Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications for 3,047 apprentice posts under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026. The apprenticeship is open for Trade, Diploma and Graduate apprentices across 24 work centres in six sectors of the company. Eligible candidates can apply online from 29 October to 20 November 2026 through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) or the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portals. Please note clearly: this is an apprenticeship engagement for training, and it does not guarantee a regular job with ONGC after the training ends.
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,047 apprentice seats have been announced across ONGC’s work centres, covering Trade Apprentice, Technician (Diploma) Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice positions in various trades and disciplines. The engagement is for a 12-month training period under the Apprentices Act. Candidates should check the official notification for the trade-wise and centre-wise vacancy table before choosing their preferences, as the seats are spread across six sectors and 24 locations in the country.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be between 18 and 24 years of age as on 29 November 2026, with age relaxation applicable as per government rules for reserved categories. For Trade Apprentice posts, candidates need an ITI certificate in the relevant trade; for Technician Apprentice posts, a diploma in the relevant engineering discipline; and for Graduate Apprentice posts, a degree in the relevant field. All eligibility conditions, including the qualification, are counted as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification, so applicants should read the advertisement carefully before applying.
Important Dates
Online applications for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 opened on 29 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. The merit list of selected candidates is expected to be declared around 15 December 2026. Applications must be submitted first on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), depending on the apprentice category, as the notification directs. Candidates should not wait until the last day, as both portals usually see heavy traffic near the deadline.
Selection for the ONGC apprenticeship is merit-based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination, and there is no written examination or interview. Candidates are advised to keep their qualification certificates and registration details on the NAPS or NATS portal ready before applying, and to check the official ONGC website for the merit list and joining instructions.
How to Apply
Visit the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in or the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and register or log in with your details, then search for the ONGC apprentice openings under Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 and submit your application before 20 November 2026. Fill in personal and educational details carefully, upload the required documents and submit the form. Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference, and check the official ONGC website regularly for the merit list. Also read: Indian Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 1,500 seats
With 3,047 seats and no written examination, the ONGC apprentice drive is one of the biggest training opportunities for ITI, diploma and graduate holders this year. It is a good way to gain experience in India’s largest oil and gas company, but remember it is a training engagement and not a permanent appointment. Also read: DVC Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 through GATE
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