In a significant move towards inclusive employment, GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking and the nation’s leading natural gas giant, has announced a comprehensive Special Recruitment Drive. This initiative is exclusively dedicated to filling backlog vacancies for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer – OBC NCL), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories. As a cornerstone of India’s energy sector, GAIL is integrating the entire natural gas value chain—from exploration and processing to transmission, distribution, and marketing—and is now spearheading the country’s transition to a clean fuel-based economy. This recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for eligible candidates to join this dynamic organization, known for its excellent compensation packages, robust professional growth opportunities, and the chance to contribute to nation-building projects. This article provides a complete breakdown of the available positions, eligibility criteria, application process, and the exceptional benefits of building a career with GAIL.
Crucial Dates at a Glance
Aspiring candidates must mark their calendars and adhere strictly to the following timeline. The entire application process is online, and no applications beyond the deadline will be considered.
- Commencement of Online Application: November 24, 2025, from 11:00 AM onwards.
- Last Date for Online Application: December 23, 2025, up to 6:00 PM.
- Reference Date for Experience and Age: The crucial date for calculating minimum essential post-qualification experience and the upper age limit is December 23, 2025.
Total Vacancy Overview
This special drive aims to fill a total of 29 backlog vacancies across various disciplines and grades. The vacancies are distributed between two primary categories:
- Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) Candidates: 15 vacancies.
- Special Recruitment Drive for PwBD Candidates: 14 vacancies.
It is important to note that PwBD candidates from any community (General, EWS, OBC-NCL, SC, ST) can apply for the posts reserved for PwBDs. Furthermore, if a PwBD candidate belongs to an SC/ST/OBC(NCL) category, they can also apply for the posts listed under the SC/ST/OBC(NCL) drive, provided the post is identified as suitable for their specific disability.
Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
Table I-A: Vacancies for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) Candidates
| # | Name of the Post | Grade | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Manager (Law) | E-5 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Officer (F&A) | E-2 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Senior Officer (F&S) | E-2 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Senior Officer (BIS) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| 5 | Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) | E-2 | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| 6 | Senior Engineer (Electrical) | E-2 | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Senior Engineer (Boiler Ops.) | E-2 | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Senior Engineer (Environmental Eng.) | E-2 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 9 | Officer (Official Language) | E-1 | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 |
Table I-B: Vacancies for PwBD Candidates
| # | Name of the Post | Grade | PwBD Cat. A | PwBD Cat. B | PwBD Cat. C | PwBD Cat. D&E | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Senior Officer (Marketing) | E-2 | 1 | – | – | – | 1 |
| 2 | Senior Engineer (Mechanical) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 3 | Senior Officer (BIS) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) | E-2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | Senior Engineer (Instrumentation) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 6 | Senior Officer (C&P) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | Senior Engineer (Electrical) | E-2 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| 8 | Senior Engineer (Civil) | E-2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Senior Officer (HR) | E-2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | Senior Officer (Law) | E-2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | Senior Officer (Medical Services) | E-2 | – | – | – | 1 | 1 |
| 12 | Officer (Official Language) | E-1 | – | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
PwBD Category Key:
- A: Blindness & Low Vision
- B: Deaf & Hard of Hearing
- C: Locomotor Disability including Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims & Muscular Dystrophy
- D & E: Autism, Specific Learning Disability, Mental Illness & Multiple Disabilities
Application Fees
The application fee structure is designed to be accessible while ensuring serious applications.
- OBC (NCL) Candidates: Required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹200.
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Exempt from paying the application fee.
- Payment Mode: The fee can be paid online through various methods such as Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or digital wallets. Applicants must note that any convenience fees or taxes charged by the payment gateway are to be borne by them.
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria are the most critical part of the application. Candidates must meticulously ensure they meet all the following requirements for the post they are applying for.
