What are PSUs?

PSUs are government-owned corporations or state-owned enterprises created by the Government of India to undertake commercial activities on behalf of government. Several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the aegis of Government of India regularly provide tremendous employment opportunities in various technical and management areas.

MAHARATNA PSUs: Maharatna is the status given to top public sector enterprises where the companies have the authority to make foreign investments of upto Rs 5,000 crores without taking any government approval. To be qualified as Maharatna, the company should gain an annual net profit of over Rs. 5,000 crores, net worth of Rs. 15,000 crores and turnover of Rs. 25,000 crores over past three consecutive years. At present the companies which have Maharatna status are: SAIL, ONGC, NTPC, CIL and IOCL.

NAVRATNA PSUs: Navratna status is conferred to the companies by the Department of Public Enterprises. To be qualified as a Navratna, the company must obtain a score of 60 out of 100. The score is based on six parameters which include net profit to net worth, total manpower cost to total cost of production or cost of services, PBDIT (Profit before depreciation, interest and taxes) to capital employed, PBDIT to turnover, EPS (Earning per Share) and inter-sectoral performance. Additionally, a company must first be a Miniratna and have four independent directors on its board before it can be made a Navratna. The Navratna status gives privileges to enhance financial and operational autonomy and empowers to invest up to Rs. 1000 crores or 15% of their net worth on a single project without seeking government approval. In a year, these companies can spend up to 30% of their net worth not exceeding Rs. 1000 crores. They will also have the freedom to enter joint ventures, form alliances and float subsidiaries abroad. How to Prepare for PSUs?

PSUs Entrance Exam Question Paper mainly consists of two major sections:

Technical

Section:

Subject

specialization

of

related

stream

Non-Technical Section: General Awareness, Current Affairs, English Language, Reasoning & Aptitude.

Hence to crack PSU competitive exam, candidate should prepare for both technical and non-technical sections, where 50% to 70% questions are from technical and remaining questions from non-technical sections.

Be aware of exam pattern of different PSUs like number of technical questions, number of non-technical questions, negative marking, exam duration, marks per question etc. Always make it a habit of referring to previous year question papers.

Adopt Reference books for derivations, equations, conceptual thought process, theory etc. Short Cut Techniques: Traditional methods to solve numerical problems is a time taking process, try to adopt short cut techniques to save the time. Practice previous year question papers and analyze in which topics you are weak and concentrate more on those topics. Always try to solve the papers in given time limit to obtain the idea that how many questions you are able to solve in given time limits. Group Discussion Round: Group Discussion is a crucial round conducted for shortlisted candidates. Good communication skills, topic knowledge, team spirit, leadership qualities, patience level are the major parameters to be considered. Personal Interview: Sound technical knowledge, positive attitude, body language, good communication skills play an important role to clear personal interviews.

PSU Exam Pattern

Organizatio Post n

Exam Pattern Written TestObjective Set A :Engg stream (50 questions) Set B: Engg stream (50 questions)

Related links

www.bsnl.co.in

BSNL

JTO

Section C: General Ability Test (20 questions) Written Test GATE Exam Set A: 55questions (Engg Stream) Set B: 35 questions www.ntpccareers.net (Executive Aptitude Test) Negative marking: marks Group Discussion Personal Interview Written testobjective GATE www.careers.bhel.in/ Exam Personal Interview Written Testobjective 3 hours Set A: 100 questions Set B: 50 questions Personal Interview Written Test GATE Exam www.drdo.com www.rac.drdo.in

NTPC

Executive Trainees

BHEL

Engineer Trainees

DRDO

Scientist-B Entry

IOCL

Engineers/ Graduate Apprentice

www.iocl.com/Peoplecareers/Recruitment.as px

Engineers

Group Discussion

DMRC

ONGC

Personal Interview Junior Engineers Written test(2papers), www.delhimetrorail.com Psycho Test / PI Written test (Objective and www.ongcindia.com Subjective) Graduate Trainees Psychometric test and PI Written test Set A: Engg Stream 140 questions Trainee Engineers Set B :General Awarness-30 questions Set C: Reasoning 30 questions Personal Interview Written test www.nhpcindia.com

