GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 - Notification (OUT), Dates, vacancies, eligibility & Selection Process

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2025 ( GATE )

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Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) has released the notification for the GAIL recruitment of executive trainees in instrumentation, electrical, and more. Check all the updated information, such as vacancy, application process, selection process, salary & other benefits here:
GATE GAIL Recruitment 2025

GAIL Recruitment Through GATE 2025: Gas Authority of India Limited, popularly known as GAIL India Limited, released the notification for GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025 on its official website. Registrations for the GAIL recruit candidates for the Executive Trainee (ET) post in various disciplines such as  Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and more. The official notification has been released, and the GATE 2025 GAIL recruitment registrations will start from February 17, 2025 (11:00 am) to March 18, 2025 (18:00). The GATE 2025 results will be announced on March 19, 2025. Candidates can check the updated information about GAIL recruitment through GATE 2025.

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025 is conducted by IIT Roorkee on behalf of the National Coordination Board (NCB) Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Qualified candidates in GATE 2025 will be eligible to be offered admission to Master's Degree programmes and PhD programmes in various institutes in India.

The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. GATE 2025 qualified candidates are eligible to apply at various Public Section Undertakings (PSUs) for jobs provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria by the authority. Candidates can check important information here:

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GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Important Dates 

Candidates can check the important dates for GAIL recruitment through 2025.

Events

Dates

GATE 2025

Application form availability 

August 28, 2024  - October 3, 2024

Application with late fees

October 4, 2024 - October 11, 2024

Admit card availability

January 2, 2025

Exam Dates

February 1, 2025

February 2, 2025

February 15, 2025

February 16, 2025

GAIL Recruitment through GATE

Availability of GAIL Recruitment Application Form

February 17, 2025 (11:00)

Last date to apply

March 18, 2025 (18:00)

Candidates can apply online through the GAIL website - https://gailonline.com/ only indicating their GATE 2025 registration number. Candidates can apply for one post/discipline only. 

Q:   Who can give GATE exam?

A:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is a national-level examination conducted by the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) for admission to Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Technology (MTech), and direct PhD programs in engineering, architecture, and related branches of science.

The eligibility criteria for GATE include passing a bachelor's degree in engineering or technology or basic Science from a recognised university, and meeting the specific eligibility criteria for the discipline you wish to pursue. Candidates from India and other countries can apply for GATE, but they must meet the eligibility criteria. The exam is conducted online and is offered in 30 subjects. Candidates can check details about course-wise eligibility criteria for GATE exam at www.shiksha.com/gate-exam.

Q:   What are passing marks in GATE exam?

A:

Passing marks in GATE exam is different for all 30 papers. The GATE qualifying mark for PSUs recruitment is also different. Candidates appearing in any GATE paper have to obtain the minimum mark in order to be declared qualified for the exam. Only qualified candidates are considered for admission to MTech/MSc/PhD programs and the MHRD scholarship. Candidates can check previous year GATE cutoff for various papers on the Shiksha page or from the GATE official website.

Q:   For how many papers can one student apply in GATE 2025?

A:

Students applying for GATE 2025 can opt for two subject papers from the prescribed set of combinations. Earlier, the candidates could apply to appear in only one subject. As a candidate can appear in only two papers (only approved set) of the 30 papers for which GATE 2025 will be conducted, they must carefully choose the papers they wish to write. A candidate is expected to appear in the papers appropriate to the discipline of his or her qualifying degree. However, he or she is free to choose any paper according to his or her admission plan, keeping in mind the GATE eligibility criteria of the institutions in which he or she wishes to seek admission. For more details regarding the admission criteria at any particular institute, the candidate is advised to refer to the websites of that institute. Those candidates opting for two paper combinations for GATE 2025 have a primary choice of paper as their default choice. The second choice of paper has to be chosen from the allowed combinations. Listed combinations are only allowed, and those that are not listed are not allowed. For more detail Read: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-pattern. 

