{"id":2305,"date":"2026-10-16T06:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T06:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/?p=2305"},"modified":"2026-10-09T06:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T06:45:28","slug":"which-psu-recruit-through-gate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/","title":{"rendered":"Which PSU Recruit Through GATE Without Interview: GATE 2027 Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the clearest answer. Its latest Junior Executive notice selects on GATE score alone, followed by document checks, background verification and a medical, with no interview stage. It also takes computer science candidates: 31 posts under paper CS in that notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two more recruiters select on GATE merit but keep the right to call an interview. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) does this for Deputy Manager (Technical), and Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) does it for Engineer (ITS). Most large PSUs, including POWERGRID, NTPC, NPCIL and NEEPCO, still add an interview, and DRDO adds one for Scientist &#8216;B&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So the honest answer to which PSU recruit through GATE without interview is short: a few recruiters, led by AAI, and the list changes with every notice. This guide from Gate At Zeal Indore uses only official notices opened on 9 October 2026, and names the notice behind every claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Comparison_table_selection_method_by_PSU\" >Comparison table: selection method by PSU<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#PSUs_that_select_on_GATE_score\" >PSUs that select on GATE score<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#AAI_Junior_Executive_GATE_score_only\" >AAI Junior Executive: GATE score only<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#NHAI_Deputy_Manager_Technical_GATE_merit_interview_only_if_called\" >NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical): GATE merit, interview only if called<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#IHMCL_Engineer_ITS_GATE_merit_interview_only_if_called\" >IHMCL Engineer (ITS): GATE merit, interview only if called<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#PSUs_that_add_an_interview_or_group_discussion\" >PSUs that add an interview or group discussion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#POWERGRID_GATE_85_group_discussion_3_interview_12\" >POWERGRID: GATE 85%, group discussion 3%, interview 12%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#DRDO_Scientist_%E2%80%98B_GATE_80_interview_20\" >DRDO Scientist &#8216;B&#8217;: GATE 80%, interview 20%<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#NPCIL_NEEPCO_and_NTPC_GATE_shortlist_then_interview\" >NPCIL, NEEPCO and NTPC: GATE shortlist, then interview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#GAIL_and_NMDC_not_stated_yet\" >GAIL and NMDC: not stated yet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#What_still_happens_after_the_GATE_score\" >What still happens after the GATE score<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Who_the_no-interview_route_suits_and_the_trade-offs\" >Who the no-interview route suits, and the trade-offs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#It_suits_you_if\" >It suits you if<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#The_trade-offs\" >The trade-offs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#A_balanced_plan\" >A balanced plan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#How_to_target_no-interview_PSUs_in_GATE_2027\" >How to target no-interview PSUs in GATE 2027<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Where_the_marks_come_from\" >Where the marks come from<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#GATE_2027_dates_that_decide_the_PSU_timeline\" >GATE 2027 dates that decide the PSU timeline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Mistakes_that_cost_candidates_a_no-interview_PSU_offer\" >Mistakes that cost candidates a no-interview PSU offer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Which_PSU_recruit_through_GATE_without_interview\" >Which PSU recruit through GATE without interview?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Does_AAI_take_computer_science_candidates_through_GATE\" >Does AAI take computer science candidates through GATE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Is_there_a_PSU_that_selects_on_GATE_score_alone_with_no_other_step\" >Is there a PSU that selects on GATE score alone with no other step?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Do_POWERGRID_and_NTPC_take_an_interview\" >Do POWERGRID and NTPC take an interview?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Can_a_PSU_change_its_selection_method_for_GATE_2027\" >Can a PSU change its selection method for GATE 2027?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/which-psu-recruit-through-gate\/#Also_Read\" >Also Read:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_%E2%80%9Cwithout_interview%E2%80%9D_really_means\"><\/span>What &#8220;without interview&#8221; really means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A PSU that recruits through GATE without interview ranks candidates on GATE score and offers posts in merit order. There is no group discussion and no personal interview to change that order. Your GATE score is the whole competitive part of the selection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That does not mean the offer comes straight after the result. The AAI notice still lists three steps after shortlisting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Application verification, with original certificates, proof of identity and self-attested copies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A character and antecedents check, also called background verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A medical check against the standards for the post.