NHPC

ECIL

SJVNL

BPCL

HPCL

www.ecil.co.in Graduate Engineer Trainee Personal Interview Written Test Objective Group Discussion Executive www.sjvn.nic.in/recruitment.asp Trainees Personal Interview Written test Management www.bpclcareers.com Trainee Personal Interview Written test Officer Trainees www.hindustanpetroleum.com Interview

BARC

JRF, SRF, Research Associates

Application Screening/GATE www.barc.ernet.in Score Personal Interview GATE Score Basis or Written Test Objective- 2hrs Set A: Technical knowledge test 120 www.powergridindia.com questions Set B: Executive Aptitude test 50 questions. Group Discussion Personal Interview Written Test www.nalcoindia.com Interview Written Test Objective www.sail.co.in Group Discussion Personal Interview Written/online test.

PGCIL

Executive Trainees

NALCO

Graduate Engineer Trainee

SAIL

Management Trainee

Indian Railways

Section Engineer & Document verification

www.rrbbnc.gov.in www.rrbchennai.net

Written Aptitude Test MTNL JTO Skill Test Personal Interview Written Test Objective Personal Interview Written Test Objective Personal Interview Written test A. Subject Specializat ion: 100 questions. B. General Aptitude: www.gailonline.com 50 questions Duration: 2hrs Personal Interview Written test Set A: Engg Stream Management Trainee Set B: Aptitude & English Personal Interview Written Test Objective www.vizagstel.com www.mtnl.net.in

Bridge & Trainee Roof co. (I) Engineers Ltd

www.bridgeroof.co.in

ISRO

Scientist/Enginee r SC

www.shar.gov.in

GAIL

Executive Trainee

VIZAG STEEL

BEL

Probationary Engineer

www.bel-india.com/index.

Personal Interview Written Test PRASAR BHARATI Engineering Assistants Set A: Engg Stream Set B:GK & CA www.allindiaradio.gov.in

PSU Salary Structure

ORGANIZATION Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) Coal India Limited Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL) Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) Oil India Limited (OIL) Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL)

SECTOR Petroleum & Natural Gas Petroleum & Natural Gas Power Steel and Iron Mining

STATUS Maharatna Maharatna Maharatna Maharatna Maharatna

SALARY STRUCTURE Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 23,00046,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs.20,600-46500 Rs.20,600-46500 Rs. 23,00046,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 24,90050,500

Petroleum & Natural Gas Petroleum & Natural Gas Petroleum & Natural Gas Petroleum & Natural Gas Power Defense

Navratna Navratna Navratna Navratna Navratna Navratna

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) National Mineral Development Corporation Limited (NMDC) Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) Power Finance Corporation Limited National Aluminum Company Limited (NALCO) Shipping Corporation of India Limited Rural Electrification Corporation Limited Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML Limited ) Mazagaon Docks Limited (MDL)

Defense Defense Steel and Iron Communication & IT Finance

Navratna Navratna Navratna Navratna

Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs 16500-40500 Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs. 24,90050,500 Rs. 24,90050,500

Navratna

Mining Shipping Power Defense Defense Petroleum & Natural Gas

Navratna Navratna Navratna Mini-Ratna Mini-Ratna

Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs.20,600-46500 Rs.20500-26500 Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs. 16,40040,500

Mini-Ratna Rs.20,600-46500 Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs. 16,40040,500

Engineers India Limited (EIL) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL)

Communication Mini-Ratna & IT

RITES

Infrastructure

Mini-Ratna

National Hydroelectric Power Corporation(NHPC) Limited Airport Authority Of India Limited (AAI) Indian Space Research Organization(ISRO) Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO)

Power Civil Aviation

Mini-Ratna Rs.20,600-46500 Mini-Ratna Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs. 15,60039,100 Rs. 15,60039,100

Department of Space Defense

Govt. of India Govt. of India

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)

