ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3047 Posts

MockPreps; India; On-site; INR 92,000 - 137,000; Part time

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Job summary

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) invites applications for 3,047 apprentice trainees across 24 work centres nationwide. The apprenticeship offers a 12-month training with a monthly stipend under NAPS/NATS and practical industry exposure.

Eligibility is 18–24 years as on 29 November 2026, with category relaxations. Selection is merit-based on prescribed qualification marks; no written exam. Online applications open 29 October 2026 and close 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship under NAPS/NATS with a 12‑month training period.
• Selection based on prescribed qualification marks; no written exam.
• Merit-based shortlist with document verification for final engagement.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade tasks under supervision at designated ONGC work centres.
• Maintain logs, machinery records and safety compliance reports during shifts.
• Participate in workshops, skill development modules and safety trainings.
• Adhere to corporate guidelines, safety norms and environmental standards.
• Assist in maintenance, administration, lab testing or engineering documentation.
• Prepare progress evaluations and project summaries before training ends.

Job description

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3047 Posts

Across India

Apply By: 20 Nov 2026

Status: Active / Open

Job Description

Overview

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has issued an official recruitment advertisement to engage 3,047 apprentice trainees across 24 operational work centres nationwide. This structured training programme provides eligible candidates with practical industry exposure under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Selected individuals will complete a 12-month training tenure while receiving a monthly stipend aligned with their educational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assigned trade tasks diligently under the guidance of senior technical supervisors at designated ONGC work centres.
• Maintain proper logs, machinery records, and safety compliance reports during daily operational shifts.
• Participate actively in technical workshops, skill development modules, and mandatory safety training sessions.
• Adhere strictly to corporate guidelines, industrial safety norms, and environmental standards established by the corporation.
• Assist departmental teams in routine maintenance, office administration, laboratory testing, or engineering documentation tasks.
• Complete periodic progress evaluations and submit required project summaries before the conclusion of the training period.

Why Apply

Engaging as an apprentice with a premier Maharatna energy enterprise provides invaluable hands‑on industrial experience and technical grounding. Participants gain professional mentorship, industry‑recognized certificates, and financial stipends which significantly enhance their future employability across the energy sector.

• Notification Release Date: 29 October 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 29 October 2026
• Application Closing Date: 20 November 2026
• Age and Qualification Cut‑off Date: 29 November 2026
• Provisional Merit List Release Date: 15 December 2026

Quick Facts

• Stipend: Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 per month
• Category: Public Sector Apprenticeship Training

Cutoff Marks

Cut‑off marks depend on the qualifying examination scores for individual trades across different work centres and are determined dynamically during provisional merit list preparation.

Application Fee

The official notification does not prescribe any application fee or registration charge for applying to this apprenticeship engagement. Candidates are advised to utilize official portal channels only.

Age Limit

Minimum 18 years and maximum 24 years as on 29 November 2026. Category‑wise upper age relaxations apply for SC, ST, OBC‑NCL, and PwBD candidates as per official guidelines.

Selection Process

Application Scrutiny

The corporation reviews all submitted applications received through the official NAPS and NATS portals to verify applicant data against advertised eligibility parameters.

Merit List Preparation

Selection is finalized strictly on the basis of percentage marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination required for the respective trade and work centre. In case of tied marks, older candidates receive higher placement preference.

Shortlisted candidates are summoned to produce original academic certificates, category proofs, identity documentation, and registration transcripts for rigorous verification before final contract engagement.

Exam Pattern

No written examination is conducted for this apprentice selection process. Evaluation relies entirely upon the marks scored in the qualifying academic or technical examination combined with document verification checks.

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