1. Educational Qualifications & Experience
The essential qualification and minimum post-qualification executive experience for each post are detailed below. The experience must be in a relevant field and from a recognized organization (State/Central Government, PSUs, or large private sector companies of repute).
| # | Post Name | Essential Qualification | Minimum Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Manager (Law) – E5 | Graduate Degree + LLB (min. 55% in both) OR 5-year Integrated LLB (min. 55%). | 12 years in legal functions, litigation, arbitration, drafting, etc. |
| 2 | Senior Officer (BIS) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Computer Science/IT (min. 60%) OR B.Com/B.A. etc. (min. 55%) + MCA (min. 60%). | 1 year in Business Information Systems. |
| 3 | Senior Engineer (Boiler Operation) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical (min. 55%) + Boiler Operation Engineer Certificate. | 1 year in boiler operation & maintenance after obtaining the certificate. |
| 4 | Senior Engineer (Mechanical) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical/Production/etc. (min. 60%). | 1 year in project commissioning/maintenance in plants/pipelines. |
| 5 | Senior Engineer (Electrical) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics (min. 60%). | 1 year in project commissioning/maintenance in plants/pipelines. |
| 6 | Senior Engineer (Instrumentation) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Instrumentation/Electronics & Instrumentation (min. 60%). | 1 year in project commissioning/maintenance in plants/pipelines. |
| 7 | Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Electronics/Telecommunication/etc. (min. 60%). | 1 year in telecom/telemetry functions. |
| 8 | Senior Officer (Fire & Safety) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Fire/Fire & Safety (min. 55%). | 1 year in fire and safety functions. |
| 9 | Senior Officer (C&P) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in any discipline (min. 60%). | 1 year in procurement/contracts/materials management. |
| 10 | Senior Engineer (Civil) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Civil (min. 60%). | 1 year in civil functions. |
| 11 | Senior Officer (Marketing) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. (min. 60%) + MBA in Marketing/Oil & Gas (min. 60%). | 1 year in marketing functions. |
| 12 | Senior Officer (F&A) – E2 | CA/CMA OR B.Com/B.A. (Hons.) etc. (min. 55%) + MBA in Finance (min. 60%). | 1 year in finance/accounts functions. |
| 13 | Senior Officer (HR) – E2 | Any Bachelor’s Degree (min. 55%) + MBA/MSW in HR/PMIR (min. 60%). | 1 year in various HR functions. |
| 14 | Senior Officer (Law) – E2 | Graduate Degree + LLB (min. 55% in both) OR 5-year Integrated LLB (min. 55%). | 1 year in legal functions. |
| 15 | Senior Officer (Medical Services) – E2 | MBBS Degree recognized by MCI/NBE with valid registration. | 1 year post-internship experience as a Medical Officer. |
| 16 | Senior Engineer (Env. Eng.) – E2 | B.E./B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering (min. 65%). | 1 year in environmental engineering. |
| 17 | Officer (Official Language) – E1 | Master’s Degree in Hindi (min. 60% for OBC, 55% for PwBD) + English in Graduation. | 2 years in translation work (English-Hindi vice-versa). |
Key Notes on Eligibility:
- Large Private Organization: Defined as a listed company (NSE/BSE) OR an organization with over 500 regular employees OR an annual turnover exceeding ₹250 Crores (₹10 Crores for Law Firms).
- Experience Calculation: Apprenticeship training under the Apprenticeship Act, 1961, is considered as experience. However, industrial training as part of a course curriculum is not.
- Percentage Calculation: No rounding off of percentages is allowed (e.g., 59.99% is not considered as 60%).
2. Age Limit
The upper age limit varies for each post and category, including relaxations for SC/ST/OBC(NCL) and PwBD candidates. The maximum upper age for any applicant cannot exceed 56 years after all relaxations.
