Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3,047 apprentice vacancies across various work centres in India under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
Eligible candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA or relevant engineering and graduation qualifications can apply online from 29 October to 20 November 2026 through the prescribed NAPS/NATS apprenticeship portals.
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 for 12 months of training.
Important Experience and Eligibility Conditions: Candidates must check the qualification-specific experience restrictions. Applicants who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible. Candidates must also meet the prescribed qualifying-examination date and other eligibility conditions.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Post Name | Apprentice – Various Trades |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 |
| Age Limit | 18–24 Years |
| Qualification | 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, Graduation |
| Application Fee | No separate fee specified |
| Application Mode | Online through NAPS/NATS |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹8,200–₹12,300 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Experience | Prior apprenticeship training is not permitted; additional restrictions apply to certain candidates |
| Eligibility | Candidates meeting trade-wise qualification, age and domicile conditions |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Job Location | Various ONGC work centres across India |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 November 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 29 November 2026 |
| Provisional Selection / Result | 15 December 2026 |
| Written Examination | Not prescribed |
5. Vacancy Details
ONGC has advertised 3,047 apprentice vacancies across six sectors.
| Sector | Advertised Vacancies |
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Official Advertised Total | 3,047 |
Important: The sector-wise figures supplied add up to 3,049, although the notification’s advertised grand total is 3,047. Candidates should check the official notification or any corrigendum for clarification.
Major work centres include Dehradun, Delhi, Goa, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Mehsana, Vadodara, Jorhat, Nazira, Sivasagar, Silchar, Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry, Agartala, Bokaro and Kolkata.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the relevant qualification for their chosen trade:
- 10th Pass: Library Assistant.
- ITI: COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Draughtsman, Machinist, Diesel Mechanic, Welder, Surveyor and other prescribed trades.
- 12th / ITI: Fire Safety Technician, as per the prescribed qualification.
- B.Com: Executive Finance and relevant Accounts roles.
- B.Sc Chemistry: Lab Chemist / Analyst.
- BBA: Executive HR.
- Any Graduate: Secretarial Office Assistant and Store Keeper.
- Diploma: Relevant three-year engineering diploma.
- Engineering Degree: Relevant engineering graduate apprenticeship.
- Geology Graduate: Petroleum Executive, with Geology as a subject.
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026.
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC-NCL: 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- PwBD (OBC-NCL): 13 years
Experience and Other Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification from a recognised institution.
- Applicants must not have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 29 November 2026.
- Candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Additional restrictions apply to Technician Apprentices with one year or more of relevant post-qualification training or work experience.
- Candidates must satisfy the prescribed domicile and work-centre eligibility conditions.
Note: This is a 12-month apprenticeship training opportunity, not a permanent ONGC job. Completion of training does not guarantee regular employment.
Monthly Stipend
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice – 10th / 12th | ₹8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice – One-Year ITI | ₹9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice – Two-Year ITI | ₹10,560 |
Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit and document verification.
- Online application through the applicable NAPS/NATS portal.
- Verification of eligibility and educational qualifications.
- Merit list based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Document verification.
- Final selection and apprenticeship engagement formalities.
No separate written examination is prescribed in the supplied recruitment details.
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should apply through the relevant apprenticeship portal according to their trade.
- Visit the official ONGC Apprenticeship Portal.
- Check the notification and identify your eligible trade and work centre.
- Register on the appropriate NAPS or NATS portal.
- Search for the relevant ONGC apprenticeship opportunity.
- Complete the application using accurate personal and educational details.
- Submit the application before 20 November 2026.
- Save the application confirmation for future reference.
Official Apply Online Links
Candidates must use the appropriate portal based on the apprenticeship category:
- NAPS Portal: Apply for Trade Apprenticeships
- NATS Portal: Apply for Graduate and Diploma Apprenticeships
- ONGC Apprenticeship Portal: Visit ONGC Apprentice Application Portal
Official Notification PDF
Candidates should read the official ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying. Check the trade-wise qualifications, work-centre vacancies, domicile conditions, age relaxation, experience restrictions and stipend details.
Official Notification and Recruitment Updates – ONGC Website
Note: A direct notification PDF URL was not included in the supplied details. Visit the ONGC official website and open the relevant apprenticeship advertisement to access the original PDF.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| NAPS Apply Online | Click Here |
| NATS Apply Online | Click Here |
| ONGC Apprentice Portal | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Visit ONGC Official Website |
| Official Website | ONGC Official Website |
FAQs – ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,047 apprentice vacancies have been advertised.
Q2. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, relevant graduation or engineering qualifications can apply for the prescribed trades.
Q3. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with applicable category-wise relaxation.
Q4. What is the monthly stipend?
The stipend ranges from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300, depending on the apprenticeship category.
Q5. Is previous experience required?
The supplied details do not specify a general experience requirement. However, candidates with previous or ongoing apprenticeship training are not eligible, and additional experience restrictions apply to certain categories.
Q6. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online applications is 20 November 2026.
Q7. Is there a written examination?
No separate written examination is prescribed. Selection is merit-based, followed by document verification.
Q8. Is ONGC apprenticeship a permanent government job?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship training programme and does not guarantee permanent employment.
Q9. Where can candidates apply?
Candidates can apply through the relevant NAPS/NATS portal and the ONGC Apprenticeship Portal.