PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027: Eligibility, Application Form, Dates, Cutoff

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PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027 will be available for law graduates seeking career opportunities in top public sector undertakings. Check CLAT 2027 PSU recruitment dates, types of PSU hiring and PSU Jobs through CLAT cutoff here. Read complete details of recruitment here.

PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027 will be available for law graduates seeking career opportunities in top public sector undertakings. Check CLAT 2027 PSU recruitment dates, types of PSU hiring and PSU Jobs through CLAT cutoff here. 

 
PSU Recruitment Through CLAT
PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027 is offered based on CLAT scores. Students who qualify Common Law Admission Test are eligible to get job opportunities in Public Sector Undertakings. The PSUs are organisations under the Government of India (GoI) or state governments, sharing profits with their respective governments. Many PSUs accept the Common Law Admission Test for postgraduate programs to hire qualified legal executives to their legal department. Eligible candidates must appear for CLAT LLM exam in order to get jobs in these corporate roles. 

Leading companies like ONGC, NTPC, and BHEL select CLAT-qualified people based on their merit ranks. A high score in CLAT will open doors to secure government legal jobs. Aspiring lawyers must keep checking official notifications by these PSUs on their official website. The PSU jobs through CLAT application process usually require entering the exam roll number on individual PSU career portals. 

Those who get a job is required to handle corporate litigation, contract drafting, and legal advisory tasks. Candidates need a thorough understanding of constitutional law and jurisprudence for a successful career in PSUs. 

🔴CLAT 2027 Exam Date Released

Every year, PSU Recruitment through CLAT LLM Score is held to fill in various positions like Trainee Legal Advisor, Legal Executive Trainee, Assistant Legal Advisor and others. Candidates are then shortlisted through rounds of group discussions and interviews. Along with the PSUs, the Indian Army also conducts recruitment for the Judge Advocate General's (JAG) Department through CLAT score every year.

Table of contents
  • PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027
  • CLAT 2027 PSU Recruitment Dates
  • PSU Jobs through CLAT Cutoff Marks
  • Types of PSUs hiring through CLAT 2027 score
  • PSU Recruitment for Legal Advisors through CLAT
  • What is the eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through CLAT 2027?
  • Company-wise PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027 eligibility
  • BHEL Recruitment 2027
  • ONGC Recruitment 2027
  • POSOCO Recruitment Eligibility 2027
  • IOCL Recruitment Eligibility 2027
  • NTPC Recruitment Eligibility 2027
  • OIL Recruitment Eligibility
  • PGCIL Recruitment Eligibility
  • CLAT 2027 Exam Dates
  • FAQs regarding PSU Recruitment through CLAT
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PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027

The PSU job notification for CLAT 2027 is likely to be out soon. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL), Oil India Limited (OIL), and National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) are likely to release the notification in the coming months. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I get NLU if my CLAT Rank is 1500?
A: 

Yes, with a CLAT Rank of 1500, you have a very good chance of getting into several good NLUs. Some fo the NLU where your chances are high are NLIU Bhopal or NLU Jodhpur.

Q:   How many merit list will be released by the Consortium?
A: 

The Consortium will release atleast five merit list to complete the admission process through CLAT Score. However, the number of merit list might change in case of some discrepancy in answer key or result.

Q:   Can I get admission in NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam?
A: 

No you can not get admission to 26 participating NLUs without clearing CLAT Exam. For admission to NLU Delhi, you need to clear AILET Exam. 

Q:   What does CLAT cutoff mean?
A: 

The CLAT cutoff means the minimum rank or score required to get admission into a National Law University (NLU). Candidates must get the cutoff to participate in the counselling process.

CLAT 2027 PSU Recruitment Dates

Candidates can check the exam schedule for PSU Recruiting through CLAT 2027 below:

List of PSUs recruiting through CLAT 2027 Application Starts Application Ends
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) To be notified To be notified
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) To be notified To be notified
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) To be notified To be notified
Oil India Limited (OIL) To be notified To be notified
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) To be notified To be notified
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PSU Jobs through CLAT Cutoff Marks

CLAT 2027 scores is considered in many PSUs for recruitment. In order to get selected, candidates need to score more than the CLAT cutoff and also the cutoff/ score announced by each organisation for a vacancy. Candidates must note that the PSU recruitment through CLAT will be done on the basis of the score of the present year only. Candidates should also keep in mind that while most of the PSUs consider CLAT scores for direct recruitment, some of them also use the scores for shortlisting the candidates. The shortlisted candidates will then have to appear in an interview, test or group discussion for the final recruitment. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What factors are considered while deciding the CLAT Cutoff?
A: 

The CLAT Cutoff is decided by following factors

  • Exam Difficulty
  • Number of Applicants
  • Seat Availability
  • Reservation Policy
  • Domicile Quota
Q:   How many times I can appear for CLAT Exam?
A: 

There is no restriction as such for the CLAT exam. Thus, one can give CLAT any number of times they want to. Candidates should not feel bad if they are not able to clear the CLAT exam in first time. 

Q:   What if I am not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment?
A: 

If the candidates is not satisfied with the CLAT seat allotment result, they can either accept or opt for upgradingt the college alloted. The Freeze option is used by candidates to confirm their choice of NLU. Apply for upgrade option is used when candidates want to change the allotted institute to his or her higher choice (upward shifting).

Q:   Is Nationality a criteria in CLAT Eligibility 2027?
A: 

Yes, only Indian Citizens can fill and appear in CLAT. The Foreign nationals can take admission in NLUs but through different official channel.

