Industry Overview
PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, and others hire through GATE scores. Central departments run exams for technical posts. Preparation timelines are long—plan exam calendars early in final year.
Government and PSU tech recruitment offers stability, structured progression, and nationwide eligibility. Paths include GATE-based PSU hiring, SSC technical exams, state PSUs, and defense/civil services adjacent technical roles.
PSUs like ONGC, IOCL, BHEL, and others hire through GATE scores. Central departments run exams for technical posts. Preparation timelines are long—plan exam calendars early in final year.
Typical range: PSU and govt scales follow pay commissions—often ₹8–15 LPA equivalent packages with benefits for engineering entrants (varies by org).
Highly competitive; consistent multi-month preparation is normal.