ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Online Form
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released the ONGC Various Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 3,047 apprentice vacancies under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. The recruitment offers opportunities for Trade Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices and Graduate Apprentices across 24 work centres in India. Candidates who have passed Class 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma or Graduation can apply for the relevant trade or discipline. The online application process started on 29 October 2026 and the last date to apply is 20 November 2026. Check the complete details regarding important dates, application fee, age limit, vacancy details, stipend, selection process and educational qualification on FastJobTrack.com.
Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates | Application Fee |
|---|---|
● Notification Date: 29 October 2026 | ● General / OBC / EWS: No Fee |
● Online Apply Start Date: 29 October 2026 | ● SC / ST: No Fee |
● Last Date to Apply Online: 20 November 2026 | ● PwBD: No Fee |
● Eligibility Cut-off Date: 29 November 2026 | ● All Categories: ₹0 |
● Merit List / Selection Result: 15 December 2026 (Tentative) | ● Payment Mode: Not Applicable |
● Training Start Date: As per ONGC schedule | ● No Application Fee Required |
Age Limit & Vacancy Details
Age Limit | Vacancy Details |
|---|---|
● Minimum Age: 18 Years | ● Trade Apprentice: Various Trades |
● Maximum Age: 24 Years | ● Diploma Apprentice: Various Disciplines |
● Age Calculation Date: 29 November 2026 | ● Graduate Apprentice: Various Disciplines |
● SC / ST Relaxation: 5 Years | ● Total Vacancies: 3,047 Posts |
● OBC-NCL Relaxation: 3 Years | ● Total Work Centres: 24 |
● PwBD General Relaxation: 10 Years | ● Training Duration: 12 Months |
● PwBD SC / ST Relaxation: 15 Years | ● Job Location: Across India |
● PwBD OBC-NCL Relaxation: 13 Years | ● Recruitment Type: Apprenticeship Training |
Work Centre-Wise Vacancy Details
Work Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|
● Dehradun | 138 |
● Delhi | 282 |
● Jodhpur | 5 |
● OVL Delhi | 20 |
● Goa | 25 |
● Hazira | 1,383 |
● 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 |
● Total Vacancies | 3,047 |
Salary Details & Selection Process
Salary / Stipend Details | Selection Process |
|---|---|
● Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 Per Month | ● Merit-Based Selection |
● Diploma Apprentice: ₹10,900 Per Month | ● Marks in Qualifying Examination |
● Trade Apprentice (10th / 12th Pass): ₹8,200 Per Month | ● Trade / Discipline-Wise Merit List |
● Trade Apprentice (1-Year ITI): ₹9,600 Per Month | ● Work Centre-Wise Merit List |
● Trade Apprentice (2-Year ITI): ₹10,560 Per Month | ● Document Verification |
● Training Duration: 12 Months | ● Medical Fitness / Other Formalities, if applicable |
● Permanent Job: Not Guaranteed | ● Final Selection as per ONGC Rules |
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 varies according to the trade or discipline. Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognized board, university or institution.
Apprentice Category / Trade | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
● Trade Apprentice | ● Class 10th / 12th Pass or ITI Certificate, depending on the selected trade. |
● Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | ● Relevant ITI qualification in COPA / Computer Operator and Programming Assistant. |
● Electrician | ● Relevant ITI qualification in Electrician Trade. |
● Fitter | ● Relevant ITI qualification in Fitter Trade. |
● Electronics Mechanic | ● Relevant ITI qualification in Electronics Mechanic Trade. |
● Mechanic Diesel | ● Relevant ITI qualification in Mechanic Diesel Trade. |
● Welder | ● Relevant ITI qualification in Welder Trade. |
● Diploma Apprentice | ● Diploma in the relevant Engineering discipline from a recognized institution. |
● Graduate Apprentice | ● Bachelor's Degree such as BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, B.E. or B.Tech in the relevant discipline. |
● Accounts Executive | ● Relevant Graduation qualification in Commerce / Accounts or as prescribed for the discipline. |
● Secretarial Office Assistant | ● Prescribed 10th / 12th / ITI qualification as applicable to the apprenticeship trade. |
● Technical Executive Trades | ● Relevant Diploma / Degree in the prescribed technical discipline. |
Additional Eligibility Conditions
Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
● Qualification Recognition | ● Qualification must be from a recognized board, university or institution. |
● Apprenticeship Experience | ● Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training are generally not eligible. |
● Previous Training | ● Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. |
● Qualification Passing Period | ● Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualification passing period under NAPS / NATS rules. |
● Work Centre Eligibility | ● Candidate must meet the prescribed domicile or qualification-based district eligibility for the selected centre. |
● Nationality | ● Indian citizens meeting the prescribed conditions. |
Note: The exact qualification differs by trade and apprenticeship scheme. Candidates should check the official advertisement for the complete trade-wise eligibility criteria before applying.
Application Links
| Apply | NATS click here |
| Apply | NAPS click here |
| Download Notification | click notification pdf |
| Official Website | click official site |