| Board | GAIL (India) Limited (A Government of India Undertaking, Maharatna PSU) |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | B.Tech/B.E |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 18 Mar 2027 |
GAIL (India) Limited, a Government of India Undertaking and a Maharatna PSU, has released a pre-advertisement for the recruitment of Executive Trainees (ET). This recruitment will be based on the GATE-2027 score. The detailed advertisement, including the number of vacancies, is expected in February 2027.
GAIL is looking to fill Executive Trainee positions in the following disciplines:
Candidates must apply using their GATE-2027 registration number. Only GATE-2027 marks will be considered; scores from GATE 2026 or earlier years are not valid.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The exact number of vacancies for each post will be mentioned in the detailed advertisement, which is expected in February 2027. This pre-advertisement does not specify the number of posts.
Candidates must meet the following educational and age requirements to be eligible for the Executive Trainee positions.
Educational QualificationCandidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline with the minimum marks specified. The degree must be from a UGC-recognized or AICTE-approved institution through a full-time regular course.
Integrated dual degree courses (B.E./B.Tech. + M.E./M.Tech., B.E./B.Tech. + MBA, or B.E./B.Tech. + M.Sc.) in the relevant discipline are also considered, provided the final percentage meets the criteria.
Minimum Qualifying Percentage & Passing-Year ConditionsCandidates applying against unreserved posts are assessed under general merit standards with no relaxation in minimum qualifying percentage. No rounding off of marks is allowed.
Passing Year: Candidates who completed their Bachelor's degree in Engineering in 2026 or are currently in the final year (2026–27) are eligible. Those who completed their degree in 2025 or earlier are not eligible. Final-year candidates must secure the minimum prescribed percentage by 31 August 2027.
Age Limit| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is applicable only against reserved posts. For unreserved posts, candidates are assessed under general merit without age relaxation. PwBD age relaxation applies if the post is identified as suitable for them. The maximum upper age limit after all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years.
Not specified in the official notification.
Not specified in this notification. GAIL states it offers "one of the best compensation packages in terms of Cost to Company"; specific pay scale/CTC details are expected in the detailed February 2027 advertisement.
GAIL will use GATE-2027 marks to shortlist candidates for the Executive Trainee recruitment. Further selection stages will be detailed in the official advertisement.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the GAIL website. The application window opens on 17 February 2027 and closes on 18 March 2027.
Important: A candidate can apply for only one post/discipline. Applying for more than one post will lead to disqualification.
Candidates should have their GATE-2027 registration number ready for the application. Specific document requirements will be detailed in the full advertisement.
Official Website → Not specified in the official notification.
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