GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025: Apply Online for 29 Executive Posts

GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025
GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU and India’s flagship Natural Gas company, has released a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates in various executive disciplines.

This recruitment offers 29 backlog vacancies in various fields, including law, finance, fire & safety, business information systems, engineering (mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil, environmental, GAILTEL/telecom, and boiler operations), marketing, HR, medical services, and official language. The selection will be through Group Discussion and/or Interview and other post-specific tests, with excellent pay scales up to ₹2,40,000/- per month in the Maharatna status GAIL.

✅ Total Vacancies

29 Executive Posts

📌 Advertisement No.

Advt. No.: GAIL/OPEN/SRD/2/2025

📝 Short Description: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL is conducting a Special Recruitment Drive exclusively for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) and PwBD candidates to fill backlog vacancies across multiple executive cadres. These posts span E-5, E-2, and E-1 grades with pay scales of ₹50,000–1,60,000, ₹60,000–1,80,000, and ₹90,000–2,40,000 plus allowances, performance-related pay, and superannuation benefits.

Only Indian Nationals meeting the detailed educational qualification, minimum post-qualification experience, and age criteria are eligible. The recruitment is purely through online applications, followed by GD/Interview and skill/physical tests as applicable; there is no common written examination.

📆 Important Dates and Application Fee: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

GAIL (India) Limited

Important Dates

ActivityDate & Time
Commencement of online registration of the application24.11.2025 from 11:00 hrs onwards
Last date for online registration & submission of application23.12.2025 up to 18:00 hrs

Admit Card

  • There is no mention of a separate written examination in the advertisement.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be informed about Group Discussion / Interview / Skill Tests / PET, etc., through email/website; hence, no admit card date is specified.

Examination Date

  • Selection is based on GD and/or Interview and post-specific tests (like PET, skill test, writing exercise, and translation test).
  • No common exam date is notified in the advertisement.

Application Fee.

CategoryApplication Fee
OBC (NCL)₹200/- (non-refundable)
SC / ST / PwBDNil (Exempted)

Mode of Payment

  • Fee is paid online via the payment link in the “Miscellaneous” tab of the online application.
    • Accepted modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, Paytm, Wallet, UPI, etc.
    • Convenience charges and taxes, if any, are borne by the candidate.

📋 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

Below is a consolidated SEO-friendly summary of Table I-A, I-B, and Table II. For each post, the pay scale and essential qualification are given; detailed category-wise age limits are in the official advertisement.

1. Chief Manager (Law) – E-5

  • Grade/Pay Scale: E-5 – ₹90,000–2,40,000
  • Vacancies: 01 (OBC-NCL backlog)
  • Essential Qualification:
    • Graduate Degree in any discipline with a minimum 55% andLLB (3-year professional) with a minimum 55% OR
    • 5-year Integrated LLB (Professional) with a minimum 55%.
  • Experience: Minimum 12 years post-qualification in-line experience as Law Executive in Govt./PSU/large private sector or as Advocate in large law firms; experience in litigation, arbitration, drafting, hydrocarbon sector regulations, labour law, etc. Candidates from the Govt./PSUs must have one year in the next lower pay scale.
    • Upper Age Limit: 46 years for OBC(NCL) and 56 years for PwBD-OBC(NCL) (inclusive of relaxations).

2. Senior Officer / Senior Engineer Posts – E-2 (Multiple Disciplines)

All these positions are in E-2 Grade – ₹60,000–1,80,000 with minimum 1 year post-qualification executive in-line experience (including GET/ET/MT where specified).  

(a) Senior Officer (BIS)

  1. Vacancies: 1 (SC backlogs in I-A) + 2 (PwBD in I-B) = 3 total
  2. Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT with 60% OR Bachelor’s Degree with 55% + MCA (2-year) with 60%.
  3. Experience: BIS/IT functions in the government/PSU/large private organizations.

 (b) Senior Officer (F&A)

  • Vacancies: 2 (ST backlog) in Table I-A.
    • Qualification: CA/CMA OR B.Com with 55% + 2-year MBA (Finance) with 60% OR certain Economics/Maths/Statistics honors degrees + MBA (Finance) with 60% OR B.E./B.Tech with 55% + MBA (Finance) with 60%.
    • Experience: 1 year in Finance/Accounts in govt./PSU/large private organization; CA/CMA must hold Associate membership of ICAI/ICMAI.

