ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3047 Posts, Apply Before 20.11.2026

Last updated: November 4, 2026 at 12:45 AM

ONGC is taking in 3,047 apprentices for a year of paid training at its 24 work centres, from Dehradun in the north to Karaikal in the south. The list covers more than 35 trades, so ITI, diploma and degree holders all have seats, and you can apply online until 20.11.2026.

An apprentice is a trainee, not an employee. You get a stipend (a fixed monthly training allowance, not a salary) for 12 months. NAPS (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme) and NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) are the two government portals where you apply, and each trade below is tagged with one of them.

Recruitment Overview

Important Dates

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Vacancy Details

Seats are tentative. The table below follows the notification: it says 24 work centres, but the vacancy tables show 25 headings because OVL Delhi has its own table. The eligible-areas list at the end of the notification does not name OVL Delhi.

The notification prints the Southern Sector total as 269, but its four centres add up to 267, and 267 is the figure that makes the printed grand total of 3,047 correct. This post uses 267.

Trade-wise Seats and Qualification

Seats for the same trade at different centres are added together. Lines marked (Diploma) for the Oil and Gas executive trades are included in the matching row. Mumbai lists 10 Electronics Executive seats without a level, and they are counted under Electronics Executive (Graduate).

Eligibility Criteria

Age Relaxation

So an SC or ST candidate can be up to 29 and an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidate up to 27 on 29.11.2026. Apply the extra years to the upper limit only.

Who Should Apply

• This is a 12-month training placement, not a regular job. ONGC says it has no duty to offer you employment during or after the apprenticeship, so treat it as paid work experience.
• Your home district decides which centre you can pick. Hazira, for example, takes only Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad, and Bokaro takes only Bokaro district. Check the centre table before you choose a trade.
• You are not eligible if you passed your qualifying exam more than three years before 29.11.2026, or if you have already done an apprenticeship.
• ONGC pays no travel, boarding or lodging money. If your centre is far from home, work that cost into your decision.
• The notification describes selection on your marks in the qualifying exam and mentions no written test or interview, so strong marks in your ITI, diploma or degree matter most.

Selection Process

In short, there is no written test or interview mentioned. Your marks in the qualifying exam decide your rank, and if two candidates tie, the older one is placed higher.

Stipend and Benefits

In plain terms, a stipend is not a salary. A graduate apprentice gets Rs 12,300 a month and an ITI trade apprentice gets Rs 8,200 to 10,560, with nothing extra for travel or stay.

How to Apply

1. Check that your qualification and age fit your trade, and that your district is listed against the work centre you want.
2. Look up your trade in the table above and note its scheme, NAPS or NATS.
3. For NAPS trades, register on the NAPS portal and submit your application for ONGC. For NATS trades, register on the NATS portal and apply there.
4. Choose one sector, one work centre and one trade, fill in your details correctly and submit before 20.11.2026.
5. Note your registration number, and keep checking your email, spam folder and portal account for updates.

Note: Applications by post, by hand or in hard copy are not accepted.

Documents Required

Shortlisted candidates carry these to document verification. This list comes from the notification.

Important Links

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Applying for several centres or trades will not get you several seats, because ONGC allots only one centre and one trade as it decides.
• Check the district list for your work centre first. Applications from outside the eligible districts are not considered.
• Do not apply if you have done an apprenticeship before, or are doing one now.
• Use the right portal. Each trade is tagged NAPS or NATS in the tables above, and the two portals are different.
• Check your email, spam folder and portal account often, because ONGC is not responsible for messages you miss.
• For the Electrician trade, a Wireman certificate does not count. You need the ITI Electrician trade certificate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice 2026?

The last date is 20.11.2026, although ONGC says it can extend the date if it gets too few suitable applications.

How many vacancies are there?

There are 3,047 tentative seats at 24 work centres, and ONGC may change the numbers.

What is the age limit?

You must be 18 to 24 years old on 29.11.2026, with 5 extra years for SC/ST and 3 extra years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).

Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

How much stipend will I get?

You get Rs 8,200 to 12,300 a month depending on your qualification, for a training period of 12 months.

How do I apply?

You apply online only: on the NAPS portal for trades marked NAPS and on the NATS portal for trades marked NATS, and hard-copy applications are not accepted.

Is there a written exam?

The notification describes a merit list based on your marks in the qualifying exam, followed by document verification, and it does not mention a written test or interview.

Can I apply from any state?

No, you can apply to a work centre only if you live in its listed districts or got your required qualification there.

Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.