Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) will announce the recruitment of Engineer Trainees through GATE 2026. The BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 will be for Mechanical and Electrical disciplines. The application form for BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026 is expected to be released in March/April 2027. To appear in BHEL recruitment through GATE exam, candidates should be Mechanical or Electrical Engineering aspirants and must appear in GATE exam. Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on the marks obtained in GATE. Candidates must note that only GATE scores will be considered for the recruitment process. Go through the article to get complete details about BHEL Recruitment through GATE registration, eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process, posts, pay scale and more.
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- Highlights of BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
- Important Dates related to BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
- Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
- Eligible Papers for BHEL GATE 2026 Recruitment
- BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026: Selection Process
- BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026: Pay Scale
- BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026 – Service Agreement Bond
Highlights of BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of PSU |
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) |
| Posts available |
Engineer Trainees |
| Required disciplines |
Mechanical or Electrical |
| Vacancies |
Mechanical - 30 posts (tentative) Electrical - 20 posts (tentative) |
Commonly asked questions
40 marks in GATE will approximately give a rank between 2000 to 5000 depending on the paper difficulty level and the number of registered candidates in that particular branch. Obtaining 40 marks is mainly considered average, opening chances to a few new IITs (less popular branches) and NITs.
However, rank for 40 marks in the Graduate Aptitude in Engineering can give a different rank value for different branches and disciplines. For example, 40 marks in GATE CSE can correspond to 9000 to 10000 rank. On the other hand, 40 marks in GATE ME, can correspond to 6000 - 7100 rank.
Advice to students who secured 40 marks in GATE exam: Better to apply in some state-level colleges or new NITs.
The highest GATE cutoff score for NIT M.Tech admission typically ranges from 800 to 850 in the first round. Some of the top NITs include NIT Surathkal, NIT Trichy, and NIT Warangal, accept admissions with GATE score 800 above for branches like EC, CS, ME, and EE.
Qualified candidates have to register at the CCMT portal to participate in the GATE counselling. The counselling process will begin in June/July.
The cutoff score in GATE is the minimum mark required to qualify for the exam. The conducting body releases the qualifying cutoff along with result. It determines, whether a candidate is eligible to participate in the counselling round or not.
The cutoff score in GATE varies every year (category-wise), depending on the number of students registered, difficulty level of the question paper, and previous year's trends. The GATE cutoff score are mainly of two types - admission and qualifying cutoff.
IIT Guwahati has released GATE 2026 cutoff mark on its official page. Candidates who have appeared exam, can check qualifying marks now. The GATE passing mark differs for each branch paper.
Important Dates related to BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
| Events |
Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2026 Result Announcement |
March 19, 2026 |
| BHEL GATE 2026 Recruitment |
March/April 2027 |
Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
The eligibility criteria of BHEL 2026 recruitment is prescribed by the authority. Candidates can check the requirements set by the conducting authority below.
BHEL GATE Recruitment 2026: Educational Qualification
Full-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering /Technology or Five years integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology in the disciplines of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/ Institute.
BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Age Criteria
- 27 Years (Candidates born before September 1, 1997, are not eligible to apply)
- 29 years for candidates having two years’ full-time Post Graduate in Engineering or Business Administration/ Management
Note: Candidates should be in a position to produce their Degree/Final year marks sheets by July 2025 or at the time of the Interview, whichever is earlier.
GATE 2026 BHEL Recruitment: Age Relaxation
The upper age limit is relaxable for candidates belonging to the following categories as given below
- SC/ST - by 5 years
- OBC (NCL) - by 3 years
Commonly asked questions
GATE 2026 CSE cutoff (category-wise) can be checked here -
General | OBC-NCL EWS | SC/ST and PwD |
30 | 27 | 20 |
The cutoff is the minimum mark that is required for all candidates to qualify for the exam. IIT Guwahati announced GATE result 2026 on March 19.
