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    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process

    K Guna SahitiUpdated on 11 Oct 2025, 04:49 PM IST

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - BHEL will release the Engineering Executive Trainees recruitment advertisement on the official website. Candidates can check the BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026 advertisement to know the details regarding the vacancies, the no. of the post, eligibility criteria, how to apply, the selection process, and much more. Applicants must be graduates in Electrical or Mechanical and have a valid score in GATE for BHEL Engineering Executive Trainees recruitment. The eligible candidates need to complete the registration process for NSPCL recruitment in online mode. Selection will be done based on the score in GATE exam and the interview.

    This Story also Contains

    1. BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Important Dates
    2. Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026
    3. GATE Papers Allowed For BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026
    4. BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 Application Form
    5. How to fill the Application Form of BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026?
    6. Selection Procedure for the BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026
    7. Reservation and Relaxation in BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026
    8. GATE cutoff for BHEL Recruitment
    9. Previous Year GATE cutoff for BHEL Recruitment
    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 - Application Form, Eligibility, Selection Process
    BHEL recruitment

    Applicants will be selected as per the cutoff of BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026 and they have to participate in the personal interview. The authority will prepare a BHEL GATE recuitment 2026 merit list. Those who are listed in the final merit list of candidates have secured the job at BHEL successfully. Go through the article for more information on the BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026.

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 Overview

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of PSU

    Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)

    Available Posts

    Engineer Trainees

    Disciplines Required

    Mechanical / Electrical

    Vacancies

    To be notified

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Important Dates

    Candidates must keep a check on the important dates of the recruitment for BHEL through GATE 2026 so that they do not miss any important update. The important dates of BHEL recruitment 2026 through gate includes major events like the last date of application, PI dates, etc. The following table can be referred to know about the BHEL recruitment 2026 through GATE.

    Important Dates of BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Events

    Dates

    Start date of GATE 2026 registration

    August 28, 2025

    Last date to register for GATE 2026

    October 13, 2025 (with a late fee)

    Release of GATE 2026 Admit Card

    January 2, 2026

    GATE 2026 exam dates

    February 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2026

    Start date for BHEL application

    To be notified

    Last date to fill the application form

    To be released soon

    Last date to pay the application fee

    To be released soon

    Interview dates

    To be released soon

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    Eligibility Criteria for BHEL Recruitment Through GATE 2026

    Before applying for the BHEL recruitment 2026 through GATE candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria so as to ensure their candidature. As no candidate will be eligible for final selection if he/she does not fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria of BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026. Candidates can refer to the given table to check the eligibility criteria for the recruitment.

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026: Eligibility Criteria

    Particulars

    Details

    Nationality

    Candidates must be an Indian National.

    Age Limit

    General and OBC candidates should be of 27 Years (candidates born before September 1, 1998 are not eligible).

    The age limit for candidates who have studied two years‟ full time Post Graduate in Engineering or Business Administration/ Management is 29 years.

    It should be noted that relaxation for Reserved candidates will be in accordance with Government directives.

    Academic Qualification

    Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Five year integrated Master’s degree or Dual Degree programme in Engineering or Technology Mechanical or Electrical Engineering from a recognized Indian University/ Institute.

    Final year students

    Final year candidates are eligible to apply but they must submit their Degree/Final year marks sheets or at the time of Interview, whichever is earlier

    Medical Requirement

    As per BHEL guidelines

    GATE Papers Allowed For BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Candidates interested in BHEL recruitment 2026 through GATE can check the papers they can appear for in order to get a job at PSU.

    S.No

    Discipline Advertised

    Allowed disciplines

    Corresponding GATE 2024 Paper Code

    1.

    Electrical

    • Electrical & Electronics

    • Electrical, Instrumentation & Control

    • High Voltage Engg.

    • Power Systems & High Voltage Engg

    • Electrical Machine

    • Electronics & Power

    • Power Electronics

    • Power Plant Engineering.

