Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications for 3,047 apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification is Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, published on 29 October 2026. This ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 covers Trade, Diploma and Graduate apprentices at 24 work centres across India. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026.
This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It is not a regular ONGC job. The notification clearly states that ONGC has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship.
Last updated: 31 October 2026. This article is based on the official ONGC notification PDF. At the time of writing, no corrigendum or date extension for this advertisement was found.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Advertisement Number | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Engagement Type | Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Categories | Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentices |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 (tentative) |
| Training Duration | 12 months for all trades |
| Application Mode | Online only, through NAPS and NATS portals |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years as on 29.11.2026 |
| Stipend | ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 per month |
| Application Fee | This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 29 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to receive applications | 20 November 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off date | 29 November 2026 |
| Date of Result/Selection | 15 December 2026 |
The notification says ONGC may extend the application date if it receives too few applications or cannot find enough suitable candidates. Any extension will be published only on the official websites. Until then, treat 20 November 2026 as the last date.
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Sector-Wise
| Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 (as printed) |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Grand Total | 3,047 |
Note: The notification prints the Southern Sector total as 269, but its four work-centre subtotals add up to 267. The grand total of 3,047 matches the sum of all work-centre subtotals. Check the official PDF for the trade-wise figures before applying.
Work Centre-Wise Vacancies
| Sector | Work Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun | 138 |
| Northern | Delhi | 28 |
| Northern | Jodhpur | 5 |
| Northern | OVL Delhi | 20 |
| Mumbai | Goa | 25 |
| Mumbai | Hazira | 138 |
| Mumbai | Mumbai | 200 |
| Mumbai | Nhava | 25 |
| Mumbai | Panvel | 25 |
| Mumbai | Uran | 69 |
| Western | Ahmedabad | 331 |
| Western | Ankleshwar | 392 |
| Western | Cambay | 64 |
| Western | Mehsana | 301 |
| Western | Vadodara | 78 |
| Eastern | Jorhat | 135 |
| Eastern | Nazira & Sivasagar | 466 |
| Eastern | Silchar | 73 |
| Southern | Chennai | 40 |
| Southern | Kakinada | 76 |
| Southern | Karaikal | 98 |
| Southern | Rajahmundry | 53 |
| Central | Agartala | 200 |
| Central | Bokaro | 33 |
| Central | Kolkata | 34 |
The trades and vacancy numbers are tentative and may change as per ONGC’s requirement. The trade-wise breakup for each work centre is given in the official notification PDF.
Who Can Apply: Domicile and Work Centre Rule
You can apply for a work centre only if you are a resident (domicile) of the eligible district(s) for that centre, or you obtained your essential qualification from those districts. This is given in Annexure 1 of the notification.
| Work Centre | Eligible State / Districts |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | Uttarakhand, all districts |
| Delhi | All districts under the National Capital Region (NCR) |
| Jodhpur | Rajasthan, all districts |
| Goa | Goa, all districts |
| Hazira | Gujarat: Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad |
| Mumbai, Panvel, Nhava | Maharashtra, all districts |
| Uran | Maharashtra, all districts (preference to Raigad district) |
| Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Cambay, Mehsana | Gujarat, all districts |
| Bokaro | Jharkhand: Bokaro district |
| Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | Assam, all districts |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, all districts |
| Kakinada | Andhra Pradesh, all districts |
| Karaikal | Tamil Nadu: Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Tanjore, Trichy, Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram; Pondicherry: Karaikal |
| Rajahmundry | Andhra Pradesh: Krishna, East Godavari and West Godavari |
| Agartala | Tripura, all districts |
| Kolkata | West Bengal and Odisha, all districts |
You may apply to more than one work centre or trade if you are eligible. However, ONGC will allot only one centre and one trade at its discretion.
Educational Qualification
| Trade / Discipline | Qualification Required | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 10th pass | NAPS |
| COPA, Draughtsman (Civil), Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC, Surveyor, Welder (Gas & Electric) | ITI in the same trade | NAPS |
| Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade | NAPS |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ITI in Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | NAPS |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) | NAPS |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | ITI in relevant trade; or 12th class / ITI (two years after Class 10) | NAPS |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | B.Com | NAPS |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | B.Sc. (Chemistry) | NAPS |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | BBA degree | NAPS |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Any graduate | NAPS |
| Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation and Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas) | Three-year Diploma in the respective engineering discipline | NAPS |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce | NATS |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Graduate | NATS |
| Computer Science, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Instrumentation and Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | Engineering degree in the respective discipline | NATS |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects | NATS |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three-year Diploma in the respective engineering discipline | NATS |
Important qualification rules from the notification:
- Apply only if you hold the essential minimum qualification.
- Qualifications acquired through DEC are also accepted.
- The ITI trade certificate must be from an ITI or technical institution recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) or NCVT.
