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Engineering 11 min read Updated 2026-10-25

PSU Jobs Through GATE 2026 — Complete List of 50+ PSUs Recruiting via GATE Score

Complete list of PSU companies recruiting through GATE score with salary packages, cutoff trends, and application process for GATE 2026 aspirants.

Why PSU Jobs Through GATE?

PSU (Public Sector Undertaking) jobs through GATE offer the best of both worlds: government job security with private sector-like salary. A fresh GATE qualifier can get ₹60,000-1,20,000 per month starting salary in Maharatna/Navratna PSUs. No interview stress — just GATE score + document verification in most cases.

Top Maharatna PSUs (Highest Pay)

  • NTPC: E2 grade, ₹50,000-1,60,000 pay scale. CTC: ₹15-18 LPA. Branches: EE, ME, ECE, Civil, Instrumentation.
  • ONGC: E1 grade, ₹60,000-1,80,000 pay scale. CTC: ₹18-22 LPA. Branches: ME, Petroleum, Chemical, EE, ECE, Geology.
  • IOCL: Graduate Apprentice → Officer. ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹14-16 LPA. Branches: ME, Chemical, EE, Civil, Instrumentation.
  • BHEL: E1 grade, ₹40,000-1,40,000. CTC: ₹10-12 LPA. Branches: ME, EE, ECE, Civil, CS, Metallurgy.
  • GAIL: E2 grade, ₹60,000-1,80,000. CTC: ₹16-20 LPA. Branches: ME, Chemical, Instrumentation, EE, CS.
  • Coal India: E2 grade, ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹14-18 LPA. Branches: Mining, ME, EE, Civil.
  • Power Grid: E2 grade, ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹15-18 LPA. Branches: EE, ECE, Civil, CS.

Navratna PSUs

  • BPCL: ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹14-16 LPA. ME, Chemical, EE, Instrumentation, CS.
  • HPCL: ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹14-16 LPA. ME, Chemical, EE, Civil, Instrumentation.
  • BEL: ₹40,000-1,40,000. CTC: ₹10-14 LPA. ECE, EE, ME, CS.
  • NALCO: ₹40,000-1,40,000. CTC: ₹10-12 LPA. ME, EE, Chemical, Mining, Metallurgy.
  • MDL (Mazagon Dock): ₹40,000-1,40,000. CTC: ₹10-14 LPA. ME, EE, ECE, CS, Naval Architecture.
  • NLC: ₹50,000-1,60,000. CTC: ₹12-15 LPA. ME, EE, Mining, Civil, Instrumentation.

GATE Score Cutoff Trends

  • ONGC: General 700-750+, OBC 650-700+, SC 500-550+. (Out of 1000 GATE score).
  • NTPC: General 550-600+, OBC 500-550+, SC 400-450+.
  • IOCL: General 600-650+, OBC 550-600+, SC 450-500+.
  • BHEL: General 450-500+, OBC 400-450+, SC 350-400+.
  • Power Grid: General 600-650+, OBC 550-600+, SC 450-500+.
  • Tip: GATE score of 650+ opens doors to almost all Maharatna PSUs.

Application Process

  • Step 1: Appear for GATE exam (February every year). Valid for 3 years.
  • Step 2: PSU notifications come from March-August. Apply individually to each PSU.
  • Step 3: Shortlisting based on GATE score. No separate written test in most PSUs.
  • Step 4: GD + Interview (some PSUs like ONGC, IOCL). Document verification in others.
  • Step 5: Medical examination → Joining (typically within 3-6 months of result).
  • Pro tip: Apply to ALL PSUs you are eligible for. Multiple offers give negotiation power.

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