PSU Recruitment through GATE 2027: Check dates, recruitment notifications, vacant seats, etc.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027 ( GATE )
GATE 2027 Registration Last Date without late fee
27 Sep '26
Get complete details regarding the PSU jobs offered through GATE scores. Candidates who have qualified GATE 2025, 2026 or are appearing for GATE 2027 can check the latest updates and PSUs accepting GATE scores for recruitment. Read below to know about GATE PSU dates, eligibility, selection process, salary and more. 
- List of PSU Accepting GATE For Recruitment
- About GATE 2027 exam
- PSU Jobs and Recruitment through GATE Cutoff Scores
- Types of PSUs in India
- PSU Recruitment through GATE: Eligibility Criteria and Conditions
- What is the selection process for PSU recruitment through GATE?
- PSU Recruitment through GATE: Tentative Vacancy Details
List of PSU Accepting GATE For Recruitment
Almost all 14 Maharatna PSU and 26 Navratna PSU recruit through GATE scores. However, not all PSUs recruit every year and it depends on the number of vacancies. As the GATE score is valid for 3 years, candidates have a fair chance to apply for PSU recruitment through GATE whenever the vacancy is notiffied. Check list below for Maharatna and Navratna PSU accepting GATE scores.
| PSU Recruitment Through GATE |
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About GATE 2027 exam
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the exam conducted for shortlisting candidates for admission to postgraduate engineering, science, architecture, humanities courses. All IIT, NIT, IIIT and GFTI admit students in MTech and Integrated PhD courses through GATE only. Many other institutes/universities under state governments as well as private universities accept GATE for MTech and Integrated PhD admissions.
IIT Madras will conduct the GATE 2027 exam on February 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21. GATE registration 2027 is open and candidates can apply online from the website gate2027.iitm.ac.in. The official website to check updates is gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Interested candidates applying for GATE exam 2026 can click on the link below to know about the PSU and their selection process.
PSU Jobs and Recruitment through GATE Cutoff Scores
The GATE scores are important to get selected for PSU recruitment. Every PSU have different selection process and GATE cutoff scores. The GATE minimum qualifying mark usually depends on the PSU and their popularity and demand. For example, GATE cutoff score for top PSUs like GAIL, HPCL, IOCL, etc. are usually higher than other PSUs and will be announced by each company separately on their official website.
Another important point to not that, the GATE scorecard is valid for three years. However, many PSUs do consider the present scorecard only. But, there are some other PSUs like AAI, CRIS, etc. accept older GATE scores for recruitment as well.
How to Utlilise GATE scores effectively for PSU recruitment?
Candidates must keep their GATE result scorecard carefully till its validation. Look for the all PSUs you're interested for and start applying once the notification is released. Besides that, many PSUs also conduct additional selection processes/stages, other than GATE acceptance. Thus, selected applicants have to participate in an interview or group discussion test for final recruitment. Therefore, it is important to read the instructions and details carefully before applying.
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Types of PSUs in India
PSU are categorised in the following types-
- Maharatna
- Navratna
- Mini-Ratna
- Miniratna Category-II CPSEs
| Maharatna PSUs |
|
|---|---|
| Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) |
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Limited |
| Coal India Limited (CIL) |
Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) |
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) |
| Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) |
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) |
| Popular Navratna PSUs |
|
| Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) |
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited |
| Container Corporation of India (CCI) Limited |
Shipping Corporation of India Limited |
| Engineers India Limited (EIL) |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) |
| Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) |
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) |
| Popular Miniratna Category-I PSUs |
|
| Airports Authority of India |
Manganese Ore (India) Limited |
| Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited |
NHPC Limited |
| Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited |
Northern Coalfields Limited |
| Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited |
ONGC Videsh Limited |
| HLL Lifecare Limited |
Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited |
| Miniratna Category-II CPSEs |
|
| Bharat Pumps & Compressors Limited |
National Film Development Corporation Limited |
| Broadcast Engineering Consultants (I) Limited |
Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited |
| HMT (International) Limited |
Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India |
PSU Recruitment through GATE: Eligibility Criteria and Conditions
The eligibility criteria for every PSU are different. Check GATE PSU eligibility that one must know -
- The age limit for general category is 21 to 27 years and for the reserved category is 21 to 30 years.
- Must have completed BTech or BE degree from a relevant discipline and institute
- Minimum qualifying percentage must be 60% or above
- Lastly, candidates must have a good GATE rank (AIR)
What is the selection process for PSU recruitment through GATE?
