ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026–27 has opened for 3,047 apprenticeship training seats across Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) work centres in India. The recruitment is covered by advertisement ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026. Candidates with qualifications including Class 10, Class 12, relevant ITI certificates, engineering diplomas and graduate degrees may be eligible, depending on the trade and work centre.
Online applications are scheduled from 29 October to 20 November 2026 through the NAPS or NATS portals as applicable. These are 12-month apprenticeship training placements, not permanent ONGC jobs. Candidates should first check the district/work-centre eligibility rules; possessing the required qualification does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every centre.
Verification note: The official ONGC PDF link is provided below, but the document could not be opened directly during this editorial review. Dates, seat totals and other details are cross-checked against multiple public summaries. An inconsistency in the advertised sector subtotals is flagged below instead of being silently corrected. The official PDF and any corrigendum must be treated as final.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Notification date | 29 October 2026 |
| Engagement | Trade, Technician (Diploma) and Graduate Apprentices |
| Total advertised seats | 3,047 |
| Qualifications | 10th / 12th / ITI / Diploma / relevant bachelor’s degree, trade-wise |
| Training duration | 12 months |
| Reported monthly stipend | ₹8,200 to ₹12,300, according to qualification/category |
| Age | Generally 18–24 years as on 29 November 2026, with permitted relaxations |
| Application opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date | 20 November 2026 |
| Mode | Online through NAPS/NATS |
| Selection | Qualifying examination merit and document verification |
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Sector-Wise Seats
The notified grand total is 3,047 seats. Public reproductions of the printed sector table show the following numbers:
| Sector | Work centres | Reported sector subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun, Delhi, Jodhpur, OVL Delhi | 191 |
| Mumbai | Goa, Hazira, Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran | 482 |
| Western | Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara | 1,166 |
| Eastern | Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | 674 |
| Southern | Chennai, Kakinada, Karaikal, Rajahmundry | 269 (see discrepancy below) |
| Central | Agartala, Bokaro, Kolkata | 267 |
| Advertisement grand total | All centres | 3,047 |
Important discrepancy: The six reported sector subtotals add up to 3,049, not 3,047. The Southern Sector’s four reported work-centre numbers—Chennai 40, Kakinada 76, Karaikal 98 and Rajahmundry 53—add up to 267, although the sector subtotal is reproduced as 269. The work-centre numbers reconcile with the advertised overall total of 3,047. Until ONGC confirms a correction, candidates should rely on the official trade-and-centre vacancy schedule and any corrigendum, not this arithmetic alone.
Work Centre-Wise Vacancy Snapshot
| Sector | Work centre and reported seats |
|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun 138; Delhi 28; Jodhpur 5; OVL Delhi 20 |
| Mumbai | Goa 25; Hazira 138; Mumbai 200; Nhava 25; Panvel 25; Uran 69 |
| Western | Ahmedabad 331; Ankleshwar 392; Cambay 64; Mehsana 301; Vadodara 78 |
| Eastern | Jorhat 135; Nazira & Sivasagar 466; Silchar 73 |
| Southern | Chennai 40; Kakinada 76; Karaikal 98; Rajahmundry 53 |
| Central | Agartala 200; Bokaro 33; Kolkata 34 |
Seat numbers and centre/trade availability may change. The relevant live portal and official notice are authoritative when choosing a seat.
Educational Qualification: Who Can Apply?
The recruitment covers different apprenticeship streams, so there is no single qualification that fits all 3,047 seats. Reported examples include:
- 10th or 12th level: Certain notified trade categories for candidates holding the specified school qualification.
- ITI trades: Electrician, Fitter, Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Machinist, Instrument Mechanic, Electronics Mechanic, Draughtsman and other notified trades.
- Diploma apprentices: Relevant engineering diplomas such as Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Computer Science, depending on the seat.
- Graduate apprentices: Specified bachelor’s degrees including B.A., B.Com, B.Sc., BBA and relevant engineering qualifications for their corresponding categories.
Applicants must match the exact trade/discipline and qualification published against their preferred centre. A higher qualification does not necessarily replace a required trade-specific qualification.
Passing Year, Previous Training and Experience
Recruitment summaries state that candidates who completed their qualifying examination more than three years earlier, who have already undertaken apprenticeship training, or who possess one year or more of relevant experience after qualification may be ineligible under the notified conditions. Check the precise wording and reference date in the official PDF before applying; these restrictions can be decisive even for an otherwise eligible applicant.
