The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 result will be announced by IIT Guwahati on 19 March 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam on 7, 8, 14, and 15 February 2026 will be able to check their results through the official portal once released.
With the result announcement approaching, several public sector undertakings (PSUs) are closing their application windows for recruitment through GATE scores. Candidates planning to apply for PSU jobs are advised to review the deadlines and complete their registrations within the specified dates.
GATE 2026 PSU Recruitment Deadlines
Some PSUs have already started their recruitment process based on GATE scores. The table below highlights the important application deadlines and vacancies for major organisations currently accepting applications.
|
PSU |
Post |
Eligible Branches |
Last Date to Apply |
|
GAIL India Limited |
Executive Trainee |
Chemical, Instrumentation, Electrical, Mechanical |
18 March 2026 (6:00 PM) |
|
NHPC Limited |
Trainee Engineer |
Civil, Electrical, Mechanical |
6 April 2026 (17:00 hours) |
GAIL India Recruitment Through GATE 2026
GAIL India Limited is currently accepting applications for 70 Executive Trainee posts. The recruitment process is based on GATE 2026 scores. Eligible engineering branches include:
- Chemical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
The selection process includes shortlisting based on GATE scores, followed by a group discussion or personal interview. Candidates must submit their applications through the official website www.gailonline.com before the 18 March 2026 deadline.
NHPC Recruitment for Trainee Engineers
NHPC Limited has also released its recruitment notification for 72 Trainee Engineer posts. Candidates who qualified in GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 are eligible to apply. Eligible branches include:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
The selection process will involve shortlisting through GATE scores, followed by group discussion and personal interview. The last date to apply online is 6 April 2026 (17:00 hours).
NPCIL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is expected to start its recruitment process soon based on GATE 2026 scores. According to official information, the PSU will consider candidates from the following disciplines:
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Instrumentation Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Candidates interested in PSU jobs should regularly check official notifications for application details.
GATE 2026 Result Date and Scorecard Download
IIT Guwahati will release the GATE 2026 results on 19 March 2026. Candidates will need their enrolment ID and password to access the results online. After the announcement of results, the GATE 2026 scorecard will be available for download during the following period:
- 27 March 2026 to 31 May 2026 – Free download period
Expected GATE 2026 Cutoff for PSU Recruitment
Based on previous recruitment trends and expert analysis, candidates with higher GATE scores have better chances of being shortlisted by leading PSUs.
Expected trends indicate that:
- Candidates scoring 850 or above may have strong chances of selection in major PSUs such as GAIL, NTPC, ONGC, IOCL, and NPCIL.
Applicants are advised to keep their academic certificates, identification documents, and GATE scorecards ready as PSU recruitment notifications begin after the result announcement.