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Any of these can end a candidacy, even with a high score. A missing certificate or a medical standard you do not meet cannot be fixed by a better GATE score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is also a middle group. NHAI and IHMCL select on GATE merit but say they may call shortlisted candidates for an interview or interaction. In practice, read these as GATE-first routes where an interview is possible, not as guaranteed no-interview routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rule for GATE 2027 is simple: read the selection section of each notice before you count it as interview-free. The selection method can change from one notice to the next, even inside the same organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparison_table_selection_method_by_PSU\"><\/span>Comparison table: selection method by PSU<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The table sorts recruiters from no interview to interview-heavy. Each name links to the official notice or page we opened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Organisation<\/th><th>Selection after GATE<\/th><th>Interview?<\/th><th>Notice we checked<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aai.aero\/sites\/default\/files\/examdashboard_advertisement\/Rectt%20Advt%20%20through%20GATE%202023-2024-2025.pdf\">AAI<\/a><\/td><td>GATE merit, then documents, background check, medical<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Junior Executive, Advt 09\/2025\/CHQ<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nhai.gov.in\/nhai\/sites\/default\/files\/vacancy_files\/Detailed-Advertisment-DM-Tech-GATE-2026.pdf\">NHAI<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 2026 merit<\/td><td>Only if called<\/td><td>Deputy Manager (Technical), Civil, 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ihmcl.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Final-Advertisement_Engineer-ITS_02.05.2025-V2.pdf\">IHMCL<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 2025 merit<\/td><td>Only if called<\/td><td>Engineer (ITS), 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gailonline.com\/careers\/currentOpnning\/GATE-2027-1st-Advertisement-01092026.pdf\">GAIL<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 2027 shortlist, then a further process<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Executive Trainee, GATE 2027<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmdc.co.in\/cms-admin\/Upload\/Career_Documents\/369d9ba75e524385a3bb8d68d8ea3d24_20250830112731914.pdf\">NMDC<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 2026 based<\/td><td>Not stated<\/td><td>Executive Trainee (Tech.), 2026 notice<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/neepco.co.in\/neepco\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/advt_01_2026_e_140526.pdf\">NEEPCO<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 2026 shortlist, then interview<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Executive Trainee, NEEPCO\/01\/2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.npcil.nic.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/file\/Advt_of_ET_2025_Combined_07042025_01.pdf\">NPCIL<\/a><\/td><td>GATE shortlist, then interview<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Executive Trainee, 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powergrid.in\/sites\/default\/files\/job_opportunities_document\/ET2026throughGATe2026.pdf\">POWERGRID<\/a><\/td><td>GATE 85%, group discussion 3%, interview 12%<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Engineer Trainee, GATE 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drdo.gov.in\/drdo\/sites\/default\/files\/vacancy\/advt_156_v2.pdf\">DRDO<\/a> (research body)<\/td><td>GATE 80%, interview 20%<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Scientist &#8216;B&#8217;, Advt No. 156<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ntpc.co.in\/recruitment-system-ntpc\">NTPC<\/a><\/td><td>GATE, then tests, group discussion and interview<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Recruitment system page<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Not stated&#8221; means the notice describes no later stage either way. Treat those as open until the PSU publishes its full procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Which PSU Recruit Through GATE Without Interview\" class=\"wp-image-2307\" style=\"width:568px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-300x200-1.png 300w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-324x216.png 324w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-648x432.png 648w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-1392x928.png 1392w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-240x160.png 240w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-660x440.png 660w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-330x220.png 330w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-356x237.png 356w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-711x474.png 711w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-783x522.png 783w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-391x261.png 391w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-577x385.png 577w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-729x486.png 729w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes-870x580.png 870w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-interview-three-lanes.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSUs_that_select_on_GATE_score\"><\/span>PSUs that select on GATE score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AAI_Junior_Executive_GATE_score_only\"><\/span>AAI Junior Executive: GATE score only<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AAI&#8217;s notice (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aai.aero\/sites\/default\/files\/examdashboard_advertisement\/Rectt%20Advt%20%20through%20GATE%202023-2024-2025.pdf\">Advt 09\/2025\/CHQ<\/a>) ranks candidates on GATE score and lists no interview. It accepted scores from GATE 2023, 2024 or 2025, with equal weight for each year. Ties are broken by age, then by degree marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The notice listed five streams with tentative vacancies: Architecture (AR) 11, Civil (CE) 199, Electrical (EE) 208, Electronics (EC) 527 and Information Technology (CS) 31. The post is Junior Executive at E-1 level, on a pay scale of \u20b940,000 to \u20b91,40,000 in 3% steps. The notice puts total cost to company at roughly \u20b913 lakh a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That window ran from 28 August to 27 September 2025. Watch for AAI&#8217;s next notice and check which GATE years it accepts before you plan around GATE 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NHAI_Deputy_Manager_Technical_GATE_merit_interview_only_if_called\"><\/span>NHAI Deputy Manager (Technical): GATE merit, interview only if called<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NHAI&#8217;s GATE 2026 notice (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nhai.gov.in\/nhai\/sites\/default\/files\/vacancy_files\/Detailed-Advertisment-DM-Tech-GATE-2026.pdf\">detailed advertisement<\/a>) selects &#8220;on the basis of GATE 2026 score in the discipline of Civil Engineering&#8221;. It offered 60 posts at Level 10 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (\u20b956,100 to \u20b91,77,500). It also reserves the right to restrict candidates for an &#8220;interaction\/interview, if called&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The age limit was 30 years on the closing date, with relaxation by category. Applications ran from 15 May to 15 June 2026. This route is for civil engineers only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IHMCL_Engineer_ITS_GATE_merit_interview_only_if_called\"><\/span>IHMCL Engineer (ITS): GATE merit, interview only if called<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IHMCL&#8217;s notice (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ihmcl.