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    GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Dates, Application Form, Selection Process, Cutoff

    GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Dates, Application Form, Selection Process, Cutoff

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 30 Sep 2025, 06:04 PM IST

    GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 – GAIL India Limited has published the notification for the GAIL 2026 recruitment through GATE on the official website, gailonline.com. The GAIL recruitment through the GATE 2026 application dates have been mentioned in the notification. The GAIL 2026 recruitment application will be held from February 17 to March 18, 2026. Aspiring candidates can apply for GAIL through GATE 2026 for executive trainee positions in disciplines like Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Science. Candidates who will qualify for the IIT GATE exam will be eligible for GAIL executive trainee recruitment 2026. To apply for the GAIL recruitment, candidates require the GATE 2026 admit card. The direct link to apply for the GAIL 2026 recruitment will be given below.

    GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Dates, Application Form, Selection Process, Cutoff
    GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Candidates registered for GATE 2026 exam must download their admit card from the official GATE website once it is issued, as it will only be available for a limited time. After receiving the GATE 2026 admit card and registration number, they need to apply separately online on the GAIL website by entering their GATE-2026 registration number in the "Careers" section at gailonline.com. The relevant application link will be provided in the "Careers" section. Note that applications without a valid GATE 2026 registration number will be rejected. Once the GATE 2026 result is made available on March 19, 2026, candidates will be required to upload them on the portal.

    Important Dates for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Events

    Dates

    Events

    Dates

    Release of GATE 2026 application form

    August 28, 2025

    Last Date to submit GATE 2026 application form

    October 6, 2025

    Last Date to submit GATE 2026 application form with late fees

    October 9, 2025

    GATE 2026 Admit card release dateJanuary 2, 2026

    GATE 2026 Exam

    February 7,8,14 & 15, 2026

    Application Form of GAIL Recruitment available from

    February 17, 2026

    Last date to apply

    March 18, 2026

    Eligibility Criteria for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Eligibility Criteria

    Details

    Nationality

    Only Indian nationals can apply

    Qualifying Exam

    • Candidates should have passed full-time B.Tech/ BE/BSc Engg or equivalent degree from an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution.

    • Candidates must have studied full-time courses starting from the Class X stage till graduation or Post graduation

    • Engineering Degree can be B.E. / B.Tech. / B.Sc. Engg

    • Integrated ME/ M.Tech candidates: Candidates having 5 years of B.E / B. Tech. + M.E / M. Tech. integrated dual degree in engineering in a relevant discipline can also apply

    Year of Passing

    Candidates passing in 2024 or earlier are not eligible

    Minimum Pass Percentage

    General and OBC (NCL) category: Minimum 65% marks in aggregate in the qualifying exam

    SC/ST/PwD category: Minimum 60% marks in aggregate

    Final year students

    At the time of filling application, form candidates must have obtained the specified % by the last semester.

    • General & OBC-NCL category students must have secured a minimum of 65% Marks in aggregate

    • SC/ST/PWD candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate

    However, such candidates must submit their final mark sheet tentatively by 31st August 2026 and should meet the prescribed eligibility criteria

    Age Limit (As of March 18, 2026)

    • General Category candidates: Must not be more than 26 years

    • OBC-NCL candidates: Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years

    • SC/ST candidates: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years

    • Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)- Upper Age limit is relaxable by 10 years

    • Candidates domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989, can avail relaxation of up to 5 years

    • Ex-servicemen – Relaxation will be as per guidelines

    No Objection Certificate (NOC)

    Candidates employed in Government/ Semi-Government/ Central / State Government Departments / PSUs should produce ‘NOC’ from their employer at the time of the Interview

    GAIL recruitment through GATE 2026: Essential Minimum Qualification

    1759232896077

    Disciplines for GAIL recruitment and GATE Paper Codes

    Name of the post

    Disciplines/ Branches of Engineering to be considered equivalent against GAIL DisciplineCorresponding GATE‐2026 Paper
    Corresponding GATE‐2026 Paper Code

    Executive Trainee (Chemical)

    • Chemical

    • Petrochemical

    • Chemical Technology

    • Petrochemical Technology

    • Chemical Technology & Polymer Science

    • Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology

    Chemical Engineering

    CH

    Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)
    • Instrumentation
    • Instrumentation & Control
    • Electronics & Instrumentation
    • Electrical & Instrumentation
    • Electronics
    • Electrical & Electronics
    Instrumentation EngineeringIN

    Executive Trainee (Electrical)

