GAIL Chief General Manager Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online

GAIL (India) Limited, a Maharatna PSU, is filling one post of Chief General Manager (Law), grade E-8, on the pay scale of Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 2,80,000. The post needs a minimum of 24 years of post-qualification executive experience, and the upper age limit is 52 years. Indian nationals can apply only online at gailonline.com from 1100 hrs on 3 November 2026 to 1800 hrs on 2 December 2026 under Advt. No. GAIL/OPEN/LAW/2/2026. The single post is in the Unreserved (UR) category.

GAIL Chief General Manager (Law) at a Glance

About GAIL

The notice describes GAIL (India) Limited as a Maharatna PSU and India's flagship Natural Gas company, covering exploration and production, processing, transmission, distribution and marketing. Its office is at GAIL Bhawan, 16, Bhikaiji Cama Place, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110 066. This recruitment is under the heading "Career Opportunities in Legal Discipline".

Who Can Apply

Educational qualification

• Graduate Degree in any Discipline with minimum 50% marks and Bachelor Degree in Law (LLB) (minimum 3 years professional course) with minimum 50% marks, OR 5 years Integrated LLB Degree (Professional) with minimum 50% marks.
• Only full time regular courses are considered.
• Qualifications must be from a UGC recognised Indian University or Deemed University, or AICTE approved courses from autonomous Indian institutions or the concerned statutory council, wherever applicable.
• Unreserved candidates get no relaxation in minimum marks, and no rounding off is allowed: 49.99% is not treated as 50%.

Experience (as on 02.12.2026)

• Minimum 24 years of post-qualification executive experience, including experience as ET/MT, in State/Central Government departments, organisations or undertakings and/or large private sector organisations, institutions or companies of repute, as an employee. At least 16 of the 24 years must be in legal function.
• Up to 8 years as an advocate in a Large Law Firm, out of the 24 years, is also considered. Such candidates must have been enrolled with the concerned Bar Council during that period.
• Candidates currently in a large private sector organisation or Large Law Firm must have minimum annual CTC of Rs.35 Lakh as on the closing date of the online application.
• Candidates currently in Government organisations, PSUs or PSBs must have minimum 01 year experience in the next lower pay scale (IDA pattern) of Rs. 1,20,000-2,80,000 (revised scale of 2017) or equivalent. The next lower scales are E-7 (Rs 1,00,000-2,60,000) for CPSEs, Level 14 (Rs. 1,44,200-2,18,200) for Central Government and Scale VI (Rs 1,40,500-1,56,500) for PSU Banks.
• Where the Rs.1,20,000-2,80,000 scale runs across two executive levels in a CPSE, 01 year in one level below the highest is needed. With three levels, 05 years in two levels below the highest is needed.
• Apprenticeship training under The Apprenticeship Act 1961 in the relevant industry counts as experience, with certificates from both the statutory body and the training organisation.
• Experience through an empanelled agency or contractor on contract deployment is not considered. Direct work experience, including fixed term employment, is.
• A large private sector organisation means one listed on NSE or group A or B of BSE, or with more than 500 regular employees, or annual turnover above Rs 250 crores in a relevant financial year. A Large Law Firm means annual turnover above Rs 10 crores.

Desirable

• Master Degree in Law (LLM).

Age limit

Upper age limit: 52 years, reckoned as on 02.12.2026. The upper age is relaxable by 10 years for PwBD candidates, provided the post is identified suitable for them; the post is identified for the categories listed in the notice (B, LV; D, HH; OA, BA, OL, OAL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV; MI; and MD involving these). Ex-servicemen with not less than six months continuous service in the Armed Forces may deduct that service from their actual age, and are treated as meeting the limit if the resultant age does not exceed the maximum by more than 03 years. The maximum upper age shall not exceed 56 years including all relaxations. Unreserved candidates get no age relaxation.

Only Indian nationals are eligible. For the full eligibility conditions of the post, see the official notification.