- The application forms of almost all the PSUs are available online, and candidates need to apply with their GATE registration number. There is a nominal fee for General category candidates. However, SC/ST candidates must not submit the application fee.
- After the GATE results are declared, candidates will be shortlisted and called for the written exam (optional). This written exam applies only to a few PSUs. After the written round, candidates will be called for GD and personal interviews.
- However, different PSUs have different selection criteria. Most recruit candidates based on their GD/PI (BPCL) performance, and some give weightage to GATE, GD, and PI (IOCL).
PSU Recruitment through GATE: Registration and Application Process
The registration process of PSU through GATE is uncertain at times. Application forms will be available separately on their respective official website. However, specific recruitment updates can be checked on the GATE's official website. So, in the registration stage, first the applicant has to go the PSU page and visit the application form link. Registration is mandatory. So, here is a generic GATE PSU application process for aspirants understanding -
- Visit the PSU page
- Click on application link and register first
- While filling the details, ensure that all the information are correct
- Candidates must mention their GATE registration number (printed on application or GATE admit card)
- GATE scores and other details
- Upload documents (photo and signature)
- Pay the fees and submit the application form
- Keep a copy for future reference
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PSU Recruitment through GATE: Tentative Vacancy Details
Based on the previous year's trends and data, here is a tentative list of PSU vacancies and accepted branches for recruitment -
| Name of PSU |
Number of Posts (Tentative) |
Discipline |
|---|---|---|
| Power Grid |
50 |
ET (Electrical)/ET (Electronics) ET (Civil) |
| Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited |
31 |
Electrical Engineering |
| HPGCL |
201 |
Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil |
| GAIL |
Chemical - 15 Instrumentation - 10 |
Chemical, Petrochemical, Chemical Technology, Petrochemical Technology, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical & Electronics |
| DRDO |
160 |
Electronics & Comm. Engg, Mechanical Engg, Computer Science & Engg, Chemical Engg, Chemistry, Physics, Electrical Engg, Aeronautical Engg, Mathematics, Metallurgy, Material Science, Civil Engg, Geology, Instrumentation Engg, Textile Engg, Production/Industrial Production Engg, Food Science |
| NPCIL |
200 |
Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Civil, Industrial, and Fire Safety engineering |
| NMDC |
Electrical- 10 Materials Management - 25 Mechanical - 14 Mining - 18 |
Electrical, Materials Management, Mechanical, Mining |
| NHPC Limited |
Civil - 30 Mechanical-21 |
Civil and Mechanical |
| KIOCL Limited |
25 |
Mechanical/Metallurgical, Electrical/Electrical and Electronics, Electronics & Communication/ Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication/ Computer Science, Mining |
| AAI |
360 |
Civil/ Electrical/Electronics/ Telecommunications/ Electrical with specialization in Electronics / Architecture |
| NTPC Limited |
280 |
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, and Instrumentation |
| NHAI |
41 |
Civil Engineering |
| IOCL |
NA |
B.Tech/ B.E in Chemical, Petrochemical, Civil, Computer Science & Information Technology, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electronic & Communication, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy M.Tech/ M.E in Chemical, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Metallurgical Engineering |
| NALCO |
120 |
Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Electronics, lnstrumentation Engineering |
| BIS |
150 |
Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Computer Engineering, Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, Bio-Technology, Petro-Chemical Engineering, Bio-medical Engineering |
| HURL |
80 |
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation |
| BARC: OCES, DGFS |
NA |
Mechanical Engineering. Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering. Electronics & Communication engineering, computer Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering |
| ECIL |
64 |
Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical [Production] Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology |
| OMPL |
16 |
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and IT |
| SAIL |
399 |
Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, Chemical, Instrumentation, Metallurgy |
| PSPCL |
111 |
Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Civil Engineering/ Computer Science/ IT |
| MNRE |
10 |
Natural or Agricultural Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology or Medicine from a recognized university or institute. |
| CVPPPL |
20 |
Civil |
| POSOCO |
NA |
Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems Engineering/ Power Engineering (Electrical)/ Computer Science/ Computer Engg./ Information Technology |
| WBSEDCL |
NA |
Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics (Combined), Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science |
| ONGC Ltd. |
NA |
Mechanical, Petroleum, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, E&T, PG in Physics with Electronics, Instrumentation, Chemical, Applied Petroleum, PG in Geo-Physics, PG in Mathematics, PG in Petroleum Technology, PG in Chemistry, PG in Geology, PG in Petroleum, Geo-Science, PG in Geological Technology, Auto, Computer, Information Technology, MCA, “B’Level Diploma as per Dept of Electronics, GO |
| HPCL |
NA |
Mechanical, Mechanical & Production, Civil, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics , Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, Applied Electronics, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Electronics, Instrumentation & Process Control, Chemical, Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining & Petrochemical, Petroleum Refining |
| BMRC |
25 |
Civil |
| Bihar PHED |
70 |
Mechanical and Civil Engineering |
| DST Bihar |
NA |
Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Computer Engineering |
| BSNL |
198 |
Electrical/Civil Engineering |
| MDL |
8 |
Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical & Production, Production , Production & Management, Production & Industrial, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation |
| Vizag Steel |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy, Instrumentation Engineering |
| MGL |
15 |
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Instrumentation |
| RITES |
To be notified |
Civil Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering/ Production Engineering/ Industrial Engineering/ Automobile Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering/ Electronics Engineering/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/ Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electronics & Electrical Engineering/ Computer Science/ IT/ Computer Engineering/ Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering |
| CEL |
NA |
Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Electrical, Material Science |
| Centre For Railway Information Systems |
50 |
Computer Science & Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Technology or Information Technology or Computer Science & Information Technology or Computer Applications, or MCA or B.Sc (Computer Science – 4 Year degree course) |
| Haryana Power Utilities |
107 |
Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Electrical, Communication, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| MRPL |
27 |
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Information Engineering |
| DDA |
14 |
Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering |
| NBCC |
NA |
Civil Engineering |
| RVNL |
NA |
Civil, Electrical and Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| MECL |
NA |
Chemistry |
| RCFL |
NA |
Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering |
| NFL |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Materials, Computer Science, IT or Civil Engineering |
| EIL |
NA |
Civil, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering |
| BSPHCL |
NA |
Civil, Construction, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics |
| MPPGCL |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
| THDC |
NA |
Mechanical/Mechanical & Automation Engineering/ Electrical/ Electrical (Power)/ Electrical and Electronics/ Power Systems & High Voltage/Power Engineering/ Civil Engineering |
| BPCL |
NA |
Mechanical Engineering |
| NLC India Ltd |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Civil, Civil & Structural, Instrumentation, Electronics, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mining |
| BHEL |
NA |
Industrial and Production, Industrial, Mechanical Production and Tool, Production Technology, Manufacturing (NIFFT Ranchi), Mechatronics, Manufacturing Process and Automation, Power Plant Production, Production and Industrial, Thermal, Manufacturing Technology, Power, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, High Voltage Power Systems & High Voltage, Electrical Machine, Electronics & Power, Power Electronics, Power Plant, Energy, Power |
| ECIL |
NA |
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Technology, Computer Science Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical (Production) Engineering. |
| HAL |
NA |
Mechanical, Mechanical & Industrial, Mechanical and Production, Civil, Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Electrical & Instrumentation, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Instrumentation & Electronics, Applied Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Instrumentation, Electronics & Telecommunication |
| BEML |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Metallurgy |
| OIL India |
NA |
Mechanical, Geophysics, Geology |
| BBNL |
NA |
Electrical and Electronics, Electrical, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics and Communication |
| Tata Power |
NA |
Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, Controls and Instrumentation, Power Engineering |
| Cabinet Secretariat, Govt. of India |
NA |
Computer Science, Electronics and Communications, Electronics, Physics, Chemistry, Telecommunication, Electronics |
| Midhani |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy |
| DMRC |
35 |
Civil Engineering |
| IRCON |
NA |
Civil, Electrical |
| BSPCL |
NA |
Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, Production & Industrial Engineering, Thermal, Mechanical & Automation, Power Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control Electronics, Electronics & Tele-communication, Electronics & Power, Power Electronics, Electronics & Communication, CSE, IT |
| IPR |
NA |
Physics, Applied Physics, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| PSTCL |
NA |
Electrical, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical, Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation & Control, Civil, Computer Science, IT |
| KRIBHCO |
NA |
Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Computer, Electronics & Communication and Instrumentation Engineering |
| Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Ltd (MRVC Ltd) |
NA |
Civil Engineering |
| GSECL |
NA |
Electrical, Mechanical, C & I, Metallurgy and Environment Engineering |
| Coal India Ltd |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Mining and Geology |
| BNPM |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication and Chemical Engineering |
| EdCIL India |
NA |
Civil, Electronics & Communication Engineering |
| KRCL |
NA |
Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering |
| OPGC Ltd |
NA |
Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, C & I |
| IPRCL |
NA |
Electrical, Civil, Electronics/Electrical |
| NSPCL |
NA |
Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics/ Electrical, Instrumentation & Control/ Power Systems & High Voltage/ Power Electronics/ Power Engineering/ Mechanical/ Production/ Industrial Engg./ Production & Industrial Engg./ Thermal/ Mechanical & Automation/ Power Engineering/ Electronics & Instrumentation Engg./ Instrumentation & Control Engineering/ Electronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Electronics & Power/ Power Electronics/ Electronics & Communication/ Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| NTC |
NA |
Textile Engineering & Fibre Science (TF) |
Commonly asked questions
GATE scorecard is valid for three years, which means the scorecard can be used till March 31, 2030. Candidates can download their scorecard using their enrollment ID and password.
