ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3047 Posts

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), Across India, has invited applications for 3047 posts of Apprentice under Advt No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. The online application is open from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026.

The posts are for Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Uran, Panvel. Qualification required: Candidates must possess ITI, Diploma, or Graduate degree in relevant disciplines as specified for each trade. The pay is Monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 based on qualification. Selection is by consolidation of applications, scrutiny of applications and preparation of provisional merit list based on qualifying marks. Eligibility, dates and the steps to apply are given below.

Key Points

• Last date: 20 November 2026
• Vacancies: 3047
• How to apply: Online
• Pay: Monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 based on qualification.
• Fee: No application fee is mentioned in the notification
• Age limit: 18 to 24 years (as on 29 November 2026)
• Places: Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Uran, Panvel

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee.

ONGC Notification PDF 2026

Advt No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 gives the full conditions for the post, including anything not covered in the tables on this page. Read it before applying. The download link is in the Important Links table below.

Download ONGC notification PDF

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: 10th pass; ITI in relevant trade; Diploma in Engineering; Graduate in relevant discipline
• Experience: No prior apprenticeship or one year or more of job experience allowed.
• Age limit: 18 to 24 years (as on 29 November 2026)
• Age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10-15 years

Other conditions:

• Candidates must be residents of or have obtained qualification from eligible districts.
• Candidates must be medically fit.
• Engagement is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Who Cannot Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training earlier.
• Candidates with one year or more of job experience after qualification.
• Candidates who completed qualification more than three years ago.

Pay and Terms of Engagement

• Duration of training is 12 months for all trades.
• No obligation for regular employment after completion.

Important Dates

How Will ONGC Select Candidates?

• Consolidation of applications
• Scrutiny of applications
• Preparation of provisional merit list based on qualifying marks
• Document verification
• Final merit list preparation
• Selection based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
• Tie-breaking criteria: candidate older in age given preference.

Documents to Enclose

• Proof of date of birth
• Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying examination
• Diploma/degree/ITI certificate
• Caste/category certificate
• PwBD certificate
• Valid identity proof

How to Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026 Online

1. Check eligibility criteria and eligible districts in Annexure-I.
2. Register and apply online via NAPS portal (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for NAPS trades.
3. Register and apply online via NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) for NATS trades.
4. Ensure all details are correctly entered on the portal.
5. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
6. Apply on or before 20 November 2026.

Other Points to Note

• Candidates should periodically visit official websites for updates.
• Canvassing will disqualify the candidate.

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Important Links

Official Source

This article is based on the official notification of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026. Candidates should verify every detail in that notification before applying.