ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply now for 3,047 Apprentice Vacancies

The ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) has been released on 29th October 2026 by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited. ONGC is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise engaged primarily in the exploration and production of oil and gas in India and abroad.

Under this skill-building initiative, ONGC will engage apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at its 24 work centres. The tentative number of vacancies is 3,047, and the training period is 12 months for all trades.

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Candidates from Assam can note that the Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar and Silchar work centres are open to residents of all districts of the state. Applications for the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be accepted online only, till 20th November 2026.

Vacancies of ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

ONGC has notified apprenticeship seats sector-wise and work centre-wise. The trades fall under two schemes: the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). The vacancies are tentative and may change as per the requirement of ONGC.

Northern Sector

Mumbai Sector

Western Sector

Eastern Sector

Southern Sector

Central Sector

The grand total of vacancies of ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 3,047. Reservation for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD categories will be given as per government guidelines. The trade-wise seat distribution for each work centre is available in the official notification.

Stipend

Apprentices selected under ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act during the period of engagement.

Trainees will not be eligible for any TA/ DA, boarding or lodging expenses during the training period. ONGC will also not provide any financial assistance towards transportation.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 24 years
• Age is to be calculated as on 29th November 2026, i.e. the date of birth should be between 29th November 2002 and 29th November 2008.

Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ ST/ OBC-NCL/ PwBD) are entitled to age relaxation as per the Apprentices Act. Candidates should check the official notification for the complete category-wise relaxation details.

Educational Qualification

Vocational trade certificates must be from ITIs/ technical institutions recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE)/ National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT). For trades requiring an Electrician certificate, a Wireman trade certificate will not be accepted. Degree holders must have qualifications recognised by statutory bodies such as UGC/ AICTE, and qualifications acquired through DEC will also be accepted.

Domicile Requirement

A candidate can apply for a work centre only if he/ she is a resident (domicile) of, or has obtained the essential qualification from, the eligible districts of that centre.

Other Conditions

• Candidates should not have undergone apprenticeship earlier or be pursuing apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the prescribed qualification are not eligible for Technician Apprentice engagement.
• Candidates should not have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on 29th November 2026.
• Candidates must apply under one sector, for one work centre and for one trade only. If multiple applications are submitted, apprenticeship will be allocated at one centre and for one trade only, at the discretion of the management.
• Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Selection Process

The selection for the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on merit. The process is as follows:

• Applications received through the NAPS and NATS portals will be consolidated and scrutinised for eligibility.
• A provisional merit list will be prepared trade-wise and work centre-wise, based on marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
• In case of a tie in merit, the candidate older in age will be given preference.
• Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification in the ratio decided by ONGC. Shortlisting does not confer any right to engagement.
• A final merit list of ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be prepared after document verification, keeping in view the vacancies, merit position and reservation provisions.
• The results will be published on the official ONGC apprenticeship website and/or communicated through registered email addresses.

Documents Required

• Matriculation/ secondary school certificate or other proof of date of birth
• Mark sheets and certificates of the prescribed qualifying examination
• Diploma/ degree/ ITI certificate, as applicable to the trade or discipline
• Caste/ category certificate for candidates claiming reservation under SC/ ST/ OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid identity proof
• NAPS/ NATS registration and application details
• Any other certificate or declaration required under the notified eligibility conditions

Candidates must bring original documents along with self-attested copies at the time of verification.

Steps to Apply

• Visit the application portal of ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
• Register on the NAPS portal for NAPS trades or on the NATS portal for NATS trades.
• Enter the registration details, educational qualifications and other particulars correctly.
• Choose the sector, work centre and trade as per eligibility and domicile.
• Submit the application online on or before 20th November 2026.
• Applications through hard copy, post, hand or any other mode will not be accepted for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
• Keep checking the registered email address and portal account for updates.

Key Dates

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