Pay and Terms

• Pay scale: Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 2,80,000 (E-8). Initial basic pay: Rs 1,20,000.
• Selected candidates are on probation for one year.
• Pay and allowances: basic pay as applicable in the grade, Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA) at applicable rates, and perks and allowances under the Cafeteria Approach. Variable pay: Performance Related Pay as per the applicable policy.
• Other benefits as per company rules: company or leased accommodation or HRA, medical facility, group insurance, house building advance and conveyance advance.
• Superannuation, subject to terms and conditions: Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity and Pension under the Defined Contributory Scheme. Post-Retirement Medical Benefits under the Defined Contributory Scheme go to those who superannuate from GAIL after a minimum of 15 years of continuous service.
• Pay protection applies to candidates joining from PSUs, Central/State Government departments, autonomous bodies, Public Sector Banks or semi-Government institutions. It is evaluated on CTC (excluding PRP) from the Last Pay Certificate or CTC statement, which the candidate must submit. GAIL's settlement is final and binding.
• Placement: selected candidates may be posted at any installation, project or office of GAIL or its subsidiaries/Joint Ventures, or deputed to a Government of India department or other PSUs. They may be assigned work as per business requirements, including shift operations.
• All benefits are governed by company policy as amended from time to time.

How to Apply for GAIL Chief General Manager (Law)

1. Apply online only through the GAIL website (https://gailonline.com). No other mode of application is entertained.
2. Keep a valid email ID and mobile number, active through the whole recruitment process, and scanned colour photograph and signature (each 3.5 X 4.5 cm, up to 250 KB, in .JPG, .PNG or .JPEG).
3. Register with personal details, contact details and email ID. The user ID and password are sent to the registered email.
4. Log in, select the Advertisement No. and the post.
5. Complete the application form (personal details, qualification and experience details).
6. Pay the fee if applicable, using the "Please click on link for Payment" link under the Miscellaneous tab, next to "Experience Details".
7. Check the details with the "Final Preview" option and submit. The form cannot be edited after submission.
8. Download the submitted form with its Application Sequence number. No hard copy of the application or any document is to be sent to GAIL at this stage.

Application fee

Payment modes include Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, Paytm, Wallet and UPI. Convenience Fee and taxes are borne by the applicant. The fee paid by ineligible candidates is forfeited.

Documents named in the notice (to bring if called, with originals and one self-attested photocopy set)

• Printout of the online application form with 02 recent passport size photographs and signature.
• Date of birth proof: Matriculation/Class-X certificate or marks sheet.
• Caste/Tribe certificate for SC/ST/OBC (NCL), disability certificate for PwBD, ex-servicemen proof, and Income and Asset Certificate for EWS, as applicable.
• All qualification certificates and mark sheets from matriculation onwards, with proof of equivalent percentage where CGPA/OGPA or grades are awarded.
• Experience certificate and the supporting documents the notice lists, plus Bar Council enrolment certificate for Large Law Firm experience, proof of CTC for private sector or law firm candidates, and proof of the organisation's size.
• NOC or forwarding letter for candidates in Central/State Government, PSU, PSU Bank or semi-Government service.
• Valid ID proof: PAN Card, Voter ID, Aadhaar Card, Driving License etc.

Selection Process

The selection process involves a Group Discussion and/or Interview before the Selection Committee. Only candidates who fulfil all eligibility criteria on the online application are considered further. If applications are large, GAIL may shortlist by raising the minimum eligibility standards.

• Interview: minimum qualifying marks 60%.
• Group Discussion/Writing exercise (wherever applicable) or any other tool assessing legal acumen/competencies: minimum qualifying marks 40%.
• The process is tentative and may vary with administrative or business requirements. Shortlisted candidates are called by email, and the shortlist is posted in the career section of the GAIL website.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• Appointment is subject to medical fitness as per GAIL's pre-employment standard, with the examination done in a Central/State Government hospital of at least District Hospital status or a GAIL nominated hospital.
• Category once filled in cannot be changed, and changes to mailing address, email ID or post are not entertained. OBC "creamy layer" candidates must indicate General.
• Government, PSU or semi-Government employees must apply through proper channel or produce an NOC at document verification; otherwise the candidature is not considered and no TA is paid.
• EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for 2026-27, prepared on 2025-26 verification.
• Ex-servicemen must submit the prescribed undertaking at document verification stating they have not secured a civil appointment earlier.
• All correspondence is by email only; GAIL is not responsible for lost mail due to a wrong email ID.
• GAIL reserves the right to raise eligibility standards, and to fill or not fill the post or modify the process without notice. Any canvassing disqualifies the candidate.
• Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Delhi High Court only.
• Corrigenda and updates appear only on the Careers section of gailonline.com. GAIL warns against dubious agencies and job announcements circulated through email or social media.
• Queries go to [email protected] with the subject line Query-GAIL/OPEN/LAW/2/2026.

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