ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3047 Posts, Apply by 20 Nov

By Chandra Sekhar

Last updated: 1 Nov 2026

ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 invites applications for 3047 apprentice posts across trade, diploma and graduate categories. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026. Monthly stipend ranges from ₹8200 to ₹12300. Apply online via the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in depending on your trade. Official PDF: ONGC Advt ONGC/APPR/1/2026.

About ONGC

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is a Maharatna public sector company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It explores and produces oil and gas in India and abroad. This apprenticeship drive supports skill building under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Nature of the role

These are one-year apprenticeship training positions, not regular jobs. You train at ONGC work centres in trades such as fitter, electrician, computer operator, secretarial assistant, mechanical executive and more. Stipend is paid during training. Successful completion does not guarantee permanent absorption.

Who can apply

• Candidates with the exact trade qualification listed for the chosen post (ITI NCVT/SCVT, diploma or degree).
• Age between 18 and 24 years as on 29 November 2026 (DOB between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008).
• Must meet domicile rules for the selected work centre.

Who should skip

• Candidates outside the 18-24 age band on 29 November 2026.
• Those without the precise ITI/diploma/degree matching the trade.
• Applicants who cannot train at the allotted centre for the full 12 months.

Dates and fee

Application fee is not separately listed in the advertisement; follow portal instructions.

Available positions

Total 3047 seats across Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central sectors. Major trades include Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Secretarial Office Assistant, Mechanic Diesel and graduate/diploma executives. No single category-wise roster is printed for the entire notice; reservations follow government guidelines.

Trade Apprentice (ITI) — stipend ₹8200-₹10560 — hundreds of vacancies

Eligibility

• 10th or 12th pass with relevant ITI trade certificate (NCVT/SCVT).
• Age 18-24 as on 29.11.2026.

Diploma Apprentice — stipend ₹10900 — limited seats

Eligibility

• Three-year diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
• Age 18-24 as on 29.11.2026.

Graduate Apprentice — stipend ₹12300 — limited seats

Eligibility

• Graduate degree (BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BE/BTech) matching the executive trade.
• Age 18-24 as on 29.11.2026.

Educational qualifications

Selection stages

1. Apply online on NAPS (trade) or NATS (diploma/graduate) portal.
2. Merit list based on marks in the qualifying examination.
3. Document verification at the work centre.
4. Training for 12 months with stipend.

Free official prep links

• Official ONGC website: ongcindia.com
• NAPS portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
• NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in

Apply steps

1. Check the official PDF for your exact trade and work centre.
2. Register on NAPS or NATS as applicable.
3. Search for ONGC apprenticeship and apply to one trade/centre only.
4. Upload documents and submit before 20 November 2026.
5. Note your registration number.

FAQs

What is the last date for ONGC Apprentice 2026?
20 November 2026.

How many vacancies are there?
3047 apprentice seats.

Is there an exam?
No written exam. Selection is on merit of qualifying marks.

What is the stipend?
₹8200 to ₹12300 per month depending on qualification.

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