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GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU, has announced 70 vacancies for the post of Executive Trainee (E-2 Grade) in Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical disciplines through GATE-2026.
Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD). Only candidates graduating in 2025 or final year (2025–26) are eligible. GATE-2026 score is mandatory for shortlisting.
The maximum age limit is 26 years as on 18 March 2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government norms.
📅 IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
Organization: GAIL (India) Limited (Maharatna PSU)
Advt. No.: GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025
Total Vacancies: 70
Post: Executive Trainee (E-2 Grade)
Selection Mode: Through GATE-2026
🔢 NUMBER OF VACANCIES & RESERVATION
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 |
| Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 9 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 7 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 32 | 5 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 70 |
♿ PwBD Reservation (Total 09 Posts)
Reserved across Categories A, B, C, D & E as per Government norms.
🎓 DISCIPLINE & EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
1️⃣ Executive Trainee (Chemical)
- B.E./B.Tech in:
- Chemical
- Petrochemical
- Chemical Technology
- Petrochemical Technology
- Chemical Technology & Polymer Science
- Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology
- Minimum 65% Marks
2️⃣ Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)
- B.E./B.Tech in:
- Instrumentation
- Instrumentation & Control
- Electronics & Instrumentation
- Electrical & Instrumentation
- Electronics
- Electrical & Electronics
- Minimum 65% Marks
3️⃣ Executive Trainee (Electrical)
- B.E./B.Tech in:
- Electrical
- Electrical & Electronics
- Electrical & Power
- Electrical, Electronics & Power
- Minimum 65% Marks
4️⃣ Executive Trainee (Mechanical)
- B.E./B.Tech in:
- Mechanical
- Production
- Production & Industrial
- Manufacturing
- Mechanical & Automobile
- Minimum 65% Marks
🔹 Relaxation in Marks
- SC/ST/PwBD: 5% relaxation (Minimum 60%)
- No rounding off allowed (64.99% ≠ 65%)
🔹 Eligible Batch
- Passed in 2025 OR Final Year (2025-26)
- 2024 or earlier pass-outs NOT eligible
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📊 GATE 2026 PAPER REQUIREMENT
| Discipline | GATE Paper | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Instrumentation | Instrumentation Engineering | IN |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering | ME |
⚠ Only GATE-2026 score valid.
🎯 SELECTION PROCESS
- Shortlisting based on GATE-2026 Marks
- Group Discussion (GD) and/or Interview
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Interview | GD |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC/EWS | 60% | 40% |
| SC/ST | 55% | 35% |
| PwBD | 50% | 35% |
For some PwBD categories, Case Study/Writing Test may replace GD.
🎂 AGE LIMIT (As on 18.03.2026)
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
Maximum upper age including relaxation: 56 Years.
💰 SALARY & BENEFITS
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Training-cum-Probation: 1 Year
- Additional Benefits:
- VDA
- Performance Related Pay
- HRA / Company Accommodation
- Medical Benefits
- CPF, Gratuity, Pension
- Post Retirement Medical Benefits (after 15 years service)
💵 APPLICATION FEE
✅ No Application Fee
🖥 HOW TO APPLY
- Register & appear in GATE-2026
- Download GATE-2026 Admit Card
- Visit GAIL website: https://gailonline.com
- Apply online using GATE Registration Number
- Take printout of application form
⚠ Only online mode accepted
⚠ Apply for ONE discipline only
📋 DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (At Interview)
- GATE Admit Card & Scorecard
- 10th Marksheet (DOB Proof)
- All Semester Mark Sheets
- Degree Certificate
- Caste/EWS/PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
- NOC (if employed in Govt/PSU)
- Experience Certificates (if any)
🏥 MEDICAL FITNESS
Appointment subject to:
- Pre-employment medical examination
- Certification by Govt. Hospital / GAIL empanelled hospital
📌 GENERAL CONDITIONS
- Only Indian Nationals eligible
- No change in category after submission
- OBC Creamy Layer treated as General
- Canvassing leads to disqualification
- Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court
- Updates only on GAIL official website
📢 KEY HIGHLIGHTS
✔ 70 Vacancies
✔ No Application Fee
✔ Selection Through GATE-2026
✔ Attractive PSU Salary Package
✔ Permanent E-2 Grade Post
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