ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released & Apply Online for 3047 Posts
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for the recruitment of 3,047 apprentices. The apprentices will be engaged under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across 24 work centres in the Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central Sectors. The recruitment includes Trade Apprentice posts for candidates with ITI, Class 10 or Class 12 qualifications, Diploma Apprentice posts, and Graduate Apprentice posts for candidates with qualifications such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BE and B.Tech. Available trades include Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Secretarial Office Assistant, Accounts Executive, Petroleum Executive and several others. The online application process started on 29 October 2026 and will close on 20 November 2026.
There will be no written examination for this recruitment. Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification. Candidates can apply for only one trade and must select a work centre in their domicile state or district, or the state or district from which they obtained their qualifying education, as specified in the notification.
Candidates applying for Trade Apprentice posts must register and apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Candidates applying for Graduate or Diploma Apprentice posts under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) must apply through nats.education.gov.in.
The apprenticeship training period will be 12 months. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300, depending on the apprenticeship category and prescribed qualification.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 29 October 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 29 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 20 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Merit List Release Date: 15 December 2026
Application Fee
- Application Fee: No fee for any category of candidates.
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Calculation Date: 29 November 2026
- Date of Birth Range: Candidates must be born between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | Class 10 pass |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | ITI in COPA |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic |
| Machinist | ITI in Machinist |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic |
| Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI in Refrigeration and AC |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ITI in MLT (Pathology) |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) |
| Surveyor | ITI in Surveyor |
| Welder (Gas and Electric) | ITI in Welder |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil and Gas) | Class 12 pass or ITI in a relevant trade |
| Fire Safety Supervisor (Oil and Gas) | Refer to the official notification for the prescribed qualification |
| Executive Finance (Oil and Gas) | B.Com |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | B.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Executive HR – Oil and Gas | BBA |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil and Gas | Any graduate degree |
| Accounts Executive | B.Com |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Any graduate degree |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduation with Geology as a subject |
| Engineering Executive (Diploma) – Computer Science/Electrical/E&T/Instrumentation/Mechanical | Three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three-year diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Engineering Executive (Graduate) – Computer Science/Electrical/Civil/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech. degree in the relevant engineering discipline |
Vacancy Total : 3047 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 2 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 328 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 30 |
| Electrician | 361 |
| Electronics Mechanic | 39 |
| Fitter | 393 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 147 |
| Machinist | 41 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 225 |
| Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles | 38 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 36 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 1 |
| Stenographer (English) | 22 |
| Surveyor | 14 |
| Welder (Gas and Electric) | 105 |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil and Gas) | 175 |
| Fire Safety Supervisor (Oil and Gas) | 5 |
| Executive Finance (Oil and Gas) | 9 |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | 108 |
| Executive HR – Oil and Gas | 47 |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil and Gas | 262 |
| Accounts Executive | 119 |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | 50 |
| Petroleum Executive | 52 |
| Engineering Executive (Diploma) – Computer Science/Electrical/E&T/Instrumentation/Mechanical | 158 |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | 29 |
| Engineering Executive (Graduate) – Computer Science/Electrical/Civil/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical | 251 |
| Sector Wise Vacancies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Work Centres | Total Post |
| Northern | Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi | 191 |
| Mumbai | Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran | 482 |
| Western | Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara | 1,166 |
| Eastern | Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | 674 |
| Southern | Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry | 269 |
| Central | Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata | 267 |
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected through the following stages:
- Merit List Based on Marks Obtained in the Qualifying Examination
- Document Verification
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates can follow the steps below to submit their applications for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Visit the official ONGC website at ongcindia.com and read Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 carefully.
- Check the educational qualifications, age limit and other eligibility requirements for your preferred trade.
- Refer to Annexure I of the notification to confirm the eligible districts and work-centre requirements.
- Check whether your selected apprenticeship trade falls under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).
- For Trade Apprentice posts under NAPS, visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- For Graduate and Diploma Apprentice posts under NATS, visit nats.education.gov.in.
- Register on the relevant portal or log in using your existing credentials.
- Fill in the application form with your personal details, educational qualifications, date of birth, domicile information and other required information.
- Search for the relevant ONGC apprenticeship opportunity and select an eligible work centre and trade.
- Upload the required documents and provide any additional information requested by the portal.
- Review all the details carefully, particularly your selected trade, work centre and apprenticeship scheme, before submitting the application.
- Submit your application before 20 November 2026.
- Save a copy of the submitted application and your registration details for future reference.
- Regularly check your registered email address and the official ONGC website for merit list announcements and document verification updates.
Important: Candidates should apply for only one trade and one eligible work centre, as specified in the official recruitment notification.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
- Check Official Notification PDF
- Click Here to Apply Online (Trade Apprentice | Graduate/Tech. Apprentice)
- Official Website
FAQs for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies are available under ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- ONGC has announced 3,047 apprentice vacancies across its various work centres under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Candidates should refer to the official notification for the detailed, sector-wise and trade-wise vacancy distribution.
- Q2. What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- The last date to submit the online application form is 20 November 2026.
- Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- The required qualifications vary depending on the post and trade. Eligible candidates may need Class 10 or Class 12 qualifications, a relevant ITI certificate, a three-year engineering diploma, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc., B.E./B.Tech. or another specified graduate degree.
- Q4. What is the age limit for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must generally be between 18 and 24 years of age as of 29 November 2026. Age relaxation is available for eligible SC, ST, OBC-NCL and PwBD candidates according to the applicable rules.
- Q5. What is the monthly stipend for ONGC apprentices in 2026?
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300, depending on their qualification and apprenticeship category, such as Class 10/12 pass, ITI, Diploma or Graduate Apprentice.
- Q6. What is the selection process for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification. No separate written examination is specified in the recruitment process.