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Types of PSUs hiring through CLAT 2027 score

PSUs in the country are categorised in four types based on parameters like listing in the Indian Stock Exchange, global presence, annual revenue, and income generated. Companies under different categories are given in the table below:

  • Maharatna: Companies that have an annual turnover of INR 20,000 crore on average for three years and an average net worth of the combined value of assets of INR 10,000 crore will be called a maharatna company.
  • Navratna: CPSEs with a Schedule A along with a Miniratna Category 1 status can be eligible for Navratna, which gives power to the PSU to invest up to INR 1,000 crore without government approval.
  • Mini-Ratna: CPSEs that have made profits in the last three years continuously and have a positive net worth are eligible for Mini-Ratna grant status.

PSU Recruitment for Legal Advisors through CLAT

The exam conducting authority for CLAT 2027 is the National Law Universities (NLUs). Candidates must go through all the eligibility conditions prescribed by the authorities before applying for PSU recruitment through CLAT 2027. While qualifying CLAT is one of the eligibility conditions, there are various other requirements such as age limit, pass percentage of CGPA obtained during graduation, and others specified by the PSUs for recruitment of candidates.

PSUs need a strong legal team and the members of this team are selected on the basis of their CLAT merit list. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How will I know if I am eligible to appear in CLAT exam or not?
A: 

To know the eligibility for CLAT exam 2027, the candidates must refer to the information bulletins/brochures released by the participating universities. 

What is the eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through CLAT 2027?

The eligibility criteria for every PSU are different. Candidates must fulfil all the eligibility conditions before recruitment into any PSUs. Some of the common eligibility conditions for PSU recruitment through CLAT are listed below:

  • LLB graduation; both 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB graduates
  • Must have qualified CLAT PG 2027
  • Age criteria as per the concerned PSU. 

Company-wise PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2027 eligibility

Candidates who are looking forward to getting recruited in one of the PSUs can check the company-wise eligibility criteria, pay scale, age, and other criteria for recruitment to PSU companies through CLAT Score 2027.

BHEL Recruitment 2027

Candidates can check the eligibility for BHEL 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI
Upper Age Limit 30 years
Payscale INR 24,000 - INR 60,000
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

ONGC Recruitment 2027

Candidates can check the eligibility for ONGC 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks
Upper Age Limit 40 years
Payscale INR 60,000- INR 1,80,000
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

POSOCO Recruitment Eligibility 2027

Candidates can check the eligibility for Power System Operation Corporation 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks
Upper Age Limit 28 years (relaxations for reserved category candidates)
Payscale INR 60,000- INR 1,80,000
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

IOCL Recruitment Eligibility 2027

Candidates can check the eligibility for IOCL 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks or 55% for reserved category candidates
Upper Age Limit
  • SC: 35 years
  • OBC/NCL: 33 years
  • J&K Migrants: 35 years
  • Ex-serviceman: 35 years
Payscale INR 60,000- INR 70,000
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

NTPC Recruitment Eligibility 2027

Candidates can check the eligibility for NTPC 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks or 55% for reserved category candidates
Upper Age Limit
  • SC: 35 years
  • OBC/NCL: 33 years
  • PwD General: 40 years
  • PwD-OBC: 43 years
  • PwD-SC- 45 years
  • J&K Migrants (Domicile between 01-Jan-80 to 31.12.89): 35 years
  • Ex-serviceman: as per government of India norms
Payscale INR 20,600- INR 46,500
Professional Experience 2 years proven work experience in law
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

OIL Recruitment Eligibility 

Candidates can check the eligibility for OIL 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks or 55% for reserved category candidates
Upper Age Limit

29 Years

Payscale INR 24,900 - INR 50,500
Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

PGCIL Recruitment Eligibility

Candidates can check the eligibility for OIL 2027 recruitment below:

Parameters

Details

Eligibility Candidates must have passed their bachelor/LLB approved by BCI with 60% marks or 55% for reserved category candidates
Upper Age Limit

OBC-NCL: 31 years
SC/ST: 33 years
PwD: 38 years
PwD-Gen:41 years
PwD-OBC-NCL: 43 years
PwD- SC/ST
J&K migrants/ Ex-servicemen/ Victims of Riots: As per government of India directives

Selection CLAT 2027 score and PI
Job location Across India

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CLAT 2027 Exam Dates 

The exam authority has announced the exam dates of CLAT 2027 in the admission notification on the official website - consortiumofnlus.ac.in. The important CLAT 2027 exam dates is given below:

Event

Dates

CLAT Exam 

December 6, 2026

CLAT Registration begins

August 03, 2026

Last date to register

October 31, 2026

FAQs regarding PSU Recruitment through CLAT

Is there any minimum age for PSU Recruitment through CLAT?

No, as such there is no minimum age for PSU Recruitment, however, every company have their own admission criteria. Candidates will mandatorily have to be law graduate.

What is an average salary for PSU companies?

The average salary of lawyers in PSU compaies ranges from 20,000 to 1 lakh depending on the post the candidate has been offered.

Is the PSU job good?

The best part of being employed in a PSU is a good decent salary. The salary may vary in different PSUs but it is comparable to or more than that being paid in the private sector along with job security which the private sector can never guarantee.

How is the life of a PSU employee?

 The employees who are sincere and work for long in the PSUs have a bright future as they are the ones who head the various government departments.

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