GATE Cutoff for PSU Mechanical: Expected Scores for ONGC, IOCL, NTPC, BHEL
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| Updated On - Mar 19, 2026
GATE 2026 Result will be declared on March 19, 2026, by IIT Guwahati along with qualifying cutoff marks. Mechanical Engineering qualifying cutoff is expected at 34-36 marks for General category based on paper difficulty. Over 50 PSUs, including IOCL, ONGC, NTPC, BHEL, GAIL, and HPCL, recruit Mechanical Engineers through GATE scores.
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IOCL and ONGC shortlist top 200-500 GATE rank holders and these Maharatna PSUs announce 30-60 vacancies each with cutoffs at 780-850 GATE score.
- NTPC recruits 80-120 Mechanical candidates, which is the largest single-drive recruiter with 750-800 expected cutoff for General category in 2026.
- BHEL announces 200-300 vacancies, making it most accessible; a mid-tier cutoff of 650-750 provides maximum opportunities for qualifying candidates.
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Key Summary:
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GATE Cutoff for PSU Mechanical: Top PSUs Expected Scores 2026
| PSU Name | General | OBC/EWS | SC/ST | Vacancies |
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| IOCL | 780-850 | 720-790 | 550-650 | 30-50 |
| ONGC | 750-820 | 700-770 | 530-630 | 40-60 |
| NTPC | 750-800 | 690-750 | 520-620 | 80-120 |
| BHEL | 650-750 | 600-700 | 480-580 | 200-300 |
| GAIL | 700-780 | 650-730 | 500-600 | 30-50 |
| HPCL | 720-800 | 670-750 | 510-610 | 20-40 |
Expected scores based on 2023-2025 trends. Actual cutoffs depend on applicants and vacancies.
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GATE PSU Mechanical: Category-Wise Expected score 2026
| Category | Top PSUs (IOCL, ONGC) | Mid-Tier PSUs (BHEL, GAIL) | Lower-Tier PSUs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 750-850 | 650-750 | 550-650 |
| OBC-NCL/EWS | 700-800 | 600-700 | 500-600 |
| SC/ST | 530-650 | 480-600 | 420-520 |
| PwD | 500-620 | 450-570 | 400-500 |
OBC cutoffs are 50-70 marks lower than General. SC/ST cutoffs are 200-250 marks lower than General category.
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GATE PSU Mechanical: Factors Affecting Scores
| Factor | Impact on Cutoff |
|---|---|
| Number of Vacancies | More vacancies reduce cutoff (BHEL: 280 posts drops cutoff by 20-30 marks) |
| Total Applicants | More applicants increase cutoff (85,000 ME candidates: cutoff rose 15 marks) |
| GATE Paper Difficulty | Tough paper reduces cutoff by 30-50 marks |
| Previous Year Trends | If 2025 cutoff was high, 2026 remains similar |
| PSU Tier | Maharatna PSUs (IOCL) have 80-100 marks higher cutoff than Miniratna |
BHEL has lowest cutoff among top PSUs due to highest Mechanical vacancy count.
GATE PSU Mechanical: AIR vs Expected PSU Selection
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GATE PSU Mechanical: Quick Reference for 2026
| Metric | Data |
| Expected Qualifying Cutoff (General) | 34-36 marks |
| Top PSU Score Requirement | 750-850 |
| Mid-Tier PSU Score Requirement | 650-750 |
| Typical PSU Vacancy (Mechanical) | 800-1200 annually |
| Selection Rate | 1-2% of applicants |
For official PSU notifications and recruitment: Check individual PSU websites (iocl.com, ongcindia.com, ntpc.co.in, bhel.com) | GATE Helpdesk: gate2026.iitg.ac.in
GATE PSU Mechanical Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What GATE score is required for BHEL recruitment for the post of Mechanical?
Ans. The GATE score required for BHEL recruitment for the post of Mechanical is 650-750 for the General category. BHEL has the highest number of vacancies (200-300) for the post of Mechanical, which is the highest compared to any PSU for the post of Mechanical, making the recruitment a bit easy for the candidates compared to the recruitment of IOCL or ONGC.
Ques. When are the recruitment notifications for the PSUs announced for GATE 2026?
Ans. The recruitment notifications for the PSUs are announced from April to August 2026.
Ques. Can I use my GATE 2025 score for the recruitment, or do I have to use my GATE 2026 score only?
Ans. You can use GATE 2024, 2025, or 2026 scores for the recruitment, as the GATE score is valid for 3 years from the date of the result declaration.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.