PSU Career For Chemistry Students

 PSU List and its Job criteria for M.Sc. Chemistry & Ph.D. Chemistry


PSU List for M.Sc. Chemistry & Ph.D. Chemistry

PSU / OrganizationQualificationMode of RecruitmentCommon Roles
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryGATE (CH) + InterviewChemist, R&D Officer
IOCL (Indian Oil Corporation Limited)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE (CH) + InterviewQuality Control Officer, R&D Officer
HPCL (Hindustan Petroleum)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE (CH) + InterviewOfficer – Quality Control, R&D
BPCL (Bharat Petroleum)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE (CH)R&D Chemist, Process Chemist
GAIL (Gas Authority of India)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE (CH)Chemical Analyst, Process Engineer
NFL (National Fertilizers Limited)M.Sc. ChemistryNon-GATE Based Test + InterviewManagement Trainee – Chemist
RCFL (Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE / Own TestOfficer (Chemical Lab), R&D Chemist
BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre)M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryBARC OCES/DGFS + Interview / GATEScientific Officer (Chemistry)
DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organization)M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryGATE / DRDO Entry Test (CEPTAM/RA posts)Scientist B, Research Associate
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryThrough AdvertisementsScientist/Engineer in Materials & Chemistry
CSIR Labs (e.g., NCL, IICT, CECRI)Ph.D. ChemistryThrough CSIR/UGC/Project FellowshipsResearch Scientist, Project Leader
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited)M.Sc. ChemistryAdvertised VacanciesChemist in Quality Control
SAIL (Steel Authority of India Ltd.)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE / Written ExamOperator (Chemical Lab), R&D Chemist
CIL (Coal India Ltd.)M.Sc. ChemistryOwn Test / GATE (rare)Quality Control Chemist
CPCL / MRPL / NRL (Refineries)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE / Own TestsLab Analyst, QC Officer
NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation)M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryGATE / Own TestScientific Officer, Chemist
MECL (Mineral Exploration Corp)M.Sc. ChemistryGATE / Walk-inChemist, Lab Analyst
WBPDCL / WBSEDCL (West Bengal PSUs)M.Sc. ChemistryWritten Test / GATEChemist, Environmental Officer
TCC (Travancore Cochin Chemicals)M.Sc. ChemistryOwn TestChemist
HLL Lifecare Ltd.M.Sc. / Ph.D. ChemistryWritten Test / InterviewR&D, QA/QC Roles


Typical Job Profiles for M.Sc. / Ph.D. Chemistry in PSUs:

  • Chemist / Analytical Chemist

  • Scientific Officer (Chemistry)

  • Quality Control Officer

  • Process Chemist / Process Engineer

  • R&D Officer / Research Scientist

  • Lab In-Charge / Technical Officer

  • Environmental Chemist


Special Preference for Ph.D. Candidates:

Ph.D. Chemistry holders are usually preferred in:

  • BARC, DRDO, CSIR Labs, ISRO, NPCIL

  • Specialized roles in fuel technology, polymer science, nuclear chemistry, environmental monitoring, etc.

  • Recruitment Process:

  • Appear for GATE exam in the relevant paper.
  • Apply for PSU job notifications (separately from GATE application).
  • Shortlisting is usually based on GATE score, followed by:
  1. Group Discussion (GD)
  2. Personal Interview (PI)
  3. Sometimes medical or psychometric tests

⚠️ Important Notes:

  • GATE CH is often needed, but not always mandatory—some PSUs conduct their own tests.

  • For research-intensive roles (BARC, CSIR, DRDO), Ph.D. is a big plus or required.

  • PSUs may release recruitment notifications with very specific age and category criteria, especially for M.Sc. and Ph.D. roles.

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