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    NPCIL GATE Cut off Marks 2026 - Branch & Category-Wise Update

    NPCIL GATE Cut off Marks 2026 - Branch & Category-Wise Update

    Team Careers360Updated on 03 Nov 2025, 12:18 PM IST

    NPCIL GATE cut-off 2026: Candidates can check the NPCIL GATE cut-off in this article. The GATE exam scores help candidates to get jobs and recruitment in Public Sector Undertakings. NPCIL recruits executive trainee students through the GATE and interview process. The cut-offs for NPCIL for the general category were 660 for mechanical, 595 for chemical, 614 for electrical, and 651 for electronics. The NPCIL cut-offs for 2025 vary depending on the branch and the category. To be eligible, candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with at least 60% marks. Students are also required to have a valid score in the GATE exam. The average salaries of NPCIL trainees range between INR 45,000 - 60,000 per month.

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    1. NPCIL GATE Cut off 2026
    2. NPCIL GATE Cut off 2025
    3. NPCIL GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026
    4. NPCIL GATE Selection Process 2026
    NPCIL GATE Cut off Marks 2026 - Branch & Category-Wise Update
    NPCIL GATE Cut off

    Candidates appearing for the GATE exam can use GATE college predictors to know their expected colleges and courses. This article consists of information about the NPCIL GATE cut-off 2026, eligibility, NPCIL recruitment through GATE, and other details.

    NPCIL GATE Cut off 2026

    Candidates can check the NPCIL GATE cut-off in this article when released by official authority.

    NPCIL GATE Cut off 2025

    Candidates can refer to this table for NPCIL cut-offs for GATE 2025:

    Department

    UR

    EWS

    OBC(NCL)

    SC

    ST

    Mechanical

    660

    418

    584

    449

    352

    Electrical

    614

    494

    531

    445

    413

    Chemical

    595

    462

    482

    384

    325

    Electronics

    651

    538

    553

    449

    380

    Instrumentation

    378

    319

    308

    244

    248

    Civil

    753

    661

    696

    579

    586

    NPCIL GATE Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Students who want to get jobs in NPCIL first fill out the GATE 2026 application form. Before applying, candidates should have a look at the eligibility criteria:

    • Candidates must be Indian.

    • Candidates must have a B.E./B.Tech degree or B.Sc in Engineering or a 5-year integrated M.Tech program.

    • Students must have passed this degree with 60% minimum marks.

    • The age limit is 26 years for general, 29 years for OBC, and 31 years for SC/ST students.

    • Final year students can also apply.

    NPCIL GATE Selection Process 2026

    Candidates need to follow a structured and simple recruitment process. The NPCIL offers positions of executive trainees to the GATE-qualified candidates. Below is the detailed selection process for NPCIL:

    • GATE Application Form: Candidates first need to fill out the application form through the GATE official website. Keep the GATE registration number and admit card number.

    • NPCIL Application Form: Students must have a valid GATE score card to fill out the application form through the NPCIL website. Candidates should register the GATE details and personal information. The application fees are INR 500 only for male candidates belonging to General/EWS/OBC.

    • Merit List: Now, the NPCIL will release the merit list for the selected candidates for the interview. Candidates can check the selected candidates' list on the official website.

    • Personal Interview: Candidates should take a printout of the interview call letter for the personal interview. The date, venue and time are written on the interview call letter.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the age limit for candidates applying for NPCIL through GATE?
    A:

    The age limit should be 26 years for general, 29 years for OBC, and 31 years for SC/ST category students.

    Q: What are the starting salaries for the executive trainees at NPCIL?
    A:

    The starting salary is INR 35,000 per month with INR 10,000 as a one-time book allowance. 

    Q: What is the required score for NPCIL GATE?
    A:

    Candidates belonging to the general and OBC categories must score 70% qualifying marks in the interview, and 60% marks for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD applicants.

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