Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29 October 2026 for 3,047 Apprentice positions across 24 work centres in India under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Candidates with 10th pass, 12th pass, relevant ITI certificate, Engineering Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA or other prescribed graduate qualifications can apply. The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026. Monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 depending on the qualification category. Online applications close on 20 November 2026. The selection result is scheduled for 15 December 2026.
Important Note
1. This is an APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME of 12 months – NOT a regular job or employment. Completion of apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment at ONGC or any other organisation. ONGC has no obligation to provide regular employment during or after the programme.
2. Candidates must check Annexure I of the official notification to verify whether their district is eligible for their chosen ONGC work centre. Not all candidates can apply for every work centre – district-based eligibility restrictions apply.
3. ONGC uses two separate portals – NAPS at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and NATS at nats.education.gov.in. You must apply through the correct portal for your selected trade. Registering on the wrong portal will mean your application is not considered.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Advertisement Number | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Programme | Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Apprenticeship Schemes | NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) and NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) |
| Total Advertised Positions | 3,047 |
| Work Centres | 24 |
| Qualification | 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.E/B.Tech, B.Sc., B.Com., BBA, Graduate (trade-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026 |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 (qualification-wise) |
| Apprenticeship Duration | 12 months |
| Application Mode | Online – NAPS / NATS portals |
| Application Start Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Selection Result Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Employment Guarantee | None – apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Scheduled Selection Result Date | 15 December 2026 |
| Document Verification Date | To be announced |
| Apprenticeship Joining Date | To be announced |
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026
ONGC has advertised 3,047 positions across 24 work centres. The sector-wise and work-centre-wise breakdown is given below.
Sector-Wise Vacancies
| Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
Note: The advertised grand total is 3,047, while the published sector subtotals add up to 3,049. The advertised figure of 3,047 is retained here. Candidates should check for any ONGC clarification or corrigendum at ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in.
Work Centre-Wise Vacancies
| Sector | Work Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun | 138 |
| Northern | Delhi | 28 |
| Northern | Jodhpur | 5 |
| Northern | OVL Delhi | 20 |
| Mumbai | Goa | 25 |
| Mumbai | Hazira | 138 |
| Mumbai | Mumbai | 200 |
| Mumbai | Nhava | 25 |
| Mumbai | Panvel | 25 |
| Mumbai | Uran | 69 |
| Western | Ahmedabad | 331 |
| Western | Ankleshwar | 392 |
| Western | Cambay | 64 |
| Western | Mehsana | 301 |
| Western | Vadodara | 78 |
| Eastern | Jorhat | 135 |
| Eastern | Nazira and Sivasagar | 466 |
| Eastern | Silchar | 73 |
| Southern | Chennai | 40 |
| Southern | Kakinada | 76 |
| Southern | Karaikal | 98 |
| Southern | Rajahmundry | 53 |
| Central | Agartala | 200 |
| Central | Bokaro | 33 |
| Central | Kolkata | 34 |
ONGC Apprentice Stipend 2026
| Apprentice Category | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/B.E/B.Tech | Rs. 12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 3-year Engineering Diploma | Rs. 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th Pass | Rs. 8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice | 1-year ITI | Rs. 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | 2-year ITI | Rs. 10,560 |
ONGC will not provide TA/DA, boarding, lodging or transportation assistance during the training period.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification – Trade-Wise
| Trade / Discipline | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 10th Pass |
| COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) | ITI in COPA |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) |
| Electrician | ITI in Electrician |
| Electronics Mechanic | ITI in Electronics Mechanic |
| Fitter | ITI in Fitter |
| Instrument Mechanic | ITI in Instrument Mechanic |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil and Gas) | Relevant ITI or other prescribed qualification |
| Machinist | ITI in Machinist |
| Mechanic – Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle |
| Mechanic Diesel | ITI in Diesel Mechanic |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | ITI in Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) |
| Mechanic – Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | ITI in relevant trade |
| Stenographer (English) | ITI in Stenography (English) |
| Surveyor | ITI in Surveyor |
| Welder (Gas and Electric) | ITI in Welder |
| Executive Finance (Oil and Gas) | B.Com |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | B.Sc. in Chemistry |
| Executive HR – Oil and Gas | BBA |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil and Gas | Any Graduate |
| Computer Science/Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics and Telecommunication/Instrumentation Executive (Oil and Gas) | 3-year Diploma in respective discipline |
| Accounts Executive | Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Graduate |
| Computer Science/Electrical/Civil/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | B.E/B.Tech in respective discipline |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduation with Geology as one of the subjects |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering |
Important: A Wireman ITI certificate is explicitly NOT accepted in place of an Electrician ITI certificate where Electrician is prescribed.
Qualification Passing-Year Restriction
The prescribed qualifying examination must have been passed not more than 3 years before 29 November 2026 (i.e. qualification must be from 2023-24 onwards for most cases). Candidates whose marksheets do not mention the result declaration date must produce a certificate confirming the date from their institution during document verification.
Previous Apprenticeship Restrictions
- Candidates who have previously completed any apprenticeship training are NOT eligible.
- Candidates currently undergoing apprenticeship training are NOT eligible.
