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ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Released! Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced 3,047 Trade, Technician and Graduate Apprentice seats under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or relevant Graduation qualifications can apply online through NAPS or NATS until 20 November 2026. The apprenticeship offers a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 for 12 months of training. Selection will be based on academic merit, followed by document verification. Check eligibility, age limit, work-centre-wise vacancies, stipend, important dates and official application links.
Organization
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Location
India
Total Posts
3,047 Posts
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, has issued its official notification for the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026.
The notification announces a total of 3,047 tentative apprenticeship seats across 24 ONGC work centres under the Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central sectors.
This apprenticeship programme is intended to provide practical industrial training and skill-development opportunities to candidates holding the prescribed educational qualifications, including Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Engineering Diploma and relevant Graduation degrees.
Online applications commenced on 29 October 2026 and will remain open until 20 November 2026.
Candidates must register and apply through either the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal, depending on the trade or discipline.
The minimum age limit is 18 years, and the maximum age limit is 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300, depending on their educational qualifications and apprentice category.
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months for all trades and disciplines.
Selection will be based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination, followed by document verification and medical fitness. No separate written examination or interview is specified.
The notification schedules the result or selection announcement for 15 December 2026, subject to subsequent official changes.
Applicants should carefully check their trade qualifications, age, eligibility district, work-centre preferences and other conditions before submitting an application.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited |
| Short Name | ONGC |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Recruitment Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Governing Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Advertised Seats | 3,047 |
| Work Centres | 24 |
| Apprentice Categories | Trade, Technician and Graduate |
| Qualification | 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Degree |
| Age Limit | 18–24 Years |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹8,200–₹12,300 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Selection | Academic Merit and Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Selection Date | 15 December 2026 (scheduled) |
| Official Website | https://ongcindia.com/ |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Released | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Qualification Recency Cut-Off | 29 November 2026 |
| Scheduled Result / Selection Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Document Verification | To Be Notified |
| Apprenticeship Joining | As per ONGC Instructions |
ONGC may extend the application deadline if sufficient applications or suitable candidates are not available.
The advertisement covers 24 work centres across India.
| Sector | Seats Shown in Sector Summary |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Official Advertised Grand Total | 3,047 |
Vacancy reconciliation note: The sector summary figures in the supplied PDF add up to 3,049, while its official grand total is 3,047. In the Southern Sector, the individual work-centre subtotals add up to 267 rather than the printed 269. The article retains ONGC's advertised grand total of 3,047 and recommends checking any corrigendum before relying on the Southern Sector subtotal.
All vacancies are tentative and may change according to ONGC's requirements.
Candidates interested in apprenticeship training in Gujarat can consider the following centres, subject to district eligibility and the relevant trade vacancies.
| Work Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 331 |
| Ankleshwar | 392 |
| Cambay | 64 |
| Mehsana | 301 |
| Vadodara | 78 |
| Hazira | 138 |
| Total Gujarat Work-Centre Seats | 1,304 |
All districts of Gujarat are listed as eligible for the Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana and Vadodara work centres.
For Hazira, the eligible districts are specifically Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad.
Candidates must check Annexure-I for the district rules applicable to their selected work centre.
The recruitment covers the following trade and educational categories.
Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
Electrician
Electronics Mechanic
Fitter
Instrument Mechanic
Machinist
Mechanic Diesel
Mechanic Motor Vehicle
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
Welder (Gas & Electric)
Draughtsman (Civil)
Surveyor
Stenographer (English)
Fire Safety Technician
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electronics and Telecommunication
Instrumentation
Computer Science
The exact trade and scheme depend on the work centre and the advertisement's trade table.
Accounts Executive
Computer Science Executive
Electrical Executive
Civil Executive
Electronics Executive
Instrumentation Executive
Mechanical Executive
Petroleum Executive
Store Keeper (Petroleum Products)
Executive HR
Secretarial Office Assistant
Lab Chemist / Analyst
Candidates must select the exact trade specified in the notification.