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Final-Advertisement_Engineer-ITS_02.05.2025-V2.pdf\">Advt 02.05.2025<\/a>) selected on &#8220;merit of the Valid GATE Score of the year 2025&#8221; for 49 Engineer (ITS) posts. It accepted papers CS, EC, EE, IN and DA, so computer science candidates were eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay was \u20b940,000 to \u20b91,40,000 (IDA), with an annual CTC of about \u20b911 lakh per the notice. IHMCL also &#8220;reserves the right to invite candidate for interview&#8221;, so treat it as GATE-first rather than interview-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PSUs_that_add_an_interview_or_group_discussion\"><\/span>PSUs that add an interview or group discussion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most large PSUs use GATE to shortlist and an interview to decide. The weight of the interview varies a lot, so it is worth knowing before you prepare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"POWERGRID_GATE_85_group_discussion_3_interview_12\"><\/span>POWERGRID: GATE 85%, group discussion 3%, interview 12%<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">POWERGRID&#8217;s GATE 2026 Engineer Trainee notice (<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powergrid.in\/sites\/default\/files\/job_opportunities_document\/ET2026throughGATe2026.pdf\">PDF<\/a>) gives GATE marks 85% of the final score. Group discussion carries 3% with no qualifying marks, and the personal interview carries 12%. The interview has a qualifying mark: 40% for Unreserved and EWS, and 30% for OBC (NCL), SC, ST and PwBD candidates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shortlisted candidates may also take a psychometric assessment, used as an input in the interview. A strong GATE score carries you most of the way, but a weak interview can still cost the offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DRDO_Scientist_%E2%80%98B_GATE_80_interview_20\"><\/span>DRDO Scientist &#8216;B&#8217;: GATE 80%, interview 20%<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DRDO&#8217;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/drdo.gov.in\/drdo\/sites\/default\/files\/vacancy\/advt_156_v2.pdf\">Advt No. 156<\/a> shortlists about 10 candidates per vacancy on GATE score. The final merit is 80% GATE and 20% personal interview, with a minimum interview mark of 70% for General and 60% for other categories. DRDO is a government research body, not a PSU, but many GATE candidates target it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-1024x683.png\" alt=\"GATE score and interview weightage in PSU selection.\" class=\"wp-image-2308\" style=\"width:598px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-300x200-1.png 300w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-324x216.png 324w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-648x432.png 648w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-1392x928.png 1392w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-240x160.png 240w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-480x320.png 480w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-330x220.png 330w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-660x440.png 660w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-356x237.png 356w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-711x474.png 711w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-391x261.png 391w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-783x522.png 783w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-577x385.png 577w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-1155x770.png 1155w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-729x486.png 729w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage-870x580.png 870w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-psu-gate-vs-interview-weightage.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NPCIL_NEEPCO_and_NTPC_GATE_shortlist_then_interview\"><\/span>NPCIL, NEEPCO and NTPC: GATE shortlist, then interview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>NPCIL:<\/strong> its 2025 Executive Trainee <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npcil.nic.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/file\/Advt_of_ET_2025_Combined_07042025_01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">notice<\/a> shortlists for a personal interview on valid GATE score.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NEEPCO:<\/strong> its <a href=\"https:\/\/neepco.co.in\/neepco\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/advt_01_2026_e_140526.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NEEPCO\/01\/2026 notice<\/a> shortlists on GATE 2026 marks, then holds a personal interview. It gives no weightage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NTPC:<\/strong> its <a href=\"https:\/\/ntpc.co.in\/recruitment-system-ntpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recruitment page<\/a> says engineering trainees are hired through GATE &#8220;followed by a combination of aptitude\/behavioral tests, Group Discussion and Personal Interview&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GAIL_and_NMDC_not_stated_yet\"><\/span>GAIL and NMDC: not stated yet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GAIL&#8217;s GATE 2027 <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gailonline.com\/careers\/currentOpnning\/GATE-2027-1st-Advertisement-01092026.pdf\">notice<\/a> shortlists on GATE 2027 marks for a &#8220;further selection process&#8221; that it does not describe. NMDC&#8217;s 2026 Executive Trainee (Tech.) <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nmdc.co.in\/cms-admin\/Upload\/Career_Documents\/369d9ba75e524385a3bb8d68d8ea3d24_20250830112731914.pdf\">notice<\/a> also describes no later stage. Do not count either as interview-free until the full procedure is out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_still_happens_after_the_GATE_score\"><\/span>What still happens after the GATE score<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even on a no-interview route, the GATE score only gets you to the next stage. The notices we opened list several checks that come after it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document verification.