GAIL (India) Limited has issued a pre-advertisement for Executive Trainee recruitment 2026-27 across Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical disciplines, to be filled through GATE-2027 scores. The detailed advertisement with exact vacancy numbers will follow in February 2027, and online applications will open from 17 February 2027.
Detailed advertisement: February 2027. Online application window: 17 February 2027 (11:00 AM) to 18 March 2027 (6:00 PM). Age/eligibility reckoning date: 18 March 2027.
Exact vacancy numbers have not been disclosed yet. GAIL will announce the discipline-wise vacancy breakup for Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Executive Trainee posts along with the detailed advertisement expected in February 2027.
Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Chemical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Mechanical) with at least 65% marks (60% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates), from a full-time UGC-recognised/AICTE-approved course, completed in 2026 or due to complete in the final year of 2026-27. Age should not exceed 26 years as on 18 March 2027, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL) and 10 years for PwBD candidates. Shortlisting will be done through the candidate's valid GATE-2027 score in the corresponding discipline.
Candidates must first register for and appear in GATE-2027 in the relevant engineering discipline. Once the detailed advertisement is released, eligible candidates can apply online through the GAIL website using their GATE-2027 registration number.