The qualification varies according to the apprenticeship discipline.
| Trade / Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | Class 10 Pass |
| COPA | ITI in COPA |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic |
| Instrument Mechanic | Relevant ITI |
| Welder | ITI in Welder |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) |
| Surveyor | ITI in Surveyor |
| Fire Safety Technician | Prescribed ITI qualification; the notification also lists a Class 12 / two-year ITI qualification pathway |
| Lab Chemist / Analyst | B.Sc. Chemistry |
| Executive HR | BBA |
| Executive Finance | B.Com |
| Secretarial Office Assistant | Any Graduation |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce |
| Store Keeper | Graduation |
| Engineering Graduate Apprentice | Degree in relevant Engineering Discipline |
| Engineering Diploma Apprentice | Three-Year Diploma in relevant Engineering Discipline |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduation with Geology as one of the subjects |
Candidates must possess the minimum educational qualification specified for the relevant trade.
The qualification must be recognized by the appropriate statutory or educational authority.
The notification also specifies that an ITI Wireman certificate will not be accepted where an Electrician trade certificate is required.
Candidates should select the appropriate trade based on their qualifications and corresponding NAPS/NATS scheme.
The age limit is calculated as on 29 November 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age | 24 Years |
| Eligible Date of Birth | 29 November 2002 to 29 November 2008 |
| Category | Upper-Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / UR | No additional relaxation specified |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| PwBD – General | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC-NCL | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 Years |
Candidates claiming relaxation must possess valid supporting certificates.
ONGC will provide a monthly stipend according to educational qualification and apprenticeship category.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Three-Year Diploma Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice – Class 10 / 12 | ₹8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice – One-Year ITI | ₹9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice – Two-Year ITI | ₹10,560 |
The stipend is payable under the applicable apprenticeship provisions.
The notification states that ONGC will not provide financial assistance for travelling, boarding or lodging expenses incurred during training.
No separate TA/DA entitlement is provided.
The training period is 12 months for all advertised trades and disciplines.
Training will be conducted at the allotted ONGC work centre.
Apprentices must comply with the training rules, work-centre instructions and provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Completion of training does not guarantee regular employment.
ONGC is under no obligation to provide a permanent job after the training period.
The notification provides for selection based on academic merit and verification.
Applications will be received through NAPS and NATS.
ONGC will verify the prescribed academic qualification, age, district eligibility and other application information.
Merit lists will be prepared based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
If two candidates obtain equal merit marks, the older candidate will be given preference.
Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates and the required self-attested copies.
The final list will be prepared according to merit, available seats, reservation provisions and successful verification.
Final apprenticeship engagement is subject to medical fitness and completion of the prescribed formalities.
No separate written examination is prescribed in the notification.
Candidates are selected through the notified merit-based procedure.
Candidates should carefully review the following restrictions.
Previous Apprenticeship: Applicants who have already undergone apprenticeship or are currently pursuing apprenticeship under the applicable provisions are not eligible.
Experience Restriction: Technician Apprentice candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification are not eligible.
Qualification Recency: Candidates must not have completed three years after passing their qualifying examination as on 29 November 2026.
District Eligibility: Candidates must meet the domicile or qualifying-education district requirement for their selected ONGC work centre.
One Work Centre and Trade: Candidates should apply for one trade at one work centre according to the notification.
Regular Employment: Apprenticeship engagement does not confer any right to permanent employment at ONGC.
The supplied official advertisement does not prescribe an application fee.
Candidates should use the government apprenticeship portals and avoid payments to unauthorized recruitment agents or personal accounts.
Applications are accepted online through NAPS or NATS, depending on the selected trade.
Visit ONGC's official website at https://ongcindia.com/.
Open the Careers / Recruitment Notices section.
Locate Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
Download and read the full advertisement.
Choose one eligible work centre and trade.
Verify the corresponding eligible districts in Annexure-I.
Check the trade's required academic qualification.
Identify whether the trade is under NAPS or NATS.
Register on the applicable apprenticeship portal.
Complete your personal, educational and contact details.
Upload the prescribed certificates and supporting documents.
Find the corresponding ONGC apprenticeship opportunity.
Select the correct work centre and trade.
Verify all details before submitting the application.
Submit your application by 20 November 2026.
Save your registration number and application details.
Applicants under NAPS must register and apply at:
https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
Applicants under NATS must register and apply at:
https://nats.education.gov.in/
Candidates should not submit offline or postal applications.
