What is In-Hand Salary and perks in PSU through GATE?

Sector	PSUs	Type of PSU	Monthly Salary
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL)	Maharatna	INR 24,900 to INR 50,500
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)	Maharatna	INR 50,000 to INR 1,60,000
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)	Navratna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)	Navratna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Oil India Limited (OIL)	Navratna	INR 24,900 to INR 50,000
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Gas Authority of India (GAIL)	Navratna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Petroleum and Natural Gas	Engineering India Limited (EIL)	Miniratna	INR 9,300 to INR 34,800
Nuclear Power and Atomic Energy	Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL)	Miniratna	INR 56,100
Mining	Coal India Limited (CIL)	Maharatna	INR 50,000 to INR 1,80,000
Mining	Natural Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO)	Navratna	INR 40,500 to INR 1,40,000
Mining	Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL)	Miniratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Mining and Power	Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited (NLC)	Navratna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Power	National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)	Maharatna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Power	Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)	Navratna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Power	Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (RECL)	Navratna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Power	National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC)	Miniratna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Power	Odisha Power Generation Corporation (OPGC)	Miniratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Steel & Iron	Steel Authority of India (SAIL)	Maharatna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Steel & Iron	National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC)	Navratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Steel	Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VIZAG)	Navratna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Defense	Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)	Navratna	INR 60,000 to INR 1,80,000
Defense	Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)	Navratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Defense	Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)	Navratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Defense	Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL)	Miniratna	INR 40,000 to INR 1,40,000
Defense	Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML)	Miniratna	INR 24,900 to INR 50,500
Electronics	Central Electronics Limited (CEL)	Navratna	INR 40,000 to INR 1,40,000
Finance	Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFCL)	Navratna	INR 24,900 to INR 50,500
Shipping	Shipping Corporation of India Limited (SCIL)	Navratna	INR 20,600 to INR 46,500
Civil Aviation	Airport Authority of India Limited (AAI)	Miniratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Fertilizer	National Fertilizers Limited (NFL)	Miniratna	INR 16,400 to INR 40,500
Infrastructure	Rail India Technical and Economic Service Ltd., or known as RITES	Miniratna	INR 40,000 to INR 1,40,000
Manufacturing paper	Bank Note Paper Mill India Private Ltd., or BNPM	Miniratna	INR 9,300 to INR 34,800

Thus, the above-mentioned information table explains the top PSUs’ salary structure linked with the PSU salary through the GATE exam. You can refer to these figures and get set to prepare and crack the interviews associated with the respective PSU after securing a top GATE rank in the competitive exam.

Career growth:

PSU through GATE salary increases with experience, number of years at service, and performance while serving the respective post at PSU.

Most PSUs have their training period and probation period that usually averages 1 year in most cases. When a candidate joins the PSU, he/she receives the position of trainee at the junior level (in most cases). Once the concerned authorities confirm the candidate post-training period, he/she becomes a permanent employee. After this, he/she can completely enjoy the facilities mentioned in the components section above.

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FAQs:

1. Is there any particular rank that will lead to selection at PSUs via the GATE exam?

Ans. The selection at PSUs via GATE exam widely depends on the secured rank and cut-off of the respective PSU. Almost every PSU release their official cut-off every year, which varies from one PSU to another.

2. How to apply for the recruitment drive at any PSU via the GATE exam?

Ans. If you are planning to utilize your GATE rank efficiently, you can apply for the respective PSUs recruitment drive to become eligible for the interview at the respective PSU. Here are the recommended steps that one must choose to apply, appear, and receive selection at the respective PSU.

• First, visit the official website of the respective PSU.
• Find the application form to apply for the respective vacancies.
• As per the sections present in the application form, add the information in the respective areas. This includes the GATE registration ID, other details related to the GATE exam, and personal details asked in the application form.
• Keep the required documents handy for a hassle-free application. Submit those in the proper format, as asked on the website.
• This completes the application process associated with the government jobs that provide PSU salary through GATE.

3. What are the documents required to apply for PSU jobs?

Ans. If you wish to apply for PSU jobs, you must keep certain documents handy before you commence the application process.

• Identification proof (ID proof)
• Residential proof
• Category certificates (also known as caste certificates) – especially valid for SC/ST/OBC castes.
• Education certificate
• Age proof (specifically birth certificate)
• Disability certificate (if any)
• Ex-servicemen certificate
• Sports quota certificate

4. Are PSU jobs permanent?

Ans. Usually, PSU jobs are permanent. However, you must understand that this can change if any government employee uses unfair means, corruption, or commits any unacceptable offense.

5. What are the different types of PSUs?

Ans. The different types of PSUs include Navratna, Maharatnas, Miniratna – 1, and Miniratna – 2.

6. Which type of PSU holds the maximum recognition and status?

Ans. Navratna PSUs hold the maximum recognition and status among all PSUs.

7. How are PSUs classified?

Ans. PSUs are classified into different categories. This includes Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and State Level Public Enterprises (SLPEs).

8. What are the different types of CPSEs?

Ans. The two types of CPSEs include strategic CPSEs and non-strategic CPSEs.

9. Can I choose a PSU where I can work and start my career?

Ans. After you score decent marks in the GATE exam, you become eligible to apply and appear for the PSU recruitment process.

10. Which aspects vary in case of different PSUs w.r.t. candidate selection?

Ans. The different aspects that vary in the case of different PSUs include educational eligibility, age limit, selection process, and PSU pay scale.

11. Do PSUs recruit candidates without GATE scores?

Ans. This completely depends on the respective PSU’s recruitment guidelines and vacancies available at that point of time.

12. Is the GATE score mandatory to receive selection at PSU?

Ans. The GATE score is a crucial parameter that determines a candidate’s selection at PSU. If you are an engineer and planning to build your career with a government job, you must prioritize securing a good GATE score in the attempt.

13. Which are the PSUs that recruit engineers with the GATE score?

Ans. The PSUs that recruit engineers with the GATE score include NTPC, BHEL, ONGC, IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and SAIL, to name a few.

14. Is there any fixed hike for government employees at PSU?

Ans. As per the recent updates, the government employees at PSU receive an average hike of 12%. The percentage is subject to vary depending on the employee performance, and government policies at that time.

15. Which is better – PSU or ESE?

Ans. ESE officers receive several perks that are significantly higher as compared to PSU officers. PSU jobs offer a wide range of exposure and facilities when compared to the ESE profile. This makes the PSU salary through GATE an impressive one for several exam aspirants out there. Therefore, you need to weigh the pros and cons of each opportunity in the government sector.

Thus, these are certain details about the PSU-related profiles selected via the GATE exam. Keep the numbers and facts in mind to keep yourself self-motivated throughout the GATE exam preparation.

All the best!

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