Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026 finally concluded last week. The test opens the door to lucrative career opportunities in several Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), including many located in Odisha.

Every year, thousands of engineering graduates from across the country, including Odisha, appear for GATE, not only for admission into postgraduate programmes but also to secure prestigious PSU jobs, where GATE scores play a crucial role in recruitment.

Before going into details of the PSUs in Odisha that rope in GATE qualifiers, let's delve into the reasons why it's so important for aspirants.

In a written reply, Skill Development and Technical Education Minister, Sampad Swain, in February last...