GAIL (India) Limited has announced Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE-2026 scores. This is a golden opportunity for engineering graduates who are planning to build a career in the oil and gas sector. The recruitment is being conducted for Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation disciplines. The selection will be based on valid GATE-2026 marks followed by Group Discussion and/or Interview. Only candidates appearing in GATE-2026 in the relevant engineering paper are eligible to apply. Previous GATE scores will not be considered. This Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers 70 vacancies across four technical disciplines. Selected candidates will be appointed in E-2 grade with an attractive pay scale ranging from ₹60,000 to ₹1,80,000. During the one-year training period, candidates will receive a starting basic pay of ₹60,000 along with allowances. Candidates who completed their engineering degree in 2025 or those currently in the final year (2025-26) are eligible to apply. However, candidates who completed their degree in 2024 or earlier are not eligible for this recruitment. The company provides several additional benefits including Dearness Allowance (VDA), HRA or company accommodation, medical facilities, provident fund, gratuity, pension, and post-retirement medical benefits after qualifying service. The online application process for Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 has started from 20 February 2026 and will continue until 18 March 2026. There is no application fee for any category, making this a great opportunity for eligible candidates. Interested candidates must apply online through the official website by entering their valid GATE-2026 registration number. Applications without a correct GATE registration number will be rejected. If you are looking for a Central Government Job in 2026 in the engineering sector, this recruitment is one of the best opportunities available.
Authority - Central Government
Application Mode - Online
Job Type - Regular
Advertisement - GAIL/OPEN/ET/2A/2025
Posted On
20 Feb 2026, 05:00 pm
Total Posts
70
Organization
Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
Online Application Start Date: 20 February 2026 (11:00 AM)
Last Date to Apply Online: 18 March 2026 (06:00 PM)
General / OBC / EWS: No Fee
SC / ST / PwBD: No Fee
Maximum Age: 26 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years Relaxation
OBC (NCL): 3 Years Relaxation
PwBD (General/EWS): 10 Years Relaxation
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years Relaxation
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years Relaxation
Full-time B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline
Minimum 65% marks (UR/EWS/OBC)
Minimum 60% marks (SC/ST/PwBD)
Must have valid GATE-2026 score in relevant paper
Only 2025 pass-out or 2025-26 final year eligible
| Sl. No | Post Name | No. of Posts | Qualification | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Executive Trainee (Chemical) | 17 | B.E/B.Tech Chemical | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 2 | Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) | 21 | B.E/B.Tech Instrumentation | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 3 | Executive Trainee (Electrical) | 16 | B.E/B.Tech Electrical | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| 4 | Executive Trainee (Mechanical) | 16 | B.E/B.Tech Mechanical | ₹60,000 – 1,80,000 |
| Total | 70 |
Visit official website https://gailonline.com
Go to Careers Section
Click on Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026
Enter valid GATE-2026 Registration Number
Fill personal and academic details carefully
Upload required documents
Submit application form
Take printout for future reference
Kindly read the complete official notification carefully before applying!
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