(c) Senior Officer (F&S – Fire & Safety)

  • Vacancies: 2 (ST backlog) in Table I-A.
    • Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Fire/Fire & Safety with 55%; preference to 1-year Diploma in Industrial Safety from a recognized Central/Regional Labour Institute.
    • Experience: 1 year in Fire & Safety in the Govt./PSU/large private organisation.

(d) Senior Officer (Marketing)

  • Vacancies: 1 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B.
    • Qualification: B.E./B.Tech with 60% + 2-year MBA with specialization in Marketing / Oil & Gas / Petroleum & Energy / Energy & Infrastructure / International Business with 60%.
    • Experience: 1 year of experience in marketing functions.

(e) Senior Officer (C&P – Contracts & Procurement)

  • Vacancies: 2 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B.
    • Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Production/Electrical/Instrumentation/IT/CS/Electronics/Metallurgy/Civil/Telecommunication (including certain combinations) with 60%.
    • Experience: 1 year in procurement/contract & purchase/materials management/stores.

(f) Senior Officer (HR)

  • Vacancies: 1 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B.
    • Qualification:
      • Bachelor’s Degree with 55% and 2-year MBA/MSW (HR/PM&IR) with 60%, OR
      • Bachelor’s with 55% + 2-year Master’s/PG Diploma in Personnel Management/PM&IR with 60%.
      • Preference for additional LLB (Professional).
    • Experience: 1 year in HR functions.

(g) Senior Officer (Law)

  • Vacancies: 1 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B.
    • Qualification: Same basic law qualification pattern as Chief Manager (Law) – Graduate with 55% + LLB with 55% OR 5-year LLB with 55%.
    • Experience: 1 year in legal work as a Law executive or advocate in a large law firm.

(h) Senior Officer (Medical Services)

  • Vacancies: 1 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B.
    • Qualification: MBBS Degree recognized by MCI with valid registration; Diploma such as DGO, DCH, etc., desirable.
    • Experience: 1 year post-internship as Medical Officer/Specialist in Govt./PSU/private hospital.

(i) Senior Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, GAILTEL, Boiler Operations, Environmental Engineering)

  • Vacancies & Disciplines (from Table I-A & I-B):
    • Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) – 2 (SC backlog), 1 (PwBD)
      • Senior Engineer (Electrical) – 2 (ST backlog), 1 (PwBD)
      • Senior Engineer (Boiler Operations) – 3 (ST backlog)
      • Senior Engineer (Mechanical) – 1 (PwBD)
      • Senior Engineer (Instrumentation) – 1 (PwBD)
      • Senior Engineer (Civil) – 1 (PwBD)
      • Senior Engineer (Environmental Engineering) – 1 (OBC-NCL backlog)
  • Common Base Qualification Pattern:
    • Mechanical: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Production & Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical & Automobile with 60%.Electrical: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical & Electronics/Electrical & Power, etc.,
    with 60%.Instrumentation: B.E./B.Tech in Instrumentation or allied combinations with 60%.Civil: B.E./B.Tech in Civil with 60%.GAILTEL (Telecom): B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electronics & Communication/Telecommunication/Electrical & Electronics,
    • etc. with 60%.Boiler Operations: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical with 55% + Certificate of Proficiency as Boiler Operation Engineer.
    • Environmental Engineering: B.E./B.Tech in Environmental Engineering with 65%.

Experience (general): Minimum 1 year of executive in-line experience in respective functions (project commissioning/maintenance in petrochemicals, hydrocarbon plants, pipelines, CGD, or telecom/telemetry, etc.).

3. Officer (Official Language) – E-1

  • Grade/Pay Scale: E-1 – ₹50,000–1,60,000
    • Vacancies:
      • 1 (OBC-NCL backlog) in Table I-A
      • 1 (PwBD backlog) in Table I-B
    • Qualification: Master’s Degree in Hindi/Hindi Literature with 60% marks for OBC(NCL) and 55% for PwBD, with English as one of the subjects at Graduation. Desirable: Degree/Diploma in translation (Hindi↔English).
    • Experience: 2 years’ post-qualification executive experience in translation and official language implementation in Govt./PSU/banks/large private organisations.

