Recruitment for 3047 posts at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC): Opportunities for candidates ranging from 10th-pass to graduates..

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of apprentices for the year 2026-27. A total of 3,047 positions will be filled through this recruitment drive, which will take place across 24 work centers located in six regions of the country. The application process has commenced; interested candidates may submit their applications online until November 20, 2026. This recruitment offers opportunities to individuals who have completed their 10th grade, 12th grade, ITI, diploma, or a bachelor’s degree, depending on the specific requirements of each position. The duration of the apprenticeship for all roles is set at 12 months.

ONGC has announced vacancies across the Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central regions. The Western region has the highest number of openings, with 1,166 positions, followed by 674 in the Eastern region and 482 in the Mumbai region. There are 191 positions in the Northern region and 267 in the Central region. While the advertisement mentions 269 positions for the Southern region, the sum of the vacancies listed for the individual work centers in that region totals 267. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully verify the details regarding their specific work center and position in the official advertisement before applying.

Who is eligible to apply?
Educational qualifications vary depending on the specific position. Candidates who have passed the 10th grade are eligible to apply for the role of Library Assistant. For positions such as Computer Operator, Electrician, Fitter, and Diesel Mechanic, an ITI certificate in the relevant trade is mandatory. Roles in the finance department require a bachelor’s degree in Commerce; laboratory-related positions require a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry; and Human Resources roles require a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. For certain other positions, candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or an engineering diploma or degree, are also eligible to apply.

What are the age requirements?
As of November 29, 2026, applicants must be at least 18 years old and no more than 24 years old. In other words, the candidate must not have been born before November 29, 2002, or after November 29, 2008. Reserved categories will be granted relaxations in the upper age limit as per the rules. Candidates from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) will receive a relaxation of five years; candidates from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) – non-creamy layer – will receive three years; and candidates with disabilities (PwD) will receive ten years. It is also essential to check other eligibility conditions in the official advertisement.

How will the selection take place, and what will be the stipend?
There is no mention of a separate written examination for this recruitment. Candidates will be selected based on a merit list prepared according to the marks obtained in their academic qualifications. Selected candidates will be required to undergo document verification and complete medical formalities. During the training period, a monthly stipend ranging from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 will be provided. Trainees with 10th or 12th-grade qualifications will receive ₹8,200; those with a one-year ITI certificate will receive ₹9,600; and those with a two-year ITI certificate will receive ₹10,560. Candidates with a diploma will receive ₹10,900, while graduate trainees will receive ₹12,300.

How to apply, and what is the last date?
Candidates must apply through the portal for the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), depending on their chosen trade. To do so, first register on the relevant portal, then enter your academic information and other required details. Check your eligibility for the specific trade and work location among the training opportunities available at ONGC. Carefully review all information before submitting your application, and keep the acknowledgment receipt safe. The last date to apply is November 20, 2026. According to the advertisement, the selection list is scheduled to be released on December 15, 2026. Being an apprentice does not guarantee a regular job at ONGC.

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