ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (ONGC/APPR/1/2026) — 3,047 Seats | Apply by 20 November 2026
ONGC has notified 3,047 apprentice seats (Trade, Technician/Diploma and Graduate) across its work centres under Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29 October 2026. Applications are open from 29 October to 20 November 2026 through the NAPS or NATS portal, depending on trade. Selection is on merit of qualifying-exam marks with no written test; the selection date in the notification is 15 December 2026. Stipend ranges from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 per month for 12 months.
3,047
Total Posts
Stipend ₹8,200 – ₹12,300 per month (12 months)
Salary
18–24
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ONGC work centres across India
Location
Timeline
29 Oct 2026
29 Oct 2026
Through NAPS or NATS portal as per trade
20 Nov 2026
29 Nov 2026
15 Dec 2026
As stated in the advertisement; on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and by email
ONGC Apprentice 2026 notified — 3,047 seats, apply by 20 November 2026
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About This Notification
ONGC is engaging 3,047 apprentices for one year across six sectors. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Graduation (as per trade) can apply for one trade at one work centre, subject to the district eligibility in Annexure-I.
Sector-wise seats
| Sector | Work centres | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Western | Ahmedabad 331, Ankleshwar 392, Cambay 64, Mehsana 301, Vadodara 78 | 1,166 |
| Eastern | Jorhat 135, Nazira & Sivasagar 466, Silchar 73 | 674 |
| Mumbai | Goa 25, Hazira 138, Mumbai 200, Nhava 25, Panvel 25, Uran 69 | 482 |
| Southern | Chennai 40, Kakinada 76, Karaikal 98, Rajahmundry 53 | 267* |
| Central | Agartala 200, Bokaro 33, Kolkata 34 | 267 |
| Northern | Dehradun 138, Delhi 28, Jodhpur 5, OVL Delhi 20 | 191 |
| Total | 3,047 |
*The notification prints the Southern total as 269; its work-centre figures add to 267, which matches the 3,047 grand total.
Stipend (per month)
- Graduate apprentice: ₹12,300
- Three-year diploma: ₹10,900
- Two-year ITI: ₹10,560
- One-year ITI: ₹9,600
- 10th/12th trades: ₹8,200
Key Details
Organization
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Exam Name
Engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29.10.2026
Total Posts
3,047
Job Location
ONGC work centres across India
Selection Process
Merit list on qualifying-exam marks → Document Verification → Medical Fitness → Engagement
Official Website
https://www.ongcindia.com
Eligibility Criteria
⚠️ District eligibility
⚠️ Domicile or place of qualifying education must fall in the districts listed for the chosen work centre (Annexure-I)
⚠️ No prior apprenticeship
⚠️ Candidates who have already done or are doing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act are not eligible
⚠️ Pass-out limit
⚠️ Not eligible if three years have passed since the qualifying exam as on 29.11.2026; Technician apprentices with one year or more of experience are also not eligible
One trade, one work centre
Apply for only one trade at one work centre
No job guarantee
Apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in ONGC; no TA/DA, boarding or lodging provided
Age
18–24 years as on 29.11.2026; SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD +10 years
Educational Qualification
As per trade: 10th (e.g. Library Assistant), ITI in the relevant trade (Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, etc.), three-year Engineering Diploma (Technician apprentices), or B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/any graduate/B.E./B.Tech (Graduate apprentices). See Annexure of the advertisement for trade-wise requirements.
Age Limit
General Category: 18–24 years
18–24 years as on 29.11.2026 (born between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008). Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years (SC/ST PwBD 15, OBC-NCL PwBD 13).
Important Dates
Notification Released
29 Oct 2026
Application Start
29 Oct 2026
Through NAPS or NATS portal as per trade
Application End
20 Nov 2026
Result Declared
15 Dec 2026
As stated in the advertisement; on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and by email
Age & Eligibility Reckoning Date
29 Nov 2026
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| ✓Application Start | 29 Oct 2026 | Through NAPS or NATS portal as per trade |
| NEXTApplication End | 20 Nov 2026 | — |
| Result Declared | 15 Dec 2026 | As stated in the advertisement; on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and by email |
| Age & Eligibility Reckoning Date | 29 Nov 2026 | — |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 3,047
Western Sector — Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara
1,166Eastern Sector — Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar
674Mumbai Sector — Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran
482Southern Sector — Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry
267Central Sector — Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata
267Northern Sector — Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi
191| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Sector — Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara | 1,166 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Eastern Sector — Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | 674 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mumbai Sector — Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran | 482 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Southern Sector — Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Central Sector — Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata | 267 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Northern Sector — Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi | 191 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | 3,047 |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
No application fee mentioned (per sources)
Merit List (no written test) — Exam Pattern
Marks in the qualifying examination for the trade
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks in the qualifying examination for the trade | — | — | — | No | offline |
Separate merit by trade and work centre; if marks are equal, the older candidate is preferred
Document Verification & Medical Fitness — Exam Pattern
Original certificates and medical check
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original certificates and medical check | — | — | — | No | offline |
Dates to be communicated to shortlisted candidates
Step 1: Pick your trade and work centre
Check the trade-wise seats and the eligible districts in Annexure-I for the work centre you want.
Step 2: Register on NAPS or NATS
Trade apprentices register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; graduate and diploma apprentices on nats.education.gov.in. Complete your profile.
Step 3: Apply to the ONGC opportunity by 20 November 2026
Search for the ONGC apprenticeship for your trade and work centre and submit the application before the last date.
Step 4: Check selection
The selection list is scheduled for 15 December 2026 on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and by email; shortlisted candidates are called for document verification.
Important Links
Latest Updates
29 Oct
2026
🔔 ONGC Apprentice 2026 notified — 3,047 seats, apply by 20 November 2026
Advt. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for trade, diploma and graduate apprentices across six sectors. Merit-based selection; result scheduled for 15 December 2026.
ONGC Apprentice PortalWhich portal to use
- NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in): 10th/12th and ITI trade apprentices
- NATS (nats.education.gov.in): Graduate and three-year Diploma (Technician) apprentices
ONGC does not accept offline applications. Selection updates are posted on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and sent to the registered email.