District and Work Centre Eligibility: Important for Kerala Applicants
ONGC’s work-centre eligibility is tied to the districts/areas specified in the advertisement’s Annexure-I. Public summaries indicate that candidates must be domiciled in, or have completed their qualification in, the eligible district/area for the work centre concerned. Do not assume that ONGC’s nationwide operations mean every Indian candidate may apply to every centre.
For applicants from Kerala: The listed locations do not include an ONGC Kerala work centre in this recruitment. Eligibility for another state’s centre must be checked against the actual district/qualification-location rule in Annexure-I. Do not submit an application based on geography alone.
Age Limit and Relaxation
The commonly reported normal age bracket is 18–24 years as on 29 November 2026, subject to the notification’s category-wise relaxation provisions. Summaries report five years for SC/ST, three for OBC and applicable PwBD relaxations. Applicants should check the precise age/date provisions and required category certificates in the official notification.
ONGC Apprentice Stipend 2026–27
Apprentices will receive a monthly training stipend, not the salary or regular pay scale of permanent ONGC employees. Public recruitment information reports an overall stipend range of approximately ₹8,200–₹12,300 per month, varying by apprenticeship and qualification level. Applicants should refer to the grade-wise stipend table in the original notice for the exact amount applicable to their trade.
Application Fee
No confirmed application fee is specified in the publicly verified details used for this article. Check the NAPS/NATS application flow and the official ONGC advertisement; do not pay an unofficial website or intermediary to obtain an apprenticeship.
Selection Process
Recruitment information describes selection on merit based on marks in the relevant qualifying examination, followed by scrutiny and document verification. A separate written competitive test is not indicated in the available recruitment summaries. Candidates should watch ONGC communications for the shortlisted list and verification schedule.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement released | 29 October 2026 |
| Online registration started | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date for application | 20 November 2026 |
| Reported age/eligibility reference date | 29 November 2026 |
| Expected declaration of selection/result | 15 December 2026 (tentative, as reported) |
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Read the official PDF and identify the training category and work centre for which you meet the prescribed educational, passing-year and domicile conditions.
- For the relevant Trade Apprentice categories, register or sign in through NAPS / Apprenticeship India. For the applicable Graduate and Diploma Apprentice categories, use NATS.
- Complete your profile with matching academic records, identity details, contact information and the documents required by the portal.
- Search for the relevant ONGC apprenticeship opportunity under your eligible work centre and trade, and submit the application using the correct portal.
- Review the information before final submission. Save the application acknowledgement and monitor ONGC and portal announcements for selection and document verification.
Apply by 20 November 2026. Registration on a portal alone may not constitute an application for a particular ONGC opportunity. Follow the vacancy-specific submission instructions.
Important Links: Notification and Apply Online
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| ONGC Apprentice 2026–27 Official Notification PDF | View / Download Advertisement |
| Trade Apprentices — NAPS | Register and Find ONGC Opportunities |
| Graduate / Diploma Apprentices — NATS | Register and Find ONGC Opportunities |
| ONGC Official Website | Visit ONGC |
| More Apprenticeships | Geosial Eduland Apprenticeship Updates |
| More ITI Opportunities | Latest ITI Jobs |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ONGC Apprentice vacancies are advertised for 2026–27?
The advertisement’s stated overall number is 3,047. There is a two-seat discrepancy in public reproductions of the printed sector subtotals, so verify your trade and work centre against the official schedule.
Can 10th, 12th and ITI candidates apply?
Yes, where their precise qualification is prescribed for a notified trade. The recruitment also has graduate and diploma categories.
What is the application deadline?
20 November 2026, according to the current recruitment information.
Can candidates from Kerala apply for every work centre?
No. Applicants must satisfy the notified district, domicile or qualification-location conditions in Annexure-I. Check that annexure for the centre you choose.
Is there a written examination?
The available details describe merit-based selection using qualifying marks and subsequent document verification, not a separate recruitment written test.
Will selected apprentices receive permanent ONGC employment?
No permanent ONGC appointment is guaranteed. The notice concerns 12-month apprenticeship training under the applicable apprenticeship framework.
Where should I apply online?
Use the official NAPS or NATS portal that covers your trade or qualification stream, then submit your application for the relevant ONGC listing.
Editorial note: This article combines the ONGC document link with publicly available summaries dated October 2026. The PDF could not be read directly during preparation. Readers should verify all eligibility conditions, the exact vacancy table and any future corrections with ONGC before applying.
