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ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)

Advt No: ONGC/APPR/1/2026•Published Date: 2026-10-29•Official Portal: ONGC

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Section 1

Recruitment Overview

Official Summary

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 for 3,047 Apprentice training slots across Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central Work Centres.

Recruiting BodyOil and Natural Gas CorporationONGC
Advertisement No.ONGC/APPR/1/2026Official Gazette
Application ModeonlineOfficial Portal
Job CategoryApprenticeshipsAll India
Section 2

Eligibility Checker

Deterministic Rules

Instant Age & Degree Audit

Launch Tool

Test your exact date of birth, reservation category (OBC/SC/ST/PwD), and educational degree against gazetted criteria.

Age Range: 18 - 24 Years (Relaxations apply)
Education: 10th Pass + ITI certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist).
Rule Ref: ONGC APPR/1/2026 Clause 4
Section 3

Important Dates

Schedule
1. Notification Released2026-10-29Official Release
2. Application Starts2026-10-29Portal Active
3. Last Date to Apply2026-11-20Strict 23:59 IST Cut-Off
4. Fee Payment Deadline2026-11-20Online Gateway
5. Admit Card Release10 Days PriorIntimated Online
6. Examination DateTo be announcedOfficial Schedule
Section 4

Application Fee & Payment

Tariff
Official Fee Structure:

Application Fee: Nil (Free for all categories).

Accepted Payment Modes:

Online Payment via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards (Visa/Mastercard/RuPay), or Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

Section 5

Age Limit & Relaxation

Benchmark
Prescribed Age Range18 - 24 YearsGeneral / UR Category
Age Cut-Off Date2026-11-20Benchmark cut-off

Upper Age Relaxations:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)+3 Years
SC / ST Candidates+5 Years
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)+10 Years
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)+3 Years
Section 6

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay Matrix
Official Pay LevelMonthly Stipend per Apprenticeship Act (₹7,000 - ₹9,000)Per Commission Guidelines
Basic Pay₹7,000 - ₹9,000
Dearness (DA)As Applicable
House Rent (HRA)Per Station Class
AllowancesTA, NPS, CGHS
Section 7

Vacancy Distribution

3,047 Total Posts
Post NamePostsAge
Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades)1,80018 to 24 Years
Technician & Graduate Apprentice1,24718 to 24 Years
Section 8

Educational Qualification

Criteria

Prescribed Educational Benchmark

10th Pass + ITI certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist).
Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Degree (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/B.B.A.).
Institution: Recognized by statutory regulatory bodies.
Equivalence: Discretion rests with the recruiting authority.
Section 9

Post-wise Eligibility

Cadre Rules
Post #11800 Vacancies

Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades)

10th Pass + ITI certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist).

Post #21247 Vacancies

Technician & Graduate Apprentice

Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Degree (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/B.B.A.).

Section 10

Selection Process

Stages
1Merit-based selection on marks secured in essential qualifying examination (No written test)

Official selection stages per ONGC notification circular.

Section 11

Documents Checklist

Checklist
Recent Photo: Scanned color passport size.
Signature: Clear scan in black/blue ink.
Govt ID: Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID.
Age Proof: 10th / Secondary Certificate.
Education: Prescribed degree/diploma marks.
Category: SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable).
Section 12

How to Apply Online

Procedure

Apply online via ONGC Apprenticeship portal at ongcindia.com.

Step 1Register / OTR
Step 2Upload Docs
Step 3Submit & Pay
Section 13

Official Notification & Portals

Direct Verified Access
Apply Online PortalOfficial Candidate Registration Gateway
Click Here to Apply
Download Official NotificationOfficial Gazetted Circular PDF
Download Official PDF
Official Commission Portalhttps://www.ongcindia.com
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Frequently Asked Questions — ONGC Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)?

The last date to submit the online application for ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts) is 2026-11-20 (fee payment deadline: 2026-11-20).

How many total vacancies are announced in ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)?

A total of 3,047 vacancies have been released under advertisement number ONGC/APPR/1/2026 by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

What is the age limit and salary for ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)?

Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as of the cut-off date (applicable category relaxations apply: OBC +3y, SC/ST +5y, PwD +10y). The pay scale is Monthly Stipend per Apprenticeship Act (₹7,000 - ₹9,000).

What educational qualifications are required for ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)?

Trade Apprentice (ITI Trades): 10th Pass + ITI certificate in relevant trade (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Machinist).; Technician & Graduate Apprentice: Diploma in Engineering or Graduate Degree (B.A./B.Com/B.Sc/B.B.A.).

What is the official website to apply for ONGC Apprentice 2026: Trade, Technician & Graduate Apprentices (3,047 Posts)?

Candidates can apply directly on the official Oil and Natural Gas Corporation recruitment portal (https://www.ongcindia.com). VacancyTrack provides direct, verified links to official authority portals.

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