Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : 3047 Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice Posts
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications for 3,047 Apprentice posts under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for the financial year 2026-27. The apprenticeship is offered under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across 24 ONGC work centres in India. Candidates can apply online from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026. Selection is merit-based, on the marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, stipend and all other information.
This is an apprenticeship training programme. It does not guarantee permanent employment with ONGC after the training period.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 November 2026 |
| Provisional Merit List | To be published after applications close, as per the official notification |
Application Fee
As per the official notification. Candidates should check the fee, if any, in the detailed advertisement before submitting the form.
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,047 apprentice posts are available across 24 ONGC work centres. Apprentices are engaged in three broad streams, and the exact trade-wise and centre-wise seats are given in the official notification.
| Apprentice Stream | Who Can Apply | Apply Through |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | ITI certificate in the relevant trade, or 10th/12th pass for non-technical trades | NAPS portal |
| Technician Apprentice | 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline | NATS portal |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.B.A. or B.E./B.Tech. in the relevant field | NATS portal |
Trades and disciplines include, among others, Fitter, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Secretarial Assistant, Lab Chemist/Analyst (Petroleum), Accounts Executive, Civil Executive, Electrical Executive, Mechanical Executive, Computer Science Executive and Petroleum Executive. The full trade list and the eligibility for each trade are given in the official notification.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 18 Years. Maximum Age: 24 Years, as on 29 November 2026.
- SC / ST: 5 years relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years relaxation
- PwBD: 10 years relaxation, up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD and 13 years for OBC PwBD
Salary / Pay Scale
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 12,300 |
| Technician (Diploma) Apprentice | Rs. 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI, 2-year course) | Rs. 10,560 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI, 1-year course) | Rs. 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice (10th/12th level) | Rs. 8,200 |
Eligibility
Candidates must hold the minimum educational qualification required for the post they apply for. For vocational trades, candidates must hold a trade certificate from an Industrial Training Institute or technical institution recognised by the State Board of Technical Education or the National Council for Vocational Training. Candidates applying for a post that requires an Electrician trade certificate cannot submit a Wireman trade certificate as an alternative. Degrees must be recognised by the relevant statutory body, such as the University Grants Commission or the All India Council for Technical Education. Qualifications obtained through the Distance Education Council are accepted as per the notification.
Selection Process
- ONGC prepares separate provisional merit lists for different trades, disciplines and work centres, based on the marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
- Candidates are shortlisted for document verification on the basis of their position in the provisional merit list and the number of apprenticeship seats available.
- Final engagement is subject to document verification and medical fitness as per the notification.
Exam Pattern
There is no written examination in this recruitment. Selection is merit-based, as described above.
Documents Required
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet
- ITI / Diploma / Degree certificates and marksheets for the relevant trade or discipline
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Valid ID proof
- NAPS or NATS registration details, as applicable
How to Apply
- Visit the official ONGC website at ongcindia.com and read Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 in full.
- Register on the apprenticeship portal for your stream: NAPS at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for trade apprentices, or NATS at nats.education.gov.in for diploma and graduate apprentices.
- Search for the ONGC apprenticeship opportunity for your trade or discipline and work centre.
- Fill the online application form with personal, educational and contact details.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Submit the form on or before 20 November 2026 and keep a printout for future reference.
Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online (NAPS) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NATS) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
The official notification document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portals. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.
FAQs
Q1. How many posts are available in ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,047 apprentice posts across 24 ONGC work centres.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026.
Q3. What is the age limit for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Q4. What stipend is paid to ONGC apprentices?
Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 per month, depending on the apprentice category.
Q5. Is there a written exam for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
No. Selection is merit-based on qualifying-examination marks, followed by document verification.
Q6. Is ONGC Apprentice a permanent job?
No. It is an apprenticeship training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not guarantee permanent employment.
Sources: ONGC Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 as reported by NDTV and NDTV Profit on 1 November 2026; official website ongcindia.com.
All the best to all candidates.
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