ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,047 Apprentice Posts
Sarkari Job • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
● Applications Open: October 29, 2026
● 3,047 Apprentice Posts
● 3,047 Apprentice Posts
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026-27 cycle. A total of 3,047 tentative apprentice vacancies are announced across 24 work centres in India, covering trade, diploma and graduate apprentice posts. Online applications opened on October 29, 2026, and close on November 20, 2026. There is no written examination: selection is based on a merit list prepared from marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
⏳ Application Window Closes In
Applications close on November 20, 2026. The countdown counts down to 11:59 PM on November 20, 2026; the sources checked give the last date but no closing hour, so confirm the exact closing time in the official notification before submitting.
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ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Trade apprentices: 1,782 posts | Graduate and diploma executives: 1,085 posts | Fire safety: 180 posts | Total: 3,047 posts. The total is described as tentative in the official notification summaries, so the final trade-wise and centre-wise distribution should be checked in the official notification.
| Trade / Discipline | 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 |
| Computer Science / Electrical / E and T / Instrumentation / Mechanical Executive (Diploma) | 158 |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | 29 |
| Computer Science / Electrical / Civil / Electronics / Instrumentation / Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | 251 |
| Total | 3,047 |
Work centres span the Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central sectors, including Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Uran and Panvel, among 24 work centres in total. The notification also covers apprenticeship under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) for trade posts and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for graduate and diploma posts.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) | October 29, 2026 |
| Online application starts | October 29, 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | November 20, 2026 |
| Merit list / result | To be notified on the official website |
Date note: most sources checked, including Testbook, Schools360 and FreeJobAlert, give October 29, 2026, as both the notification date and the application start date. CareerPower lists the application window as October 30 to November 20, 2026. The last date, November 20, 2026, is agreed by all sources checked. The sources checked give no closing hour for November 20, 2026, so the countdown above counts down to 11:59 PM on that day; confirm the exact closing time in the official notification.
Eligibility for ONGC Apprentice 2026
Trade Apprentices: Qualification
Trade posts require the trade-specific qualification shown in the vacancy table: 10th pass for Library Assistant, ITI in the relevant trade for COPA, Draughtsman (Civil), Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology), Stenography (English), Surveyor and Welder, and 12th pass or ITI in the relevant trade for Fire Safety Technician.
Graduate and Diploma Apprentices: Qualification
Executive Finance and Accounts Executive require B.Com; Lab Chemist / Analyst requires B.Sc. (Chemistry); Executive HR requires BBA; Secretarial Office Assistant and Store Keeper require any graduate degree; Petroleum Executive requires graduation with Geology as a subject; diploma executive posts require a three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline; and graduate executive posts require a B.E. or B.Tech. degree in the relevant engineering discipline.
Age Limit (as on November 29, 2026)
Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 24 years as on November 29, 2026. Candidates should have been born between November 29, 2002, and November 29, 2008. Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the Apprentices Act and the official notification, so check the notification for the relaxation that applies to your category.
Important Condition: Apprenticeship, Not a Regular Job
This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training at ONGC work centres. It does not guarantee regular employment with ONGC after the apprenticeship period. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, or who are currently undergoing one, should check the eligibility conditions in the official notification before applying.
Monthly stipend (notified): Graduate Apprentice Rs. 12,300; three-year diploma apprentice Rs. 10,900; trade apprentice (10th / 12th) Rs. 8,200; trade apprentice with a one-year ITI trade Rs. 9,600; trade apprentice with a two-year ITI trade Rs. 10,560. These are stipends for apprentices, not regular pay scales.
Application Fee
No application fee is charged for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, according to the CareerPower notification summary. One secondary summary notes that the official notification does not specify a fee separately, so confirm the fee position in the official notification (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) before submitting, and do not pay any fee demanded through an unofficial link.
Selection Process
1. Merit List (No Written Examination)
No written examination is conducted. A merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination for the relevant trade or discipline.
2. Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted in the merit list must produce original qualification certificates, age proof, identity documents and, where applicable, category certificates for verification.
3. Medical Fitness and Final Selection List
Shortlisted candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness standards. The final selection list is published after document verification and medical fitness, subject to the conditions in the official notification.
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
1
Read the official notification
Go to the official ONGC website at ongcindia.com and find Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Read the full notification for your trade or discipline, work centre and sector before applying.
2
Register on the correct portal
Trade apprentices (NAPS) register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. Graduate and diploma apprentices (NATS) register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in. Complete candidate registration first, then look for the ONGC apprentice application.
3
Fill the application and upload documents
Fill the application form carefully with your personal, qualification and trade details, and upload a recent passport-size colour photograph with a white background, your signature and any required certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
4
Submit before November 20, 2026, and keep the confirmation
Review all entered information carefully and submit the form by November 20, 2026. Download the submitted application and keep a printout for future reference, including for document verification.
Important Links
Official website: ongcindia.com
Apply online (trade apprentices, NAPS): apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Apply online (graduate and diploma apprentices, NATS): nats.education.gov.in
Notification: Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated October 29, 2026, for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Read the full notification for your trade or discipline before applying, especially the post-specific qualifications, age conditions and centre-wise vacancies.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,047 tentative apprentice vacancies: 1,782 trade apprentice posts, 1,085 graduate and diploma executive posts, and 180 fire safety apprentice posts, across 24 work centres in India.
What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
November 20, 2026. The countdown on this page counts down to 11:59 PM on that day; the sources checked give no closing hour, so confirm the exact closing time in the official notification.
What is the notification number for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated October 29, 2026, for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026-27 cycle.
Is there a written examination for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No. Selection is based on a merit list prepared from marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
What is the age limit for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
18 to 24 years as on November 29, 2026, meaning candidates should have been born between November 29, 2002, and November 29, 2008. Relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.
What qualifications are needed for ONGC Apprentice posts?
Qualifications vary by post, from 10th pass and ITI in the relevant trade for trade apprentices, to a three-year diploma or a B.E. / B.Tech. degree for executive posts, and B.Com, B.Sc. (Chemistry), BBA or graduation with Geology for specific executive posts. Check the vacancy table and the official notification for your post.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is charged, according to the CareerPower notification summary. Confirm the fee position in the official notification before submitting, and do not pay any fee demanded through an unofficial link.
What is the stipend for ONGC apprentices?
Graduate Apprentice Rs. 12,300 per month; three-year diploma apprentice Rs. 10,900 per month; trade apprentice (10th / 12th) Rs. 8,200 per month; one-year ITI trade Rs. 9,600 per month; and two-year ITI trade Rs. 10,560 per month.
Does an ONGC apprenticeship lead to a regular ONGC job?
No, not automatically. This is an apprenticeship engagement for training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It does not guarantee regular employment with ONGC after the apprenticeship period.
Where do I apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Trade apprentices apply through the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, and graduate and diploma apprentices apply through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in. The ONGC website at ongcindia.com carries the official notification and recruitment information.
Madhu Choudhary
Madhu Choudhary is a creative content and blog writer based in Rohtak, Haryana, with 14+ years of experience as a professional writer, including content for the education, health and IT sectors. At Jobriya, Madhu publishes government job updates, admit cards, results and exam schedules, checked against official sources before publishing, so readers get clear dates and direct official links.
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