Disciplines for GAIL recruitment and GATE Paper Codes

Candidates with other disciplines are also eligible for recruitment through GATE. Check the details for it below:

Discipline (Executive Trainee)

Disciplines/ Branches of Engineering to be considered equivalent

Corresponding GATE Paper

GATE Paper Code

Instrumentation

  • Instrumentation
  • Instrumentation & Control
  • Electronics & Instrumentation
  • Electrical & Instrumentation
  • Electronics
  • Electrical and Electronics

Instrumentation Engineering

IN

Chemical

  • Chemical
  • Petrochemical
  • Chemical Technology
  • Petrochemical Technology
  • Chemical Technology &
    Polymer Science
  • Chemical Technology &
    Plastic Technology

Chemical Engineering

CH

Electrical 

  • Electrical
  • Electrical, Electronics, and Power
  • Electrical and Electronics
  • Electrical and Power

Electrical Engineering

EE

Mechanical

  • Mechanical
  • Production
  • Production and Industrial
  • Manufacturing
  • Mechanical and Automobile

Mechanical Engineering

ME

BIS

  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Bachelor's Degree with Master Degree in Computer Application (MCA)

Computer Science &
Information Technology

CS

Candidates who have completed their Bachelor's degree in Engineering/MCA degree (for Executive Trainee - BIS) only in the relevant discipline/branch in the year 2023 or earlier are not eligible to apply. GATE 2024 marks or prior to that are not valid for recruitment

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Number of Vacant Posts available through GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025

Aspirants can check the number of vacant posts available at GAIL for recruitment through GATE. Candidates must note that only GATE 2025 scores are applicable for recruitment

Categories

Vacancies for Executive Trainee Posts

UR

To be notified

EWS

To be notified

SC

To be notified

ST

To be notified

OBC (NCL)

To be notified

Total

To be notified

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

Age Criteria

  • The upper Age Limit is 26 years as of the last date of filling the application form for the posts of Executive Trainee in all disciplines.
  • The upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST category candidates and 3 years for OBC (NCL) category candidates.
  • The maximum upper age of the applicant shall not exceed 56 years, including all possible age relaxations.

Minimum Qualification Required—Only full-time Regular Bachelor's Degrees in an Engineering discipline (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) will be considered for the GAIL recruitment process. All the qualifications must be from UGC-recognised Indian University/UGC-Recognised Indian Deemed University or AICTE-approved institutes. 

Minimum marks requirement:

  • Candidates who have completed their Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (including 05 years BE/ B Tech + ME/ M Tech integrated dual degree in Engineering) in the year 2019 and belong to the General/EWS/OBC (NCL) category must have secured a minimum 65% marks and candidates belonging to SC/ ST/ PWD category must have secured minimum 60% marks.

Who is not eligible for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?

A Candidate who will complete their Bachelor's degree in Engineering in a relevant discipline/ branch in the year 2024 or afterwards is not eligible to apply for the post of Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. Candidates who have completed full-time regular courses are eligible for the recruitment process.

Q:   What are the eligibility criteria for COAP?

A:
It is advised that the candidates check the eligibility criteria before COAP 2023 registration. Applications from candidates who do not meet the eligibility conditions are liable to be rejected. Therefore, all candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions. Check below for the eligibility criteria: - The candidate must be an Indian national. - Candidates must have a valid GATE score, I. e. , be qualified in 2023/2022/2021. - In the case of more than one valid scorecard, candidates must provide the scorecard with a better score or rank. - Candidates must check the eligibility criteria of the respective institute before applying. Read more about COAP Counselling: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/coap-counselling.

Q:   How many GATE exam centres can a candidate choose?

A:

A candidate can choose at least three exam cities while filling the GATE application form. The conducting authorities will conduct the GATE exam at around 200 exam centres from the issued list of GATE exam centres. For more information, candidates can refer to the article here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-centre

Q:   Who is eligible for GATE exam?