    • Electrical
    • 2. Electrical, Electronics & Power
    • Electrical & Electronics
    • Electrical & Power

    Electrical Engineering


    EE

    Executive Trainee (Mechanical)

    • Mechanical
    • Production
    • Production & Industrial
    • Manufacturing
    • Mechanical & Automobile

    Mechanical Engineering

    ME

    Executive Trainee (BIS)

    • Computer Science
    • Information Technology
    • Bachelor’s Degree with Master Degree in Computer Application (MCA)

    Computer Science & Information Technology

    CS

    Vacancies under GAIL Recruitment through GATE

    Post Name

    Vacancy

    Executive Trainee (Chemical)

    To be notified

    Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)

    To be notified

    Executive Trainee (Electrical)

    To be notified

    Executive Trainee (Mechanical)

    To be notified

    Executive Trainee (Computer Science)

    To be notified

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    How to Apply for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    • Visit the official GAIL website and select the relevant post for which they are applying.

    • Enter their name, email ID, and date of birth.

    • Choose the qualifying exam and proceed to provide personal details, educational qualifications, and work experience.

    • Enter the GATE 2026 registration number as mentioned in the GATE 2026 admit card.

    • After submitting the application form successfully, candidates will receive a unique GAIL application number for future reference.

    • It is recommended to download and keep a printout of the GAIL application form as it may be required for future use.

    • Candidates should affix a recent photograph, identical to the one used in GATE 2026, on the application form.

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    Additional guidelines for successfully applying for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2026

    • Meeting the prescribed age limit is essential for candidates applying for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2026; hence, they must verify their eligibility before proceeding.

    • To ensure accuracy and authenticity, applicants should thoroughly review all the information entered in the GATE 2026 GAIL recruitment application form before submission.

    • Providing false or incorrect information can lead to disqualification during the selection process, so candidates must exercise caution and honesty.

    • Double-checking the application details will help avoid any errors and ensure a smooth application process for GAIL recruitment.

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    Selection Process of GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    • Shortlisting will be done based on their GATE 2026 scores.

    • They may further have to appear in a group discussion (GD)/interview for which they will be sent call letters.

    • Post GD/interview, a medical fitness test might also be conducted. Candidates who pass the medical test will be issued job offers.

    Selection Process for GAIL Recruitment

    S.NoStages of Selection ProcessParameters

    1

    Shortlisting

    GATE 2026 marks

    2

    Pre-selection

    Group Discussion (GD) & Personal Interviews (PI)

    3

    Selection

    Medical Fitness

    Emoluments:

    • Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- at the Basic Pay of Rs.60,000/- during one-year training cum probation as Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. On successful completion of their Training cum Probation Period, they will be absorbed in the same Pay Scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- in E-2 grade. No protection of pay shall be admissible to the Candidates joining GAIL in the abovementioned posts
    • Pay and Allowances: Basic Pay as applicable in the grade, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates and perks & allowances under cafeteria approach.
    • Variable Pay: Performance Related Pay based on individual and organizational performance.
    • Other Benefits: Company Accommodation / Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, etc.
    • Superannuation Benefits: Besides Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after rendering a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.

    During and after training-cum-probation, candidates may be posted at any of the installations, projects, or offices of GAIL (India) Ltd. or its subsidiaries/joint ventures.

    Document Checklist:

    • GATE 2026 Admit Card

    • Score Card of GATE 2026

    • Printout of completed GAIL application form

    • Certificate of Date of Birth

    • Class XII Certificate and Mark sheet

    • Qualifying degree/ Provisional Certificate and Marks sheets

    • NOC Certificate from employer (Govt employees only)

    • PwD certificate, if required

    • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC category candidates)

    • Ex-Servicemen ( relevant certificate)

    GATE Cutoff for GAIL Recruitment 2026

    While GAIL recruits candidates who have qualified for GATE, there is a minimum cutoff that the candidates need to meet. GATE 2026 cutoff will be used to shortlist candidates; candidates who don’t score the cutoff will not be considered for admission. The cutoff for GATE 2026 will be different for different papers and also vary across categories. Until its release, candidates can check the GATE cutoff for the previous year's GAIL recruitment from the table below.

