ONGC Recruitment 2026: An opportunity to secure a government job at ONGC for candidates ranging from 10th-grade pass to graduates..
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced recruitment for 3047 apprenticeship positions. The last date to submit applications for this recruitment is November 20, 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and are seeking a government-sector opportunity should, without delay, visit the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to complete the application process for the respective positions. Please ensure you verify the eligibility requirements before filling out the form.
Additionally, candidates may also complete the application process by visiting the ONGC websites: ongcindia.com and ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in.
Educational Qualifications and Age Limit
To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must possess the relevant educational qualifications—such as 10th/12th grade, ITI, a diploma, B.Sc., B.E., B.Tech., or BBA—depending on the specific position. Furthermore, candidates must have been born between November 29, 2002, and November 29, 2008; in other words, the candidate must be at least 18 years old and no older than 24 years. Candidates are advised to consult the official notification to confirm the specific qualifications required for each position before applying.
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their educational qualifications. Those selected will be notified via their registered email IDs. The merit list is scheduled to be released on December 15, 2026. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to participate in a document verification process. Those who successfully complete the document verification will be appointed to the respective vacant positions. A total of 3047 vacancies are to be filled through this recruitment drive.
Stipend
Candidates selected for Graduate Apprentice positions will receive a monthly stipend of ₹12,300. Those with a three-year diploma will receive ₹10,900 per month, while candidates with a two-year ITI certificate will receive ₹10,560 per month. One-year Trade Apprentices will be provided a monthly stipend of ₹9,600, and Trade Apprentices (with 10th or 12th-grade qualifications) will receive ₹8,200 per month. Candidates are advised to visit the official website for detailed information regarding the recruitment.
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