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ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 – Overview

Important Dates – ONGC Apprentice 2026

ONGC has reserved the right to extend the application deadline if it receives insufficient applications or does not find enough suitable candidates.

ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Sector-wise Details

The advertisement distributes tentative seats across 24 work centres. The sector totals printed in the individual tables do not arithmetically match the grand total printed in the notification: the six sector subtotals add up to 3,049, whereas the notification states a grand total of 3,047. The overall vacancy field follows the printed grand total; candidates should verify any revised vacancy statement on the official ONGC portal.

Important: Work-centre and trade-wise seat numbers are tentative and may change according to ONGC's requirements. The full work-centre/trade-wise distribution is provided in the official 20-page advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Age Limit (as on 29 November 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years.
• Maximum Age: 24 years.
• SC/ST candidates: 5 years upper-age relaxation.
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years upper-age relaxation.
• PwBD candidates: up to 10 years; PwBD-SC/ST: up to 15 years; PwBD-OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): up to 13 years.

The notification specifies the eligible date-of-birth range as 29 November 2002 to 29 November 2008.

Educational Qualification

Applicants must possess the essential qualification prescribed for the selected trade or discipline. The notification includes the following qualification groups:

• Class 10: Library Assistant.
• ITI: COPA, Draughtsman (Civil), Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, Fire Safety Technician, Machinist, Mechanic Motor Vehicle, Diesel Mechanic, Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology), Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Stenographer (English), Surveyor and Welder.
• Class 12 / ITI: One Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) entry specifies Class 12 or a two-year ITI after Class 10.
• Graduate qualifications: B.Com for Executive Finance; B.Sc. Chemistry for Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products; BBA for Executive HR; Any Graduate degree for Secretarial Office Assistant; graduate degree in Commerce for Accounts Executive; and graduation for Store Keeper.
• Engineering diploma: Three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline for the notified diploma executive trades.
• Engineering degree: Degree in the relevant engineering discipline for the notified graduate executive trades.
• Petroleum Executive: Graduation with Geology as one of the subjects.

For the complete trade-to-qualification mapping, candidates must refer to Section D (pages 13–14) of the official notification. Qualifications obtained through distance education are also stated to be acceptable. ITI certificates must be from institutions recognized by the State Board of Technical Education or NCVT, as applicable. A Wireman trade certificate is not accepted where Electrician trade certification is prescribed. Degrees must be recognized by the relevant statutory bodies such as UGC or AICTE.

Domicile / Eligible District Requirement

A candidate may apply for a work centre only if they are a resident (domicile) of an eligible district for that centre or have obtained the required qualification from an eligible district. The corresponding states and districts are listed in Annexure 1 on page 20. For example, Hazira is limited to Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad; Bokaro is limited to Bokaro district; and Rajahmundry is limited to Krishna, East Godavari and West Godavari districts. Several other work centres accept candidates from all districts of the corresponding state as stated in the annexure.

ONGC Apprentice Stipend 2026–27

The notification provides the following monthly stipend rates during the 12-month apprenticeship period:

Apprentices are not eligible for TA/DA, boarding or lodging expenses. ONGC will not provide financial assistance for transportation.

Selection Process for ONGC Apprentice 2026

1. Applications received through NAPS and NATS will be consolidated by the concerned ONGC authority.
2. Applications will be checked for educational qualification, age, domicile, apprenticeship-scheme eligibility and other conditions.
3. Provisional merit lists will be prepared separately for the relevant trade/discipline and work centre, based on marks in the prescribed qualifying examination.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
5. Original certificates and supporting documents will be verified, followed by preparation of the final merit list.
6. Selected candidates will be informed through their registered email and the ONGC Apprenticeship website.
7. Engagement will be subject to document verification, medical fitness and completion of the prescribed NAPS/NATS contract formalities.

In case of a tie in merit, the older candidate will be given preference. Reservation will be applied as per Government of India guidelines. The notification does not prescribe a written examination or interview.

Scheme of Examination and Syllabus

No written examination, computer-based test or interview is specified in the advertisement. Selection is based on merit in the prescribed qualifying examination for the chosen trade or discipline. A separate examination syllabus is therefore not provided.

Registration and Application Fee

The advertisement does not specify an application or examination fee. Candidates must apply online through the portal corresponding to the apprenticeship scheme shown against their selected trade:

• NAPS: National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal – apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
• NATS: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal – nats.education.gov.in.

Applications through these portals are accepted from 29 October 2026. Candidates must apply under one sector, one work centre and one trade only. If an application is submitted for more than one work centre/trade, ONGC may allocate only one centre and one trade at its discretion.

Important Conditions for ONGC Apprentice Engagement

• Candidates must not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier or be currently undergoing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.
• Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification are not eligible for Technician Apprentice engagement.
• Applicants must not have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 29 November 2026.
• Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the eligibility conditions will be rejected.
• Engagement is subject to medical fitness and verification of original certificates.
• Apprenticeship training does not create any right to regular employment with ONGC. No regular appointment is guaranteed during or after training.

How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27?

1. Read the official advertisement and check the trade-wise qualification, age and eligible-district conditions.
2. Identify the work centre and trade for which you meet the eligibility requirements.
3. For NAPS trades, visit apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and complete registration and application.
4. For NATS trades, visit nats.education.gov.in and complete registration and application.
5. Enter accurate personal, educational and contact details and submit the application through the correct portal.
6. Keep your registration/application details and registered email active for selection updates.
7. Regularly check the ONGC Apprenticeship website for shortlisted lists, document-verification schedules and further instructions.

Hard-copy, postal or hand-delivered applications are not accepted. Candidates should apply only for one sector, one work centre and one trade.