GAIL Recruitment 2026 - Online Application for 70 Executive Trainee Posts

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 26 years as on 18-03-2026.
• Relaxations as per category: SC/ST 5 years, OBC(NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10/13/15 years depending on category, Ex-servicemen as applicable. Overall maximum age cap: 56 years including relaxations.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, or Mechanical (or related branches such as Petrochemical, Production, Electronics, Power).
• Minimum 65% marks for GENERAL/EWS/OBC(NCL); 60% for SC/ST/PwBD.
• Passing year: Degree completed in 2025 or currently in the final year (2025-26).

GATE Requirement

• Valid registration and appearance in GATE-2026 in the relevant papers (CH/IN/EE/ME) is mandatory.

Course Type

• Full-time regular programs from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved institutions.

Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 20 February 2026
• Last date for submission of online application: 18 March 2026 (Note: Exact dates are as per the official notification.)

Application Fee

• General/OBC: Nil
• SC/ST: Nil Note: There is no application fee mentioned for any category.

How to Apply

• Apply online on or before 18-03-2026.
• Use the Apply Online link above or visit the official GAIL website to complete the application.
• Carefully fill in personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents (photograph, signature, certificates) in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online if applicable.
• Save or print a copy of the submitted application for reference.

Selection and Training

• Shortlisting based on GATE-2026 marks in the relevant discipline.
• Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview for shortlisted candidates.
• Case Study/Writing exercise for certain PwBD categories where GD is not conducted.
• Medical fitness verification and a one-year Training cum Probation period for selected candidates.