Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s flagship energy major and a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29 October 2026 for the engagement of 3,047 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, across 24 work centres in India. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026 through the NAPS or NATS portals.
The recruitment covers Trade Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice seats in trades and disciplines such as Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Secretarial Office Assistant, Lab Chemist, Fire Safety Technician, and various Executive disciplines. The training duration is 12 months for all trades. Selection is based purely on merit in the qualifying examination — there is no written examination and no application fee.
This article covers the complete details of the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, stipend, selection process and the step-by-step application procedure — all taken from the official advertisement.
Recruitment Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Recruitment Name | Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Trade, Diploma and Graduate) |
| Advertisement Number | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29 October 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 |
| Work Centres | 24 across India |
| Training Duration | 12 months for all trades |
| Application Mode | Online only, through NAPS / NATS portals |
| Official Website | https://www.ongcindia.com/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 November 2026 |
| Final Merit List | To be published on the official ONGC website |
Vacancy Details
ONGC has announced 3,047 tentative apprentice vacancies across six sectors. The number of vacancies may change as per the requirement of ONGC.
| Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Grand Total | 3,047 |
Work centres include Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi, Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran, Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara, Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar, Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry, Agartala, Bokaro and Kolkata. Candidates must apply for only one trade and one work centre.
Educational Qualification (Eligibility)
- Trade Apprentice (NAPS): ITI in the relevant trade — COPA, Draughtsman (Civil), Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle / Diesel / Refrigeration & Air Conditioning), Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology), Stenographer (English), Surveyor, Welder (Gas & Electric), Library Assistant (10th pass), Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) (12th class or 2-year ITI after class 10th).
- Graduate / Diploma Executive disciplines (NAPS): Three-year Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline for Executive (Oil & Gas) posts; B.Com for Executive Finance (Oil & Gas); B.Sc. (Chemistry) for Lab Chemist / Analyst — Petroleum Products; B.B.A. for Executive HR — Oil & Gas; Any Graduate for Secretarial Office Assistant — Oil & Gas.
- Graduate / Diploma Apprentice (NATS): Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in Commerce for Accounts Executive; Graduate for Store Keeper (Petroleum Products); Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering for Computer Science / Electrical / Civil / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical Executive (Graduate); Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects for Petroleum Executive; Three-year Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline for Civil Executive (Diploma).
- Qualifications acquired through DEC are also accepted. Vocational Trade Certificates should be from ITIs / Technical Institutions recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) / National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
- Domicile condition: A candidate is eligible to apply for a particular work centre only if he / she is a resident (domicile) of, or has obtained the requisite qualification from, the eligible district(s) for that work centre of ONGC (refer to Annexure 1 of the advertisement).
Age Limit
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 24 years |
| Age Cut-off Date | 29 November 2026 |
The date of birth of the candidate should be between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008. Age relaxation: SC / ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; PwBD — up to 10 years (up to 15 years for SC / ST and up to 13 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)).
Application Fee
The advertisement mentions no application fee. Candidates should not pay anyone who asks for money for this recruitment.
Stipend
| Category of Apprentice | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A. / B.Com. / B.Sc. / B.B.A. / B.E. / B.Tech. | Rs. 12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Three years Diploma in Engineering | Rs. 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of two-year duration | Rs. 10,560 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of one-year duration | Rs. 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th pass | Rs. 8,200 |
The trainee is not eligible for any TA / DA, boarding or lodging expenses, and ONGC will not provide any financial assistance towards transportation.
Selection Process
There is no written examination. Selection is made through the following steps:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application scrutiny | Applications received through the NAPS and NATS portals are compiled and scrutinised for eligibility |
| Provisional merit list | Prepared trade-wise / discipline-wise and work-centre-wise, based on the marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination. In case of a tie in merit, the candidate older in age is given preference. |
| Document verification | Shortlisted candidates produce original certificates for verification on the notified date and venue |
| Final merit list | Prepared from candidates whose eligibility is established, and published on the official ONGC website |
Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD is as per Government of India policies. Engagement as an apprentice does not confer any right to regular employment in ONGC.
How to Apply
- Trade Apprentice (NAPS) candidates: Register and apply on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/.
- Diploma / Graduate Apprentice (NATS) candidates: Register and apply on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/.
- Applications through these portals are accepted with effect from 29 October 2026 only, as per the instructions and timelines in the advertisement.
- Apply for only one trade and one work centre, for which you meet the domicile and qualification conditions in Annexure 1 of the advertisement.
- Submit the application before 20 November 2026 and keep a copy for your records. Only online applications on these portals are accepted — no applications by post or by hand.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF — Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 | https://www.ongcindia.com/documents/77751/2660534/Advertisement021126.pdf/3680ed1d-fcd1-cdde-c5af-1c25fcc3b8c8 |
| NAPS Portal — Apply Online (Trade Apprentice) | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ |
| NATS Portal — Apply Online (Diploma / Graduate Apprentice) | https://nats.education.gov.in/ |
| ONGC Apprentice Portal | https://ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in/ |
| Official Website — ONGC | https://www.ongcindia.com/ |
FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026? A total of 3,047 tentative apprentice vacancies across 24 work centres, under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026? The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026. Applications opened on 29 October 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required? It depends on the trade — ITI in the relevant trade for Trade Apprentice posts, a three-year Engineering Diploma for Diploma posts, and a Graduate degree (B.A. / B.Com. / B.Sc. / B.B.A. / B.E. / B.Tech.) for Graduate posts, as listed in the official advertisement.
Q4. What is the age limit for the ONGC Apprentice posts? Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with relaxation for SC / ST (5 years), OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) (3 years) and PwBD candidates.
Q5. Is there any application fee? No. The advertisement mentions no application fee.
Q6. What is the stipend for ONGC apprentices? Graduate Apprentice Rs. 12,300, Diploma Apprentice Rs. 10,900, ITI (2-year) Rs. 10,560, ITI (1-year) Rs. 9,600 and 10th / 12th pass Rs. 8,200 per month.
Q7. How are candidates selected? There is no written examination. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from the marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification.
Q8. Can I apply for more than one trade or work centre? No. A candidate must apply for only one trade and one work centre, and must meet the domicile / qualification district conditions for that work centre.
Q9. Does apprenticeship in ONGC lead to a permanent job? No. Engagement as an apprentice does not confer any right to regular employment in ONGC.
Q10. How can I apply? Apply online through the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for Trade Apprentice posts or the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Diploma / Graduate Apprentice posts, before 20 November 2026.