ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,047 Vacancies Notification

November 3, 2026 CareersTN

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, has issued an official notification (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) for the engagement of 3,047 Apprentices across 24 work centres in six sectors.

This 1-year apprenticeship training opportunity is open to candidates holding 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, Any Graduate, or B.E./B.Tech qualifications. Online applications opened on October 29, 2026, and close on November 20, 2026 (11:59 PM).

📅 Key Recruitment Dates

Event	Date / Details
Notification Release Date	October 29, 2026
Online Application Start Date	October 29, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	November 20, 2026 (11:59 PM)
Age Eligibility Cut-Off Date	November 29, 2026
Declaration of Result / Merit List	December 15, 2026
Apprenticeship Training Duration	12 Months (1 Year)
Official Website	ongcindia.com

📊 Sector-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Total Vacancies: 3,047 Posts across 24 Work Centres.

Sector	Work Centres	Total Vacancies
Northern Sector	Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi	191 Posts
Mumbai Sector	Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran	482 Posts
Western Sector	Cambay, Vadodara, Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Ahmedabad	Western Region
Eastern Sector	Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar	674 Posts
Southern Sector	Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry	269 Posts
Central Sector	Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata	267 Posts

🎓 Educational Qualification & Trade Breakdown

Category / Trade	Prescribed Educational Qualification	Portal
Library Assistant	Pass in 10th Standard (SSLC).	NAPS
Trade Apprentices (ITI)	ITI in respective trade (Electrician, Fitter, Welder, COPA, Machinist, Turner, Surveyor, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Draughtsman Civil, Motor Vehicle Mechanic, Stenographer, etc.).	NAPS
Fire Safety Technician	Pass in 12th Standard OR 2-Year ITI.	NAPS
Lab Chemist / Analyst	B.Sc. in Chemistry.	NAPS/NATS
Executive HR	BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration).	NAPS/NATS
Executive Finance	B.Com (Bachelor of Commerce).	NAPS/NATS
Secretarial Office Assistant / Store Keeper	Any Graduation Degree.	NAPS/NATS
Petroleum Executive	Graduate with Geology as a subject.	NATS
Technician Apprentices (Diploma)	3-Year Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical).	NATS
Graduate Apprentices (Degree)	4-Year B.E. / B.Tech in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Computer Science).	NATS

💵 Monthly Stipend Structure

Apprentice candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend as mandated under the Apprentices Act, 1961:

Apprentice Category	Monthly Stipend
Trade Apprentice (10th Pass / 12th Pass)	₹8,200/- per month
Trade Apprentice (1-Year ITI)	₹9,600/- per month
Trade Apprentice (2-Year ITI)	₹10,560/- per month
Three-Year Diploma Apprentice (Technician)	₹10,900/- per month
Graduate Apprentice (B.A. / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech)	₹12,300/- per month

🎓 Age Limit & Category Relaxation (as of 29.11.2026)

General / EWS Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 24 Years (Born between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008).
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years Relaxation (Up to 27 Years).
SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years Relaxation (Up to 29 Years).
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 Years Relaxation (Up to 34 Years) (13 Years for PwBD-OBC and 15 Years for PwBD-SC/ST).

🎯 Selection Process & Application Fee

Selection Mode: Purely Merit-Based. The merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the essential qualifying examination (10th/12th/ITI/Diploma/Degree). No Written Test or Interview is conducted.
Application Fee: ₹0/- (FREE for All Categories).

📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

Registration must be completed on the respective Government of India Apprenticeship Portals based on the discipline:

Step 1: Portal Registration

For Trade Apprentices (10th / 12th / ITI / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA):Register on the NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
For Graduate & Technician Diploma Apprentices (B.E./B.Tech / Diploma):Register on the NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in).

Step 2: Search & Apply

Log in to your candidate dashboard on the NAPS or NATS portal.
Complete your profile up to 100% and upload your photograph, signature, and qualifying mark sheets.
Search for ONGC apprenticeship opportunities under Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
Select your preferred work centre and trade/discipline.
Submit the application form before November 20, 2026 (11:59 PM).
Download and save a copy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Apply Now – Direct Link:-

Click below to apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Apply Online – ONGC 2026 Application Form

ONGC Apprentices Notification PDF	Notification PDF
ONGC NAPS Apply Portal	NAPS Portal Link
ONGC NATS portal	NATS portal Link
ONGC Website Link	Website Link