ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3047 Posts | Advertisement No ONGC/APPR/1/2026

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) for the engagement of 3,047 Apprentices across multiple work centres in India.

Key Overview & Important Dates

Parameter	Details
Notification Date	October 29, 2026
Online Application Start Date	October 29, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	November 20, 2026 (06:00 PM)
Age Eligibility Cut-off Date	November 29, 2026
Result / Merit List Announcement	December 15, 2026
Application Fee	₹0 (No Application Fee for all categories)
Training Duration	12 Months

Post Details & Educational Qualification

Candidates can apply across trade, diploma, and graduate disciplines:

Trade Apprentices (ITI / 10th / 12th): Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Library Assistant, etc.
- Qualification: 10th / 12th / ITI in relevant trade.
Diploma Apprentices: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electronics, etc.
- Qualification: 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering stream.
Graduate Apprentices: B.Com, BBA, B.Sc (Chemistry), B.E. / B.Tech.
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject/discipline from a recognized university.

Monthly Stipend

10th / 12th / ITI / Diploma: ₹8,200 – ₹10,500 per month (as per rules).
Graduate Apprentices (B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech): ₹12,300 per month.

Age Limit (as of 29-11-2026)

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 24 Years (Born between 29/11/2002 and 29/11/2008)
Age Relaxation: SC/ST (+5 years), OBC-NCL (+3 years), PwBD (+10 years) as per Govt. guidelines.

Selection Process

Merit List: Selection is strictly based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Class 10/12/ITI/Diploma/Degree).
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification before final engagement.

How to Apply Online

Trade Apprentices (NAPS Trades): Register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
Diploma & Graduate Apprentices (NATS Trades): Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal (nats.education.gov.in).
Log in to your respective profile, complete profile details, search for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), select your preferred work centre and trade, and submit your application by November 20, 2026.