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ONGC (Adv. No. 2/2026 R&P) invites online applications from 17-07-2026 to 31-07-2026 for 52 E1-level vacancies for Geologists and Engineers across Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation and Geology streams. Selection is through a Computer Based Test (85 marks), interview (15 marks) and medical fitness. Pay scale is ₹60,000–1,80,000 (E1 Level) with approx. ₹26 lakh CTC. Application is online only via the ONGC registration portal; registration fee is ₹1000 for GEN/OBC/EWS while SC/ST/PwBD have no charges.
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Vacancy Details
- Petroleum Engineering: 9 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 60%) OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering (min. 60%).- Applied Petroleum (only 7 of 9): 7
- UR (within Applied Petroleum 7): 3
- OBC (within Applied Petroleum 7): 2
- SC (within Applied Petroleum 7): 1
- EWS (within Applied Petroleum 7): 1
- Mechanical Engineering: 27 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. - Chemical Engineering: 10 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. - Instrumentation Engineering: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks. - Geology: 4 vacancies
Qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Geology (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience or Petroleum Geology OR M.Tech in Geological Technology (min. 60%).
Qualification Requirements
Stream-wise: Petroleum Engineering – Graduate degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 60%) or Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering (min. 60%). Mechanical Engineering – Graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (min. 60%). Chemical Engineering – Graduate degree in Chemical Engineering (min. 60%). Instrumentation Engineering – Graduate degree in Instrumentation Engineering (min. 60%). Geology – Post Graduate Degree in Geology (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience or Petroleum Geology or M.Tech in Geological Technology (min. 60%). Qualifications must be recognized by relevant statutory bodies; distance/part-time accepted only if similarly recognized.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 42 years
Application Fees
- GEN/OBC/EWS: ₹1000
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): A multiple-choice CBT of 2 hours (85 marks) covering domain subject (40 questions), general awareness (10), aptitude (25) and English (10). CBT scores carry 85 marks weight and are used to shortlist candidates for interview normally in a 1:5 ratio per category; qualifying marks: General/EWS/OBC 45%, SC/ST/PwBD 40%.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates are interviewed; interview carries 15 marks weight. Qualifying marks for interview: General/EWS/OBC 60% (9/15), SC/ST/PwBD 40% (6/15). A group discussion may be held but is not of qualifying nature.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates who qualify CBT and interview must undergo medical fitness as per ONGC Medical Examination rules before Offer of Appointment is issued.
How to Apply
- Visit www.ongcindia.com and register online between 17/07/2026 and 31/07/2026.
- Apply for only one Academic/Engineering Stream based on your qualification.
- Keep required documents ready and upload them in PDF format (files not exceeding 500 kb each).
- Pay the applicable registration fee online (where applicable).
- Submit the application; no changes are allowed once submitted.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest one is considered final.
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Important Dates
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- Last date and time of online registration:
- Conduct of CBT (Tentative):
- Admit Card Release Date:
- Result Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the educational eligibility criteria for ONGC E1 level posts?
Engineering streams require a graduate degree in the specific engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks (e.g., Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation). Geology requires a postgraduate degree in Geology or M.Sc./M.Tech in relevant petroleum geology/geoscience fields with minimum 60%.
How do I apply for the ONGC Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only by registering on the ONGC website between 17/07/2026 and 31/07/2026. Upload required documents in PDF (<=500 kb each), pay the applicable registration fee online, and submit the application; no changes are allowed after submission.
What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application is 31-07-2026 up to 23:59 hours.
What is the selection process for these vacancies?
Selection consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by an interview and then medical fitness. CBT scores carry 85 marks weight and interview 15 marks; candidates must qualify all three stages to receive an offer of appointment.
What is the pay scale and approximate salary for selected candidates?
The pay scale is ₹60,000–1,80,000 (E1 Level) and the overall package is approximately ₹26 lacs CTC, with allowances and benefits as per company rules.
