ONGC Apprentice Recruitment: Massive recruitment for 3,047 posts at ONGC; selection to be based directly on merit, with no examination..

Govt Apprentice Jobs 2026: ONGC has invited applications for 3,047 apprentice positions across its various work centers nationwide. Interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official ONGC website, ongcindia.com. The online application process is now underway, with a submission deadline of November 20, 2026. Notably, there is no written examination for these positions; ONGC will prepare separate provisional merit lists for various trades and disciplines. Candidates will be selected based on the marks obtained in their qualifying examinations (such as ITI or graduation).

Candidates who secure a place on the merit list will be called for document verification.

What are the required qualifications?
For Vocational Trades:
Applicants must possess an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, issued by an institution recognized by the NCVT or SBTE.

An Important Rule:
For positions in the 'Electrician' trade, a 'Wireman' certificate will not be accepted as a substitute.

For Graduate Positions:
Candidates holding a BA, BCom, BBA, BE, or BTech degree must ensure that their degree is from an institution recognized by statutory bodies such as the UGC or AICTE. Degrees obtained through distance education (DEC) are also eligible.

ONGC advises candidates to carefully read the detailed advertisement and guidelines available on the official website before filling out the application form to avoid any errors.

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