| Name of Post: | ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3047 Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice Posts, Apply by 20 November |
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| Post Date / Update: | 01 November 2026 | 3:55 PM |
| Short Information: | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has released Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for 3,047 apprentice seats (Trade, Diploma and Graduate) across 24 work centres in six sectors. Online applications run from 29 October to 20 November 2026 on the NAPS and NATS portals. Selection is on merit; there is no written exam. |
Source: ONGC Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 (ongcindia.com). Details checked on 1 November 2026.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3047 Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice Posts, Apply by 20 November
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Important Dates
- Notification and online application start: 29 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 20 November 2026
- Age counted as on: 29 November 2026
- Result / selection list: 15 December 2026 (tentative)
Age Limit (as on 29 November 2026)
- 18 to 24 years (born between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008).
- Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10 years (15 for SC/ST, 13 for OBC).
Vacancy Details: Total 3,047 Seats
| Sector | Seats | Work Centres |
|---|---|---|
| Western | 1,166 | Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara |
| Eastern | 674 | Nazira & Sivasagar, Jorhat, Silchar |
| Mumbai | 482 | Mumbai, Hazira, Uran, Goa, Nhava, Panvel |
| Southern | 267 | Karaikal, Kakinada, Chennai, Rajahmundry |
| Central | 267 | Agartala, Kolkata, Bokaro |
| Northern | 191 | Dehradun, Delhi, OVL Delhi, Jodhpur |
Seat numbers are tentative. Check the work centre-wise and trade-wise table in the official advertisement.
Eligibility
- Trade Apprentice: ITI in the relevant trade (Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Welder, COPA, Mechanic Diesel and others), or 10th/12th for listed trades.
- Diploma Apprentice: 3-year engineering diploma in the relevant discipline.
- Graduate Apprentice: B.Com, B.Sc (Chemistry), BBA, B.E./B.Tech or any graduate, as per the trade.
- Candidates who already did apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, or passed the qualifying exam more than 3 years before 29 November 2026, are not eligible.
- Domicile and district conditions apply as per Annexure-I of the notification.
Stipend (per month)
| Category | Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs 12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Rs 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice (2-year ITI) | Rs 10,560 |
| Trade Apprentice (1-year ITI) | Rs 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice (10th/12th) | Rs 8,200 |
Selection Process
- Merit list based on marks in the qualifying exam (no written test).
- Document verification and medical fitness.
- If marks are equal, the older candidate gets preference.
How to Apply
- Trade apprentices: register and apply on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS).
- Diploma and graduate apprentices: register and apply on nats.education.gov.in (NATS).
- Search for ONGC, select the trade and work centre, and submit by 20 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the application acknowledgement.
Interested candidates should read the full notification before applying.
Important Links
| Official Website (ONGC) | Click Here |
| Apply – Trade Apprentice (NAPS) | Click Here |
| Apply – Diploma/Graduate (NATS) | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
20 November 2026.
How many seats are in ONGC Apprentice 2026?
3,047 seats across 24 work centres.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is on the basis of qualifying exam marks.