GAIL (India) Limited, a leading Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has launched a Special Recruitment Drive 2025. It aims to fill 29 backlog vacancies for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD candidates. The vacancies span various Manager, Officer, and Engineer level positions in multiple disciplines. Eligible Indian nationals can apply online from 24th November 2025 to 23rd December 2025 for postings in work-centers/units across various States in India.
The Candidates are advised to review the detailed GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 notification thoroughly before applying to ensure they meet the category-specific eligibility, qualification, experience, and age criteria for these prestigious roles in the energy sector.
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 – 29 Backlog Vacancies
| Organization | GAIL (India) Limited |
|---|---|
| Post Names | Chief Manager, Senior Officer, Senior Engineer, Officer (Various Disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 29 (Backlog) |
| Reservation | SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD Special Drive |
| Pay Scale | E-5: ₹90,000-2,40,000 | E-2: ₹60,000-1,80,000 | E-1: ₹50,000-1,60,000 |
| Minimum Qualification | As per post (B.E./B.Tech/MBA/LLB/MBBS/MA etc. with 55-65% marks) |
| Selection Process | Group Discussion/Interview/Skill Test/Physical Test (Post-specific) |
| Job Location | Various States across India |
| Last Date | 23/12/2025 |
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 Age Limit (as on 23.12.2025):
- Maximum upper age limit not to exceed 56 years including all relaxations.
- Post-specific: E.g., Chief Manager (Law) E-5: OBC(NCL)-46 years, PwBD-OBC(NCL)-56 years; Senior Officer (BIS) E-2: SC-33 years, PwBD-General/EWS-38 years, PwBD-OBC(NCL)-41 years, PwBD-SC/ST-43 years; Officer (Official Language) E-1: OBC(NCL)-38 years, PwBD-General/EWS-45 years, PwBD-OBC(NCL)-48 years, PwBD-SC/ST-50 years.
- SC/ST: +5 years; OBC(NCL): +3 years; PwBD: +10 years (additional to category relaxation); Ex-Servicemen: Service period deduction + up to 3 years.
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 – Post-wise Qualification & Experience:
| Post Name & Grade | Essential Qualification (Minimum % marks) | Minimum Post-Qualification Executive In-line Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Manager (Law) E-5 | Graduate + LLB (3 yrs) OR 5-yr Integrated LLB with min. 55% marks | 12 years as Law Executive in Govt/PSU/Large Pvt Sector OR as Advocate in reputed law firm |
| Senior Officer (BIS) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) – 60% OR any Graduation – 55% + MCA – 60% | 01 year in BIS functions |
| Senior Engineer (Boiler Operation) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical) – 55% + Certificate of Proficiency as Boiler Operation Engineer | 01 year O&M of Boiler after obtaining BOE certificate |
| Senior Engineer (Mechanical) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical & allied branches) – 60% | 01 year Project Commissioning/Maintenance in Hydrocarbon sector |
| Senior Engineer (Electrical) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical & allied) – 60% | 01 year Project Commissioning/Maintenance in Hydrocarbon sector |
| Senior Engineer (Instrumentation) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Instrumentation & allied) – 60% | 01 year Project Commissioning/Maintenance in Hydrocarbon sector |
| Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Electronics/Telecom & allied) – 60% | 01 year in Telecom/Telemetry functions |
| Senior Officer (Fire & Safety) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Fire/Fire & Safety) – 55% (Diploma in Industrial Safety desirable) | 01 year in Fire & Safety discipline |
| Senior Officer (C&P) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (any branch) – 60% | 01 year in Contracts & Procurement/Materials Management |
| Senior Engineer (Civil) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) – 60% | 01 year in Civil functions |
| Senior Officer (Marketing) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech – 60% + 2-yr MBA (Marketing/Oil & Gas etc.) – 60% | 01 year in Marketing functions |
| Senior Officer (F&A) E-2 | CA/CMA OR B.Com/Economics/Maths/Stats – 55% + 2-yr MBA (Finance) – 60% OR B.E./B.Tech – 55% + MBA (Finance) – 60% | 01 year in Finance/Accounts |
| Senior Officer (HR) E-2 | Graduation – 55% + 2-yr MBA/MSW/PM&IR/HR – 60% (LLB desirable) | 01 year in HR functions |
| Senior Officer (Law) E-2 | Graduate + LLB (3 yrs) OR 5-yr Integrated LLB – 55% | 01 year as Law Executive OR Advocate |
| Senior Officer (Medical Services) E-2 | MBBS (MCI recognised) (Specialised diploma desirable) | 01 year post-internship as Medical Officer |
| Senior Engineer (Environmental Engg.) E-2 | B.E./B.Tech (Environmental) – 65% | 01 year in Environmental Engineering |
| Officer (Official Language) E-1 | Master’s in Hindi/Hindi Literature – 60% (OBC)/55% (PwBD) with English as subject in Graduation | 02 years in English-Hindi translation work |
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 Selection Process:
| Group Discussion and/or Personal Interview (Minimum qualifying marks: 60% UR/OBC/EWS, 55% SC/ST, 50% PwBD) |
| Post-specific: Physical Endurance Test (for F&S); Writing Exercise (Medical Services); Skill Test (Official Language); Case Study for PwBD Cat.B/D/E |
| Document Verification (Post-Selection) |
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 Application Fee:
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| OBC(NCL) | ₹ 200/- (Non-refundable, excluding GST/Convenience Fee) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Payment Method | Online (Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI) |
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 Important Dates:
| Commencement of Online Registration | 24th November 2025 (11:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Submission | 23rd December 2025 (18:00 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 23rd December 2025 (18:00 hrs) |
GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025 Important Links:
| GAIL Special Recruitment Drive Detailed Notification | Notification PDF |
| GAIL Online Application Portal | Apply Online Link |
| GAIL Official Careers Page | Visit Here |
How to Apply GAIL Special Recruitment Drive 2025:
The GAIL Online Application must be submitted through the official GAIL recruitment portal. Follow these steps for successful registration and submission:
➢ Step 1: Visit gailonline.com from 24th November 2025 (11:00 hrs) and register with valid email ID and mobile number.
➢ Step 2: Login using User ID and password received via email, select the Special Recruitment Drive advertisement and desired post.
➢ Step 3: Fill in personal, educational, experience details; upload scanned passport-size photo (3.5×4.5 cm, up to 250 KB JPG/PNG/JPEG) and signature.
➢ Step 4: Pay the application fee (if applicable) online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI. Submit the form by 23rd December 2025 (18:00 hrs).
➢ Step 5: Download and print the application form with sequence number for records; no hard copies required initially.
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