Are you planning to get a PSU job through GATE 2021 for Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)? Check the list of PSUs recruiting ECE graduates through GATE 2021 along with eligibility, application form, and salary details.

GATE is an entrance exam through which eligible candidates can either get admission in M.Techin premier institutes or secure a job in various PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings). ECE (Electronics & Communication Engineering) is one of the competitive papers in GATE considering the lucrative job opportunities in PSUs. For Electronics & Communication Engineering, there are tons of PSUs that provide the aspirants with excellent career opportunities. Though GATE is the surefire access to ECE PSU recruitment, there are various details such as eligibility, selection criteria, etc. that every aspirant going for PSU recruitment must be aware of. The following page will overview the complete details regarding PSU ECE Recruitment through GATE 2021 including the list of PSUs, eligibility, application, selection, etc.
GATE ECE Cutoff 2021 |
Factors to Consider a Job in PSU after GATE
There is a reason why lakhs of students compete in the GATE entrance test to get a seat in PSU. The various advantages of getting a job in PSU are jotted below:
Pension Schemes
Free Health Care
Allowances
Great Career Growth
Reputable & Stable Job
Classification of PSUs through GATE 2021
There are majorly 3 types of Public Sector Undertakings in India such as:
PSU Classification | Companies Included |
Maharatna | Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, GAIL (India) Limited, NTPC Limited, Steel Authority of India Limited, etc. |
Navratna | Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, Engineers India Limited, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, etc. |
Miniratna CPSEs | Category I: Airports Authority of India Antrix Corporation Limited, Bharat Dynamics Limited, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, etc. Category II: Bharat Pumps & Compressors Limited, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited, Engineering Projects (India) Limited, etc. |
List of PSUs for ECE Recruitment through GATE 2021
The list of PSUs for ECE recruitment through GATE 2021 are listed below:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
NLC India Limited (NLC)
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Eligibility Criteria for PSU ECE Recruitment through GATE 2021
The detailed eligibility criteria for PSU ECE recruitment for different PSUs are given below -
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech in ECE from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60%.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 27 years at the time of application.
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech in ECE from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60%.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 27 years at the time of application.
NLC India Limited (NLC)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in B.Tech ECE from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60% (50% for SC/ ST).
Age Limit: Must not exceed 30 years at the time of application.
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a full-time degree in Electronics & Communication Engineering from a recognized institute.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 26 years at the time of application.
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech in ECE from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 65% taking all year’s average. The candidates who are in their final year can also apply given that they must score 65% aggregate till the last semester.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 27 years at the time of application.
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech in ECE from a deemed university/ apex institution/ a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60%.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 30 years at the time of application.
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech/ BSc in ECE from a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60% or an equivalent CGPA.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 28 years at the time of application.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Educational Qualification: The applicant must have pursued a degree in Bachelor of Engineering/ B.Tech in ECE from a deemed university/ apex institution/ a recognized institute with an aggregate of 60%.
Age Limit: Must not exceed 30 years at the time of application (relaxation of 3 years in upper age limit for OBC, 5 years for SC/ ST, and 10 years for PWD).
Application Form PSU ECE Recruitment through GATE 2021
Like any other entrance exam, the aspirants are also required to fill the application form if they want to participate in PSU ECE recruitment through GATE 2021. Each PSU will release it’s an application form on its official website when the notification releases. The aspirants may or may not need to pay the application fee to apply, depending on the PSU. It is mandatory for all the candidates to register for the PSU ECE recruitment before the last date to get eligible for the selection rounds.
PSU ECE Recruitment Application Process
The candidates will have to follow the mentioned steps to fill the application form for PSU ECE recruitment:
Visit the official websites by copying & pasting the links in the below table for each PSU.
On the page, locate and click on the link to apply for a job.
Enter all the required information in the recruitment form including personal, educational, and other details. Make sure to enter all the details as per your GATE exam.
Upload the required documents as per the mentioned formats.
If an application fee is required, pay the fee through the payment modes available (online/ offline).
After a successful application, download the form and fee receipt for future references.
Career Application Page Links for PSUs
Given below are the career application page links for each PSU which the candidates use to fill the application form:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL): https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/Careeropportunities
Airports Authority of India (AAI): https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
NLC India Limited (NLC): https://www.nlcindia.com/new_website/careers/CAREER.htm
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL): https://npcilcareers.co.in/MainSite/DefaultInfo.aspx?info=Oppurtunities
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC): https://www.ntpc.co.in/en/careers
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL): https://careers.ecil.co.in/
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL): https://www.powergridindia.com/job-opportunities-0
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC): http://www.ongcindia.com/wps/wcm/connect/ongcindia/Home/Career/Recruitment+Notices/
Selection Criteria for PSU ECE Recruitment through GATE 2021
The selection criteria for PSU ECE recruitment through GATE 2021 for different PSUs are listed in the table below:
PSU | Application Fee (INR) | Applicable Post | Salary Package | Selection Criteria |
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) | 500/- (SC/ ST/ Women exempted from paying the fee) | Junior Executive | Rs.16400-40500 Per month | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
Airports Authority of India (AAI) | 500/- (SC/ ST/ Women exempted from paying the fee) | Junior Executive | Rs.16400-40500 Per month | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
NLC India Limited (NLC) | 300/- (Only for General & OBC) | Electronics & Communication Engineer | Rs. 9.05 Lakh to 9.65 Lakh Annually | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) | 500/- (Only for General & OBC) | Electronics & Communication Engineer | Rs. 35,000/- Per month | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) | 150/- (Only for General & OBC) | Executive Trainee | Not Disclosed | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) | 500/- (Only for General & OBC) | Graduate Engineer Trainee | Rs. 50,690/- Per month | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) | 500/- (Only for General & OBC) | Executive Trainee | Rs. 15 Lakhs Annually | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) | NA | Assistant Executive Engineer | Rs. 24,900/- to 50,500/- Per month | Criteria 1: GATE Score Criteria 2: Group Discussion Score Criteria 3: Personal Interview Score |
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