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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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.
Candidates can check the NPCIL GATE cut-off in this article when released by official authority.
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 |
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The age limit should be 26 years for general, 29 years for OBC, and 31 years for SC/ST category students.
The starting salary is INR 35,000 per month with INR 10,000 as a one-time book allowance.
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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