 March 2027 for all disciplines.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
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| SC / ST | 5 Years (against reserved posts) |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years (against reserved posts) |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government of India rules (Max age non-exceeding 56 years) |
Selection Process Overview
- GATE 2027 Examination: Candidates must apply for and take the GATE-2027 exam in their respective paper code.
- GAIL Portal Registration: Using the GATE-2027 Registration Number, candidates must apply online on the official GAIL careers portal during the application window.
- Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE-2027 score card marks.
- Further Selection & Verification: Shortlisted candidates will participate in Group Discussion / Personal Interview (to be specified in the Feb 2027 detailed notification), followed by Pre-Employment Medical Examination.
Step-by-Step Application Procedure
- Register and sit for the GATE-2027 examination conducted by the organizing IIT.
- Obtain and save the GATE-2027 Admit Card to retrieve your official Registration Number.
- Visit the official GAIL website (
gailonline.com) and navigate to the "Careers" section between 17 February 2027 and 18 March 2027. - Fill out the online application form with personal details, educational scores, and GATE-2027 registration number.
- Verify all filled entries, upload required certificates/photograph, and submit the online application form.
- Print out the final submitted application form for future verification during document scrutiny.
Register and appear for GATE 2027 in the respective paper code. Once the online application window opens on 17 February 2027, log on to gailonline.com, navigate to the Careers portal, enter your GATE 2027 registration number, fill out the form, upload necessary documents, and submit before 18 March 2027.
