GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification has been issued by GAIL (India) Limited for recruitment to Executive cadre positions through GATE-2026 marks. GAIL (India) Limited is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking and India’s flagship natural gas company engaged in exploration, processing, transmission, distribution and marketing of natural gas and related services.
Under GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026, applications are invited from Indian Nationals fulfilling the prescribed eligibility criteria for the post of Executive Trainee in various engineering disciplines. The recruitment is being conducted using GATE-2026 scores. Eligible candidates who have applied for GATE-2026 in the relevant disciplines are required to submit an online application through the official GAIL website indicating their GATE-2026 registration number.
The GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities in four engineering disciplines including Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical. Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline with minimum qualifying marks as specified in the recruitment notification. Relaxation in minimum qualifying marks is applicable for certain categories as mentioned in the notification.
According to the GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 advertisement, selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000 in E-2 grade. Candidates will initially undergo one year training-cum-probation period as Executive Trainee. Upon successful completion of the training period, candidates will be absorbed in the same pay scale in E-2 grade.
The GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 selection process will utilize GATE-2026 marks for shortlisting candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be called for further selection process which may include Group Discussion and/or Interview before the Selection Committee.
Candidates applying for GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility conditions and possess a valid GATE-2026 registration number before submitting the online application. Applications must be submitted through the official website within the prescribed application period.
Applicants are advised to carefully read all eligibility conditions and instructions provided in the recruitment advertisement before applying online.
Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Chemical/Petrochemical/Chemical Technology/Petrochemical Technology/Chemical Technology & Polymer Science/Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology with minimum 65% marks
Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Instrumentation/Instrumentation & Control/Electronics & Instrumentation/Electrical & Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical & Electronics with minimum 65% marks
Executive Trainee (Electrical)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Electrical/Electrical Electronics & Power/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Power with minimum 65% marks
Executive Trainee (Mechanical)
Bachelor Degree in Engineering in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical & Automobile with minimum 65% marks