Examples of Upper Age Limit (as on December 23, 2025):
- Chief Manager (Law) – OBC(NCL): 46 Years (56 Years for PwBD-OBC)
- Senior Officer (BIS) – SC: 33 Years (43 Years for PwBD-SC)
- Senior Engineer (Mechanical) – PwBD-General: 38 Years
- Officer (Official Language) – OBC(NCL): 38 Years (48 Years for PwBD-OBC)
Salary Scale and Emoluments
A career with GAIL is not just prestigious but also financially rewarding. The company offers one of the best Cost-to-Company (CTC) packages in the industry.
- Grade E-5 (Chief Manager): Pay Scale of ₹90,000 – ₹2,40,000 with an initial basic pay of ₹90,000.
- Grade E-2 (Senior Officer/Engineer): Pay Scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 with an initial basic pay of ₹60,000.
- Grade E-1 (Officer): Pay Scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000 with an initial basic pay of ₹50,000.
Additional Financial Benefits:
- Advance Increments: Candidates selected for E-2 grade may be eligible for 1 or 2 advance increments based on their qualifications (e.g., dual degree of B.Tech + MBA) or relevant post-qualification experience exceeding 4 years.
- Pay Protection: For candidates joining at the E-5 grade from other government/PSU sectors, pay protection is offered based on a CTC comparison.
- Allowances: In addition to basic pay, employees receive Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) and a host of perks under the Cafeteria Approach.
- Variable Pay: Performance-Related Pay (PRP) as per the company’s policy.
- Other Benefits: Company accommodation or HRA, comprehensive medical facilities, Group Insurance, House Building Advance (HBA), and conveyance advance.
- Superannuation Benefits: Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, Pension under the Defined Contributory Scheme, and Post-Retirement Medical Benefits.
Selection Process
The selection process is multi-stage and designed to identify the most suitable candidates.
- Application Screening: Based on the details provided in the online application. GAIL reserves the right to apply shortlisting criteria if the number of applications is high.
- Selection Stages: The process may involve a combination of the following:
- Group Discussion (GD): For most posts.
- Interview: Mandatory for all posts.
- Special Tests:
- For Senior Officer (Fire & Safety): Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Interview.
- For Senior Officer (Medical Services): Writing exercise/skill assessment and Interview.
- For Officer (Official Language): Skill Test (Translation) and Interview.
- PwBD candidates from certain categories may be exempt from GD and offered a Case Study/Writing exercise instead.
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- Interview: 60% for UR/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST, 50% for PwBD.
- GD/Skill Tests: 40% for UR/OBC/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD.
How to Apply
Candidates are required to apply ONLINE ONLY.
- Website: The application portal will be available on the official GAIL website.
- Process:
- Step 1: Register using personal details and a valid email ID/mobile number.
- Step 2: Log in with the received credentials.
- Step 3: Select the advertisement and the desired post.
- Step 4: Fill in the application form meticulously (Personal, Qualification, Experience details).
- Step 5: Make the payment (if applicable).
- Step 6: Review the application thoroughly using the “Final Preview” option.
- Step 7: Submit the form. Once submitted, the form cannot be edited.
- Documents to Keep Ready: Scanned copy of a recent passport-size photograph and signature. Candidates shortlisted for the selection process will be required to produce all original documents (Date of Birth, Caste/PwBD Certificate, Educational Marksheets & Degrees, Experience Certificates, etc.) for verification.
Important Notes and Disclaimers
- Medical Fitness: Final appointment is contingent upon the candidate being found medically fit as per GAIL’s stringent pre-employment medical standards.
- Job Placement: Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India at any of GAIL’s installations, projects, offices, or its subsidiaries/Joint Ventures. They may also be assigned shift duties.
- Authenticity of Information: Furnishing any false or incorrect information will lead to the immediate disqualification of the candidate at any stage of the recruitment process. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
This Special Recruitment Drive by GAIL (India) Limited is more than just a job opportunity; it is an invitation to become part of India’s energy future. For eligible SC, ST, OBC(NCL), and PwBD candidates, this is a chance to build a secure, rewarding, and impactful career in a Maharatna company. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to read the official advertisement carefully, prepare their documents, and apply online well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical glitches.
