GAIL Recruitment 2025 — Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for SC / ST / OBC (NCL) & PwBD candidates

(All-India openings | Multiple technical & non-technical senior posts | Apply online)

Quick summary (paste-ready): GAIL (India) Limited has launched a Special Recruitment Drive to fill backlog vacancies across senior technical and non-technical roles — Chief Manager (Law), Senior Officer / Senior Engineer grades (E-1, E-2, E-5) and other posts. The drive is targeted at SC / ST / OBC (NCL) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates. Online registration is open from 24 Nov 2025 (11:00 hrs) and closes on 23 Dec 2025 (18:00 hrs). Read eligibility carefully before applying.

Why this SRD matters

• It’s a focused backlog drive — several senior-level posts (E-5, E-2, E-1) across GAIL’s business: operations, projects, marketing, HR, law, BIS, GAILTEL, medical services, fire & safety, contracts & procurement and more. This is a good chance for reserved-category and PwBD applicants to compete for mid-to-senior career roles with a Maharatna PSU.

Vacancy snapshot

• Total backlog vacancies advertised: 29 (15 vacancies reserved under SC/ST/OBC(NCL) table + 14 vacancies reserved specifically for PwBD categories). Posts include: Chief Manager (Law), Senior Officer (F&A, F&S, BIS, Marketing, HR, Law, Medical), Senior Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, GAILTEL, Civil, Environmental, Boiler Ops), Officer (Official Language), Senior Officer (Contracts & Procurement) and others.

Key eligibility — what GAIL requires

• Nationality: Indian nationals only.

• Educational qualification: Post(s) specify essential qualifications — engineering degrees (BE / BTech / BSc Engg) with minimum percentages for technical posts; law degrees for legal posts; MBBS for medical; MBA/PGDM for certain roles. Wherever CGPA/grades are awarded, equivalent percentage must be declared and documentary proof produced at document verification. Check the post-wise table for exact %/degree requirements.

• Experience: Most positions require minimum 1 year post-qualification executive experience (GET/ET/MT experience counted) in relevant functions; Chief Manager (Law) requires substantially higher experience (detailed in the advertisement). Experience cut-off is reckoned as on 23.12.2025. Only direct/fixed-term employment counts; contract/agency-deployed experience is not considered. Proof of experience must be produced in specified formats.

• Age limits & relaxations: Upper age limits are post-specific and inclusive of relaxations for SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/Ex-servicemen as specified in the post table; upper age is reckoned as on 23.12.2025. Maximum permissible age (after all relaxations) will not exceed 56 years.

Pay, perks & probation

• Pay scales: E-5 — Rs. 90,000 - 2,40,000 (initial basic Rs. 90,000); E-2 — Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 (initial basic Rs. 60,000); E-1 — Rs. 50,000 - 1,60,000 (initial basic Rs. 50,000). Selected candidates will be on one-year probation.

• Other benefits: Variable Dearness Allowance, cafeteria of perks & allowances, medical, group insurance, HRA/company accommodation, conveyance/advances, contributory provident fund, gratuity and other benefits as per company rules. Pay-protection rules apply for qualifying candidates from PSUs/government at E-5 grade subject to CTC comparison.

Selection process — what to expect

• Stages: Depending on the post and the number of applicants, GAIL may adopt single- or multi-stage selection processes. Typical components: Group Discussion (GD), Interview, Skill/Proficiency tests (for Official Language — translation skill test), Physical Endurance Test (PET) for Fire & Safety, and written/case-study exercises for some PwBD categories or Medical Services posts. Minimum qualifying marks vary by category and stage (e.g., interview qualifying marks generally 60% for UR/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST, 50% for PwBD). GAIL may short-list by raising eligibility if applications are large.

Application fee & important dates

• Fee: Rs. 200 (non-refundable) for OBC (NCL) candidates only. SC / ST / PwBD candidates are exempt (subject to submission of valid certificates at document verification). Payment modes include cards, net banking, UPI, wallets.

• Apply online only at: (Careers / Recruitment portal), provided below.

• Application window: 24 Nov 2025 (11:00 hrs) → 23 Dec 2025 (18:00 hrs).

Documents & proof (must carry if shortlisted)

At Document Verification / selection stage bring originals + one set self-attested photocopies (order as specified by GAIL):

• Printout of online application with photos and signature.

• Date of birth proof (Matriculation/Class X).

• Caste/Tribe certificate in prescribed GOI format (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), PwBD certificate in prescribed format (≥40% disability), EWS income & asset certificate (if applicable).

• All semester/year-wise mark sheets, degree/provisional certificates; equivalence certificate for CGPA conversions.

• Experience certificates in the precise formats listed (experience letter/service certificate + two supporting documents like offer letter, pay slips, NPS/PF statements, promotion orders etc.). Large private sector employers must produce prescribed proof (annual report, turnover certificate or employee strength proof).

• NOC from current employer (if serving in Govt/PSU). Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport/Voter ID).

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PwBD & reservation specifics — short notes

• Posts in Table I-A and I-B identify which benchmark disabilities are suitable for each post. PwBD candidates whose impairment is ≥40% and who belong to the notified categories can apply; PwBD applicants may be considered under the reserved PwBD vacancies (Table I-B) or under SC/ST/OBC (if applicable) as per rules. GAIL may interchange among PwBD categories if no suitable PwBD candidate is available for a specific sub-category. Always produce the prescribed PwBD certificate at the time of selection.

Practical tips 

• Read post-wise Table-II carefully — it lists exact qualifications, experience and upper age limits for each post. Some posts (e.g., Boiler Operations) require statutory proficiency certificates.

• Experience documentation is strict — follow the specified list (experience letter + any two supporting documents). Missing or incomplete proof can lead to rejection.

• Save the application sequence number after submission; GAIL communicates by email — keep the registered email active for at least 1 year. If you don’t hear back within 120 days of the advertisement, you can assume you weren’t shortlisted.

Helpline & official contact

• For queries use: [email protected] with subject line Query- GAIL/OPEN/SRD/2/2025. For application portal issues, use the help options on the GAIL careers page.

Final note

GAIL’s SRD is a focused opportunity for reserved-category and PwBD professionals to join a Maharatna energy PSU at senior levels — apply online at GAIL’s careers portal between 24 Nov and 23 Dec 2025 after ensuring you meet post-wise qualifications, experience and documentation requirements.

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