Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced 3,047 apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The places are in ITI, Diploma and Graduate trades, spread over 24 work centres across India.
This is a 12-month apprenticeship with a monthly stipend, not a regular job. You apply online through the NAPS or NATS portal, and the last date is 20 November 2026. If you’re in Meghalaya, note that the Northeast list has no work centre in Meghalaya. The nearest are in Assam and Tripura, so read the work-centre section below before you apply.
ONGC Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Stipend | ₹8,200–₹12,300 |
| Last Date | 20 November 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 29 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 29 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Result/Selection Date | 15 December 2026 |
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026
The vacancies are spread across six sectors and 24 work centres.
| Sector | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Northern Sector | 191 |
| Mumbai Sector | 482 |
| Western Sector | 1,166 |
| Eastern Sector | 674 |
| Southern Sector | 269 |
| Central Sector | 267 |
| Total (Officially Stated) | 3,047 |
The vacancies are tentative and may change with ONGC’s requirements. The six sector figures in the notification add up to 3,049, while the notification states a total of 3,047. We’ve shown the officially stated total.
Vacancies in Northeast India
| Work Centre | State | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Jorhat | Assam | 135 |
| Nazira & Sivasagar | Assam | 466 |
| Silchar | Assam | 73 |
| Agartala | Tripura | 200 |
That’s 874 places in the Northeast. None is in Meghalaya, and the notice tells candidates to check which work centre they’re eligible for based on their domicile or educational qualification. Whether a Meghalaya candidate can apply to these centres isn’t clear from the details we have, so check the notification’s domicile rules before you choose.
Trades and Disciplines
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA)
- Electrician and Electronics Mechanic
- Fitter and Instrument Mechanic
- Mechanic Diesel and Machinist
- Welder and Draughtsman (Civil)
- Fire Safety Technician
- Secretarial Office Assistant
- Accounts Executive and Executive HR
- Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Executive
- Computer Science and Electronics Executive
- Petroleum Executive and other trades
Educational Qualification
You need the qualification prescribed for your trade or discipline.
| Qualification | Eligible Trades/Disciplines |
|---|---|
| Class 10 Pass | Library Assistant |
| Class 12/ITI | Fire Safety Technician |
| ITI | Electrician, Fitter, COPA, Welder and other technical trades |
| Diploma | Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Engineering disciplines |
| Graduate | B.Com, BBA, B.Sc and relevant Engineering degrees |
The official notification has the exact qualification for each trade.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Maximum age: 24 years
- Age cut-off date: 29 November 2026
- Eligible dates of birth: 29 November 2002 to 29 November 2008
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | As per applicable rules |
Monthly Stipend
Apprentices are paid a monthly stipend according to their qualification.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹12,300 |
| Three-Year Diploma | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice (10th/12th) | ₹8,200 |
| ITI (1 Year) | ₹9,600 |
| ITI (2 Years) | ₹10,560 |
Application Fee
The notification doesn’t specify an application fee. Follow the instructions on the NAPS or NATS portal you apply through.
Selection Process
Selection is by merit in your qualifying examination. There’s no written test. The stages are:
- Academic merit list
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Document verification
- Final selection
If two candidates tie on merit, the older candidate gets preference.
How to Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification and check that you’re eligible.
- Check which work centre you’re eligible for, based on your domicile or educational qualification.
- Register on the NAPS or NATS portal, as applicable to you.
- Search for the ONGC apprenticeship opportunity.
- Pick one eligible trade and one work centre.
- Enter your details and submit the application.
- Finish all this before 20 November 2026.
You can choose only one trade and one centre, so choose with care. Registering on a government portal can take a few days to verify, so don’t wait for the last week.
Important Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| NAPS Portal (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) | Visit NAPS |
| NATS Portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) | Visit NATS |
| ONGC Official Website | Visit ONGC |
| Official Notification (ONGC/APPR/1/2026) | View Official Notification |
What the Details We Have Don’t Say
They don’t say which trades are offered at which work centre, the minimum marks needed, how the domicile rule works, whether any job follows the apprenticeship, or the contents of the document verification. The notification covers some of these.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are there?
3,047 apprentice vacancies across 24 work centres. The numbers are tentative and may change.
2. Is this a permanent job?
No. It’s a 12-month apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, with a stipend. The details we have don’t mention a job offer at the end.
3. What is the stipend?
₹8,200 to ₹12,300 a month, depending on your qualification. Graduate apprentices get ₹12,300 and trade apprentices (10th/12th) get ₹8,200.
4. What is the age limit?
18 to 24 years as on 29 November 2026, with 5 years’ relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
5. Can candidates from Meghalaya apply?
The details we have list no work centre in Meghalaya. The nearest are in Assam (Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar) and Tripura (Agartala). The notice says eligibility depends on your domicile or qualification, so check its domicile rules before you apply.
