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ऑयल एंड नेचुरल गैस कॉरपोरेशन लिमिटेड (ONGC) ने अप्रेंटिसशिप अधिनियम, 1961 के तहत वित्त वर्ष 2026-27 के लिए 3,047 अप्रेंटिस पदों की भर्ती का विज्ञापन जारी किया है। इसमें आईटीआई ट्रेड, डिप्लोमा और स्नातक स्तर के पद शामिल हैं, जो देश भर के 24 कार्य केंद्रों पर हैं। पात्र उम्मीदवार 29 अक्टूबर 2026 से 20 नवंबर 2026 तक NAPS पोर्टल (ट्रेड अप्रेंटिस) या NATS पोर्टल (स्नातक/डिप्लोमा) के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। चयन योग्यता परीक्षा के अंकों की मेरिट और दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन से होगा, और स्टाइपेंड योग्यता के अनुसार 8,200 रुपये से 12,300 रुपये प्रति माह तक मिलेगा।
Short Information & Overview
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Total Post | 3,047 Posts (Grand Total, as printed in the notification; the notification states that the trades and number of vacancies are tentative and may change as per ONGC requirement) |
| Post Name | Apprentice (Trade / Diploma / Graduate) FY 2026-27 |
| Advertisement Number | ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026 |
| Education Qualification | 10th pass / ITI / 3-year Diploma in Engineering / Graduate degree, as per the trade or discipline (see qualification table below) |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 29 November 2026 (date of birth between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008), with relaxation as per rules |
| Salary / Stipend | Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 per month, depending on qualification |
| Start Date / End Date | 29 October 2026 (applications accepted from this date) / 20 November 2026 (last date of receipt of applications) |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
| Application Mode | Online only — NAPS portal for trade apprentices and NATS portal for graduate/diploma apprentices; hard-copy, postal or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted |
Application Fee & Important Dates
Important Dates
| Notification Published | 29 October 2026 (advertisement posted on the ONGC website on 31 October 2026) |
| Online Applications Accepted From | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 November 2026 |
| Date of Result / Selection | 15 December 2026 |
| Age Calculated As On | 29 November 2026 |
| Training Period | 12 months for all trades |
Application Fee
| All Categories | No application fee is mentioned in the official notification |
Post Name & Education Qualification
| Trade / Discipline | Qualification | Scheme |
| Library Assistant | Passed 10th class examination | NAPS |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | ITI in COPA trade | NAPS |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) trade | NAPS |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician trade | NAPS |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic trade | NAPS |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter trade | NAPS |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic trade | NAPS |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | ITI in relevant trade | NAPS |
| Machinist | ITI in Machinist trade | NAPS |
| Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade | NAPS |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic trade | NAPS |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ITI in Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | NAPS |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI in Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | NAPS |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) trade | NAPS |
| Surveyor | ITI in Surveyor trade | NAPS |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | ITI in Welder trade | NAPS |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) — 12th class route | 12th class or I.T.I. (two years after class 10th) | NAPS |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | B.Com | NAPS |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst — Petroleum Products | B.Sc. (Chemistry) | NAPS |
| Executive HR — Oil & Gas | B.B.A. degree | NAPS |
| Secretarial Office Assistant — Oil & Gas | Any Graduate | NAPS |
| Computer Science Executive (Oil & Gas) | Degree in the respective discipline | NAPS |
| Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Oil & Gas) | Three years Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NAPS |
| Electrical Executive (Oil & Gas) | Three years Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NAPS |
| Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas) | Three years Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NAPS |
| Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas) | Three years Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NAPS |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in Commerce | NATS |
| Civil Executive (Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
| Electronics Executive (Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
| Instrumentation Executive (Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
| Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects | NATS |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three years Diploma in the respective discipline of Engineering | NATS |
Eligibility conditions: A candidate may apply under one sector, for one work centre and for one trade only. A candidate is eligible for a particular work centre only if he or she is a resident (domicile) of, or has obtained the requisite qualification from, the eligible district(s) for that work centre, as listed in Annexure-I of the notification. Vocational trade certificates must be from ITIs or technical institutions recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) or the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). For Electrician posts, a trade certificate in Wireman trade is not acceptable.
Total Post
3,047 posts in total, as per the Grand Total printed in the official notification.
Category Wise Total Post
The official notification does not give a trade-wise SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD category-wise vacancy table. It states only that reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD will be given as per Government of India guidelines and the applicable reservation roster. No category-wise figures have been invented here.
Sector Wise Total Post
| Sector | Total Posts (as printed in the notification) |
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Grand Total (as printed) | 3,047 |
Note: The sector totals are reproduced exactly as printed in the notification. The notification itself prints the Grand Total as 3,047.
Age Limit
Minimum age 18 years and maximum age 24 years as on 29 November 2026, i.e. the date of birth of the candidate must be between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008. Relaxation: upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Candidates belonging to PwBD categories are given age relaxation up to 10 years, up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD candidates and up to 13 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) PwBD candidates.
Salary Details
| Category of Apprentice | Qualification | Stipend per month (Rs.) |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A. / B.Com / B.Sc. / B.B.A. / B.E. / B.Tech | 12,300 |
| Three years Diploma | Respective discipline of Engineering | 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th | 8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of one year duration | 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI trade of two-year duration | 10,560 |
Apprentices are eligible for monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act during their period of engagement. ONGC will not provide any financial assistance towards transportation, and trainees are not eligible for any TA/DA, boarding or lodging expenses during training.
Selection Process
Selection is through a provisional merit list prepared separately for the relevant trades/disciplines and work centres, based on the marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination. In the event of a tie in merit, the candidate older in age is given preference. Candidates shortlisted from the provisional merit list are called for document verification, and the final merit list is prepared from candidates whose eligibility has been established, taking into account the notified vacancies, merit position, applicable reservation provisions and tie-breaking criteria. The final merit list or list of selected candidates will be published on the official ONGC website and/or communicated through the registered email addresses of the candidates. Shortlisting for document verification does not confer any right to engagement as an apprentice.
How to Apply
- Read the eligibility criteria in Para C of the advertisement and check that your district of residence or qualification district is eligible for your chosen work centre (Annexure-I).
- Trade apprentices: register and submit the application through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Graduate and diploma apprentices: register and submit the application through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- Apply for one sector, one work centre and one trade only, with correct registration, qualification and personal details on the portal.
- Submit the application on or before 20 November 2026. Applications submitted in hard copy, by post, by hand or through any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Links
| Apply Online (NAPS Portal — Trade Apprentices) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NATS Portal — Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 ki last date kya hai?
A. Online application ki antim tithi 20 November 2026 hai.
Q. ONGC Apprentice me total kitne posts hain?
A. Kul 3,047 posts hain, jaisa ki official notification me Grand Total diya gaya hai.
Q. ONGC Apprentice ka stipend kitna hai?
A. Graduate apprentice ko 12,300 रुपये, diploma apprentice ko 10,900 रुपये, aur ITI trade apprentice ko 9,600 रुपये (1 saal ke trade) ya 10,560 रुपये (2 saal ke trade) prati maah milega; 10th/12th trade apprentice ko 8,200 रुपये prati maah milega.
Q. ONGC Apprentice ke liye kaise apply karein?
A. Trade apprentice NAPS portal apprenticeshipindia.gov.in par aur graduate/diploma apprentice NATS portal nats.education.gov.in par online apply karein.
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