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The ONGC Apprentice Online Form 2026 is open for candidates who want apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The notification (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026) lists 3,047 tentative seats at 24 work centres, from ITI trades to graduate executive trades. Applications close on 20.11.2026, and each seat is tied to a district, so read the location rule first.
Last Date: 2026-11-20 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Advt. No.: ONGC/APPR/1/2026, notification dated 29.10.2026
- Tentative Seats: 3,047 (NAPS 2,546, NATS 501)
- Mode: Online only, via NAPS and NATS portals
- Last Date: 20.11.2026
- Application Fee: Not mentioned in the advertisement
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued, portal opens | 29.10.2026 |
| Last date for receiving applications | 20.11.2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off date | 29.11.2026 |
| Date of result/selection | 15.12.2026 |
The District Rule: Where You Can Apply
You can apply for a centre only if you are a resident (domicile) of its eligible districts or obtained your essential qualification there. Most centres accept all districts of their state. Exceptions:
| Work Centre | Eligible Area |
|---|---|
| Delhi | National Capital Region districts |
| Hazira | Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad (Gujarat) |
| Uran | Maharashtra, with preference to Raigad |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry |
| Karaikal | Nine listed Tamil Nadu districts (Cuddalore, Nagapattinam, Trichy and others) and Karaikal (Pondicherry) |
| Rajahmundry | Krishna, East Godavari and West Godavari (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Bokaro | Bokaro district (Jharkhand) |
| Kolkata | West Bengal and Odisha |
Work Centre Wise Vacancy Details
Seats are tentative. Trade-wise numbers for each centre are in the official notification.
| Work Centre | Seats |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | 138 |
| Delhi | 28 |
| Jodhpur | 5 |
| OVL Delhi | 20 |
| Goa | 25 |
| Hazira | 138 |
| Mumbai | 200 |
| Nhava | 25 |
| Panvel | 25 |
| Uran | 69 |
| Ahmedabad | 331 |
| Ankleshwar | 392 |
| Cambay | 64 |
| Mehsana | 301 |
| Vadodara | 78 |
| Jorhat | 135 |
| Nazira and Sivasagar | 466 |
| Silchar | 73 |
| Chennai | 40 |
| Kakinada | 76 |
| Karaikal | 98 |
| Rajahmundry | 53 |
| Agartala | 200 |
| Bokaro | 33 |
| Kolkata | 34 |
| Grand Total | 3,047 |
The printed Southern sector total is 269, but its centres add up to 267, matching the grand total of 3,047.
Eligibility Criteria
Degrees must be recognised by UGC or AICTE.
| Trades | Qualification | Scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 10th pass | NAPS |
| Technical trades such as COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel and Welder | ITI in the same trade | NAPS |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil and Gas) | ITI in the relevant trade, or 12th class | NAPS |
| Executive Finance, Lab Chemist/Analyst, Executive HR, Secretarial Office Assistant | B.Com, B.Sc (Chemistry), B.B.A, any graduate | NAPS |
| Diploma executive trades (Oil and Gas) | Three-year engineering diploma | NAPS |
| Accounts Executive, Store Keeper, Petroleum Executive | Commerce graduate, any graduate, graduate with Geology | NATS |
| Graduate and Diploma Executive trades (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and others) | Engineering degree or three-year diploma in the discipline | NATS |
Age Limit
The age limit is 18 to 24 years on 29.11.2026. Upper age is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer). PwBD candidates get up to 10 years, 15 for SC/ST and 13 for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
Other Conditions
- You should not have done an apprenticeship earlier or be doing one now.
- You should not have completed three years since passing your qualifying examination, as on 29.11.2026.
- For technician apprentice posts, one year or more of post-qualification training or job experience makes you ineligible.
Training Period and Stipend
Training lasts 12 months for all trades. No TA/DA, boarding, lodging or transport assistance is provided.
| Category | Qualification | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduate degree | Rs. 12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Engineering diploma | Rs. 10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th or 12th | Rs. 8,200 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI of one year | Rs. 9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI of two years | Rs. 10,560 |
How the Selection Works
Selection is merit based, and the notification does not describe a written test or interview.
- A provisional merit list is made from qualifying examination marks. Ties go to the older candidate.
- Shortlisted candidates bring original documents with self-attested copies for verification. This gives no right to engagement.
- A final merit list follows for each trade and centre, with reservation applied, and selected candidates must be medically fit.
How to Apply
- Check that your qualification matches a listed trade and that your age is 18 to 24 years on 29.11.2026.
- Confirm in Annexure 1 that your domicile district, or the district of your qualification, is eligible for your chosen work centre.
- Pick one sector, one work centre and one trade only.
- For trades marked NAPS, register and apply on the NAPS portal. Applications there are accepted from 29.10.2026.
- For trades marked NATS, register and apply on the NATS portal. Applications there are also accepted from 29.10.2026.
- Submit the application before 20.11.2026. Hard copy, postal or hand-delivered applications are not accepted.
- Keep your email address active and check your inbox and spam folder for shortlist and document verification messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What Is the Last Date for ONGC Apprentice Online Form 2026?
The last date is 20.11.2026. ONGC reserves the right to extend it if applications are insufficient, so keep checking the official websites.
Q2. Can I Apply for Any Work Centre?
No. You must be a resident of the eligible districts for that centre, or have obtained your essential qualification there, as listed in Annexure 1. Some centres, such as Hazira, Karaikal, Rajahmundry and Bokaro, accept only specific districts.
Q3. Is There a Written Test for ONGC Apprentice Selection?
The notification does not mention a written test or interview. Selection is based on marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification.
Q4. What Is the Monthly Stipend for ONGC Apprentices?
The stipend ranges from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300 per month depending on qualification. Graduate apprentices receive Rs. 12,300 and diploma apprentices Rs. 10,900.
Q5. Will I Get a Permanent Job in ONGC After the Apprenticeship?
No. ONGC has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the apprenticeship. Apprentices are relieved from their work area after training.
Source
Taken from the official ONGC notification, Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026. Updates appear on ONGC websites.
Disclaimer: VacancyPage is not affiliated with ONGC. Please verify all details with the official notification before applying.
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