Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has declared notification for Apprentice recruitment for 3047 posts. Online applying started from 29 October to 20 December 2026. Candidates can check official details
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s flagship energy major and a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise has released ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advt. No: ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Candidates with Diploma, ITI, 12TH, 10TH educational qualifications can apply through NAPS and NATS portal for various trades and disciplines. Online application process started from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026 with candidates age limit of 18-24 years. Selected candidates will undergo 12 months apprenticeship.
Candidates can visit official notification details

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 3047 |
| Age Limit | 18-24 |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
| Number of Sectors | 6 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Selection process | Merit based selection and document verification |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Issue of advertisement and call for applications | 29.10.2026 |
| Opening of online application portal | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date for receiving of applications | 20.11.2026 |
| Date of Result/Selection | 15.12.2026 |
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 267+ |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Total | 3047 |
• The trades and corresponding number of vacancies are tentative which may change as per requirement of ONGC.
• A candidate is eligible to apply for a particular work centre.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility
Age Limit
Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 29.11.2026. The Date of Birth of the Applicant should be between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008.
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Age Concession & Relaxation:
Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Candidates belonging to PwBD categories shall be given age relaxation up to 10 years, up to 15 years for SC/ST and up to 13 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates.
Educational Qualification
| Trade/Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 10th class |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | ITI in COPA Trade |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician Trade |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | ITI in relevant Trade |
| Machinist | ITI in Machinist Trade |
| Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic Trade |
| Medical laboratory | Technician (Pathology) ITI In Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) Trade |
| Surveyor | ITI in the Surveyor Trade |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | ITI in the trade of Welder |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | 12th Class or I.T.I( Two years after class 10th) |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | B. Com |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst- Petroleum Products | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | B.B.A degree |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Any Graduate |
| Computer Science Executive (Oil & Gas), Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Oil & Gas), Electrical Executive (Oil & Gas), Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas), Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas | Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in Commerce |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Graduate |
| Computer Science Executive (Graduate), Electrical Executive (Graduate), Civil Executive (Graduate), Electronics Executive (Graduate), Instrumentation Executive (Graduate), Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering |
• The candidates desiring to undergo apprenticeship training in ONGC should apply under a particular work centre, for one trade only.
• Candidates need to apply should possess essential minimum qualification recognized by the elevant statutory bodies UGC/ AICTE etc.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
There is no information about application fee for ONGC
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Stipend
The apprentices are eligible for monthly stipend as per Apprentices Act, during engagement. Duration of training period is 12 months for all trades.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300/- |
| Three years Diploma | Rs. 10,900/- |
| Trade Apprentices 10th/ 12th | Rs. 8,200/- |
| ITI Trade of one year | Rs. 9,600/- |
| Trade Apprentices ITI Trade of two-year | Rs. 10,560/- |
• The trainee is not eligible for any TA-DA/Boarding or Lodging expenses during the period of training.
• ONGC will not provide any financial assistance for transportation.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
1. Receipt of Applications: The applications will be received through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals.
2. Scrutiny of Applications: The details furnished by the candidates shall be scrutinised to ascertain their eligibility. The scrutiny shall include verification of the prescribed educational qualification, age limit, applicable age relaxation, eligibility.
3. Provisional Merit List: A provisional merit list shall be prepared separately for the relevant trades/disciplines and work centres, based on the marks obtained in the prescribed.
4. Shortlisting: Based on the provisional merit list and the number of apprenticeship seats available, candidates may be shortlisted for document verification in the prescribed ratio.
5. Document Verification: The shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce original certificates/documents, along with self-attested copies.
6. Final Merit List: The list shall be finalised trade-wise/discipline-wise and work-centre-wise, taking into account the notified vacancies, merit position, applicable reservation provisions and the prescribed tie-breaking criteria.
6. Engagement Formalities: Include submission of declarations, confirmation of acceptance, completion of registration/contract formalities.
Documents Required for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
• Matriculation/secondary school certificate or other proof of date of birth.
• Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examination.
• Diploma/degree/ITI certificate, as applicable to the trade or discipline.
• Caste/category certificate for candidates claiming reservation under SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), as applicable.
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, wherever applicable.
• Valid identity proof and other documents prescribed in the advertisement.
• NAPS/NATS registration and application details, as applicable.
• Any additional certificate or documents.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 How to Apply
1. Read the official ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
2. Check prescribed educational qualification and eligible districts.
3. Registration through NAPS, follow https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
4. Registration through NATS, follow https://nats.education.gov.in.
5. Complete the registration process and ensure that all required details are accurately furnished.
6. Complete the application process as per instructions.
7. Submit the application and retained application details for future reference.
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ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date of registration is 20 November 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced?
There are 3047 vacancies announced.
Q3. What is the required age limit?
Required age limit is 18- 24 Years.
Q4. What is training period for apprenticeship?
Training Duration is 12 months only.
Q5. How candidates will be selected?
Selection process is Merit-Based and Document Verification