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Exam: 1 Sept 2026
GAIL (India) Limited
Last Updated: 1 May 2026

GAIL Recruitment 2026 — Complete Guide

Update (April 2026): No official GAIL Recruitment 2026 notification yet. Expected in May–July 2026 at gail.nic.in. GAIL being a Maharatna PSU offers one of the highest compensation packages among Indian PSUs. GATE 2026 score is mandatory for Executive posts.

GAIL (India) Limited is India's largest natural gas company — a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. GAIL operates 16,000+ km of gas pipelines and is involved in gas transmission, gas processing, petrochemicals, and city gas distribution across India.

1. GAIL 2026 — Overview

ParameterDetails
OrganisationGAIL (India) Limited
PSU CategoryMaharatna CPSE — Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Official Websitegail.nic.in
Recruitment RouteGATE 2026 (Executive) / Direct (Non-Executive)

2. Posts & Eligibility

Executive Posts (Via GATE 2026)

DisciplineGATE PaperMin. Marks
Chemical EngineeringCH65% (55% SC/ST/PwD)
Mechanical EngineeringME65%
Electrical EngineeringEE65%
Instrumentation / ElectronicsIN / EC65%
Computer Science / ITCS65%
Civil EngineeringCE65%

Age Limit: General: 30 years; OBC-NCL: 33; SC/ST: 35; PwD: 40

Non-Executive Posts

PostQualificationPay Level
Supervisor (Technical)Diploma (3-year) + 60%W4 Grade
Junior Supervisor10+2 + ITIW2 Grade
Multi-Skill TechnicianITI (relevant trade)W1 Grade

3. GAIL Selection Process

Executive (GATE-based):

GATE 2026 Score → GAIL Shortlist → Group Discussion (20 marks)
               → Personal Interview (80 marks) → Medical

Non-Executive:

Written Test → Group Discussion → Personal Interview → Medical

4. GAIL Salary & Pay Scale

PostGradeBasic PayApprox. CTC
Executive (E1)E1₹60,000–₹1,80,000₹14–18 LPA
Senior Executive (E2)E2₹70,000–₹2,00,000₹17–22 LPA
Supervisor (W4)W4₹40,000–₹1,40,000₹8–12 LPA

GAIL-specific benefits: Performance Related Pay (PRP), Bhavishya Nidhi, free medical (GAIL Health Plan), township/accommodation at major locations (Pata, Hazira).

5. GAIL Locations & Projects

LocationStateType
GAIL PataUttar PradeshPetrochemical Complex
GAIL HaziraGujaratLNG Terminal
GAIL DVPL PipelinePan-India5,450 km pipeline
GAIL UsarMaharashtraGas Processing Unit

Official Website: gail.nic.in | Careers: gail.nic.in/career

Important Dates

Exam Timeline

Notification Released1 May 2026
Application Starts15 May 2026
Application Ends15 June 2026
Exam Date1 September 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit
Age Criteria

30 Years (Executive) | 27 Years (Non-Executive) — Relaxations applicable

Qualification
Education

B.E./B.Tech for Executive (via GATE) | 10th/12th/Diploma for Non-Executive

Attempts
Limits

N/A

How to Apply

Follow this step-by-step guide to fill the GAIL Recruitment 2026 (Gas Authority of India Limited) application form correctly.

Documents Required

  • Scanned Passport Size Photo (20-50kb, JPG)
  • Scanned Signature (10-20kb, JPG)
  • Class 10th & 12th Marksheets
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)

Syllabus & Pattern

Download Official Syllabus

The detailed syllabus and exam pattern are available in the official notification PDF.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Official Links & Resources

Official Website

https://gail.nic.in

Apply Online / Registration

https://gail.nic.in/career

Notification / Brochure

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Detailed Syllabus

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Past Papers / Mock Tests

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