GATE Mechanical Engineering 2027
Conducted by: IISc/IITs (conducting institute rotates yearly)
Last Date to Apply: 15 October 2026Tentative
Official SourceKey Dates & Info
Last Date to Apply
15 October 2026
Tentative
Salary
PSU: ₹40,000 - ₹1,80,000
Age limit
No age limit
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,800, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹900
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
GATE ME for M.Tech admissions and PSU recruitment in mechanical engineering. Highest number of candidates among GATE papers.
Conducting Body
IISc/IITs (conducting institute rotates yearly)
Total Vacancies
M.Tech seats + PSU positions
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 September 2026
Application Start Date
01 September 2026
Application End Date
15 October 2026
Exam Date
14 February 2027
Eligibility Criteria
Any qualifying degree — no branch restriction to sit any GATE paper
Age limit
No age limit
No age limit
Educational Qualification
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Number of Attempts
No limit
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,800, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹900
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
GATE Score → M.Tech/PSU recruitment
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
PSU: ₹40,000 - ₹1,80,000
Range: ₹40,000 - ₹1,80,000
Varies by PSU
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
PSU benefits including DA, HRA, Medical
Job Role & Responsibilities
M.Tech in IITs/NITs, Engineer in BHEL/IOCL/NTPC/SAIL/ONGC
Career Growth & Promotions
Through M.Tech or PSU career progression.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,800, SC/ST/PwD/Female: ₹900
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