GATE 2026 Results Declared: 30+ PSUs Recruiting via Scorecard (NPCIL, NTPC, ONGC List Inside)

New Delhi, March 19, 2026: The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) has officially declared the GATE 2026 results today. Lakhs of engineering graduates who appeared for the exam can now access their scorecards, including normalized marks, All India Rank (AIR), and qualifying status, on the official GOAPS portal at goaps.iitg.ac.in.

The GATE 2026 score is valid for three years (until March 2029) and serves as a direct entry point for prestigious jobs in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

GATE Score Requirements for PSU Recruitment

One of the most critical questions for GATE aspirants is: "How much score do I need to get a PSU job?" Based on official recruitment notifications from previous years and confirmations for GATE 2026, we have compiled the minimum GATE score requirements for top PSUs.

Please Note: These are indicative cut-off scores based on previous recruitment trends. Actual cut-offs vary each year based on the number of vacancies, category of the candidate, and difficulty level of the exam.

Note: Scores are out of 1000. Requirements for OBC/SC/ST candidates are relaxed as per government norms.

Updated List of PSUs Using GATE Scores (2026)

As per the official opportunities page of the GATE 2026 website (gate2026.iitg.ac.in/opportunities.html), the following Public Sector Undertakings utilize GATE scores for recruitment:

• Airports Authority of India (AAI)

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

• Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)

• Coal India Limited (CIL)

• Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS)

• Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited (CVPPL)

• Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC)

• Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)

• Engineers India Limited (EIL)

• Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)

• Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

• Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

• Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL)

• National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO)

• National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)

• NLC India Limited (NLCIL)

• National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC)

• Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)

• National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)

• Odisha Power Generation Corporation Limited (OPGC)

• Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

• Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)

• Grid Controller of India Limited (GRID-INDIA, formerly POSOCO)

• Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL)

• Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

Key Update: NPCIL Confirms Recruitment

Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) has officially confirmed the use of GATE 2026 scores for recruitment in Civil (CE), Chemical (CH), Electronics (EC), Electrical (EE), Instrumentation (IN), and Mechanical (ME) disciplines. The expected cut-off for General category candidates is typically 70+ marks.

Next Steps for Candidates

1. Download Scorecard: Log in to the GOAPS portal immediately. The scorecard is free for a limited period.

2. Check Your Score: Compare your GATE Score with the expected cut-offs listed above to identify which PSUs you are eligible for.

3. Monitor PSU Websites: There is no centralized application. Apply separately at:

   • npcilcareers.co.in

   • ongcindia.com/careers

   • ntpc.co.in/careers

   • iocl.com

   • powergrid.in

4. Prepare for Interviews: Shortlisting is based on your GATE score, but the final selection depends on GD/PI rounds. Start preparing now.

Best wishes to all candidates – a strong GATE score is your ticket to a rewarding career in India's top PSUs!