Indian Institute of Technology released GATE cutoff 2026. The IITG GATE 2026 result has been declared. The conducting body releases the exam result and cutoff for all 30 subjects. The cutoff for GATE 2026 is available category-wise. Candidates securing the minimum cutoff will be eligible to participate in counselling.
Note: The minimum qualifying cutoff is different for all subjects.
A GATE score of 700 to 800 is mainly required for M.Tech admission at IIT (especially for top IITs). However, the score also depends on the IIT popularity, branch popularity, and other factors. For new IITs, a GATE score of 500 to 600 is mainly required.
It is advised to check the past year's GATE cutoff trends before opting for counselling and admission.
Yes, GATE rank is valid for three years. However, some PSUs might not accept previous year's GATE scorecard. Therefore, it is better to go through guidelines and official notification before applying. If a candidate has more than two GATE scorecard, then they must use the one with best score and rank.
GATE 2026 scorecard will be made available for free download from March 27 to May 31. Later from June 1 to December 31, the scorecard can be downloaded by paying a fee of INR 500. The GATE scorecard 2026 will remain valid till 2029.
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Eligible Papers for BHEL GATE 2026 Recruitment
| Disciplines Offered by BHEL | Allowed Disciplines | Corresponding GATE Paper Code |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical |
|
EE |
| Mechanical |
|
ME |
BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026: Selection Process
- Candidates interested in joining BHEL as Engineer Trainee (ET) will have to appear for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026
- On the basis of the GATE marks and requirements, candidates will be shortlisted for Interviews in order of merit in the ratio of 1:10 to the number of vacancies in each discipline and category
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD) candidates will be accorded up to 50 % relaxation below the cut-off marks in their respective categories for being shortlisted for interview
- Candidates must note that GATE 2026 scores will only be valid
- All the candidates obtaining the same cut off marks category-wise shall also be called for interview rounds
- The final recruitment merit list will be prepared based on 75% weightage to written test i.e. GATE exam, & 25% weightage to the interview round
Commonly asked questions
The GATE CCMT cutoff for CSE (round 1) at NIT Delhi can be checked below -
- Minimum GATE score - 668
- Maximum GATE score - 741
No. Candidate can apply online only for CCMT. The candiadtes must visit the official website to apply for the counselling during the dates specified. Offline submission of CCMT application form is not allowed by the authority. Candidates must create a registration ID to access the CCMT result portal.
A GATE score of 550 in mechanical engineering will fetch you a rank range of 1500 - 3000. Students with this GATE score range can opt for M.Tech at NIT Calicut, NIT Trichy, etc.
Yes, candidates having qualifying degree in B.Com can apply for GATE exam to get admission to the master's programmes in IITs and IISc. Candidates must go through the GATE information brochure carefully before applying. Also, students in 3rd year or final year in commerce are also eligible for GATE.
BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026: Pay Scale
- Shortlisted candidates will be paid basic pay of Rs 20,600 in the scale of pay of Rs 20,600-46,500 during the training period
- After successful completion of training, the trainees will be absorbed as Engineers in the scale of pay of Rs 24,900-50,500 with basic pay of Rs 24,900
Other Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance - Currently 126.9% of basic pay
- Perks and other Allowances - 46% of basic pay and
- benefits such as Leave, Medical facilities for self and dependent family members, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Related Pay, Uniform, Subsidized Canteen Facilities, Company’s accommodation or HRA etc. will be admissible as per Company Rules as applicable from time to time
- The CTC will be Rs 8 lakhs (approximately) per annum for Engineer Trainees (ETs)
BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026 – Service Agreement Bond
Selected candidates will have to execute a service agreement bond of Rs 2,00,000 to serve the Company (or any Government Department or Undertaking at the discretion of the Company) for a period of three years after successful completion of training.
Also Read:
GATE Marks vs Rank: Know How to calculate
GATE Cutoff for PSU Recruitment
Opportunities after GATE: Check Career Scope & Salary Options

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