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Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has officially announced the Executive Trainee 2026 recruitment for candidates with GATE-2026 scores. The selection process will be based on valid GATE-2026 marks followed by Group Discussion/Interview and document verification. Interested candidates should carefully read this article to know about age, salary, eligibility, vacancies and the complete selection process for the GAIL Executive Trainee 2026 Hiring Program 2026.
GAIL Executive Trainee Notification 2026
Gas Authority of India Limited has officially notified employment opportunities for GATE 2026 applicants in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official GAIL website gailonline.com. The application window is open from 20th February 2026 at 11:00 AM to 18th March 2026 at 6:00 PM. A total of 70 vacancies have been released. The detailed notification is provided in the overview table and candidates are advised to go through it carefully to understand the complete GAIL recruitment process 2026.
GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026: Overview
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GAIL Executive Trainee Vacancy 2026 through GATE Score 2026
| Sl. No. | Post Name | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
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| 1 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | – | 32 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 70 |
GAIL Executive Trainee 2026 Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates with a 5-year integrated dual degree (B.E./B.Tech + M.E./M.Tech) in engineering are also eligible. Candidates with B.E./B.Tech + MBA or B.E./B.Tech + M.Sc. integrated programs can also apply if the final combined percentage meets the required eligibility criteria.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit as of 18th March 2026 |
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| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology / Chemical Technology & Polymer Science / Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology with minimum 65% marks and 60% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. | 26 Years |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics with minimum 65% marks and 60% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. | |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Electrical /Electronics & Power / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power with minimum 65% marks and 60% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. | |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile with minimum 65% marks and 60% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. |
Age Relation
| Category | Applicable Age Relaxation (in years) |
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| SC/ST | 5 |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 |
| PwBD belonging to General/EWS | 10 |
| PwBD belonging to OBC (NCL) | 13 |
| PwBD belonging to SC/ST | 15 |
GAIL Executive Trainee 2026 Eligible and Non-Eligible Candidates
| Who Can Apply | Who Cannot Apply |
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| • Candidates who have completed their Engineering degree in 2025 with the required minimum marks.
• Candidates who are currently in the final year (2025–26) of their Engineering degree and have secured the required minimum percentage up to the last semester/year at the time of applying. |
• Candidates who completed their Engineering degree in 2024 or earlier.
• Candidates pursuing part-time, distance learning or non-regular courses. |
GAIL Executive Trainee Online Application Form 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the official GAIL website and no other mode will be accepted. Each candidate can apply for only one post/discipline. Aspirants must enter their GATE 2026 registration number and a similar name as on the GATE 2026 admit card.
Once submitted, applicants will receive a unique registration number and will be sent an auto-generated confirmation email. Candidates should print the submitted application form, sign it and keep it safe for later stages. The link to apply for the GAIL Executive Trainee Application is provided below.
GAIL Executive Trainee Apply Online Link 2026
GAIL Salary 2026 for Executive Trainees
| Post Name | Discipline | Grade | Pay Scale | Salary per Month |
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| Executive Trainee | Chemical | E2 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 | Starting Basic Pay: ₹60,000 per month |
| Executive Trainee | Instrumentation | |||
| Executive Trainee | Electrical | |||
| Executive Trainee | Mechanical |
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