- For Technician Apprentices: candidates with one year or more of training or work experience after the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 29 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 18 to 24 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years relaxation (up to 29 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (up to 27 years) |
| PwBD – General | 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD – OBC | 13 years relaxation |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years relaxation |
Date-of-birth range for General/UR: 29 November 2002 to 29 November 2008.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Not mentioned in the official notification |
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply through the correct government portal based on the apprenticeship scheme for their selected trade – either NAPS or NATS. Check the official notification to confirm which scheme applies to your trade and work centre.
- Visit the official ONGC website at ongcindia.com and download Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
- Read the complete notification and check the work-centre and trade-wise vacancy tables.
- Check Annexure I to verify that your district makes you eligible for your chosen work centre.
- Confirm whether your trade falls under NAPS or NATS.
- For NAPS trades: go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register or log in.
- For NATS trades: go to nats.education.gov.in and register or log in.
- Locate the ONGC apprenticeship opportunity for your selected work centre and trade.
- Fill in personal, educational, domicile and other required details.
- Upload required documents and information as requested by the portal.
- Submit the application before 20 November 2026.
- Also check ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in for ONGC-specific application instructions and updates.
- Retain all application and registration details and monitor official portals for selection results on 15 December 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| ONGC Apprentice Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online – NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) | Click Here |
| ONGC Apprentice Portal and Selection Result | Click Here |
| ONGC Official Website | Click Here |
Work Centre and Domicile Eligibility – Key Rules
ONGC specifies in Annexure I of the notification that candidates can apply for a particular work centre only if they are domiciled in an eligible district OR obtained their qualifying education from an institution in an eligible district for that work centre. Selected illustrative eligibility areas:
| Work Centre | Eligible Area (Illustrative) |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | All districts of Uttarakhand |
| Delhi | National Capital Region (NCR) |
| Jodhpur | All districts of Rajasthan |
| Mumbai/Panvel/Nhava/Uran | All districts of Maharashtra |
| Hazira | Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad districts of Gujarat |
| Ahmedabad/Ankleshwar/Cambay/Mehsana/Vadodara | All districts of Gujarat |
| Bokaro | Bokaro district, Jharkhand |
| All other work centres | As specified in Annexure I of the official notification |
Candidates in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tripura and other states must verify their exact eligible districts in Annexure I before applying.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Application Scrutiny | ONGC consolidates and verifies NAPS/NATS applications |
| Provisional Merit List | Based on marks in the prescribed qualifying examination |
| Shortlisting | As per available seats, merit and reservation rules |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates produce originals |
| Final Selection | Final merit list prepared after eligibility verification |
| Engagement Formalities | NAPS/NATS registration and apprenticeship contract |
No separate written examination is prescribed. Selection is entirely on qualifying examination merit.
Tie-breaking rule: Where two candidates obtain identical marks, the older candidate gets preference.
Scheduled result date: 15 December 2026 at ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in.
Important Instructions
- This is a 12-month apprenticeship training programme – NOT employment. ONGC does not guarantee permanent employment after training.
- Candidates must apply through the correct portal (NAPS or NATS) for their selected trade.
- Only one trade and one work centre can be selected per application – follow the notification’s instructions.
- The qualification must not be more than 3 years old as on 29 November 2026.
- Previous or ongoing apprenticeship training disqualifies a candidate.
- District-wise domicile eligibility conditions in Annexure I must be satisfied before selecting a work centre.
- A Wireman ITI is not a substitute for an Electrician ITI where Electrician is specifically prescribed.
- Check ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and ongcindia.com for corrigenda and updates.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026 through the applicable NAPS or NATS portal.
How many positions are there in ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
ONGC has advertised 3,047 apprenticeship positions across 24 work centres under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
What is the monthly stipend for ONGC Apprentices?
Rs. 12,300 for Graduate Apprentices, Rs. 10,900 for Diploma Apprentices, Rs. 8,200 for 10th/12th pass Trade Apprentices, Rs. 9,600 for 1-year ITI and Rs. 10,560 for 2-year ITI Trade Apprentices.
Is ONGC Apprenticeship a permanent job?
No. This is a 12-month apprenticeship training programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961. ONGC has no obligation to provide permanent employment after training.
What portals do I use to apply?
NAPS trades: apply at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. NATS trades: apply at nats.education.gov.in. Check the official notification to confirm which scheme applies to your trade. Also check ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in for ONGC-specific instructions.
When is the ONGC Apprentice selection result?
The selection result is scheduled for 15 December 2026 at ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in.
Can candidates from any district apply for any work centre?
No. Candidates must satisfy district-based domicile or qualifying-institution eligibility conditions specified in Annexure I of the official notification for their chosen work centre.
Are candidates who have done apprenticeship training before eligible?
No. Candidates who have previously completed or are currently undergoing any apprenticeship training are not eligible.
What is the age limit for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026. SC/ST get 5 years relaxation, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the official ONGC Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29 October 2026, published on ongcindia.com. The advertised grand total of 3,047 positions differs from the sum of published sector subtotals (3,049) – candidates should check ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in for any ONGC clarification on this. The complete work-centre-wise and trade-wise vacancy tables, Annexure I domicile eligibility conditions and NAPS/NATS trade mapping are available in the official notification PDF. JobShouter is not associated with ONGC. This article is for informational purposes only.