- Where an Electrician trade certificate is required, a Wireman trade certificate is not acceptable.
- B.A, B.Com, BBA, B.E. and B.Tech qualifications must be recognised by statutory bodies such as UGC or AICTE.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29.11.2026. Your date of birth must fall between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (General) | Up to 10 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | Up to 15 years |
| PwBD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 13 years |
Additional Eligibility Conditions
- You must not have completed an apprenticeship earlier or be undergoing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- You must not have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 29.11.2026.
- If your mark sheet does not show the result declaration date, you must submit a certificate of the result publication date from the Principal of your college, polytechnic or institute at the time of document verification.
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after getting the prescribed qualification are not eligible to be engaged as Technician Apprentice.
- Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD will follow government guidelines.
Stipend
| Category of Apprentice | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech | ₹12,300 |
| Three-Year Diploma Apprentice | Diploma in respective engineering discipline | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th | ₹8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI (one-year trade) | ₹9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI (two-year trade) | ₹10,560 |
Apprentices are not eligible for TA/DA, boarding or lodging expenses, and ONGC will not give any financial assistance for transportation during training.
Application Fee
This detail is not mentioned in the official notification. Do not pay any money to any individual or website claiming to offer ONGC apprenticeship seats.
Selection Process
Selection is merit-based, using marks in the prescribed qualifying examination. The notification does not mention a written test or interview.
- ONGC downloads and consolidates applications from the NAPS and NATS portals, trade-wise and work-centre-wise.
- Applications are scrutinised for qualification, age, relaxation and other conditions. Incomplete, duplicate or ineligible applications are rejected.
- A provisional merit list is prepared separately for each trade and work centre. In case of a tie, the older candidate gets preference.
- Candidates are shortlisted for document verification in a ratio decided by ONGC. The list is published on the ONGC website and/or sent by email.
- Shortlisted candidates appear for document verification with originals and self-attested copies.
- A final merit list is prepared after verification, applying the reservation policy.
- Selected candidates complete engagement formalities, which may include registration or contract formalities on the NAPS/NATS portal.
Shortlisting for document verification does not give any right to engagement as an apprentice. The shortlisting ratio and the document verification schedule have not been specified in the notification and will be notified separately.
Documents Required for Verification
- Matriculation/secondary certificate or other proof of date of birth
- Mark sheets and certificates of the qualifying examination
- Diploma, degree or ITI certificate, as applicable
- Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer), if claiming reservation
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Valid identity proof
- NAPS/NATS registration and application details
- Any other certificate or declaration required under the eligibility conditions
Any false declaration, suppression of facts or failure to produce documents can lead to cancellation of candidature, and engagement can be terminated even after joining.
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice 2026
- Read the official notification PDF fully.
- Check your eligibility: trade qualification, age on 29.11.2026, and the eligible districts for your chosen work centre (Annexure 1).
- For trades marked NAPS, register and apply on the NAPS portal.
- For trades marked NATS, register and apply on the NATS portal.
- Enter your qualification and personal details correctly, then submit the application on or before 20 November 2026.
- Keep your registered email ID and portal login active. Check your inbox and spam folder regularly.
Hard-copy applications, applications by post or by hand, and any mode other than the NAPS/NATS portals will not be accepted.
Common Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for a work centre where your domicile or qualifying district does not match Annexure 1.
- Applying under the wrong scheme. NAPS and NATS trades use different portals.
- Submitting a Wireman certificate for an Electrician trade.
- Ignoring the three-year gap rule after passing the qualifying exam.
- Entering a wrong email ID. Selection updates are sent to the registered email.
- Waiting until the last day. The portals may be slow near the deadline.
Important Instructions
- Corrigenda and updates will be published only on www.ongcindia.com, www.ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in, the NAPS portal and the NATS portal.
- Results and the list of selected candidates will be published on the ONGC apprenticeship website.
- Canvassing of any kind leads to disqualification.
- The management’s decision on eligibility, selection and cancellation is final.
- For queries, the notification gives the email ID [email protected].
Warning: Beware of fake websites and agents who ask for money for ONGC apprenticeship. Apply only through the official portals listed below.
Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (ONGC/APPR/1/2026) | Official Notification PDF |
| Apply Online (NAPS trades) | NAPS Portal |
| Apply Online (NATS trades) | NATS Portal |
| ONGC Apprenticeship Website | ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in |
| ONGC Official Website | www.ongcindia.com |
Conclusion
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 3,047 apprenticeship seats for 10th pass, ITI, diploma and graduate candidates, with a monthly stipend of ₹8,200 to ₹12,300. Check the Annexure 1 district rules for your preferred work centre, confirm your age on 29.11.2026, and submit your application on the correct NAPS or NATS portal before 20 November 2026. Read the full official notification before applying.
