ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3047 Vacancies Across 24 Work Centres
Short Description
ONGC, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has invited applications from eligible candidates for apprenticeship training at its 24 work centres across India.
The tentative number of vacancies is 3047. The training period is 12 months for all trades, and a monthly stipend is paid as per the Apprentices Act.
Applications are accepted only online through the NAPS and NATS portals.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Date of Notification | 29.10.2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentices (Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentices) under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Vacancies (Tentative) | 3047 |
| Number of Work Centres | 24 |
| Schemes | NAPS and NATS |
| Duration of Training | 12 months for all trades |
| Application Mode | Online only (NAPS / NATS portal) |
| Application Start Date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026 |
| Date of Result / Selection | 15.12.2026 |
| Contact Email | ongc_skilldev@ongc.co.in |
The number of vacancies and trades is tentative and may change as per ONGC's requirement. ONGC also reserves the right to extend the application date if it receives too few applications or too few suitable candidates.
Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Apprentices will be engaged at the following work centres, sector-wise:
| Sector | Work Centres |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi |
| Mumbai Sector | Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran |
| Western Sector | Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara |
| Eastern Sector | Jorhat, Nazira and Sivasagar, Silchar |
| Southern Sector | Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry |
| Central Sector | Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata |
A candidate can choose the trade and location as per choice, provided all eligibility criteria such as qualification, age and domicile are met.
If a candidate applies for more than one work centre or trade, the apprenticeship will be allotted at only one centre and for one trade, at the discretion of the management.
Domicile Condition: A candidate can apply for a work centre only if he or she is a resident (domicile) of an eligible district for that work centre, or has obtained the required qualification from an eligible district. For example, Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Cambay and Mehsana are open to all districts of Gujarat, while Hazira is open to Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad districts of Gujarat. Please check Annexure 1 of the official notification for the full district list of every work centre.
Qualification Eligibility
The minimum qualification required for each trade or discipline is given below. Candidates should apply only if they have the essential minimum qualification.
| Trade / Discipline | Qualification Required | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Library Assistant | Passed 10th class examination | NAPS |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | ITI in COPA trade | NAPS |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) trade | NAPS |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician trade | NAPS |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic | NAPS |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter | NAPS |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic | NAPS |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil and Gas) | ITI in relevant trade; also listed as 12th Class or ITI (two years after Class 10th) | NAPS |
| Machinist | ITI in Machinist trade | NAPS |
| Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade | NAPS |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic trade | NAPS |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ITI in Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | NAPS |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | NAPS |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) trade | NAPS |
| Surveyor | ITI in Surveyor trade | NAPS |
| Welder (Gas and Electric) | ITI in the trade of Welder | NAPS |
| Executive Finance (Oil and Gas) | B.Com | NAPS |
| Lab Chemist / Analyst - Petroleum Products | B.Sc. (Chemistry) | NAPS |
| Executive HR - Oil and Gas | BBA degree | NAPS |
| Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil and Gas | Any Graduate | NAPS |
| Computer Science Executive, Electronics and Telecommunications Executive, Electrical Executive, Instrumentation Executive, Mechanical Executive (all Oil and Gas) | Three-year diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NAPS |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in Commerce | NATS |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Graduate | NATS |
| Computer Science Executive, Electrical Executive, Civil Executive, Electronics Executive, Instrumentation Executive, Mechanical Executive (all Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects | NATS |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three-year Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
Important Eligibility Conditions
- Vocational Trade Certificates must be from ITIs or Technical Institutions recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) or NCVT.
- Where an Electrician trade certificate is required, a Wireman trade certificate is not acceptable.
- Candidates with B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.E. or B.Tech must hold a qualification recognised by statutory bodies such as UGC or AICTE.
- Qualifications acquired through DEC will also be accepted.
- Candidates should NOT have undergone apprenticeship earlier or be pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after getting the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to be engaged as Technician Apprentice.
- Candidates should NOT have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on the cut-off date, 29.11.2026.
Age Limit
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 24 years as on 29.11.2026. The date of birth of the candidate should be between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | Up to 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 13 years |
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD categories will be given as per government guidelines.
Salary and Facilities
Apprentices will get a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act during the 12-month engagement period.
| Category of Apprentice | Qualification | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech | Rs. 12,300 |
| Three Years Diploma | Respective discipline of Engineering | Rs. 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th | Rs. 8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of one-year duration | Rs. 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of two-year duration | Rs. 10,560 |
Other Conditions: The trainee is not eligible for TA/DA, boarding or lodging expenses during the training period, and ONGC will not provide any financial assistance towards transportation. Engagement as an apprentice does not give any right to regular employment in ONGC.
Selection Process
- Applications received through the NAPS and NATS portals will be downloaded and consolidated by ONGC after the application window closes. The data will be arranged trade-wise, qualification-wise and work-centre-wise.
- Applications will be scrutinised for educational qualification, age limit, age relaxation and other conditions. Incomplete, duplicate or ineligible applications will be dealt with as per the applicable guidelines.
- A provisional merit list will be prepared separately for each trade and work centre, based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
- In case of a tie in merit, the candidate older in age will be given preference.
- Candidates may be shortlisted for document verification in a ratio decided by ONGC. The shortlisted list will be published on the official ONGC website and/or sent to registered email addresses.
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for document verification with original documents and self-attested copies.
- After document verification, the final merit list will be prepared trade-wise and work-centre-wise, keeping in mind vacancies, merit and the reservation policy.
- The final list of selected candidates will be published on the official ONGC apprenticeship website and/or sent by email.
- Selected candidates must complete the engagement formalities within the stipulated time, including registration or contract formalities on the NAPS or NATS portal.
- If a selected candidate does not report or complete the formalities, the candidature may be cancelled and the seat may be filled from the remaining eligible candidates in order of merit.
- Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important Documents
Shortlisted candidates need to bring original documents along with self-attested copies for verification. The documents may include:
- Matriculation or secondary school certificate or other proof of date of birth
- Mark sheets and certificates of the prescribed qualifying examination
- Diploma, degree or ITI certificate, as applicable to the trade or discipline
- Caste or category certificate for candidates claiming reservation under SC, ST or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, wherever applicable
- Valid identity proof and other documents prescribed in the advertisement
- NAPS or NATS registration and application details, as applicable
- Any additional certificate or declaration required under the notified eligibility conditions
- Certificate from the Principal of the institute showing the date of result declaration, if the date is not mentioned on the mark sheet
Important Dates and Links
No interview is mentioned in the notification. Selection is based on the merit list and document verification.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | ONGC |
| Last Date to Apply | 20.11.2026 |
| Date of Result / Selection | 15.12.2026 |
How to Apply:
- Check eligibility and your district of residence in Annexure 1 before applying.
- For NAPS ITI trades, register and apply at https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- For NATS trades, register and apply at https://nats.education.gov.in
- Applications by hard copy, post or hand will not be accepted.
- For updates, visit www.ongcindia.com and www.ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in
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