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ONGC Recruitment 2026 – 3047 Apprentices Posts (Trade, Diploma & Graduate)
Last Updated: 01 November 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 to engage 3047 Apprentices for a period of one year across various work centres in India. Online applications are open from 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026.
🔥 Key Highlights
- Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Notification No: ONGC/APPR/1/2026
- Total Vacancies: 3047 Apprentices Posts
- Employment Type: Apprenticeship Training (One Year)
- Location: All Over India (Multiple Work Centres)
- Starting Date: 29.10.2026
- Last Date: 20.11.2026
- Apply Mode: Online (NAPS / NATS Portal)
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Quick Summary
| Organization Name | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Notification No | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Job Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship Training |
| Duration | One Year |
| Total No of Vacancies | 3047 Apprentices Posts |
| Place of Posting | All Over India |
| Starting Date | 29.10.2026 |
| Last Date | 20.11.2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.ongcindia.com/ |
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Major Job Openings
- Fitter – 393 Posts
- Electrician – 361 Posts
- Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) – 328 Posts
- Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas – 262 Posts
- Mechanic Diesel – 225 Posts
- Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) – 175 Posts
- Instrument Mechanic – 147 Posts
- Accounts Executive – 119 Posts
- Lab Chemist / Analyst – Petroleum Products – 108 Posts
- Welder (Gas & Electric) – 105 Posts
- Mechanical Executive (Graduate) – 89 Posts
- And many more trades (Total 3047 Posts)
Important Work Centres (including Tamil Nadu): Chennai, Karaikal (covers Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Thanjavur, Trichy, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram & Karaikal) and other locations across India.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Educational Qualification
- Trade Apprentices (ITI based): ITI Pass in the relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Instrument Mechanic, etc.)
- Diploma Apprentices: Three years Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline
- Graduate Apprentices: Degree in the respective Engineering discipline / B.Com / BBA / B.Sc (Chemistry) / Any Graduate (as applicable to the post)
- Some posts accept 10th / 12th pass with relevant ITI or experience criteria as specified in the official notification.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit (As on 20.11.2026)
- Apprentice – 18 to 24 years
Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
- +5 Years for SC / ST
- +3 Years for OBC (NCL)
- PwBD: +10 Years (UR), +13 Years (OBC), +15 Years (SC/ST)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per Government Policy
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice – Rs.12,300/-
- Three years Diploma Apprentice – Rs.10,900/-
- Trade Apprentices (ITI – Two year duration) – Rs.10,560/-
- Trade Apprentices (ITI – One year duration) – Rs.9,600/-
- Trade Apprentices (10th & 12th based) – Rs.8,200/-
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
- Short Listing
- Document Verification
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – How to Apply
- For Trade Apprentice Posts: Candidates must register and apply through the NAPS Portal – https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- For Diploma / Graduate Apprentice Posts: Candidates must register and apply through the NATS Portal – https://nats.education.gov.in
- Applications will be accepted on the respective portals with effect from 29.10.2026.
- Last date for submission of online application is 20.11.2026.
- Candidates should carefully select the preferred Work Centre while applying.
✅ Fact-Check Note: This is a one-year Apprenticeship Training for 3047 posts under Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026). Candidates must apply only through the official NAPS portal (for Trade) or NATS portal (for Diploma/Graduate). Last date is 20 November 2026. Always verify post-wise eligibility and preferred work centre from the official notification before applying.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
Diploma / Graduate Apprentice (NATS Portal)
Related Searches
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – FAQ
Q: How many vacancies are there in ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A: 3047 Apprentices Posts
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 20 November 2026
Q: What is the duration of apprenticeship?
A: One Year
Q: What is the age limit?
A: 18 to 24 years (as on 20.11.2026)
Q: What is the stipend amount?
A: Rs.8,200 to Rs.12,300 depending on the category (Trade / Diploma / Graduate)
Q: What is the selection process?
A: Short Listing + Document Verification
Q: How to apply for ONGC Apprentice posts?
A: Apply through NAPS portal (for Trade Apprentices) or NATS portal (for Diploma/Graduate Apprentices) starting from 29.10.2026
Q: Are there vacancies in Tamil Nadu?
A: Yes – Work Centres at Chennai and Karaikal (covering several districts of Tamil Nadu)
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