    • Energy Engineering

    • Power Engineering

    EE

    2.

    Mechanical


    • Industrial and Production Engineering

    • Industrial Engineering

    • Mechanical Production and Tool Engineering

    • Production Technology Manufacturing Engineering (NIFFT Ranchi)

    • Mechatronics

    • Manufacturing Process and Automation

    • Power Plant Engineering Production Engineering Production and Industrial Engineering

    • Thermal Engineering Manufacturing Technology

    • Power Engineering

    ME

    BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026 Application Form

    Candidates willing for BHEL recruitment 2026 through GATE will be required to fill the application form. The authorities will release the BHEL recruitment through GATE application form 2026 in online mode. Before filling the application form, candidates must check the documents required for the application process.

    Documents required for filling the application form of BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Document

    File size/Dimensions

    Format

    Scanned Copy of Caste / Tribe/ Class certificate (for SC / ST/ OBC candidate)

    File size should not exceed 1 MB

    .jpg/ .jpeg format or PDF format

    Scanned Copy of Disability Certificate for Persons with Disabilities

    Scanned Image of photograph

    Dimensions: 3.5 cm × 4.5 cm (Width x Height)

    Maximum pixel: 480 × 640

    Minimum Pixel: 240 × 320


    File size should not exceed 500KB

    jpg / jpeg format

    Scanned Image of signature

    Signature should be in blue or black ball point pen in a box of size 2 cm × 7 cm (Height x Width) on an A4 white paper


    Maximum pixel: 160 × 560


    Minimum Pixel: 80 × 280


    File size should not exceed 250 KB

    Debit/Credit Card details / Net banking details

    To pay the application fee

    How to fill the Application Form of BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026?

    Candidates are required to follow the given steps to fill the application form of BHEL recruitment through GATE 2026.

    Step 1: Filling the details

    • Candidates will have to start the application process by clicking on the “Apply Online” link.

    • Select the discipline to apply for and enter GATE 2026 Registration Number.

    • After this, fill in your personal details and educational qualification details and click on “Submit” Button.

    • After this, an Acknowledgement Number will be generated.

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    Step 2: Upload Scanned images and documents- After filling all the details, candidates will have to log in to the candidate portal using the “Acknowledgement Number” as user name and date of birth as password. After this, candidates will have to upload the documents with specifications mentioned in the table above and save the form.

    Step 3: Payment of application fee- Once all the documents are uploaded, candidates will have to pay the application fee of Rs 300 (plus service tax) through Credit card/ Debit card/ Net banking. It must be noted that SC / ST / EXSM / PWD Candidates are exempted from paying any fee.

    Step 4: Submission of Application Form- Finally candidates will have to submit their application form by clicking on the “Submit” button. Candidates are advised to take a printout of their application form. However, they are not required to send any documents to the BHEL office.

    Selection Procedure for the BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    The final merit list of BHEL recruitment 2026 through GATE will be prepared on the basis of the GATE scores and the performance of the candidates in the personal interview conducted by the authorities.

    Weightage of GATE scores and Personal Interview-

    • GATE 2026/2025/2024 marks out of 100: 75% weightage

    • Interview: 25% weightage

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    Training/ Probation: Candidates will have to undergo training for one year after joining and after that they will be absorbed as Engineers.

    Pay Scale: Candidates will be paid a basic pay of Rs 20,600/- during training in a pay scale of pay of Rs. 20, 600-46, 500/-. After successful completion of training, the trainees will be absorbed as Engineers in the scale of pay of Rs. 24, 900-50, 500/-. They will receive a basic pay of Rs 24, 900/- along with DA (Currently 114.8% of Basic Pay). Other Perks and Allowances (46% of Basic Pay) as well as benefits such as Leave, Leave Encashment, Medical facilities for self and dependent family members, Provident Fund, Gratuity, Performance Related Pay, Uniform, Subsidized Canteen Facilities, Company’s accommodation or HRA etc. will also be accorded as per the company rules. The cost to company will be Rs 8.0 Lakhs per annum.

