ONGC Apprenticeship 2026 Notification
Updated: By NaukriZila Editorial
- Total Posts
- 3,047
- Last Date
- 20 Nov 2026
- 20 days left
- Age Limit
- 18 – 24 years
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has opened 3047 apprenticeship posts for FY 2026-27. The last date for online applications is 20 November 2026. Candidates aged 18 to 24 years, with specified relaxations, can apply.
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited has announced the engagement of apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
Important Dates
| Date of Notification | 29 Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date | 20 Nov 2026 |
| Date of Result/Selection | 15 Dec 2026 |
Application Fee
The notice does not state an application fee here — many walk-in and contract recruitments have none. Check the official notification before applying. Official notification ↗
Age Limit
18 – 24 years(as on 29 Nov 2026)
Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer); PwBD candidates get up to 10 years, up to 15 years for SC/ST PwBD, and up to 13 years for OBC PwBD
Vacancy Details
| Post | Total | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant | 191 | — |
| Electrician | 191 | — |
| Electronics Mechanic | 191 | — |
| Fitter | 191 | — |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst- Petroleum Products | 191 | — |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | 191 | — |
| Accounts Executive | 191 | — |
| Civil Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | 191 | — |
| Petroleum Executive | 191 | — |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | 191 | — |
| Electrical Executive (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Computer Science Executive (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Instrument Mechanic | 191 | — |
| Mechanic Diesel | 191 | — |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | 191 | — |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 191 | — |
| Stenographer (English) | 191 | — |
| Surveyor | 191 | — |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | 191 | — |
| Library Assistant | 191 | — |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Electrical Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas) | 191 | — |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | 191 | — |
| Computer Science Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Electrical Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Civil Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Electronics Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Instrumentation Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | 191 | — |
| Petroleum Executive | 191 | — |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | 191 | — |
Eligibility
- Candidates must be domiciled in or have obtained qualification from eligible districts as per Annexure 1.
- Minimum age 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 29.11.2026 with relaxations for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per government rules.
- Qualifications vary by trade, including ITI, Diploma, Graduate degrees, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, B.E., B.Tech as specified per trade.
- Candidates should not have undergone or be pursuing apprenticeship earlier or currently.
- Candidates with more than one year of training or job experience after qualification are not eligible for Technician Apprentice.
- Applicants should not have completed three years after passing qualifying exam as on 29.11.2026.
- Qualifications must be recognized by relevant statutory bodies (UGC/AICTE etc).
Salary / Pay Scale
Stipend as per Apprentices Act: Graduate Apprentice Rs.12,300/month; Diploma Rs.10,900/month; Trade Apprentices 10th/12th Rs.8,200/month; ITI 1 year Rs.9,600/month; ITI 2 years Rs.10,560/month.
Calculate in-hand salary →Selection Process
- 1Application receipt and consolidation→
- 2Scrutiny of applications for eligibility→
- 3Preparation of provisional merit list based on qualifying exam marks→
- 4Shortlisting candidates for document verification→
- 5Document verification→
- 6Finalisation of merit list→
- 7Application of reservation policy→
- 8Publication of results and communication→
- 9Offer of engagement and completion of formalities→
- 10Filling of vacancies if any
How to Apply
- 1Apply online only through NAPS portal https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for NAPS trades from 29.10.2026
- 2Apply online only through NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in for NATS trades from 29.10.2026
- 3Candidates must ensure eligibility and domicile as per Annexure 1 before applying
- 4Regularly check ONGC website and NAPS/NATS portals for updates
- 5No offline applications accepted
Important Links (Official)
Official government links only. NaukriZila never charges any fee.
Should You Apply?
Candidates from eligible districts with 8th to graduate qualifications can apply. The competition is intense with over 3000 posts, but the selection is merit‑based on qualifying exam marks. Unlike the previous cycle, the number of posts has increased to 3047, offering more opportunities across diverse trades.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?+
20 November 2026.
What is the age limit?+
Minimum 18, maximum 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with relaxations for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD as per rules.
How to apply?+
Apply online through NAPS portal for NAPS trades or NATS portal for NATS trades starting 29 Oct 2026.
Questions & Answers
Information is taken from the official notification. Always verify on the official website before applying.