PSUs are the most sought-after government job opportunities offered based on CLAT scores for freshers. You don't want anybody to explain to you the benefits of government jobs, right? 

Public Sector Undertakings or PSUs are owned by the government, and more stakes are regulated by the heavy industries and enterprises.

After graduating from law college and completing the LLM program, if you wish to have a government job? Register for Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) and ensure you have an excellent CLAT score! 

PSUs are partially or entirely owned by the Government of India, state or territorial governments, or both. The employees here are called subsidiaries or gazetted officers. 

If you wish to work as a law officer, assistant legal advisor, or executive trainee through CLAT? Know how! 

Summary: Most people look for government jobs, as it gives work-life balance, job security, flexible working hours, good salary, government holidays, retirement life benefits, and much more. If this is the kind of job you wish to pursue, be sure to clear your CLAT exam with excellent scores to be recruited by the PSUs.

PSUs give you a good platform to have your dream job. These PSUs are a group of companies owned by the union government of India, state governments, or both and play an important role in the economic development of India. These job opportunities are not only for engineering aspirants but also for law aspirants, which is good news. 

The article takes us through the PSU companies recruiting through CLAT in India, the eligibility criteria you must satisfy, and more.

Eligibility Criteria for PSUs through CLAT

If you wish to apply for PSU Recruitment, you must fulfil the required criteria listed below.

  • There’s no upper age limit for applying to PSU.
  • You need to have scored a minimum of 55% (SC/ST/ 50%) when applying for PG (LLM)
  • For specific PSUs, it is required to have a score of 60% marks or above. 

Apart from PSUs, you can also apply for the various state-level Judiciary Exams if you have secured 55% in your graduation. This also can be an alternative career choice.

List of PSUs using CLAT Score

Every year, some of the reputed PSUs hire Law Officers, Legal Advisors, Legal Executive trainees, and Trainee Legal Advisors based on CLAT Entrance Exam scores.

PSUs hold a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the CLAT Committee to hire through the common law admission test. Each PSU will open a separate application form for PSU Recruitment through CLAT.

The list of PSUs who have had their signs an MoU with CLAT in 2024 is below.

List of PSUs recruiting through CLAT Application Starts Application Closes
Power Grid Corporation of India Limited 27th May (Tentative) 18th June (Tentative)
Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd 13 June (Tentative) 14th July (Tentative)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) 2nd week of July (Tentative) 1st week of August (Tentative)
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) 1st week of April (Tentative) 1st week of May (Tentative)
Oil India Limited (OIL) 2nd week of May (Tentative) Last week of May (Tentative)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) 3rd week of March (Tentative) 2nd week of April (Tentative)
National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) 2nd week of May (Tentative) Last week of May (Tentative)

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Types of PSU Recruitment through CLAT

There are nearly 277 Central Public Sector Undertakings in India. 

PSU in India can be classified into three categories: 

  • Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)
  • Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs), and
  • Public Sector Banks (PSBs)

CPSEs are given different statuses, as explained below:

1 - Maharatna

Companies that have been given the Maharatna status have an annual turnover of Rs 20,000 crore on average in the last three years. The average annual net worth or the combined value of the assets must be Rs 10,000 crore.

2 - Navratna

The CPSEs with a Schedule ‘A’ and a Miniratna Category 1 status are eligible to be considered for the Navratna status. The status gives the power to the PSU to invest up to Rs 1,000 crore without the government's approval.

3 - Miniratna

 The CPSEs that have continuously made profits in the last three years and have positive net worth are eligible to be considered for grant of Miniratna status.

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CLAT Online Coaching

Selection Process of PSU Recruitment through CLAT

Based on the marks scored in the CLAT Exam, PSUs will call you for group discussion and personal interview rounds conducted by different PSUs.

The selection process for PSU via CLAT will include three stages:

  • Shortlisting of Students
  • Release of the invite list
  • Interview

Shortlisting of Students

In the first phase of the selection process, PSU will shortlist the students based on their merit list in the CLAT 2024 Exam.

Release of the invite list

Students whose names are present in the list will be sent call letters for the interview process.

At the time of the interview, you have to produce the interview call letter and other important documents like CLAT Scorecard, academic certificates, etc.

Interview

PSUs will interview either online or offline mode. You will be notified about the mode of conduct at least one week before the interview.

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BHEL Recruitment through CLAT 2023

BHEL invites applications from willing and qualified Law Officers (Indian National only) to join its various Units/ Offices at Bangalore, Bhopal, Haridwar, Ranipet, Jhansi, Delhi/NCR.

Name of the Post: Law Officer/ Grade E1

Salary Intake: INR 24,900 – 50,500

BHEL Notification Details
Minimum Required Eligibility LLB graduate
Maximum Age Limit 30 years
Job Location Across India (Bhopal, Bangalore, Haridwar, Jhansi, Ranipet, Delhi/NCR, Kolkata, Chennai, and Nagpur)
Total Vacancies 12 (Tentative)
Commencement of Registration April 2023 (Tentative) 

ONGC Recruitment through CLAT 2023

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. (ONGC) is a “Maharatna” Public Sector Enterprise. The official ONGC Notification will be released tentatively in April 2023. 

  • Post: Assistant Legal Advisor/ Grade E1
  • Pay Scale - Rs. 60000 - Rs. 180000 with an increment of 3% 
  • Allowance of 35% of basic pay
  •  It has age limit of 30 years for genertal category. 

Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd

  • Post: Executive Trainee (Law)
  • Last date for payment: 14th June 2022 (5:30 hrs) 
  • Minimum Basic Pay - Rs. 50000/- 
  • Pay scale - Rs. 50000 - (3% increment) - 3% - Rs 160000 (IDA) during E2 grade
  • During E3 Grade its Rs. 60000 - (3% increment) - Rs 180000 (IDA) - during E3 Grade

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CLAT Mock Tests

IOCL Recruitment through CLAT 2023

Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking, an explorer of national upstream Oil and Gas Company.

