ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Fitter, Electrician, COPA & Other Posts – Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply
If you have an ITI, a diploma or a degree and want real training inside a Maharatna company, this is a chance worth your time. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced 3,047 apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The biggest trades are Fitter, Electrician and Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA), but there are also graduate and diploma executive trades. Stipend runs from Rs 8,200 to Rs 12,300 a month.
Applications opened on 29 October 2026 and close on 20 November 2026. Everything is online, through the NAPS or NATS portal, and your home or study district limits your work centres. Read the district and eligibility tables below before you pick a trade. This is a 12-month training, not a regular job, and GovtJobsAlert.in has put every condition in one place for you. Browse more PSU jobs when you finish.
Key Highlights of ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Advertisement No. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 (dated 29.10.2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 3,047 (tentative, may change as per ONGC requirement) |
| Biggest Posts | Fitter 393, Electrician 361, COPA 328 |
| Training Period | 12 months for all trades |
| Stipend | Rs 8,200 to Rs 12,300 per month |
| Application Mode | Online only, on NAPS or NATS portal |
| Application Window | 29 October 2026 to 20 November 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are There in ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Seats are tentative. The scheme column tells you which portal to use.
| Post / Trade | Scheme | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Fitter | NAPS | 393 |
| Electrician | NAPS | 361 |
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | NAPS | 328 |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | NAPS | 262 |
| Mechanic Diesel | NAPS | 225 |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 175 |
| Instrument Mechanic | NAPS | 147 |
| Accounts Executive | NATS | 119 |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | NAPS | 108 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | NAPS | 105 |
| Mechanical Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 89 |
| Petroleum Executive | NATS | 52 |
| Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 52 |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | NATS | 50 |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | NAPS | 47 |
| Machinist | NAPS | 41 |
| Electronics Mechanic | NAPS | 39 |
| Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning | NAPS | 36 |
| Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles | NAPS | 36 |
| Electrical Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 36 |
| Instrumentation Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 35 |
| Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 34 |
| Civil Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 33 |
| Electrical Executive (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 31 |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | NAPS | 30 |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | NATS | 29 |
| Stenographer (English) | NAPS | 22 |
| Computer Science Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 22 |
| Electronics Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 18 |
| Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 14 |
| Surveyor | NAPS | 14 |
| Computer Science Executive (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 13 |
| Electrical Executive (Diploma) | NAPS | 12 |
| Electronics Executive (level not specified) | NATS | 10 |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 9 |
| Civil Executive (level not specified) | NATS | 8 |
| Fire Safety Supervisor (Oil & Gas) | NAPS | 5 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | NAPS | 2 |
| Library Assistant | NAPS | 2 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) | NAPS | 1 |
| Computer Science Executive (Diploma) | NAPS | 1 |
| Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Diploma) | NAPS | 1 |
| Total | NAPS + NATS | 3,047 |
Fitter, Electrician and COPA together make up more than a third of all seats, so an ITI holder has the widest choice. The NATS trades are only for graduate and diploma executive apprentices, so a graduate should look at both lists before choosing a portal.
| Sector | Work Centres | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun 138, Delhi 28, Jodhpur 5, OVL Delhi 20 | 191 |
| Mumbai | Goa 25, Hazira 138, Mumbai 200, Nhava 25, Panvel 25, Uran 69 | 482 |
| Western | Ahmedabad 331, Ankleshwar 392, Cambay 64, Mehsana 301, Vadodara 78 | 1,166 |
| Eastern | Jorhat 135, Nazira & Sivasagar 466, Silchar 73 | 674 |
| Southern | Chennai 40, Kakinada 76, Karaikal 98, Rajahmundry 53 | 267 |
| Central | Agartala 200, Bokaro 33, Kolkata 34 | 267 |
The biggest intake is in Gujarat and Assam, where Nazira & Sivasagar, Ankleshwar, Ahmedabad and Mehsana each have hundreds of seats. Your home or study district decides which centres you may choose, so check the district table first and then compare seat counts. A centre with many seats is not automatically easier, because everyone from that region competes for it on marks.
