ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has opened one of the largest apprenticeship windows of the year, and the numbers alone make it worth a close look. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is taking on 3,047 apprentices across 24 work centres under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, and the online form stays open till 20-11-2026. Because selection is merit-based with no written test, your academic record and trade choice matter more here than exam-day luck — so read the trade-wise conditions before you pick a centre.
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Recruitment | Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Total Seats | 3,047 across 24 work centres |
| Sectors | Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern and Central |
| Application Mode | Online via NAPS / NATS portals |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 29-10-2026 |
| Application Begins | 29-10-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20-11-2026 |
| Selection List | To be published on the official portal after the window closes |
The 3,047 seats are spread over trades and disciplines under two apprenticeship schemes: trade apprentices apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), while graduate and diploma apprentices apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS). Seats are distributed across ONGC's work centres in six sectors, so the centre you choose decides the trade list you see — check the sector-wise table in the notification before submitting, and remember that an apprenticeship is a training engagement, not a promise of regular employment with ONGC.
Eligibility is trade-specific, and the range is deliberately wide: candidates holding a 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI certificate, diploma, or a graduate or postgraduate degree — including B.E. / B.Tech — can find a matching trade, provided their qualification matches the trade's requirement in the notification. Apply only through the portal that covers your trade: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for NAPS trades and nats.education.gov.in for NATS trades.
Applicants must be between 18 and 24 years of age, with relaxations for reserved categories as per the Apprentices Act and government rules. Confirm the exact age cut-off date in the notification before you apply, since it varies by trade stream.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil — no fee is charged for ONGC Apprentice 2026 |
There is no written examination for this drive. ONGC prepares a merit list from the academic qualifications of applicants, trade-wise and centre-wise, and shortlisted candidates are then called for document verification. Keep your certificates, mark sheets and registration details ready, because a mismatch at verification can cost a seat that merit alone had earned.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited is India's largest crude oil and natural gas producer and a Maharatna public sector enterprise. Its apprenticeship programme places trainees at work centres across the country, giving them hands-on exposure to exploration and production operations under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
| ONGC Official Website | ongcindia.com |
|---|---|
| Apply Online (NAPS trades) | apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Apply Online (NATS trades) | nats.education.gov.in |
| Notification | Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 on the official ONGC website |
There are 3,047 apprentice seats across 24 ONGC work centres in six sectors.
The last date to submit the online application is 20-11-2026.
No, there is no application fee for any category.
Selection is merit-based on academic qualifications, followed by document verification. There is no written examination.
Through apprenticeshipindia.gov.in for NAPS trades or nats.education.gov.in for NATS trades, via the official ONGC website ongcindia.com.
Applicants must be 18 to 24 years old, with relaxations as per the Apprentices Act and government rules.
The stipend ranges from ₹8,200 to ₹12,300 per month, depending on the trade and apprenticeship category.