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

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

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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

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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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