The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a very competitive entrance exam that will be administered on 01, 02, 15 and 16 February, 2025, for the upcoming academic year. GATE scores are very important for individuals pursuing M.Tech. or Ph.D. admissions to top universities like IITs and NITs. Furthermore, applicants can use their GATE results to get PSU recruitment.
Students who have finished undergraduate courses in relevant topics are eligible to take the GATE exam. Furthermore, PSUs (public sector undertakings) are state-owned businesses established by either the Government of India or a State Government. More than 50 PSU recruitment opportunities through GATE 2024 are expected to be made available to engineering-qualified graduates.
PSU Recruitment Through GATE 2025
PSU recruitment through GATE is based on the applicant’s exam scores. Many well-known PSUs, including NLC, NPCIL, BIS, NTPC, NTPSC, RITES, THDC, GAIL, EIL, NBCC, OPGC, NHPC, BSNL, AAI, DVC GET, SAIL, HCL, and OHPC, conduct recruiting drives to hire qualified candidates.
Furthermore, several PSU Recruitment using GATE only considers applicants’ GATE scores while hiring for the advertised position. On the other hand, some use GATE scores as a first step in shortlisting applicants for subsequent phases of selection, which may involve interviews, written tests, or group discussions.
| PSU | Post | Number of Vacancies | Last Date to Apply |
| USPBCL | AE | 35 | 7th October 2024 |
| PSPCL | AE | 100 | 16th September 2024 |
| CSB | Scientist B | 28 | 26th September 2024 |
Types of PSUs- Maharatna, Navratna, & Miniratna
Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) are divided into three types, each with their unique significance and characteristics. The first category includes Maharatna PSUs, which are the most visible and financially solid.
The second group includes Navratna PSUs, which have outstanding operational and financial independence. These organizations are allowed to invest up to a certain amount without seeking government approval.
Miniratna PSUs are the third group, and they are further classified as group I and Category II based on their financial performance. Miniratna Category-I corporations have more decision-making and investment flexibility, whilst Miniratna Category-II entities have fewer powers. Check out the table below for an overview of the various types of PSUs.
| Types of PSUs | |||
| Maharatna | Navratna | Miniratna Category 1 | Miniratna Category 2 |
| ONGC | BEL | AAI | BPC |
| NTPC | HAL | RCFL | HMT Ltd. |
| BHEL | EIL | BCCL | ITI Ltd. |
| SAIL | BSNL | NLC | NFDC |
| IOCL | NALCO | NFL | MECON |
| HPCL | OIL | MNTL | Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited |
| BPCL | NIC India Ltd. | IRCTC | NSICL |
| POCOSO | HARYANA POWER UTILITIES | NPCIL | RITES |
| CIL | RINL | CSL | EPI |
| GAIL | CONCOR | ITPO | Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited |
| POWERGRID | NMDC | GRSE, and more | SECI |
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