GAIL (India) Limited, a prestigious ‘Maharatna’ Public Sector Undertaking and India’s leading Natural Gas company, has released an official notification for a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD). This specialized drive targets filling 29 backlog vacancies in the Senior Officer and Senior Engineer grades exclusively for eligible SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates. This opportunity offers competitive careers within the core energy sector. Aspiring professionals must submit their online applications by the deadline, December 23, 2025.
GAIL SRD Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Advertisement No. | GAIL/OPEN/SRD/2/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 29 Posts |
| Post Names | Chief Manager, Senior Officer, Senior Engineer, Officer |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for Backlog Vacancies |
| Reserved Categories | SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD candidates |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across India (Various GAIL units/offices) |
| Official Website | https://gailonline.com |
GAIL Recruitment 2025 Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Online Application Start Date | 24.11.2025 (1100 hrs.) |
| Online Application Last Date | 23.12.2025 (upto 1800 hrs.) |
GAIL Vacancy Details
The total recruitment is for 29 backlog posts across various engineering, management, and technical disciplines, exclusively reserved for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), and PwBD candidates.
1. Special Recruitment Drive for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) Candidates (Total: 15 Posts)
| Grade | Name of the Post | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total Posts |
| E-5 | Chief Manager (Law) | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (F&A) | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (F&S) | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (BIS) | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Electrical) | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Unspecified/Grade E-2) | – | – | 3 | 3 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Environmental Engg.) | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| E-1 | Officer (Official Language) | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 3 | 9 | 15 | |
2. Special Recruitment Drive for PwBD Candidates (Total: 14 Posts)
This drive includes vacancies across four categories of PwBD (PwBD Cat. A, B, C, and D&E). The figures below represent the total for PwBD candidates for each post.
| Grade | Name of the Post | Total Posts (PwBD) |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (Marketing) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Mechanical) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (BIS) | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (GAILTEL) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Instrumentation) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (C&P) | 2 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (HR) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (Law) | 1 |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (Medical Services) | 1 |
| E-1 | Officer (Official Language) | 1 |
| Total | 14 | |
Education and Experience
The table below summarizes the essential educational qualifications and minimum post-qualification executive experience required for the various posts in the Special Recruitment Drive (SRD). The cut-off date for reckoning experience is 23.12.2025.
| Grade | Post Name / Discipline | Essential Qualification | Minimum Essential Experience |
| E-5 | Chief Manager (Law) | Graduate Degree (min 55%) AND Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB – 3 years) OR 5-year Integrated LLB (min 55% marks). | Minimum 12 years post-qualification in-line experience as a Law Executive OR as an Advocate. |
| E-2 | Senior Engineer (Technical) | Bachelor Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech.) in the relevant discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) with min 60% marks. | Minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in a relevant in-line function (e.g., Project Commissioning/Maintenance/O&M). |
| E-2 | Sr. Engg. (Boiler Operation) | Bachelor Degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical Engg. (min 55% marks) AND Certificate of Proficiency as a Boiler Operation Engineer. | Minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in O&M of boiler. |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (F&A) | CA/CMA (ICWA) OR B.Com (min 55%) AND 2 years MBA with specialization in Finance (min 60% marks). | Minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in Finance/Accounts. |
| E-2 | Senior Officer (HR) | Bachelor Degree (min 55% marks) AND Two years MBA/MSW with specialization in Personnel Management/HRM (min 60% marks). | Minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience in various HR functions. |
| E-1 | Officer (Official Language) | Master Degree in Hindi/Hindi Literature (min 60% for OBC(NCL)/55% for PwBD) with English as one of the subjects in Graduation. | Minimum 2 years post-qualification executive experience in translation work. |
GAIL Executive Salary Structure (Emoluments)
Selected candidates will receive competitive pay scales under the Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA) pattern. The package includes Basic Pay, VDA, Perks & Allowances under the Cafeteria Approach, HRA/Leased Accommodation, medical facilities, and comprehensive superannuation benefits.
| Grade | Post Level | Pay Scale (IDA) | Initial Basic Pay |
| E-5 | Chief Manager | Rs. 90,000 – 2,40,000/- | Rs. 90,000/- |
| E-2 | Senior Officer/Senior Engineer | Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- | Rs. 60,000/- |
| E-1 | Officer | Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000/- | Rs. 50,000/- |
Post-wise Upper Age Limits (As on 23.12.2025)
The age limits specified are the maximum permissible ages for the candidates applying in the respective reserved categories.
| Post Name / Grade | Category | Upper Age Limit (Years) |
| Chief Manager (Law) (E-5) | OBC (NCL) | 46 |
| Senior Officer/Engineer (E-2) | SC/ST | 33 |
| Senior Officer/Engineer (E-2) | PwBD (General/EWS) | 38 |
| Senior Officer/Engineer (E-2) | PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 41 |
| Senior Officer/Engineer (E-2) | PwBD (SC/ST) | 43 |
| Officer (Official Language) (E-1) | OBC (NCL) | 38 |
| Officer (Official Language) (E-1) | PwBD (General/EWS) | 45 |
Selection Process
The selection process may involve a single or multiple stages, depending on the volume of applications. GAIL reserves the right to shortlist candidates by raising the minimum eligibility standards.
Standard Process: For most posts, the selection involves a Group Discussion (GD) and a Personal Interview.
Specialized Tests:
Senior Officer (Fire & Safety): Includes a Physical Endurance Test (PET) followed by an Interview.
Senior Officer (Medical Services): Includes a Writing Exercise or skill assessment tool, followed by an Interview.
Officer (Official Language): Includes a Skill Test (English to Hindi translation and vice-versa) and an Interview.
Candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks in each stage to be considered for the final merit list.
Application Fee
The application fee is non-refundable and must be paid online.
- OBC (NCL) Category: Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two Hundred only).
- SC/ST/PwBD Categories: Exempted from paying the application fee.
How to Apply Online
Candidates must apply through the official GAIL website (https://gailonline.com). The application window will be open from 24.11.2025 to 23.12.2025.
- Registration: Complete the initial registration to receive the User ID and password via email.
- Login: Log in to the application portal using the assigned credentials.
- Select Post: Choose the correct advertisement number and the desired position.
- Fill Form: Accurately complete all personal, educational, and professional experience details.
- Fee Payment: Make the application fee payment online (if applicable).
- Preview and Submit: Review the entire form using the “Final Preview” option before final submission, as no edits are allowed afterward.
- Print: Download and save the final application form with the unique sequence number for future documentation and verification.
Important Links
| GAIL Career Portal (Application Link) | Click Here |
| GAIL Recruitment 2025 Advt. PDF Link | Click Here |
| Download Certificate Formats | Click Here |
