Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 3,047 Vacancies
A Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications for the engagement of 3,047 Apprentices across multiple work centres in India under the Apprentices Act 1961. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, and Graduate qualifications can apply online on or before 20 November 2026.
Recruitment Summary
| Recruiting Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Engagement Type | Apprenticeship Training (1 Year) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 Posts |
| Educational Qualifications | 10th Pass, 12th Pass, ITI, Diploma & Graduate |
| Application Window Status | Online Applications Open |
| Last Date of Online Application | 20 November 2026 |
| Selection Mode | Merit-Based (Based on qualifying exam marks, No Written Exam) |
Apprentice Disciplines & Eligibility Guidelines
- Trade Apprentices (ITI): 10th pass + ITI in relevant trades (Electrician, Fitter, Turner, Machinist, Welder, Instrument Mechanic, COPA, Diesel Mechanic, etc.) from an NCVT/SCVT recognized institute.
- Trade Apprentices (10th / 12th): Class 10th / Class 12th pass from a recognized board for Office Assistant, Cabin Crew, and allied non-engineering streams.
- Diploma Apprentices (Technical): 3-year Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Computer Science) from a recognized state board/university.
- Graduate Apprentices: Bachelor’s Degree (BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) from a recognized university or institution.
Age Limit & Monthly Stipend
- Age Criteria: Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years (Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, and 10 years for PwBD candidates as per Central Government norms).
- Monthly Stipend: Prescribed stipend payable as per Apprenticeship rules:
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹ 9,000/- per month
- Diploma Apprentices: ₹ 8,000/- per month
- Trade Apprentices (1 Year / 2 Year ITI): ₹ 7,000/- to ₹ 8,050/- per month
Selection Methodology
- Merit Preparation: Selections are drawn strictly on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying academic degree/diploma/ITI examination.
- Registration Portals: Candidates must register on the national apprenticeship portals (NAPS portal for ITI/10th/12th trade apprentices or NATS portal for Diploma/Degree apprentices) before applying on ONGC’s recruitment portal.
- Document Scrutiny: Shortlisted applicants on merit will be called for document verification and medical fitness verification.
Official Application Portal
Visit the official ONGC recruitment portal to review the detailed work-centre-wise notification and submit your application:
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