    Service Agreement Bond: All the selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond of Rs 2,00,000/- (Rupees Two Lakh only) that they will serve the Company (or any Government Department or Undertaking at the discretion of the Company) for a period of three years after completing their training successfully. Candidates will also be required to furnish a Surety Bond that has been executed by their parents/ guardian/ reliable surety.

    Reservation and Relaxation in BHEL Recruitment through GATE 2026

    Category

    Relaxation in Upper Age Limit

    SC/ST Candidates

    5 years

    OBC-NCL Candidates

    3 years

    General PWD Candidates

    10 years

    SC/ST PWD Candidates

    15 years

    OBC (NCL) PWD Candidates

    13 years

    Domiciled Candidates of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1/1/1980 to 31/12/1989


    5 years

    GATE cutoff for BHEL Recruitment

    The minimum marks required by the candidates to be eligible will be the GATE cutoff for BHEL Recruitment 2026. Candidates who will qualify the cutoff of GATE 2026 for BHEL recruitment will have higher chances of final selection in the company.

    Previous Year GATE cutoff for BHEL Recruitment

    As this year's cutoff will be available once the recruitment process will be over, candidates can check the previous year cutoff. Here, we have compiled the previous years GATE cutoff for BHEL recruitment. Candidates can refer to the following tables to know about the GATE cutoff for recruitment in the year 2021, 2018, 2017 and 2016.

    GATE cutoff for BHEL recruitment 2021

    GATE Paper

    Job Name

    Category Name

    cutoff

    Mechanical Engineering

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    General

    82.99

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    OBC

    81.66

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    SC

    66.68

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    ST

    61.44

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    General

    41.495

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    OBC

    40.83

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    SC

    33.34

    Engineer Trainee(Mechanical)

    ST

    30.72

    Electrical Engineering

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    General

    74.33

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    OBC

    71

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    SC

    54.33

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    ST

    57

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    General

    37.165

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    OBC

    35.5

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    SC

    27.165

    Engineer Trainee(Electrical)

    ST

    28.5

    GATE cutoff for BHEL recruitment 2018

    Cut-Off GATE Scores (out of 100) - Shortlisted for Interviews

    Cut-Off Marks (out of 100) for Final Selection

    Discipline

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Mechanical

    82.99

    81.66

    66.68

    61.44

    86.05

    85.57

    75.2

    67.15

    Electrical

    74.33

    71

    54.33

    57

    83

    80.75

    69.25

    66.75

    Note: Relaxation to the cut-off marks for Persons with Disabilities candidates is upto 50% for being invited for interviews.

    GATE cutoff for BHEL recruitment 2017

    Discipline

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Mechanical

    84.43

    NA

    72.49

    61.58

    Electrical

    67.05

    NA

    50.24

    48.13

    Note: Relaxation to the cut-off marks for Persons with Disabilities candidates is upto 50% for being invited for interviews.

    GATE cutoff for BHEL recruitment 2016

    Disciple

    UR

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Mechanical

    79.31

    75.18

    61.33

    53.84

    Electrical

    69.98

    66.04

    53.99

    50.49

    Electronics

    68.68

    65.32

    56.46

    49.13

    Metallurgy

    65

    57.67

    56.67

    48.67

    For information about other PSU recruitment processes, read PSU Recruitment through GATE 2026.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Will PSU recruit through GATE 2026?
    A:

    Yes, GATE 2026 scores will be used for recruitment by various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

    Q: How to join BHEL after GATE?
    A:

    A valid GATE score is mandatory, which may include scores from 2026, 2025 and 2024.

    Q: Does BHEL accept GATE scores?
    A:

    Yes, BHEL recruitment of EET is primarily based on GATE results.

    Q: What is BHEL full form?
    A:

    The full form of BHEL is Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.

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