Overview
GAIL (India) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking, Maharatna PSU) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Executive Trainee (ET) - Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical (Not Mentioned vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online at gail website (https://gailonline.com), using gate-2027 registration number as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- GAIL (India) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking, Maharatna PSU)
- Qualification
- Post: Minimum Essential Qualification | Equivalent Disciplines/Branches Considered Executive Trainee (Chemical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology / Chemical Technology & Polymer Science / Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology Executive Trainee (Instrumentation): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics Executive Trainee (Electrical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Electrical / Electrical, Electronics & Power / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power Executive Trainee (Mechanical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile 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.
- Vacancies
- Not Mentioned
- Advertisement No
- GAIL/OPEN/ET/1/2026
- Last date to apply
- 18 March 2027, 6:00 PM
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 01 September 2026 |
| Detailed GAIL Advertisement (with vacancies) | February 2027 |
| GAIL Online Application Window Opens | 17 February 2027, 11:00 AM |
| GAIL Online Application Last Date | 18 March 2027, 6:00 PM |
| Age Reckoning Date | 18 March 2027 |
| GATE-2027 Examination Date | Not specified in this notification - refer to GATE-2027 official website (https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in) |
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Eligibility
Post: Minimum Essential Qualification | Equivalent Disciplines/Branches Considered Executive Trainee (Chemical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Chemical / Petrochemical / Chemical Technology / Petrochemical Technology / Chemical Technology & Polymer Science / Chemical Technology & Plastic Technology Executive Trainee (Instrumentation): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electrical & Instrumentation / Electronics / Electrical & Electronics Executive Trainee (Electrical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Electrical / Electrical, Electronics & Power / Electrical & Electronics / Electrical & Power Executive Trainee (Mechanical): Bachelor Degree in Engineering with minimum 65% marks | Mechanical / Production / Production & Industrial / Manufacturing / Mechanical & Automobile 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.
Age Limit
Particulars: Details Upper Age Limit: 26 years as on 18 March 2027 (for all four disciplines)
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
• 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for GAIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online?
Advertisement Date: 01 September 2026; Detailed GAIL Advertisement (with vacancies): February 2027; GAIL Online Application Window Opens: 17 February 2027, 11:00 AM; GAIL Online Application Last Date: 18 March 2027, 6:00 PM; Age Reckoning Date: 18 March 2027; GATE-2027 Examination Date: Not specified in this notification - refer to GATE-2027 official website (https://gate2027.iitm.ac.in)
What is the age limit?
Particulars: Details Upper Age Limit: 26 years as on 18 March 2027 (for all four disciplines)
What is the 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.