Secure a job at GAIL based on GATE 2027 score; recruitment for Executive Trainee posts—check eligibility..

Government Jobs 2026: GAIL (India) Limited has announced recruitment for the post of Executive Trainee. This is good news for engineering students. The company has clarified in the notification that recruitment for this position will be based on GATE 2027 scores. This means candidates appearing for the GATE-2027 exam could get an opportunity to work at GAIL, one of the country's major public sector undertakings. Let us look at the selection process, the specific posts, eligibility criteria, and application timelines...

Which posts are being recruited for?
GAIL has announced recruitment for Executive Trainee positions across four key disciplines: Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Mechanical. Candidates must hold a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant engineering discipline with a minimum of 65% marks.

Who can apply?
Candidates who have completed their engineering degree in 2026 or are in the final year of their course during the 2026-27 academic year are eligible for this recruitment.

What are the required marks by category?
A minimum of 65% marks is required for General, EWS, and OBC (NCL) category candidates, while the requirement is 60% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Candidates who passed in 2025 or earlier are not eligible to apply.

Recruitment based on GATE-2027 scores
GAIL has clarified that only GATE-2027 scores will be valid for the recruitment process. Scores from GATE-2026 or earlier will not be accepted. Candidates must first register for and appear in the GATE-2027 exam. Subsequently, they must apply separately on the GAIL website.

What is the age limit? The maximum age limit for Executive Trainee positions is set at 26 years as of March 18, 2027.

Additionally, age relaxation will be provided: 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.

When do applications begin?
The online application process on the GAIL website will commence on February 17, 2027.
Candidates will be able to apply until 6:00 PM on March 18, 2027.
Providing a valid GATE-2027 registration number is mandatory at the time of application.

What is the selection process?
According to the company, candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE-2027 scores, after which the subsequent stages of the process will follow.

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