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| Recruiting authority | GAIL (India) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking, Maharatna PSU) |
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| Last successful check | 14 Nov 2026 |
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- Updated September 11, 2026 04:49 PM
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- GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU, has announced that it will recruit Executive Trainees (ET) in the disciplines of Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical using GATE-2027 marks. This is a pre-advertisement; GAIL will publish the detailed advertisement with vacancy numbers in February 2027, and online applications on the GAIL website will open on 17 February 2027 and close on 18 March 2027.
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GAIL Executive Trainee (GATE-2027) Recruitment Overview
- Note: This is GAIL's first/pre-advertisement for the GATE-2027 recruitment cycle. It notifies eligibility criteria, age limit and the application timeline; the detailed advertisement with post-wise vacancy numbers is expected in February 2027.
GAIL Executive Trainee GATE-2027 Important Dates
- Note: Only GATE-2027 marks are valid for this recruitment. GATE marks of 2026 or earlier years are not valid.
Educational Qualification
- Note: Engineering Degree can be B.E./B.Tech./B.Sc. Engg. Candidates with a 5-year integrated B.E./B.Tech. + M.E./M.Tech. dual degree in the relevant discipline are also eligible. Candidates with a 5-year integrated B.E./B.Tech. + MBA or B.E./B.Tech. + M.Sc. are also considered, provided the final percentage meets the notified criteria. Candidates with an engineering degree in a branch/discipline other than those listed above are not eligible. Only full-time regular courses from UGC-recognized/AICTE-approved institutions are considered.
GAIL Executive Trainee GATE-2027 Age Limit
Age Relaxation
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is applicable only against posts reserved for the respective category; if applying against an unreserved post, such candidates are assessed under general merit with no age relaxation.
- PwBD age relaxation applies irrespective of whether the post is reserved, provided the post is identified suitable for PwBDs.
- Ex-servicemen with at least six months' continuous service in the Armed Forces may deduct their actual service period from their age; if the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum by more than 3 years, they are deemed to satisfy the age condition.
- Maximum upper age of the applicant, after all possible relaxations, shall not exceed 56 years.
GAIL Executive Trainee GATE-2027 Selection Process
- GAIL will use GATE-2027 marks (not GATE 2026 or earlier) to shortlist candidates for Executive Trainee recruitment.
- Eligible candidates must first register for and appear in GATE-2027 in the relevant paper corresponding to their discipline (see Posts & Disciplines table above).
- After downloading the GATE-2027 admit card, candidates must separately apply online on the GAIL website, indicating their GATE-2027 Registration Number. Applications without a valid GATE-2027 registration number will be rejected.
- Based on GATE-2027 marks and requirement, candidates will be shortlisted for the further selection process for the Executive Trainee position.
- Further details of the selection process (e.g., group discussion/interview stages, if any) are not specified in this notification and are expected in the February 2027 detailed advertisement.
How to Apply for GAIL Executive Trainee (GATE-2027)
- Register for and appear in GATE-2027 as per the instructions and timelines notified by the GATE-2027 Organizing Institute, in the GATE paper corresponding to your discipline.
- Download your GATE-2027 admit card with registration number once activated, from the official GATE website.
- Visit the "Careers" section of the GAIL website: https://gailonline.com.
- Apply online, indicating your GATE-2027 Registration Number, within the application window: 17 February 2027, 11:00 AM to 18 March 2027, 6:00 PM.
- Apply for only one post/discipline; applications for more than one post/discipline will not be considered.
- Important: No other means or mode of application will be accepted. Applications without a valid GATE-2027 registration number will be rejected.
Documents/Certificates Required (at Selection Process Stage)
- GATE-2027 admit card and registration number
- Final Engineering degree certificate (at least provisional) and mark sheets of all semesters/years, confirming minimum prescribed percentage, to be submitted by 31 August 2027
- SC/ST caste certificate in the prescribed Government of India format
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate in the prescribed format per DoPT Memo No. 36036/2/2013-Estt.(Res.) dated 30-05-2014, issued in the year of advertisement, plus a self-undertaking of OBC (NCL) status at the time of the selection process
- EWS candidates: latest Income & Asset Certificate (format per DoPT OM No. 36039/1/2019-Estt.(Res) dated 31.01.2019), valid for financial year 2026-27, based on income/asset verification for FY 2025-26, submitted at the time of the selection process
- PwBD disability certificate as per the format prescribed by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment vide notification No. G.S.R. 591(E) dated 15.06.2017, for candidates with specified disability of 40% or more
- CGPA/OGPA/CPI-to-percentage equivalence certificate from the University/Institute, where applicable
- Pre-Employment Medical Examination report in the prescribed format, from a Central/State Government Hospital (minimum District Hospital status) or a GAIL-nominated empanelled hospital
- Prescribed formats for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), EWS and PwBD certificates can be downloaded from the "Careers" section of the GAIL website: https://careers.gail.co.in.
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Q3. What is the minimum qualification required?
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline (or an equivalent/allied branch as listed) with a minimum of 65% marks for General/EWS/OBC(NCL) candidates, or 60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q4. What is the age limit?
- 26 years as on 18 March 2027, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), and 10 years for PwBD, subject to conditions.
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