Quick Info
- Organization
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Post Name
- Apprentices (NAPS trade apprentices and NATS graduate/diploma apprentices)
- Total Vacancies
- 3,047 (tentative)
- Last Date
- 20 November 2026
Apply link & official notification are in the Important Links section below ↓
Table of Contents
✓ Last verified on 2 November 2026 from official notification
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has opened ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for the 2026-27 training year under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Total Vacancies: 3,047 (tentative). Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, diploma or degree qualifications can register on the government apprenticeship portals. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026, though ONGC may extend it.
This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act. It is not regular employment, and engagement gives no right to a job in ONGC.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Post Name | Apprentices (NAPS trade apprentices and NATS graduate/diploma apprentices) |
| Advertisement / Notification Number | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 (tentative) |
| Job Location | ONGC work centres across Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central sectors |
| Application Mode | Online only (no postal or hard-copy applications) |
| Official Website | www.ongcindia.com and www.ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in |
| Apply Start Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentices, sector-wise | Total 3,047<br>Northern 191, Mumbai 482, Western 1,166, Eastern 674, Southern 269 (as stated), Central 267 | Stipend per month: see below |
| Work centres | Dehradun 138, Delhi 28, Jodhpur 5, OVL Delhi 20, Goa 25, Hazira 138, Mumbai 200, Nhava 25, Panvel 25, Uran 69, Ahmedabad 331, Ankleshwar 392, Cambay 64, Mehsana 301, Vadodara 78, Jorhat 135, Nazira & Sivasagar 466, Silchar 73, Chennai 40, Kakinada 76, Karaikal 98, Rajahmundry 53, Agartala 200, Bokaro 33, Kolkata 34 | Trade-wise break-up is given in the official notification |
| Stipend rates | Training period: 12 months | Graduate apprentice Rs 12,300; 3-year diploma Rs 10,900; trade apprentice (10th/12th) Rs 8,200; ITI 1-year trade Rs 9,600; ITI 2-year trade Rs 10,560 |
No TA/DA, boarding or lodging is provided during training.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Required Qualification | Additional Requirement / Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Library Assistant (NAPS) | 10th pass | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| ITI trades such as Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, COPA, Surveyor, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC | ITI in the relevant trade | A Wireman certificate is not accepted where Electrician is required |
| Fire Safety Technician | 12th pass OR ITI | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Executive Finance / Lab Chemist / Executive HR / Secretarial Office Assistant | B.Com (Finance) OR B.Sc Chemistry (Lab Chemist) OR BBA (HR) OR any graduate (Secretarial Office Assistant) | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| Technician (Diploma) apprentices | 3-year engineering diploma in the relevant discipline | Not eligible with 1 year or more of experience |
| Graduate engineering apprentices | Engineering degree in the relevant discipline | Petroleum Executive needs a graduate with Geology as a subject |
Other eligibility conditions: no prior or current apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act; not more than 3 years since passing the qualifying exam as on 29 November 2026; medically fit; one work centre and one trade only. Candidates must be domiciled in, or have qualified from, an eligible district for the chosen work centre (Annexure I of the notification).
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
- Age Calculation Date: 29 November 2026 (date of birth between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years; OBC-NCL 3 years; PwBD 10 years (SC/ST PwBD 15 years, OBC PwBD 13 years)
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | Not Mentioned in Official Notification | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 (ONGC may extend) |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 29 November 2026 |
| Result | 15 December 2026 |
Selection Process
- Applications are consolidated from the NAPS and NATS portals.
- Scrutiny of applications.
- A provisional trade-wise and work-centre-wise merit list is prepared on qualifying marks. Ties go to the older candidate.
- Document verification.
- Final merit list with reservation, published on the ONGC website or sent by email.
- Offer and joining formalities on the portal.
How to Apply
- Check your eligibility and the district list in Annexure I for your chosen work centre.
- For NAPS trades (ITI, 10th, 12th, graduate trades), register on the Apprenticeship India portal.
- For NATS trades (diploma and graduate engineering), register on the NATS portal.
- Choose one trade and one work centre, then complete the application before 20 November 2026.
- Keep your email active, as results and offers may be sent there.
Queries can be sent to ongc_skilldev@ongc.co.in.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Apply Online Link (NAPS trades) | Apprenticeship India Portal |
| Apply Online Link (NATS trades) | NATS Portal |
| Official Website | www.ongcindia.com |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many apprentice vacancies has ONGC announced?
The notification mentions 3,047 tentative vacancies.
What is the last date for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
20 November 2026, as per the notification. ONGC may extend it.
What is the stipend for ONGC apprentices?
It ranges from Rs 8,200 for trade apprentices (10th/12th) to Rs 12,300 for graduate apprentices per month.
What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Is there any application fee?
The fee is Not Mentioned in Official Notification.
Does this lead to a permanent ONGC job?
No. The apprenticeship gives no right to regular employment in ONGC.
Can I apply for more than one work centre?
No. Only one work centre and one trade can be chosen.
Disclaimer
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.
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