<\/strong> AAI calls it application verification and asks for original certificates, proof of identity and self-attested copies. POWERGRID asks for certified translations of category certificates not in Hindi or English.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Background check.<\/strong> AAI runs a character and antecedents check before an offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Medical examination.<\/strong> AAI makes selection subject to the medical standards for the post. POWERGRID makes it subject to its pre-employment medical, with no relaxation in its norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Category and income proof.<\/strong> GAIL asks EWS candidates for an income and asset certificate at the selection stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marks rule.<\/strong> GAIL also requires 65% in the qualifying degree for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates, whatever the GATE score.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Training and service terms also differ by PSU. Some start on a training pay scale and move to a higher scale after training, so read the pay and training clause, not just the headline CTC. Check any service agreement or bond terms in the notice and the offer letter, because we did not verify bond terms for every PSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep a folder ready before results: degree certificate and marksheets, category certificate in the right format, ID proof, photographs and your GATE 2027 scorecard. A no-interview PSU moves quickly once the merit list is out, and a missing document is the easiest way to lose a seat you earned.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Selection steps after GATE for a no-interview PSU.\" class=\"wp-image-2309\" style=\"width:646px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-300x200-1.png 300w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-150x100.png 150w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-324x216.png 324w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-648x432.png 648w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-696x464.png 696w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-1392x928.png 1392w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-1068x712.png 1068w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow-240x160.png 240w, https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gate-2027-no-interview-psu-selection-flow.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_the_no-interview_route_suits_and_the_trade-offs\"><\/span>Who the no-interview route suits, and the trade-offs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The no-interview route rewards one thing: your GATE score. That makes it a strong fit for some candidates and a narrow plan for others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_suits_you_if\"><\/span>It suits you if<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You test better on paper than in an interview room. Your rank depends on the exam, not on how you present on one day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You are in a branch AAI takes. Its last notice covered architecture, civil, electrical, electronics and computer science (paper CS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You want a short, predictable process. Fewer stages usually means fewer dates to travel for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_trade-offs\"><\/span>The trade-offs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fewer seats.<\/strong> The no-interview list is short. AAI&#8217;s last notice had 31 computer science posts, against hundreds in electronics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The cutoff is all score.<\/strong> With no interview to make up ground, a few marks decide the merit list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The method can change.<\/strong> NHAI and IHMCL already keep an interview option, and any PSU can change its procedure in a new notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pay is not higher for skipping the interview.<\/strong> AAI&#8217;s \u20b940,000 to \u20b91,40,000 scale matches the E-1 scale used elsewhere, while NHAI&#8217;s Level 10 post starts higher but is for civil engineers only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_balanced_plan\"><\/span>A balanced plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aim at the no-interview recruiters, but do not plan around them alone. Apply to interview-based PSUs too, and prepare a short interview plan alongside GATE. GATE carries most of the weight on both routes, so one strong GATE 2027 score keeps both doors open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_target_no-interview_PSUs_in_GATE_2027\"><\/span>How to target no-interview PSUs in GATE 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start from the notices, not from a list on a forum. Then work through this checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pick the right paper.<\/strong> AAI used AR, CE, EE, EC and CS. IHMCL used CS, EC, EE, IN and DA. NHAI used the civil engineering paper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check the GATE years accepted.<\/strong> AAI accepted 2023, 2024 or 2025 scores; NHAI accepted GATE 2026 only; GAIL accepts GATE 2027 marks only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check your degree marks.<\/strong> Some notices add a minimum, such as GAIL&#8217;s 65% for General, EWS and OBC (NCL) candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check age on the closing date.<\/strong> NHAI capped age at 30 years, with category relaxation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Push your score, not just your qualification.<\/strong> With no interview, merit order is set by GATE score, and ties are broken by age: NHAI places the candidate born earlier higher, and AAI also uses age first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep documents ready.