Department of Atomic Energy Department of Atomic Energy Transportation

Govt. of India Govt. of India Govt. of India

Rs. 15,60039,100 Rs. 16,40040,500 Rs.20,600-46500

PSU Percentage Criteria

ORGANIZATION STREAMS APPLICABLE Bridge & Roof co. CE,ME,EE (I) Ltd ME, EE, EC, CE BHEL ME, EE, Petroleum, IN, CH, ONGC Environment Engg EE, EC, Instrumentation & Control, Power Systems & High Voltage, Power Electronics, Power Plant Engg, ME, Production, Industrial NTPC Engg, Production & Industrial Engg, Thermal, Mechanical & Automation, Electronics & Power EC ,ME,EE,CS,IN, CH, Metallurgy, SAIL Ceramics CH(Including Petrochemicals engg),CE, EE, Instrumentation Engg (Including Electronics & Instrumentation engg, EC, Telecomm unication engg),ME, Manufacturing, Industrial engg ME,EE,EC,CS EE, Civil, IT, Power Engg,

PERCENTAGE GEN OBC SC/ST PH 70 65 65 70 65 65 60 60 60 60 60 60

65

65

55

55

65

65

50

50

IOCL

65

65

55

55

ISRO PGCIL

65 65

65 65

65 65 Pass Pass

AMIE in Electrical ME, Production, Industrial, EC, HAL EE, IN, CS ME,EE, C&I, CS, IT, Mining, NALCO Chemical, Civil, Metallurgy ME, P&I, Production, Mechanical & Automobile, EE, Electrical & Electronics, IN, Instrumentation & Control, EC, GAIL Electronics & Instrumentation, Electrical & Instrumentation, Chemical, Petrochemical, Civil, E&T, Telecommunication. EC, ME, CS,CH,EE DRDO ME, EE, EC,CE DMRC ME, IN, CH GAIL ME, EE, EC, CS BPCL EC,IT,CS,EE MTNL CE, CH, EE, IN, ME, EC HPCL EE, ME, EC,CS, CH, CE, BEL Telecommunication CH, ME, Metallurgy, CS, EC, Instrumentation & Control BARC Engg CE, CH, ME, EE, EC, CS or Indian Railways M.sc in Chemistry or Applied Chemistry. Metallurgy EC, EE, E&I,CS, CE,ME ECIL ME, EE, CH, CE, EC, VIZAG STEEL Ceramics, IN, Metallurgy CE, EE, ME NHPC ME, EE, EC, Civil, IT SJVNL Telecommunication, EC, Radio, CS, BSNL EE, IT, CE PRASAR EE, EC, IT, Radio BHARATI

65 65

60 65

60 55

60 55

65

65

60

60

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60

55 55 60 55 55 50

55 55 60 55 55 50

Pass Pass 60 55

60 60 60 60 55 -

60 60 60 60 50 -

55 50 50 50 50 -

55 50 50 50 50 -

PSU Age Criteria

ORGANIZATION

Gen

AGE CRITERIA OBC SC/ST

PH 29 yearsGeneral 32 yearsOBC 34 yearsSC/ST

Bridge & Roof co. (I) Ltd

24 years

24-27 years

29 years

32 yearsGeneral 35 yearsOBC 37 yearsSC/ST

BHEL

27 years

27-30 years

32 years

35 yearsGeneral ONGC 30 years 30-33 years 35 years 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST 32 yearsGeneral NTPC 27 years 27-30 years 32 years 35 yearsOBC 37 yearsSC/ST

35 yearsGeneral SAIL 30 years 30-33 years 35 years 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST 31 yearsGeneral 34 yearsOBC 36 yearsSC/ST

IOCL

26 years

26-29 years

31 years

33 yearsGeneral ISRO 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral PGCIL 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral HAL 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 35 yearsGeneral 38 years-

NALCO

30 years

30-33 years

35 years

OBC 40 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral GAIL 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral DRDO 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral DMRC 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 31 yearsGeneral GAIL 26 years 26-29 years 31 years 34 yearsOBC 36 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral BPCL 28 years 28-31 years 33 years 36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 35 years-

MTNL

30 years

30-33

35 years

years

General 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST 30 yearsGeneral

HPCL

25 years

25-28 years

30 years

33 yearsOBC 35 yearsSC/ST 30 yearsGeneral

BEL

25 years

25-28 years

30 years

33 yearsOBC 35 yearsSC/ST 33 yearsGeneral

BARC

28 years

28-31 years

33 years

36 yearsOBC 38 yearsSC/ST 22 to 35 age group +

22 to 35 22 to 35 age group age 22 to 35 age group + +relaxable Indian railways relaxable by 5 years Group upto 3 years