🔍 Note on Age Limit, Relaxation & Cut-Off Date

  • Upper age limits are clearly given post-wise in Table II and are already inclusive of applicable relaxations for the categories mentioned (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD).
    • Cut-off date for age & experience calculation: 23.12.2025 (last date of application).
    • Maximum upper age with all relaxations: shall not exceed 56 years.
    • Ex-servicemen may deduct their defence service from their actual age as per rules (up to 3 years relaxation if within limits).

🖥️ How to Apply: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

  1. Visit GAIL’s official website – https://gailonline.com.
  2. Go to Career → Applying to GAIL → Current Openings and select Advt. No. GAIL/OPEN/SRD/2/2025.
  3. Register with your personal details, mobile number, and a valid email ID.
  4. Log in using the User ID & password received in your email.
  5. Fill the application form – personal information, qualifications, experience details, etc.
  6. Upload a scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size/format.
  7. Pay the application fee online (for OBC-NCL only) via the payment link in the “Miscellaneous” tab. Ensure the transaction is successful and details auto-populate.
  8. Use Final Preview to check all entries and then submit the online form.
  9. Download & save the submitted application form with a unique Application Sequence Number for future reference.
  10. No hard copy needs to be sent now; documents will be verified only if you are short-listed for the selection process.

📑 Documents Required: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

Shortlisted candidates must bring originals plus one set of self-attested copies in the order specified:

  • Printed online application form with recent photographs
  • Proof of Date of Birth – Matric/10th certificate
  • Caste/Category certificates – SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD/Ex-servicemen in prescribed Govt. of India formats
  • All educational mark sheets & degree certificates (10th onwards)
  • Document proving percentage conversion where only CGPA/OGPA is awarded
  • Experience certificates from all employers with a clear indication of employment type, period, designation, and duties
  • Proof that the private organisation is a large organisation/law firm of repute, where required (annual report/turnover/employee strength documents)
  • NOC/forwarding letter from present employer for Govt./PSU/Semi-govt staff
  • Valid photo ID proof (PAN/Voter ID/Aadhaar/Driving Licence etc.)

Failure to produce any required document can lead to rejection of candidature on the spot.

🧪 Selection Process: GAIL Special Recruitment Job 2025

  • General Rule:
    • Shortlisting based on eligibility and application data.
    • Group Discussion (GD) and/or Interview for most posts.
  • Special Cases:
    • Senior Officer (Fire & Safety): Physical Endurance Test (PET) and Interview.
    • Senior Officer (Medical Services): Writing Exercise or similar tool + Interview.
    • Officer (Official Language): Skill Test (translation Hindi↔English) + Interview.
    • For PwBD categories where GD is not suitable (PwBD Cat. B, D & E), Case Study/Writing Exercise or another tool will substitute GD.
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks:
    • Interview: 60% for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS, 55% for SC/ST, 50% for PwBD.
    • GD/Skill/PET/other tools: 40% for UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS, 35% for SC/ST/PwBD.

Final merit will be prepared post-wise based on scores in the prescribed stages.

⚠️ Important Instructions

  • Only Indian Nationals can apply.
  • All details in the online form must be correct; false information can lead to cancellation at any stage or even termination after joining.
  • The category once declared (GEN/EWS/SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) cannot be changed later.
  • Candidates must have a valid, active email ID; all communication will be through email/website only.
  • GAIL reserves the right to raise minimum standards, change the selection process, or cancel the recruitment without notice.
  • Canvassing in any form will result in disqualification.
  • Any dispute will fall under the Delhi High Court jurisdiction.

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is there any written examination for GAIL SRD 2025?

No separate written exam is notified. Selection is through Group Discussion and/or Interview, and for some posts, Physical Endurance Test, Skill Test, or Writing Exercise is included.

2. Do SC/ST and PwBD candidates have to pay any application fee?

No. As per Clause 7.1, only OBC (NCL) candidates need to pay an application fee of ₹200/-. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are fully exempt from the application fee.

3. What is the cut-off date for determining age, qualifications, and experience?

The cut-off date is 23.12.2025, i.e., the last date for online registration & submission of application as mentioned in the notification. All eligibility conditions must be fulfilled as of this date.

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