GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU under the Government of India, has issued an indicative notification for recruitment of Executive Trainees (ET) through GATE-2027 under Advertisement No. GAIL/OPEN/ET/1/2026. Eligible Fresher Engineering Graduates, who willing to appear GATE 2027 exam Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical and Mechanical disciplines are eligible to apply for GAIL ET 2027.
The GAIL ET Recruitment through GATE-2027 will use only GATE-2027 scores. Candidates must first register for GATE-2027 and later apply separately on the GAIL website when the detailed advertisement is released. This article covers expected vacancies, eligibility, pay scale, GATE paper mapping, important dates and official links.
GAIL ET Recruitment through GATE-2027
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Post Name |
Executive Trainee (Chemical / Instrumentation / Electrical / Mechanical) |
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| Total Vacancies |
70+ Posts (Expected) |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 26 years (as per previous / indicative norms) |
| Salary |
₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-2 Grade) |
| Minimum Qualification |
B.E./B.Tech in relevant discipline with 65% marks + valid GATE-2027 score |
| Application Fee |
Nil (for GAIL application, as per indicative notice) |
| Selection Process |
GATE-2027 Marks + Group Discussion and/or Interview |
| Job Location |
Anywhere in India |
| Last Date |
GATE-2027 Registration: 27 September 2026 (without late fee) |
✅ GAIL ET GATE-2027 Vacancy List:
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Post / Discipline |
GATE Paper |
Paper Code |
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Executive Trainee (Chemical) |
Chemical Engineering |
CH |
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Executive Trainee (Instrumentation) |
Instrumentation Engineering |
IN |
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Executive Trainee (Electrical) |
Electrical Engineering |
EE |
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Executive Trainee (Mechanical) |
Mechanical Engineering |
ME |
Exact discipline-wise vacancy numbers will be published in the detailed GAIL advertisement. Around 70+ posts are expected on the lines of the previous cycle. GATE scores of years other than GATE-2027 will not be valid for this recruitment.
✅ GAIL ET Recruitment 2027 Eligibility Criteria:
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Maximum 26 years. Age relaxation as per GoI rules.
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B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation / relevant branch with minimum 65% marks + valid GATE-2027 (IN / EE / CH / ME) score.
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Age cut-off date, list of equivalent branches, category-wise relaxation and final-year eligibility will be confirmed in the detailed GAIL notification. Candidates can apply for one discipline only.
✅ GAIL ET GATE-2027 Selection Process:
GAIL will shortlist candidates on the basis of GATE-2027 marks in the relevant paper. Further stages will be as notified in the detailed advertisement:
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GATE-2027 Score Shortlisting
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Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview
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Document Verification
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Pre-employment Medical Examination
✅ GAIL ET Recruitment 2027 Application Fee:
- GAIL online application: Nil, as per the indicative notification.
- GATE-2027 examination fee: As prescribed by the GATE Organizing Institute (IIT Madras) on gate2027.iitm.ac.in.
✅ GAIL ET through GATE-2027 Important Dates:
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GATE-2027 Online Registration (without late fee) |
27 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 |
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GATE-2027 Registration with Late Fee |
Upto 05 October 2026 |
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Tentative GATE-2027 Exam Dates |
06–07, 13–14 and 20–21 February 2027 |
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GAIL ET Online Registration (Tentative) |
February 2027 to March 2027 |
✅ GAIL ET GATE-2027 Important Links:
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GAIL ET GATE-2027 Indicative Notification PDF |
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GAIL Official Website / Careers |
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Latest Public Sector Company (PSU) Jobs List |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply GAIL ET Recruitment through GATE-2027?
This is a two-step process. First appear in GATE-2027, then apply on the GAIL portal when the detailed advertisement opens.
- Step 1: Register for GATE-2027 at gate2027.iitm.ac.in in the relevant paper (CH / IN / EE / ME) on or before 27 September 2026 (without late fee).
- Step 2: Appear for GATE-2027 in February 2027 and note the GATE registration number.
- Step 3: Watch the Careers section of www.gailonline.com for the detailed Executive Trainee advertisement (expected around February–March 2027).
- Step 4: Submit the GAIL online form with GATE-2027 registration number and required documents.
- Step 5: Keep a printout of both the GATE confirmation and the GAIL application for GD/Interview and document verification.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in GAIL ET Recruitment through GATE-2027?
Around 70+ posts are expected. Exact numbers will be given in the detailed GAIL advertisement.
Which GATE year is valid for GAIL Executive Trainee 2027?
Only GATE-2027 scores will be valid. Earlier GATE scores will not be accepted.
What is the pay scale for GAIL Executive Trainee?
E-2 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000.
What is the selection process for GAIL ET through GATE-2027?
Shortlisting on GATE-2027 marks, followed by Group Discussion and/or Interview, document verification and medical examination.
Is there any application fee for GAIL ET Recruitment 2027?
The GAIL application is indicated as free of cost. GATE-2027 exam fee is payable to the GATE Organizing Institute.
What are the important dates for GAIL ET through GATE-2027?
GATE-2027 registration: 27 August 2026 to 27 September 2026 (without late fee). Exam: February 2027. GAIL online form: tentatively February–March 2027.