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Vacancy Details
- Apprentice – Various Trades and Disciplines: 3047 vacancies
Qualification: 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., BBA, B.E./B.Tech. or Relevant Qualification- Northern Sector: 191
- Mumbai Sector: 482
- Western Sector: 1166
- Eastern Sector: 674
- Southern Sector: 269
- Central Sector: 267
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Application Fees
- All Categories: ₹0
Selection Process
- Application Scrutiny: ONGC will consolidate and verify applications submitted through NAPS and NATS.
- Provisional Merit List: Merit will be determined using marks obtained in the prescribed qualifying examination for the relevant trade and work centre.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted according to available seats and merit.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original qualification, age, category and other required certificates for verification.
- Final Selection: ONGC will prepare the final merit list after verifying eligibility and applying reservation rules.
- Engagement Formalities: Selected candidates must complete NAPS/NATS registration, apprenticeship contract requirements and joining formalities.
How to Apply
- Visit https://ongcindia.com/ and read Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026.
- Check the educational qualification and age criteria for the selected trade.
- Refer to Annexure I to verify district and work-centre eligibility requirements.
- Identify whether the selected trade is covered under NAPS or NATS.
- For NAPS trades, visit https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/ and register or log in.
- For NATS trades, visit https://nats.education.gov.in/ and register or log in.
- Complete the applicable registration process or log in using existing valid credentials.
- Enter personal information, educational qualifications, date of birth, domicile details and other required particulars.
- Locate and apply for the appropriate ONGC apprenticeship opportunity at the eligible work centre.
- Upload or provide the supporting documents and details requested by the relevant portal.
- Verify the selected trade, work centre and scheme before submission.
- Submit the application by 20-11-2026.
- Retain the submitted application and registration details and monitor official ONGC selection updates.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date:
- Online Application Start Date:
- Last Date to Apply Online:
- Age and Qualification Passing-Date Cut-Off:
- Scheduled Selection Result Date:
- Document Verification Date:
- Apprenticeship Joining Date:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility and qualification criteria for the ONGC apprentice posts?
Eligibility requires the prescribed trade qualification listed in the notification, which includes 10th, 12th, ITI, three-year engineering diplomas or relevant bachelor’s degrees depending on the trade. The qualifying examination must not be more than three years old as on 29-11-2026 and previous or ongoing apprenticeships make candidates ineligible.
How do I apply for the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Apply online using the relevant portal shown for your trade: NAPS (https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/) or NATS (https://nats.education.gov.in/). Identify the correct ONGC opportunity, complete registration, enter required details, upload documents and submit the application by 20-11-2026.
What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date to apply online is 20-11-2026. Online applications opened on 29-10-2026.
What is the selection process for apprentices?
Selection is based on merit in the prescribed qualifying examination followed by document verification and completion of apprenticeship registration formalities under NAPS/NATS. ONGC will prepare provisional and final merit lists and apply reservation rules during final selection.
What stipend or pay scale will apprentices receive?
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend ranging from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 depending on the apprenticeship category and qualification (e.g., Rs. 12,300 for graduate apprentices, Rs. 10,900 for diploma apprentices, Rs. 8,200–10,560 for trade apprentices).
