ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out For 3047 Posts, Apply Online

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s flagship energy major and a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released an official recruitment notification (Advt. No: ONGC/APPR/1/2026) for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This large-scale recruitment drive aims to fill 3,047 vacancies across 24 operational work centres in Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central sectors.

Candidates holding Class 10th, 12th, ITI in relevant trade, Engineering Diploma, or Graduate Degrees (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., B.B.A., B.E./B.Tech) who belong to the operational area/districts may apply online through the NAPS and NATS portals. According to the supplied recruitment notification, the last date to submit the online application is 20 November 2026. The selection will be conducted purely on a Merit Basis based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

Applicants should check the eligibility requirements, stipend structure, work-centre wise vacancies, age limit and important dates before completing their applications.

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Highlights

ONGC Apprentice Important Dates 2026

Candidates should note the following dates mentioned in the supplied recruitment information.

Candidates should check the official ONGC apprenticeship portal for any changes to the recruitment schedule.

ONGC Apprentice Sector-Wise Vacancies 2026

Candidates can review the sector-wise distribution of the 3,047 apprentice seats across 24 work centres:

ONGC Apprentice Educational Qualification & Stipend 2026

Candidates must meet the educational qualification and discipline criteria applicable to their chosen trade.

Important: Candidates are eligible to apply for a particular work centre only if they are a resident (domicile) of, or have obtained their requisite qualification from, the eligible districts specified for that work centre. Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship or possess more than 1 year of post-qualification experience are not eligible.

ONGC Apprentice Age Limit 2026

According to the supplied recruitment information, candidate age will be calculated as of 29 November 2026.

Age relaxation is admissible to eligible reserved-category candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

ONGC Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The application fee details supplied for this recruitment are listed below.

No application fee is required to be paid for applying to ONGC apprenticeship training.

How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to submit their online applications:

1. Check your eligibility and verify whether your district of residence or study falls within the eligible operational districts of the chosen ONGC work centre.
2. Register on the designated Government of India apprenticeship portal according to your qualification:
   • For Trade Apprentices (ITI / 10th / 12th / Non-Engg Degree): Register on the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
   • For Diploma and Engineering Graduate Apprentices: Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
3. Complete your online registration, profile creation, and note down your NAPS/NATS Registration Number.
4. Search for Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) under apprenticeship opportunities and apply for your preferred trade and work centre.
5. Apply under only ONE sector, for a particular work centre, and for ONE trade only.
6. Upload required academic certificates, photo, signature, and category certificates on the portal.
7. Review all entered data and submit the application online on or before 20 November 2026.
8. Keep your registered email ID and portal login active for further communications. Hard copies of the application are not required to be sent by post.

Candidates should ensure that the information provided is accurate and retain their application details for future correspondence.

ONGC Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection of candidates will be made on the basis of a Merit List prepared trade-wise and work-centre-wise:

• Merit Calculation: Based purely on the percentage of marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination.
• Tie-Breaking Rule: In the event of a tie in marks, the candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for verification of original documents (10th marksheet for age proof, qualification marksheets/certificates, caste/PwBD certificates, and domicile proof).

Candidates should refer to the official notification for details about document verification schedules and medical fitness requirements.

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Conclusion

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) aims to engage 3,047 Apprentices across 24 operational work centres in India under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates possessing 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, or Graduate degrees from eligible operational districts should review the stipend structure and trade requirements before applying.

According to the supplied recruitment information, the online application window is open from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026, and selection results will be declared on 15 December 2026. Candidates should verify all dates and eligibility conditions through the official ONGC website before applying.

Disclaimer: This article is based on the recruitment information supplied for drafting and has not been independently verified against the latest official notification. Candidates should consult the official ONGC website and recruitment documents for authoritative information, subsequent amendments and application status before applying.