ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3047 PostsOpen

• The qualifications listed across the apprentice posts are Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Diploma or a degree in the relevant field.
• Eligibility depends on the selected trade; check the trade-wise requirements before applying.

• Check the trade-wise qualification requirements for the apprentice position you want to apply for.
• Use the Apprenticeship India link for Trade Apprentice applications.
• Use the NATS link for Graduate or Technical Apprentice applications.
• Complete the online application through the applicable portal by 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

ONGC apprenticeship application update

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has announced 3,047 apprentice positions through advertisement ONGC/APPR/1/2026. The recruitment covers Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentice opportunities at work centres across several sectors. The notification and online application opening date are both 29 October 2026.

Who can apply

The qualifications listed for the recruitment include Class 10, Class 12, ITI, Diploma and degrees in relevant fields. These are qualifications across different trades, rather than a single requirement for every position. Applicants should check the trade-wise eligibility before choosing a post. Available fields include electrical and mechanical trades, computer operations, office support, finance, laboratory work and graduate or diploma engineering disciplines.

The stated age limit is 18–24 years, calculated as on 29 November 2026. The notice also lists a birth-date range of 29 November 2002 to 29 November 2008.

Work centres and sector coverage

The sector allocation lists Northern with 191 posts, Mumbai with 482, Western with 1,166, Eastern with 674, Southern with 269 and Central with 267. Work centres include locations such as Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jorhat, Chennai, Agartala and Kolkata. Candidates should distinguish these sector groupings from the individual trade vacancy figures.

What applicants should do now

• Identify the apprentice category and check its relevant qualification requirements.
• Open Apprenticeship India for a Trade Apprentice application, or NATS for a Graduate or Technical Apprentice application.
• Complete the online application by 20 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.

No application fee applies to any candidate. Selection is based on marks through a merit list, followed by document verification. The merit list is scheduled for 15 December 2026. This recruitment is for apprentice positions; the advertised job type is apprenticeship.