    GATE Previous Year Cutoff for GAIL Recruitment


    GATE Paper 2022

    GATE Qualifying Marks

    General

    OBC-NCL/ EWS

    SC/ST/PwD

    CS

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    ECE

    25

    22.5

    16.5

    Biotechnology

    35.5

    31.9

    23.6

    Chemical Engineering

    25.3

    22.7

    16.8

    Statistics

    25

    22.5

    16.6

    Metallurgical engineering

    46.2

    41.5

    30.8

    Mathematics

    27.3

    24.5

    18.2

    Electrical engineering

    30.7

    27.6

    20.4

    Textile engineering and fibre science

    36.8

    34.9

    25.6

    Mechanical Engineering (ME)

    28.1

    25.2

    18.7

    Physics

    26.5

    23.8

    Life Science (Botany/ Zoology)

    33.9

    30.5

    22.5

    Ecology and life sciences

    33.4

    30

    22.2

    Agriculture Engineering

    26.3

    23.6

    17.5

    Chemistry

    27.5

    24.7

    18.3

    Mining Engineering

    25.5

    22.9

    17

    Engineering Sciences (Fluid Mechanics/ Thermodynamics)

    40.3

    36.2

    26.8

    GATE Cutoffs 2021 for GAIL Recruitment

    GATE Paper

    Job Name

    Caste Name

    cutoff

    Chemical Engineering

    Executive Trainee(Chemical)

    General

    62

    Executive Trainee(Chemical)

    OBC

    53.33

    Executive Trainee(Chemical)

    SC

    53

    Executive Trainee(Chemical)

    ST

    42.67

    Executive Trainee(Chemical)

    EWS

    50

    Instrumentation Engineering

    Executive Trainee(Instrumentation)

    General

    52.67

    Executive Trainee(Instrumentation)

    OBC

    52.67

    Executive Trainee(Instrumentation)

    ST

    26

    Executive Trainee(Instrumentation)

    EWS

    36.67

    Electrical Engineering

    Graduate Executive Trainee(Electrical)

    General

    57.35

    Graduate Executive Trainee(Electrical)

    OBC

    54.67

    Graduate Executive Trainee(Electrical)

    SC

    43.62

    Graduate Executive Trainee(Electrical)

    ST

    42.95

    Mechanical Engineering

    Executive Trainee(Mechanical)

    General

    76.26

    Executive Trainee(Mechanical)

    OBC

    74.09

    Executive Trainee(Mechanical)

    ST

    57.38

    GATE Cutoffs 2017 for GAIL Recruitment

    S.No.

    Name Of The Post

    UR

    OPC (NCL)

    SC

    ST

    PWD (HH)

    PWD (OH)

    1

    Executive Trainee (Chemical)

    144

    215

    312

    744

    -

    2440

    2

    Executive Trainee (Mechanical)

    70

    132

    -

    2679

    41938

    -

    3

    Executive Trainee (Electrical)

    75

    135

    999

    1086

    -

    -

    4

    Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)

    73

    96

    -

    1188

    -

    -

    5

    Executive Trainee (Civil)

    22

    65

    -

    693

    -

    -

    6

    Executive Trainee (Business Information System)

    68

    117

    447

    -

    -

    -

    Discipline- and category-wise GATE 2016 cutoff for GAIL recruitment

    S.No

    Post

    UR

    OBC NCL

    SC

    ST

    PwD (HH)

    PwD (OH-OL)

    PwD (OH, OA, OL)

    1

    Executive Trainee (Chemical)

    82

    132

    333

    852

    -

    -

    -

    2

    Executive Trainee (Mechanical)

    63

    177

    -

    1666

    38555

    -

    -

    3

    Executive Trainee (Electrical)

    63

    63

    559

    1705

    -

    13168

    -

    4

    Executive Trainee (Instrumentation)

    25

    95

    -

    696

    -

    -

    -

    5

    Executive Trainee (Business Information System)

    175

    332

    1137

    -

    -

    -

    -

    6

    Executive Trainee (Telecom/Telemetry)

    43

    123

    459

    1592

    -

    -

    9221


    Contact Details:

    GAIL Bhawan 16, R.K., Bhikaji Cama Place,
    RK Puram, New Delhi,
    Delhi 110066

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is GAIL Recruitment through GATE?
    A:

    GAIL (Gas Authority of India Limited) conducts recruitment for executive trainees based on GATE scores. Candidates who have qualified in GATE 2026 with a valid score may be eligible to apply.

    Q: When will the application process begin for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026?
    A:

    The application process for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2026 will commence on February 17, 2026.

    Q: What is the last date for the GAIL 2026 recruitment?
    A:

    GAIL has announced the recruitment through GATE Last date as March 18, 2026.

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