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PSU recruitment through GATE scores: Get complete details regarding the PSU jobs offered through GATE scores. Candidates who have qualified GATE 2025 or are appearing for GATE 2026 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. 
About GATE 2026 exam
IIT Guwahati will conduct GATE 2026 on Feb 7, 8, 14, and 15. Registrations are over. The official website to check updates is gate2026.iitg.ac.in. Interested candidates applying for GATE exam 2026 can click on the link below to know about the PSU and their selection process.
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- 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 Jobs and Recruitment through GATE Cutoff Scores
The GATE scores is important to get selected for PSU recruitment. Every PSU have a diferent acceptance 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.
No, there are no international test centres for the GATE exam. Foreign candidates or Indian applicants who are willing to appear for the exam will have to travel to India in order to appear for the GATE examination. The GATE 2026 will be conducted on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in more than 200 cities in India.
The GATE exam 2026 dates are February 7, 8, 14, and 15. The exam will be conducted in two shifts. However, the branch-wise dates will be announced a few days before the exam. Candidates must check the official website carefully to get latest updates on the GATE examination.
How to Utlilise GATE scores effectively for PSU recruitment?
Candidates must keep their GATE 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.
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 score and 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 2025 registration number. There is a nominal fee for General category candidates. However, SC/ST candidates must not submit the application fee.
- After the GATE 2025 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
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 |
To be notified |
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) |
NOTE: The PSU GATE registration dates will be updated as per the notification released. Stay tuned and keep visiting Shiksha page for updates.
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- Forenoon - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
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Candidates can also find the exam timing details mentioned in the GATE admit card. Candidates are advised to appear for the GATE 2026 exam on the date prescribed in the hall ticket.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
Yes, IIT Guwahati has extended the GATE 2026 registration date with late fees. The new GATE 2026 registration date is October 13.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a week ago
If you notice an error or discrepancy after submitting your GATE form, don't panic. Once the application correction window opens, log in via GOAPS using your credentials and make the corrections. Details like category, gender, exam city, paper choice, date of birth, etc., can often be edited — usual
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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
The factors that determine the GATE cutoff are -
- Availability of seats (the total seat intake varies every year for NITs, IIITs, and IIT admission)
- Number of registered applicants
- The difficulty level of the examination - (GATE is conducted on multiple days, however, the paper difficulty varies for eve
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on the previous year's trends, the GATE 2026 expected cutoff for computer Science and engineering can be checked below-
- For General category it might go around 30 to 31.0
However, the GATE cutoff varies every year, depending on the difficulty level, number of applicants appearing for the exam,
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
No, a duplicate GATE 2026 admit card will not be provided at the test center. Candidates must carry their own admit card along with the mentioned documents and items to the GATE exam center. IIT Guwahati will release the GATE admit card on January 2.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates will get only one scribble pad at a time. They must write their name and registration number before using it. If the rough sheet gets filled, then they can ask for another one scribble pad after returning the previous one to the invigilator. After the exam concludes, candidates must retur
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, candidates will get a scribble pad in the GATE exam 2026 to do the rough work. Candidates have to write their name and registration number on the scribble pad before using it. However, the rough sheet must be returned after the completion of the exam.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
The barcode present in the GATE admit card 2026 carries the candidate's information. It is required for a faster verification process and fraud prevention. So, make sure it does not get tampered. Carry multiple copies in case your GATE 2026 hall ticket is torn or tampered.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Applicants must carry the following documents and items to the center along with the GATE 2026 admit card -
- Photo ID proof (as uploaded in the application form)
- Passport-size photograph
- Transparent water bottle
- Pen (blue or black)
It is advised to carry two to three copies of the GATE admit card to avoid
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Candidates must provide their enrollment ID and password (created at the time of registration) to download their GATE admit card. The admit card will be made available on the GOAPS portal at the GATE candidate login. The GATE 2026 hall ticket release date is January 2 as mentioned in the information
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Contributor-Level 7
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.