GAIL Recruitment 2025; Date, GATE Eligibility, Selection Process, Steps to Apply

Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has released the official notification for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 on its official website. The notification has been released for the Executive Trainee posts in various disciplines. Applicants who want to apply can visit the official website at gailonline.com. The registration process has started from February 17, 2025 to March 18, 2025. The official notification has been released for various posts of Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and more that can benefit from this recruitment through GATE 2025. 

The Graduate Aptitude in Engineering Exam or the GATE Exam 2025 acts as a gateway for students who wish to pursue engineering postgraduate studies like ME, M.Tech, or specialized courses at top institutes in India such as the IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc. The GATE Exam which was scheduled from February 1, 2025 to February 16, 2025 by IIT Roorkee on behalf of the National Cordination Board, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development.

Candidates who qualify in the GATE Exam 2025 are eligible to apply for posts such as Executive Trainee (Chemical, Civil, CAILTEL TC/TM, BIS) at various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) such as GAIL, given they fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the authorities. 

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025

To participate in GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025, candidates should stay informed about the recruitment timeline. Below is a tentative schedule for GAIL through GATE 2025, based on previous years' trends.

GAIL Recruitment 2025: Eligibility 

GAIL 2025 has an eligibility criteria that must be fulfilled by all applicants who wish to utilise the GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 recruitment process. Thousands of candidates apply for these coveted jobs. Candidates can understand the GAIL Recruitment through GATE Eligibility Criteria 2025 here.

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible for applying.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for the position of Executive Trainee in the mentioned disciplines based on their GATE 2025 scores and specific requirements. It is important to remember that only GATE 2025 scores will be considered for this recruitment. Scores from GATE 2024 or earlier will not be accepted.
• As per the official notification, candidates must meet certain minimum educational qualifications to be eligible for the Executive Trainee position. These qualifications must be obtained from a UGC-recognized Indian University/Indian Deemed University or from AICTE-approved courses offered by Autonomous Indian Institutions or the relevant statutory council (where applicable). Candidates can review the position-specific requirements here.

• Candidates who completed their Engineering degree (including a 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree) or MCA degree in 2024, or those in the final year (2024-25) of these courses, are eligible to apply for the Executive Trainee position in E-2 grade as per the disciplines listed in the table above.
• Candidates who completed their Engineering degree (including a 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree) or MCA degree in 2024 must have achieved at least 65% marks if they belong to the General/EWS/OBC (NCL) category, and at least 60% marks if they belong to the SC/ST/PwBD category.
• Candidates in the final year (2022-23) of their Engineering degree (including a 5-year BE/B.Tech + ME/M.Tech integrated dual degree) or MCA degree must have secured at least 65% marks in aggregate up to the last semester if they belong to the General/EWS/OBC(NCL) category, and at least 60% marks in aggregate if they belong to the SC/ST/PwBD category.
• The maximum age limit for Executive Trainee positions in all disciplines is 26 years. However, the age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates. For PwBD candidates, the relaxation is 10 years for General/EWS, 13 years for OBC (NCL), and 15 years for SC/ST.

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GAIL Recruitment 2025: Selection Process 

The selection process for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025 Recruitment requires the candidates to register for the GATE Exam 2025. They can use their scores for the recruitment process of Executive Trainees in the disciplines of Chemical, Civil, GATELTEL (TC/TM) and BIS during the year 2025.

Aspirants must apply online through gailonline.com. They will be shortlisted for further selection process based on their GATE 2025 marks. Candidates should print the Application Form with the unique registration number. They need to sign the form as instructed and keep it safely. Those who are selected for the next stage must bring this form to the Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview which is the final round. Here is a tabulated representation of the discipline and their relevant GATE Paper. 

Candidates can also refer to this table for disciplines/branches considered equivalent to each of the above 4 disciplines advertised is given below:

GAIL 2025 Recruitment: Steps to Apply 

To secure a position as an Executive Trainee at GAIL, candidates must follow a specific application process. Below are the detailed steps to apply smoothly:

• Eligible candidates need to register for GATE 2025 and appear for the exam in their chosen discipline.
• Once the admit card is available, download it from the official GATE website. This document will contain the GATE registration number.
• After receiving the GATE registration number, visit GAIL's official website, galeonline.com and apply online through the "Careers" section. Enter the GATE 2025 registration number in the required field.
• Complete the online application form on GAIL’s portal. After submission, a unique registration number will be generated by the system. Keep this number for future reference.
• After successful submission, you'll receive an automated email confirming that your application has been submitted. Save this confirmation for your records.

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GAIL Cut Off 2025

Candidates seeking recruitment in GAIL must be aware of the GATE Cutoff 2025 and prepare accordingly. Check the expected GAIL cutoff 2025 formulated based on past years' trends here. 

GAIL 2025 Recruitment : Things to remember 

Before applying for positions at GAIL, candidates must carefully review the specified eligibility criteria and requirements. It is also advisable to refer to the official notification posted on gailonline.com. Below are key points to keep in mind during the application and selection process.

• Verify Eligibility and Application Details: Candidates must ensure they meet all the eligibility criteria and conditions before applying. Double-check that all information provided in the online application is accurate.
• Category Information: Once the category (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD) is selected in the online application, it cannot be changed. Reserved and EWS/PwBD category candidates must submit the required certificates issued by a competent authority during the selection process.
• Check GAIL Website for Updates: The list of candidates shortlisted for the next selection stages, as well as the final selection list, will be posted on the GAIL website. Regularly visit the site for the latest updates.