List of PSUs for Mechanical Engineers after GATE Qualification Vacancy, Eligibility, Selection Process, Average Salary

The list of PSUs for Mechanical Engineers through GATE includes Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited, Gas Authority of India Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, and many more. The huge job opportunities in the public sector make mechanical engineering quite a popular choice for GATE examinees. Candidates applying for PSU mechanical engineering jobs not only get a decent job but  also have long-term career security and higher-paying work possibilities.

Each year, the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted to shortlist candidates planning to pursue a master’s program or get a job in public sector undertakings (PSUs). The GATE exam is conducted annually by seven IITs and IISc Bengaluru on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resources Development, National Coordinating Board and Department of Education. and Mechanical Engineering (ME) is one of the subjects. 

GATE Exam Highlights 2025

Check out the key highlights of the GATE exam mentioned below:

GATE 2025 Highlights

Particulars	Details
Full Exam Name	Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
Called As	GATE
Exam Level	National
Language	English
Application Mode	Online
Mode of Question Papers	MSQ/MCQ/NAT

List of PSUs for Mechanical Engineering through GATE

Aspirants who aim to secure a job within PSUs after cracking the GATE 2024 examination must carefully check the names included in the list provided below related to Mechanical Engineering through GATE.

List of PSUs for Mechanical Engineering through GATE

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited 
• Steel Authority of India Ltd.
• Engineer India Limited 
• Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited 
• Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited 
• Medium-Speed Digital Subscriber Line 
• Defence Research and Development Organization 
• Delhi Development Authority 
• National Thermal Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 
• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation 
• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited 
• Rail India Technical and Economic Services Private Limited 
• Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited 
• National Fertilizers Limited 
• Gas Authority of India Limited 
• Central Electronics Limited 
• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited 
• Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Limited 
• Electronics Corporation of India Limited 
• National Aluminium Company Limited 

PSUs for Mechanical Engineering Through GATE: Minimum Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying must have a valid GATE exam. Moreover, they must meet the minimum eligibility criteria for PSU recruitment through GATE ME. The detailed eligibility criteria for PSU jobs for mechanical engineers is written below:

• Candidates applying for the job must have a B.Tech. or B.E. degree in mechanical engineering, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognized university.
• They must have passed the qualifying exam with an overall score of 70%, while some PSUs will consider applicants with an overall GPA of 65% or above.
• Possession of a valid GATE score for the relevant year, with the required qualifying cut off.
• The age of the candidates at the time of applying must be between 21 years to 27 years, while the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes category get some exceptions.

The PSU appoints applicants from various engineering branches based on their requirements, and the eligibility criteria for various PSU Recruitment through GATE. The eligibility criteria differs from organization to organization, thus candidates must cross check all the information before applying.

PSU Mechanical Engineering Jobs through GATE: Steps to Apply

To complete the PSU recruitment through the GATE ME application mode, refer to the following steps:

• The candidates have to visit the official website of the PSU they want to apply to.
• Tap on the application form link on the homepage
• The candidates are supposed to provide all the required information in the form. As the GATE exam is the parameter for further hiring process, details related to the GATE exam must be accurate.
• Submit all the required documents as per the instructions.
• Make the required payment through the online payment gateway.
• Cross check all mentioned information before moving further.
• Now download the application form and receipt for future reference.

PSU Jobs for Mechanical Engineers through GATE ME: Offline Mode

The interested candidates have to download the application form from their preferred PSU’s web portal. Submit all the required details accurately and in clear handwriting and mail the application form to the address mentioned in the official notification in order to successfully submit the offline PSU recruitment through the GATE ME application form.

PSU Jobs for Mechanical Engineers After GATE: Total Vacancies

Here’s is the list of PSUs appointing Mechanical Engineers through GATE:

PSUs for Mechanical Engineers Through GATE	Number of Vacancies
Indian Oil Corporation Limited	300+
Steel Authority of India Ltd	200+
Engineers India Limited	100+
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemical Limited	50+
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited	100+
Defence Research and Development Organization	100
Delhi Development Authority	50+
National Thermal Power Corporation Pvt. Ltd	150+
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation	300+

Selection Process for PSUs through GATE ME

The below mentioned information provides details about the selection criteria including the list of PSUs for Mechanical Engineering through GATE, along with their salaries.

Selection Process for PSUs through GATE for Mechanical Engineers

Name of the PSU	Fees (Tentative)	Recruitment Process	Job Roles	Average Salary
IOCL	No Fee	GATE Score, Group Discussion and Personal Interview round.	Engineers/ Officer	INR 16 LPA
BPCL	No Fees	GATE Score	Management Trainee	INR 24 LPA
HPCL	INR 270/- (No fee for SC/ ST)	GATE Score	Graduate Engineers	INR 60 LPA
SAIL	INR 700/- (General), 100/- (SC/ ST)	GATE Score, Personal Interview and Health Evaluation round.	Management Trainee	INR 20 LPA
HAL	No Fee	GATE Score	Management Trainee	INR 22 LPA
NLC	INR 300/-	GATE Score	Graduate Executive Trainee	INR 9.65 LPA
Power Grid	INR 500/-	GATE Score, Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Out of 100% marks weightage, GATE exam holds 85% weightage, while the weightage of GD and personal interview are 3 and 12% respectively.	Executive Trainee	INR 18 LPA
BHEL	No Fees	GATE Score and Interview Out of 100% marks weightage, 75%% weightage is given to the GATE score while the remaining weightage is of the interview round.	Engineer Trainee	INR 24 LPA
NTPC	INR 150	GATE, Group Discussion and Personal Interview round. Out of 100% marks weightage, 85% weightage will be given to the GATE score, 5% weightage to GD, and 10% weightage to the personal interview.	Executive Trainee	INR 50,000 per month
GAIL	No Fees	GATE score, Group Discussion, Health Evaluation, and Personal Interview round.	Executive Trainee	INR 18 LPA

Candidates can know more about PSU mechanical engineering jobs, recruitment processes, application form, etc. by visiting the official website of the respective PSUs.