5 yearsGeneral 8 yearsOBC 10 yearsSC/ST

30 yearsGeneral ECIL 25 years 25-28 years 30 years 33 yearsOBC 35 yearsSC/ST 30 yearsGeneral VIZAG STEEL 25 years 25-28 years 30 years 33 yearsOBC 35 yearsSC/ST 35 yearsGeneral NHPC 30 years 30-33 years 35 years 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST 35 yearsGeneral SJVNL 30 years 30-33 years 35 years 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST 35 yearsGeneral BSNL 30 years 30-33 years 35 years 38 yearsOBC 40 yearsSC/ST

32 yearsGeneral PRASAR 27 years BHARATI 35 yearsOBC 37 yearsSC/ST

27-30 years

32 years

PSU Exam Schedule

ORGANIZATIO N

POST

TENTATIVE NOTIFICATIO N DATES Last date of application submission : Apr Written Exam : Jun Online registration: Mar

RELATED LINKS

www.bsnl.co.in

BSNL

JTO

NTPC

Executive Trainees

Last date of submission: Mar Written Exam : May Online submission of

www.ntpccareers.net

BHEL

Engineer Trainees

applications: Aug Closing of online

www.careers.bhel.in/

submission: Sep Written Exam : Oct Application available from: May DRDO Scientist-B Entry Late date of submission: Jun Written Exam : Sep Online application: Jan Engineers/ Graduate Apprentice Engineers Last date of submission of www.iocl.com/Peoplecareers/Recruitment. Online form: aspx Feb Written Exam : Feb Late date of submission :Aug www.delhimetrorail.com Written Exam: Oct Registration : Apr Last date for receiving registration slip with enclosures: May Written Exam : Jun Online registration : Apr/May Last date for receiving registration slip:

www.drdo.com www.rac.drdo.in

IOCL

DMRC

Junior Engineers

ONGC

Graduate Trainees

www.ongcindia.com

NHPC

Trainee Engineers

www.nhpcindia.com

May Written Exam : Jun/Jul Last date of submission of application form: Jul Written Exam : Oct Last date of submission of application form: Jun www.sjvn.nic.in/recruitment.asp Written Exam: Sep

ECIL

Graduate Engineer Trainee

www.ecil.co.in

SJVNL

Executive Trainees

BPCL

Management Trainee

Online application submission: Jun

www.bpclcareers.com

HPCL

Written Exam : Aug Last date of submission of Online Officer Trainees form: Jan Written Exam : Feb Last date of submission of application form: Feb Online form available: Dec /Jan Written Exam : Feb

www.hindustanpetroleum.com

BARC

JRF, SRF, Research Associates

www.barc.ernet.in

PGCIL

Executive Trainees

www.powergridindia.com

Online start registration: Aug Last date for Online registration: Aug NALCO Graduate Engineer Trainee Postal submission of form: Sep Written Exam: Sep Interview: Oct/Nov Application available from: Jun SAIL Management Trainee www.sail.co.in Last date of submission: Jun Written Exam : Jul Last date of submission of application form: Apr Written Exam : Jul/Aug Last date of submission of application form: Apr Written Exam : Aug Last date of submission of application form: Sep Written Exam : Oct www.nalcoindia.com

Indian Railways

Section Engineer

www.rrbbnc.gov.in www.rrbchennai.net

www.mtnl.net.in

MTNL

JTO

Bridge & Roof co. (I) Ltd

Trainee Engineers

www.bridgeroof.co.in

ISRO

Scientist/Engine er SC

Online application availability: Jan/Feb Written Exam : Apr Online application available from: Oct

www.shar.gov.in

GAIL

Executive Trainee

Last date of submission: Oct Written Exam : Nov Online registration : Apr/May

www.gailonline.com

VIZAG STEEL

Management Trainee

Last date for receiving registration slip: May Written Exam : Jun Online registration : Apr/May

www.vizagstel.com

BEL

Probationary Engineer

Last date for receiving registration slip: May Written Exam : Jul Application available from: Jun /Jul

www.bel-india.com/index.

PRASAR BHARATI

Engineering Assistants

www.allindiaradio.gov.in Last date of submission: Aug

Written Exam : Oct