<\/strong> Certificates, category proof and ID decide whether a high score turns into an offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch each PSU&#8217;s careers page.<\/strong> Notices for GATE 2027 scores will appear through 2027, each with its own window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_the_marks_come_from\"><\/span>Where the marks come from<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The no-interview route makes every GATE mark count. Spend most of your remaining time on high-weightage core subjects, past GATE questions and full mocks under time. Guess with care: wrong MCQs lose marks (1\/3 for 1-mark and 2\/3 for 2-mark questions), while MSQ and NAT questions carry no negative marking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gate At Zeal Indore builds GATE 2027 plans around the score a target PSU needs, so the plan matches the merit list you are aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GATE_2027_dates_that_decide_the_PSU_timeline\"><\/span>GATE 2027 dates that decide the PSU timeline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gate2027.iitm.ac.in\/important_dates\">GATE 2027 dates page<\/a>, checked on 8 October 2026, sets the timeline. PSU notices that use GATE 2027 scores follow these dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 October 2026: regular registration closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>12 October 2026: late registration closes, with a \u20b9500 extra fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 January 2027: city allotment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027: exam days over three weekends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 February to 18 March 2027: GAIL&#8217;s Executive Trainee application window, per its GATE 2027 notice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>19 March 2027: GATE 2027 results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The admit card date is not yet announced on the official page. Most PSU notices that use GATE 2027 scores will open their own windows through 2027, so track each careers page after the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mistakes_that_cost_candidates_a_no-interview_PSU_offer\"><\/span>Mistakes that cost candidates a no-interview PSU offer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On a merit-only route, small errors matter more because there is no interview to recover in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trusting an old list.<\/strong> A PSU that skipped the interview in one notice can add it in the next. NHAI and IHMCL already keep that option open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Using the wrong GATE year.<\/strong> AAI accepted three years of scores, NHAI only GATE 2026, and GAIL only GATE 2027. A valid score in the wrong year counts for nothing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Missing the discipline line.<\/strong> NHAI&#8217;s notice was civil only. GAIL&#8217;s GATE 2027 notice covers chemical, instrumentation, electrical and mechanical only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring the degree-marks rule.<\/strong> A high GATE score does not override a minimum like GAIL&#8217;s 65%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Late or incomplete documents.<\/strong> Verification can end a candidacy that the score had already secured.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Treating &#8220;not stated&#8221; as &#8220;no interview&#8221;.<\/strong> When a notice does not describe later stages, wait for the full procedure before you assume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_PSU_recruit_through_GATE_without_interview\"><\/span>Which PSU recruit through GATE without interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AAI is the clearest example: its latest Junior Executive notice selects on GATE score, then document checks, background verification and a medical, with no interview. NHAI and IHMCL also select on GATE merit but keep the right to call an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_AAI_take_computer_science_candidates_through_GATE\"><\/span>Does AAI take computer science candidates through GATE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. AAI&#8217;s latest Junior Executive notice listed 31 posts in Information Technology under GATE paper CS. Pay was \u20b940,000 to \u20b91,40,000, with a cost to company of roughly \u20b913 lakh a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_PSU_that_selects_on_GATE_score_alone_with_no_other_step\"><\/span>Is there a PSU that selects on GATE score alone with no other step?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Even without an interview, the notices we checked add document verification and a medical, and AAI adds a background check. These steps can end a candidacy regardless of score.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_POWERGRID_and_NTPC_take_an_interview\"><\/span>Do POWERGRID and NTPC take an interview?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. POWERGRID&#8217;s GATE 2026 notice weights GATE at 85%, group discussion at 3% and the interview at 12%. NTPC&#8217;s recruitment page lists tests, group discussion and a personal interview after GATE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_PSU_change_its_selection_method_for_GATE_2027\"><\/span>Can a PSU change its selection method for GATE 2027?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Each notice sets its own procedure, so check the selection section of every GATE 2027 notice before you count it as interview-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Also_Read\"><\/span>Also Read: <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/highest-paying-psu-through-gate-for-cse-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highest paying PSU through GATE for CSE<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/blogs\/gate-cutoff-trends-iit-psu-2027\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GATE cutoff trends<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gateatzeal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gate At Zeal Indore home<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Airports Authority of India (AAI) is the clearest answer. Its latest Junior Executive notice selects on GATE score alone, followed by document checks, background verification and a medical, with no interview stage. It also takes computer science candidates: 31 posts under paper CS in that notice. 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