ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3047 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has opened the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3,047 apprentice posts across its work centres in India. Candidates with qualifications ranging from Class 10 and ITI certificates to diplomas and graduate degrees can apply under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS).

According to the published information, the advertisement, numbered ONGC/APPR/1/2026, was issued on 29 October 2026, and online applications will remain open until 20 November 2026. Selection will be based on merit in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification, and the selection result is scheduled for 15 December 2026.

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

ONGC Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026

ONGC has advertised 3,047 apprenticeship seats, distributed sector-wise as shown below. Candidates should note one published discrepancy: the six sector subtotals add up to 3,049, while the advertisement prints a grand total of 3,047. The advertised figure of 3,047 is used in this article, and candidates should check the official work-centre and trade-wise tables, and any ONGC clarification, before applying.

The largest work centres include Ankleshwar (392 seats), Ahmedabad (331), Mehsana (301), Nazira and Sivasagar (466), Mumbai (200) and Agartala (200). Other centres include Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, Goa, Hazira, Uran, Panvel, Nhava, Cambay, Vadodara, Jorhat, Silchar, Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry, Bokaro and Kolkata. Applicants can apply for only one eligible work centre and trade, and must satisfy the domicile or qualifying-institution condition listed for that centre in Annexure I of the advertisement. Apprenticeship training does not guarantee permanent employment at ONGC.

ONGC Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Eligibility depends on the trade or discipline chosen. ITI trades are offered through NAPS, while diploma and graduate disciplines are offered through NATS. The main qualification groups are summarised below.

Candidates must not have completed three years after passing their qualifying examination as on 29 November 2026. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training, or are currently undergoing it, are not eligible. For Technician Apprentices, candidates with one year or more of training or work experience after acquiring the prescribed qualification are also not eligible. The advertisement also states that a Wireman trade certificate is not accepted in place of an Electrician certificate where Electrician is prescribed.

ONGC Apprentice Age Limit 2026

Upper-age relaxation applies as per government rules: 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and 10, 13 and 15 years respectively for PwBD candidates of General, OBC and SC/ST categories. Candidates tracking other large central recruitments can also read the details of the IOCL Apprentice recruitment 2026, which covers 335 apprentice posts.

ONGC Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The official advertisement does not specify an application fee or a separate payment procedure for this apprenticeship engagement. Candidates should complete the application only through the official NAPS or NATS portal for their trade, and should not pay any fee demanded through unofficial channels.

ONGC Apprentice Stipend 2026

The stipend is payable during the 12-month engagement. ONGC will not provide additional TA/DA, boarding, lodging or transport assistance during training, according to the published information.

ONGC Apprentice Selection Process 2026

1. Application scrutiny: ONGC will consolidate and verify applications submitted through NAPS and NATS.
2. Provisional merit list: Merit will be determined from marks in the prescribed qualifying examination for the relevant trade and work centre.
3. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted according to available seats and merit.
4. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original qualification, age, category and other required certificates.
5. Final selection: ONGC will prepare the final merit list after verifying eligibility and applying reservation rules.

There is no written examination or interview in this selection process, according to the published information. If two candidates obtain the same marks, the older candidate will receive preference under the notified tie-breaking rule. The selection result is scheduled for 15 December 2026.

How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Read Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 carefully and confirm the trade, work centre and domicile condition that applies to you.
2. ITI trade candidates should register and apply through the NAPS portal, apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
3. Diploma and graduate candidates should register and apply through the NATS portal, nats.education.gov.in.
4. Select only one eligible work centre and trade, and fill the application with details matching your certificates.
5. Submit the form on or before 20 November 2026 and keep a printout of the submitted application for document verification.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates, as applicable
• ITI certificate or diploma / degree certificate and mark sheets for the chosen trade
• Date-of-birth proof and a valid photo identity proof
• Caste / category certificate, if claiming reservation or age relaxation
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Passport-size photograph and signature, in the format asked on the portal
• Domicile or qualifying-institution proof for the chosen work centre

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Official Website
• Apply Online – NAPS Portal (ITI Trades)
• Apply Online – NATS Portal (Diploma and Graduate)

Candidates interested in another ONGC opportunity can also check the ONGC Industrial Trainee recruitment 2026, which covers 50 training seats for CA and CMA Intermediate pass-outs.

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Disclaimer: This article is based on the information published by ONGC and leading job update portals. Candidates should verify all details, including the trade-wise vacancy break-up and the domicile condition for their work centre, in Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 on the official website ongcindia.com before applying, as ONGC may revise dates or instructions.