A:

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the entrance exam for admission to postgraduate courses at IITs, NITs, IIITs in Engineering, Science and other allied subjects. The detailed eligibility criteria of GATE are given below:

  • Candidates who are currently studying in the 3rd or higher years of any undergraduate degree programme or who have completed any government approved degree programme in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities are eligible to appear for GATE 2024.
  • Candidates who possess certification from any of the below list professional societies are also eligible to apply for GATE however, they must ensure that those examinations are approved by MoE/AICTE/UGC/ UPSC as being equivalent to B.E./ B.Tech./ B.Arch./ B.Planning, etc. 
    • The Institution of Engineers (India) (IE)
    • The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
    • The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE)
    • The Aeronautical Society of India (AeSI)
    • The Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers, including Polymer and Environmental Group (IIChE)
    • The Indian Institute of Metals (IIM)
    • The Indian Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIIE)
  • Candidates who have obtained/are pursuing their qualifying degree from countries other than India are also eligible. All such candidates must be currently in the 3rd or higher years or must have completed their Bachelor’s degree (of at least three years duration) in Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Architecture/ Humanities. 
  • Candidates pursuing or in possession of any higher degree will be allowed to appear for GATE 2024.
  • Candidates must note that there is no age limit to apply for GATE.

Q:   Can I appear for GATE after doing Diploma in civil engineering?

A:

Hi Ramesh, GATE is used for applying to M.Tech or ME. After Diploma, you have to apply for engineering (BE). After successful completion of your degree, you can go for M.Tech. So, for applying M.Tech, you have to give entrance exam called GATE. You have to qualify for getting good college. Regards.

Q:   What are the GATE exam cities available under IISc Bangalore?

A:

IIT Roorkee will be conducting the GATE 2025 exams on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025. The list of exam cities available under IISc Bangalore are as follows -

  • Andaman and Nicobar - Port Blair
  • Andhra Pradesh - Ananthapuramu, Kurnool
  • Karnataka - Bagalkot, Ballari, Belagavi, Bengaluru North, Bengaluru South, Bidar, Chikkamangaluru, Chikkaballapur, Davanagere, Hassan, Hubballi/Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Mandya, Manipal-Udupi, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Puttur, Shivamogga, Tumakuru
  • Kerala - Angamaly, Kannur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kasaragod, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Payyanur, Thrissur, Vatakara, Wayanad.
  • Telangana -Hyderabad, Medak, Nalgonda

Candidates can opt for at least three exam cities for GATE, while filling out the application form. The last date to submit the GATE application form is October 3, 2024 (with regular fees) and October 7, 2024 (with extended fees). 

GAIL Recruitment 2025 – Pay Scale and Emoluments

  • Pay Scale: Selected candidates will be placed in the pay scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- at the Basic Pay of Rs.60,000/- during one-year training cum probation as Executive Trainee in E-2 grade. On successful completion of their Training cum Probation Period, they will be absorbed in the same Pay Scale of Rs.60,000 – 1,80,000/- in E-2 grade.
  • Pay and Allowances: Basic Pay as applicable to the grade, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at the applicable rates, and perks and allowances under the cafeteria approach.
  • Variable Pay: Performance-related Related Pay based on individual and organizational performance.
  • Other Benefits: Company / Leased Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, etc.
  • Superannuation Benefits: In addition to the Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, and Pension, employees who superannuate from GAIL after a minimum of 15 years of service will also be entitled to Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.

How to apply for GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025?

  • Candidates who wish to apply for GAIL recruitment GATE 2025 must complete the application form and submit their details.
  • The application form of GAIL 2025 recruitment will be available on the official GAIL website.
  • Candidates have to register first and then appear in the GATE 2025 exam.
  • Candidates can apply for one post/ discipline only. Those candidates applying for more than one post/ discipline will not be considered.
  • After submission of the GAIL Recruitment 2025 application form, candidates will be provided with a unique registration number on their registered email ID.
  • Candidates have to take a printout of the application form and affix a passport-size photograph and signature in the space provided.
  • Candidates called for Group Discussion and interviews must produce the same application form at the time of Group Discussion and Interview.
  • Candidates should not send the printout of the online application to any office of GAIL (India) Limited.

Note: There is no separate fee for applying for the above posts of Executive Trainees in GAIL.

GAIL Recruitment through GATE 2025 – Selection Process

  • All the candidates have to appear in the GATE 2025 exam.
  • Based on the GATE 2025 score and requirements, candidates will be shortlisted for a Group Discussion and/ or Personal Interview for the Executive Trainee position.
  • Candidates must note that only the GATE 2025 score is valid for this recruitment exercise.
  • GATE score of 2022, 2023 & 2024 are not valid.

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