The Oil India Limit will release an official OIL Notification for inviting individuals for the position of Legal/ Land Officers. 

Name of the Post: Law Officer

Salary Intake: INR 60,000 – 80,000 per month

OIL Notification Details
Minimum Required Eligibility LLB graduate
Maximum Age Limit 33 years
Total Vacancies 10 (Tentative)
Commencement of Registration May 2023 (Tentative) 

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NTPC Recruitment via CLAT 2023

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) will soon invite the eligible individuals for the post of experienced Law Officers via CLAT 2023. 

The official NTPC Notification is expected to be released in May 2023.

Name of the Post: Law Officers, Assistant Legal Advisors

Salary Intake: INR 20,600 - 46,500 per month

NTPC Notification Details
Minimum Required Eligibility LLB graduate
Maximum Age Limit 30 years
Job Location Across India 
Total Vacancies 11 (Tentative)
Commencement of Registration May 2023 (Tentative) 

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PGCIL Recruitment via CLAT 2023

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited recruits as per the PGCIL Notification for Executive Trainee (Law) via the CLAT exam 2023.

The pay scale could vary between Rs.24900-50500. The tentative CTC till the continuation training will be Rs. 8.15 lakhs, while on regularization post-training, it will be increased to Rs.14.44 lakhs.

  • Post: Assistant officer Trainee
  • Stipend in the form of basic pay of Rs. 40000 along with IDA, HRA and Perks
  • 12% of Basic Pay during training period
  • Rs. 40000-3% - Rs. 140000/-(ida) during training period
  • Absorbed in E2 Scale
  • 50000 - 3% - Rs. 160000/ - (IDA) + Perks _Laptop + Premises + Mobile facilities + Insurance 

Selection is through CLAT scores and PI.

OIL Recruitment through CLAT 2023

Oil India Limited is a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking company and a pioneer national upstream Oil and Gas Company.

Name of the Post: Legal/Land Officer

Salary Intake: INR 24,900 - 50,500 per month

OIL 2023 Notification Details
Minimum Educational Eligibility Graduate degree in Law with at least 60% marks from a university recognized by AICTE/UGC and BCI
Upper Age Limit 29 Years (Relaxation to the reserved categories) as of 1st May of the Current Year
Job Location Across India
Total Vacancies 4 (Tentative)

Career apart from PSUs

You don't need to get a job at PSU after completion of the LLM program. Instead, you can also choose Law as a Career after Graduation.

After completion of your LLM program, you can apply for civil judge posts through the Judiciary Exams. 

To become a successful lawyer, you must obtain an undergraduate degree with a GPA above 3.0.

As a lawyer, you will be entitled to get an annual median salary of Rs.1,56,000 and an hourly mean wage of Rs.4147 per hour. However, this figure can vary widely depending on the practice's experience, specialty, and geographic location.

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How are PSU Salaries? 

  • They have different pay structures based on the post you work in. 
  • PSUs offer a good salary package from INR 7 lakhs to INR 20 Lakhs per annum. 
  • Apart from the basic salary, you are entitled to Allowances, transportation facility,  life & health insurance, Reimbursement for medical treatment, phone bills, etc., 
  • Variable Pay: Performance Related Pay based on performance is also offered.
  • Other Benefits like Company Accommodation / HRA, medical facility, group insurance, conveyance advance, furnishing advance/ PC advance, etc. 
  • Superannuation Benefits other than the Contributory Provident Fund, Gratuity, pension, and Post- Retirement Medical Benefits under the Defined Contributory Scheme of the company are also given. 
  • The basic component will stay uniform across various PSUs. 

FAQ's

How do I get into PSU through CLAT?

To get into the PSU through CLAT for which candidates should know the complete eligibility criteria. Candidates should be passed out from either three-year or five-year integrated law programs, securing a minimum percentage of marks as specified by the PSUs. Also, candidates need to qualify CLAT 2021 securing minimum qualifying marks.

What is the eligibility to apply for PSU Recruitment through CLAT?

Candidates who Graduated in Mechanical/ Electronics/ Electrical/ Production/Computer Science/ Metallurgy/ Aeronautic Branches of Engineering from any recognized Institution or University. Candidates of General and OBC should have to secure 65% marks and SC/ST should have secured a minimum of 55% Marks.

What is the salary if I get Job through PSU Recruitment through CLAT?

 PSU offers a good salary which goes 5 lakhs to 14 lakhs at the initial level of the selection. Also, candidates will get the perks and allowances like- Dearness Allowances, CPF Allowances, Pension Schemes, Medical Benefits, and so on.

Is PSU a govt job?

It is not a pure government job and it may be probable that in the future it will get privatized. Job stability and security is the most important factor circumscribing the choice of the job.

I have a CLAT score of the previous year. Will that be accepted this year by PSU’s?

Only some PSU’s will accept the previous year CLAT score. Generally, it depends on the respective PSU that it will accept the previous year score or not.

Do we need to pay any amount after selection in PSU through CLAT?

Yes, those who are finally selected by the concerned PSU have to pay a certain amount as service agreement and that ranges from Rs. 100000 for General Category to Rs. 50000 for SC/ST category.

What is the selection process of PSU Recruitment through CLAT 2023?

You will get shortlisted based on the marks scored in the CLAT exam and then next you have to appear for the personal interview and group discussion rounds conducted by each PSU.

What is the minimum age limit for PGCIL Recruitment through CLAT 2024?

You minimum age should be 28 years to apply for the PGCIL Recruitment through CLAT.