The GATE paper code of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence is DA. Here are the eligible paper combinations for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence -
- Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CS)
- Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC)
- Electrical Engineering (EE)
- Mathematics (MA)
- Mechanical Engineering (ME)
- Physics (PH)
- Statistics (ST)
- Engineering Sciences (XE)
No, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering examination takes place once a year. Every year, different IITs and IISc conduct exam on rotational basis. GATE is conducted online for three hours for 30 branch papers.
GATE paper code is engineering branch code. Candidates must check paper code carefully while filling application form. The details are available at GATE's official website- gate2026.iitg.ac.in.
Commonly asked questions
The GATE exam is conducted for 30 subject papers. Each subject or branch is determined by a paper code which applicant must note carefully.
Qualifying GATE offers the following benefits to the students -
- Admission to the master's programmes in top institutes like IITs, NITs, IIITs, etc.
- Jobs at PSUs like AAI, NHAI, GRID-India, ONGC, BHEL, etc. with high salary and perks
- Stipend of INR 12,400 monthly to adjust expenses.
- Research fellowships at top government organisations.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, will be conducting the GATE 2026 exam. The dates are OUT now. IIT Guwahati last conducted the GATE exam in 2018. Candidates who want to apply for M.Tech or any research programmes can apply for GATE. The application window is available till October 7 without late fees (revised), till October 13 (with late fee) and the exam will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15.
The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati conducted GATE 2026 exam. The exam dates along with branch-wise exam dates was released on official website - gate2026.iitg.ac.in. The entrance test was held in two shifts -
- Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
- Afternoon - 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Commonly asked questions
GATE qualification is relatively low compared to other postgraduate engineering entrance exams. On average, acceptance rate falls between 15 - 20%.
Last year, as per statistical report, out of 936019 registered candidates, 747319 candidates appeared, and 8761 students qualified.
Overall, general cutoff usually remains around 25 -30 marks out of 100 marks. However, for PSUs 75 to 85 marks are considered as a safe qualifying rate.
A compensatory time of 60 minutes is given to candidates who have opted for scribe facility in GATE exam. To avail this facility, candidates have to choose option while filling GATE form.
It is important to check GATE 2027 exam dates because with the help of schedule, candidates can track down events without missing deadline.
IIT Madras will announce GATE 2027 exam city allotment list on January 4, 2027. Candidates who have registered can check using their enrolment ID and password.
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The GATE total marks is 100. The marks in GATE question paper is distributed as follows:
- General Aptitude - 15 marks
- Engineering Mathematics - 13 marks
- Subject/Core Discipline - 72 marks
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NIT Silchar has a moderate overall engineering placement record with average packages around INR 12–14 LPA, but core CSE/IT departments claim a major share of these high-paying software offers.
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No GATE score is required for admission to BITS Pilani Dubai MEng course. For admission to the MEng course, Indian students are required to submit a Bachelor's degree in the relevant field with minimum 60% marks. Students can apply for the MEng course by filling out the application form.
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Yes, GATE application form window is now open for GATE 2027 registration. Candidates can apply via DigiLocker now.
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According to the IIT Kanpur GATE cutoff 2024, the last round closing ranks ranged from 622 to 840 for the General AI category. So, students who score above 630 increase their chances of admission. The higher the score, the better the chances of admission. Check the list below to know the minimum sco
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Yes, GATE application form window is now live on GOAPS portal. Candidates who want to apply can visit the official website and submit form before due date.
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If additional amount is deducted while filling GATE exam form 2027, then extra amount will be refunded within 15 to 20 days.
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No, GATE conducting body allows candidates to attempt for two subjects only. Candidates can select one primary and secondary paper based on their relevant degree during GATE registration.
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GATE 2027 is a computer-based national test administered by IIT Madras. Candidates must be currently enrolled in atleast 3rd year or have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, Science or technology. The exam duration is of 3 hours and covers 100 marks. It has no age limit.
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