NEW DELHI: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited applications for 3,047 apprentice posts.
Eligible candidates may submit their applications online through the official website, ongcindia.com.
The application process is underway, and the deadline is November 20, 2026.
Candidates will be selected based on their marks in the qualifying examination.
Eligibility criteria
Candidates must have the minimum educational qualification required for the post they wish to apply for. ONGC will accept qualifications obtained through the Distance Education Council (DEC).
For vocational trades, candidates must possess a trade certificate from an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or technical institution recognised by the State Board of Technical Education (SBTE) or the National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
Candidates applying for posts that need an electrician trade certificate cannot submit a wireman trade certificate as an alternative.
Applicants with BA, BCom, BBA, BE or BTech qualifications must hold degrees recognised by the relevant statutory bodies, such as the University Grants Commission (UGC) or the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), said an official notification.
To view the detailed recruitment notification, click here.
Selection process
ONGC will prepare separate provisional merit lists for different trades, disciplines and work centres. The selection will be based on the marks obtained by candidates in their qualifying examinations.
If a qualifying examination follows a different marking or evaluation system, the marks will be considered according to the procedure mentioned in the recruitment notification.
Candidates will be shortlisted for document verification based on their position in the provisional merit list and the number of apprenticeship seats available.