Candidates should prepare the following applicable documents:
Class 10 Certificate / Date of Birth Proof
Class 12 Marksheet, where applicable
ITI Marksheet and Trade Certificate
Diploma Marksheet and Certificate
Graduation Marksheet and Degree Certificate
Caste / Category Certificate, where applicable
OBC-NCL Certificate, where applicable
EWS Certificate, where applicable
PwBD Certificate, where applicable
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Domicile or Qualifying-Education District Proof, as required
NAPS / NATS Registration Details
Other Certificates Prescribed by ONGC
Candidates shortlisted for verification must produce original documents along with self-attested photocopies.
The notification schedules the selection/result announcement for 15 December 2026.
This is a scheduled date, not an already declared result.
Candidates should check the official ONGC apprenticeship portal for the final merit list and subsequent instructions.
Open the result or selection-list section when available.
Select the relevant apprenticeship recruitment.
Find the selected work centre and trade.
Check the published merit list or selection details.
Follow the instructions for document verification and engagement.
Final selection remains subject to meeting all eligibility and medical requirements.
| Particulars | Website |
|---|---|
| ONGC Official Website | https://ongcindia.com/ |
| ONGC Recruitment Notices | https://ongcindia.com/web/eng/career/recruitment-notice |
| ONGC Apprenticeship Portal | https://ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in/ |
| NAPS Application | https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ |
| NATS Application | https://nats.education.gov.in/ |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Scheduled Result | 15 December 2026 |
| Recruitment Query Email | ongc_skilldev@ongc.co.in |
Yes. ONGC has released the apprentice engagement notification dated 29 October 2026.
ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
3,047 tentative seats.
24 work centres.
20 November 2026.
29 October 2026.
It varies by trade. Some positions accept Class 10, while others require ITI, Class 12, Diploma or Graduation.
Yes, for applicable trades such as Library Assistant.
Yes, provided they possess the required ITI trade qualification.
Yes, for eligible diploma apprenticeship disciplines.
Yes, for eligible graduate apprenticeship disciplines.
18–24 years as on 29 November 2026.
Five years.
Three years.
Yes. The notification provides 10 years of relaxation, with additional category-related concessions.
₹8,200 to ₹12,300, depending on qualification.
₹12,300 per month.
₹10,900 per month.
₹10,560 per month.
12 months.
No separate written examination is prescribed.
Through academic merit, eligibility scrutiny, document verification and other applicable engagement formalities.
The older candidate receives preference.
No. Merit is based on the prescribed qualifying examination for the particular trade or discipline.
The advertisement does not specify an application fee.
The notification instructs candidates to choose one trade at one work centre for apprenticeship engagement.
Yes. Applicants must meet the eligible-district conditions in Annexure-I.
Yes, subject to the applicable qualification and other eligibility conditions. All districts of Gujarat are eligible for the Ahmedabad work centre.
No. Hazira has a specified eligible-district list: Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad.
Yes. The notification lists 301 apprenticeship seats at Mehsana.
Yes. The notification lists 78 seats at Vadodara.
Yes. The notification lists 392 seats at Ankleshwar.
The advertisement excludes candidates who have previously undergone apprenticeship under the relevant provisions.
The notification has experience-related restrictions, particularly for Technician Apprentices. Candidates must check the relevant eligibility clause.
No. It is a fixed-duration apprenticeship engagement.
There is no guaranteed regular employment after completion of apprenticeship.
The notification states that ONGC will not provide TA/DA, boarding, lodging or transportation assistance during training.
The notification schedules the result or selection announcement for 15 December 2026.
https://ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in/
The ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026, under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, offers 3,047 tentative apprenticeship seats across 24 work centres in India.
Candidates with the prescribed Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Diploma or Graduation qualifications can apply for the relevant trade or discipline.
The age limit is 18–24 years as on 29 November 2026, with applicable reservation-related relaxation.
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 for a training period of 12 months.
The selection process is based on qualifying-examination marks, followed by document verification and other prescribed formalities.
Applications are accepted online through the relevant NAPS or NATS portal until 20 November 2026.
The selection result is scheduled for 15 December 2026, subject to changes officially announced by ONGC.
Candidates should verify their eligibility, select the correct trade and work centre, and complete online registration before the deadline.
For further notifications, merit lists, document verification instructions and apprenticeship updates, visit the official ONGC recruitment and apprenticeship websites regularly.
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