GAIL Senior Associate Syllabus 2026 | Exam Pattern PDF Download

1. 📖Part 1 - Domain Specific

1. Senior Associate (Technical):

Senior Associate Technician (Electrical):

• Basic principles of Physics and Electrical Engineering
• Electrical circuits and Fields
• Electrical machines-Transformers, Generators, AC & DC Motors etc.
• Electrical Power system
• Electrical measurements and measuring instruments
• Electrical Protection system
• HT & LT Switchgear Panel & its accessories
• Winding technique
• Wiring and lighting
• Electrical earthing system
• Battery Banks system
• Power Electronics
• Electrical Wiring and Jointing
• Proper handling and use of safety gear and PPEs

Senior Associate Technician (Mechanical):

• Basic principles of Physics and Measurement systems like Vernier Callipers, Micrometers, Wire Gauge
• Proper toolbox management
• Cutting, Threading, Scrapping, and Abrasive Operations
• Proper handling and use of Pipe Joints-Flanged or Welding and Machining equipment
• Importance of safety protocols and procedures
• Basic principles of Engineering mechanics, Strength of materials, and Hydraulics and fluid mechanics
• Practical aspects of Hydraulic Machines
• Basics of Heat transfer, refrigeration, and air conditioning
• Basics of Theory of Machines and Workshop Technology
• Production engineering and Engineering Metrology and measurements
• Machine design and Engineering Materials
• Welding Science
• Proper handling and use of safety gear and PPEs

2. Senior Associate (Fire & Safety):

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Fire Detection and Suppression Systems
• Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment
• Emergency Response Planning
• Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
• Electrical Safety and Security
• Chemical Safety and Management
• Incident Investigation and Analysis

3. Senior Associate (Marketing):

• Marketing Management and Strategy
• Sales and Distribution Management
• Market Research and Consumer Behavior
• Brand Management and Advertising
• Digital Marketing and E-commerce
• Pricing and Product Strategy
• Channel Management and Logistics
• Customer Relationship Management
• Retail Management and Merchandising

4. Senior Associate (Finance & Accounts):

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Cost Accounting and Management
• Financial Management and Analysis
• Corporate Finance and Investments
• Taxation and Auditing
• Financial Markets and Instruments
• Risk Management and Derivatives
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Capital Budgeting and Project Financing

5. Senior Associate (Company Secretary):

• Company Law and Governance
• Securities Laws and Regulations
• Corporate Secretarial Practice
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Board and Shareholder Meetings
• Compliance and Ethics Management
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Business Communication and Correspondence
• Secretarial Audit and Due Diligence

6. Senior Associate (Human Resources):

• Human Resource Management and Strategy
• Talent Acquisition and Recruitment
• Performance Management and Appraisal
• Training and Development
• Compensation and Benefits Management
• Employee Relations and Engagement
• Diversity and Inclusion
• HR Analytics and Metrics
• Labour Laws and Industrial Relations

2. 📖Part 2 -General Aptitude Test (GAT)

General Knowledge:

• Indian History and Culture
• Indian Polity and Governance
• Indian Economy
• Geography and Natural Resources
• Science and Technology
• Current Affairs and Events
• Famous Personalities and Awards

Logical Reasoning:

• Coding-Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Seating Arrangements
• Analogy and Classification
• Direction Sense
• Syllogism
• Data Sufficiency
• Puzzles
• Logical Sequence
• Statement and Assumption

Current Affairs:

• National and International News and Events
• Sports News
• Business and Economy News
• Political News
• Science and Technology News
• Awards and Honours
• Government Schemes and Initiatives

Visual Reasoning:

• Series Completion
• Odd One Out
• Mirror and Water Images
• Figure Matrix
• Paper Folding
• Cubes and Dice
• Visual Reasoning Puzzles

English Comprehension:

• Comprehension Passages
• Synonyms and Antonyms
• Idioms and Phrases
• Spotting Errors
• Sentence Correction
• Vocabulary

Mathematics:

• Arithmetic: Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Percentage, Average, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest
• Algebra: Linear and Quadratic Equations, Inequalities, Progressions
• Geometry: Basic Concepts, Triangles, Circles, Quadrilaterals
• Mensuration: Area and Volume
• Trigonometry: Basic Concepts, Identities, Heights and Distances