{"id":1341,"date":"2026-03-12T07:04:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:04:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/?p=1341"},"modified":"2026-03-12T07:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:04:18","slug":"gail-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>GAIL Recruitment 2026 : <strong>GAIL (India) Limited<\/strong>, a Maharatna PSU and India\u2019s flagship Natural Gas company, has published an official notification (Advt. No.: GAIL\/OPEN\/ET\/2A\/2025) for the recruitment of <strong>Executive Trainees<\/strong> through <strong>GATE-2026<\/strong>. This is a brilliant opportunity for engineering graduates seeking a prestigious career in the core public sector.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAIL-Recruitment-2026-1024x576.png\" alt=\"GAIL Recruitment 2026\" class=\"wp-image-1342\" style=\"width:721px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAIL-Recruitment-2026-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAIL-Recruitment-2026-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAIL-Recruitment-2026-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GAIL-Recruitment-2026.png 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GAIL Recruitment 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>GAIL Recruitment 2026 : The recruitment drive aims to fill <strong>70 vacancies<\/strong> across various engineering disciplines including Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, and Mechanical. Interested and eligible candidates who have appeared for GATE-2026 can submit their online applications starting from <strong>20th February 2026<\/strong>. The deadline to apply online is <strong>18th March 2026 (18:00 Hrs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recruitment_Highlights_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Recruitment Highlights of GAIL Recruitment 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Organization<\/strong><\/td><td>GAIL (India) Limited<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post Name<\/strong><\/td><td>Executive Trainee (ET)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Vacancies<\/strong><\/td><td>70 Posts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/td><td>GATE-2026 Marks + Group Discussion\/Interview<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Starting Date<\/strong><\/td><td>20 February 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date<\/strong><\/td><td>18 March 2026<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vacancy_Details_for_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Vacancy Details for GAIL Recruitment 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of 70 vacancies are available, distributed across the following disciplines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Post Name<\/th><th>UR<\/th><th>EWS<\/th><th>OBC (NCL)<\/th><th>SC<\/th><th>ST<\/th><th>Total<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Executive Trainee (Chemical)<\/strong><\/td><td>8<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>2<\/td><td><strong>17<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)<\/strong><\/td><td>9<\/td><td>2<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>1<\/td><td><strong>21<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Executive Trainee (Electrical)<\/strong><\/td><td>7<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>5<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><strong>16<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Executive Trainee (Mechanical)<\/strong><\/td><td>8<\/td><td>1<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>0<\/td><td><strong>16<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>32<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>18<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>70<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>1. Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must possess a Full-time <strong>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Engineering (B.E. \/ B.Tech \/ B.Sc. Engg.)<\/strong> with a minimum of <strong>65% marks<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relaxation:<\/strong> A relaxation of 5% (i.e., minimum 60% required) is applicable for SC, ST, and PwBD category candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final year students (2025-26 batch) are also eligible to apply, provided they secure the minimum required percentage upon completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidates who completed their degree in 2024 or earlier are <strong>not eligible<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Age_Limit_As_on_18032026\"><\/span>2. Age Limit (As on 18.03.2026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> 26 Years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Relaxation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SC\/ST Candidates: 5 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 Years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwBD Candidates: 10 to 15 Years (depending on category)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.juniortest.com\/images\/.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:722px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salary_Benefits_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Salary &amp; Benefits of GAIL Recruitment 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pay Scale:<\/strong> Selected candidates will be placed in the <strong>E-2 Grade<\/strong> with a pay scale of <strong>\u20b9 60,000 \u2013 \u20b9 1,80,000\/-<\/strong>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic Pay:<\/strong> Starting basic pay will be \u20b9 60,000\/- per month during the one-year training-cum-probation period. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Allowances:<\/strong> Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA), HRA\/Company Accommodation, Cafeteria approach perks, Performance Related Pay, Medical Facilities, and Superannuation Benefits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Process_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\"><\/span>Selection Process of GAIL Recruitment 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>GATE-2026 Score:<\/strong> Candidates will be shortlisted based solely on their valid marks in the GATE-2026 examination in the corresponding papers (CH, IN, EE, ME). <em>(Note: GATE marks of 2025 or earlier are not valid).<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Group Discussion (GD) &amp; Interview:<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates will be called for a GD and\/or Personal Interview before the Selection Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply\"><\/span>How to Apply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure you have a valid GATE-2026 Registration Number. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit the official GAIL careers page via the link provided below. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the relevant discipline and fill out the online application form. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter your GATE-2026 Registration Number exactly as it appears on your GATE admit card. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is <strong>no separate application fee<\/strong> for applying to GAIL. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After successfully submitting the form, a unique registration number will be generated. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download and print the application form for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Dates\"><\/span>Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date &amp; Time<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Opening of Online Application Portal<\/strong><\/td><td>20 February 2026 (11:00 Hrs onwards)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date for Online Submission<\/strong><\/td><td>18 March 2026 (Till 18:00 Hrs)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Links\"><\/span>Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Link Description<\/th><th>Link<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Apply Online Link<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/gailonline.com\/CRApplyingGail.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Click Here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Download Official Notification PDF<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/juniortest.com\/media\/files\/download\/gail-recruitment-2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/juniortest.com\/media\/files\/download\/gail-recruitment-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#ff0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Click Here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More Information<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#fa0000\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Click Here<\/mark><\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Are final year students eligible to apply?<\/strong><br>Ans. Yes, candidates currently in their final year (2025-26) are eligible, provided they secure the minimum required percentage upon completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Can I apply with my GATE-2025 score?<\/strong><br>Ans. No, only GATE-2026 marks are valid for this specific recruitment drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Is there any application fee?<\/strong><br>Ans. No, there is no separate application fee required to apply for the Executive Trainee positions in GAIL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working at GAIL offers an exceptional career trajectory with top-tier compensation and benefits within the PSU sector. Candidates who have appeared for GATE-2026 in the relevant streams should apply early to avoid last-minute server issues. Ensure all details, especially the GATE registration number, are entered accurately during the online application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Recruitment_Highlights_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\" >Recruitment Highlights of GAIL Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Vacancy_Details_for_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\" >Vacancy Details for GAIL Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" >Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#1_Educational_Qualification\" >1. Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#2_Age_Limit_As_on_18032026\" >2. Age Limit (As on 18.03.2026)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Salary_Benefits_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\" >Salary &amp; Benefits of GAIL Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Selection_Process_of_GAIL_Recruitment_2026\" >Selection Process of GAIL Recruitment 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#How_to_Apply\" >How to Apply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Important_Dates\" >Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Important_Links\" >Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GAIL Recruitment 2026 : GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India\u2019s flagship Natural Gas &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/gail-recruitment-2026\/#more-1341\" aria-label=\"Read more about GAIL Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 70 Executive Trainee Posts through GATE 2026\">View More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5],"tags":[525],"class_list":["post-1341","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-jobs","category-central-govt-jobs","tag-gail-recruitment-2026"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1341","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1341"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1341\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1343,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1341\/revisions\/1343"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1341"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1341"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.juniortest.com\/update\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1341"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}