What is the Eligibility for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold the minimum qualification for the trade they choose. Degrees must be recognised by UGC, AICTE or other statutory bodies, and qualifications obtained through DEC are accepted. Trade certificates must come from an ITI or institution recognised by SBTE or NCVT.
| Trade Group | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Assistant | 10th class pass |
| ITI trades (Fitter, Electrician, COPA, Mechanic Diesel, Instrument Mechanic, Welder, Machinist, Electronics Mechanic, Refrigeration & AC, Draughtsman Civil, Stenographer English, Surveyor, Medical Laboratory Technician) | ITI in the same trade |
| Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles | ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle trade |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | ITI in the relevant trade, or 12th class, or two-year ITI after 10th |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | B.Com |
| Accounts Executive (NATS) | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | B.Sc. (Chemistry) |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | BBA degree |
| Secretarial Office Assistant, Store Keeper (NATS) | Any graduate |
| Petroleum Executive (NATS) | Graduate with Geology as one subject |
| Executives (Oil & Gas) in Computer Science, Electronics & Telecommunications, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Civil Executive (Diploma) | Three-year Diploma in the respective Engineering discipline |
| Executives (Graduate) in Computer Science, Electrical, Civil, Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechanical | Engineering degree in the respective discipline |
An Electrician post does not accept a Wireman trade certificate. Five trade lines in the vacancy table (Fire Safety Supervisor, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), and the Electrical, Computer Science and Electronics & Telecommunications Executive (Diploma) lines) have no separate qualification row in the notification, so confirm your trade in the official PDF before applying.
Age Limit
Age is counted as on 29 November 2026, so your date of birth must fall between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008.
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General (minimum 18 years) | 24 years |
| SC / ST | 29 years (5 years relaxation) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 27 years (3 years relaxation) |
| PwBD | Up to 10 years relaxation |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | Up to 15 years relaxation |
| PwBD (OBC Non-Creamy Layer) | Up to 13 years relaxation |
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Domicile and Work Centre Rule
You can apply for a work centre only if you are a resident of an eligible district or got your qualification there. Apply for one sector, one work centre and one trade. If you apply for more, ONGC allots just one at its discretion.
| Work Centre | Eligible Districts |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | Uttarakhand, all districts |
| Delhi | NCR, all districts under NCR |
| Jodhpur | Rajasthan, all districts |
| Goa | Goa, all districts |
| Mumbai, Panvel, Nhava | Maharashtra, all districts |
| Uran | Maharashtra, all districts (preference to Raigad) |
| Hazira | Gujarat: Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad |
| Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Vadodara, Cambay, Mehsana | Gujarat, all districts |
| Bokaro | Jharkhand: Bokaro district |
| Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | Assam, all districts |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, all districts |
| Kakinada | Andhra Pradesh, all districts |
| Karaikal | Tamil Nadu: Cuddalore, Mayiladuthurai, Nagapattinam, Ariyalur, Tiruvarur, Tanjore, Trichy, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram; Pondicherry: Karaikal |
| Rajahmundry | Andhra Pradesh: Krishna, East Godavari, West Godavari |
| Agartala | Tripura, all districts |
| Kolkata | West Bengal and Odisha, all districts |
OVL Delhi, a Northern sector centre, has no district entry in the annexure, so check the PDF for it. Applications from candidates outside the eligible districts will not be considered, so do not spend your single choice on a centre you cannot legally pick.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Seat
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Earlier apprenticeship | You should NOT have done, or be doing, apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Experience | One year or more of training or job experience after your qualification makes you NOT eligible as a Technician Apprentice |
| Qualification age | Three years must NOT have passed since your qualifying exam, as on 29.11.2026 |
| Result date | If your mark sheet has no result date, bring a certificate from your Principal |
| Incomplete form | Incomplete applications, or those not meeting eligibility, are treated as Rejected |
| Hard copy | Post, hand or any offline application is not accepted |
| False details | Wrong or doctored information cancels your candidature, even after engagement |
| Canvassing | Canvassing of any kind disqualifies you |
| Medical | Engagement needs you to be declared medically fit |
| After engagement | If a false claim is found later, your engagement is liable to be terminated |
| Verification | Candidates found ineligible during document verification are not considered for final selection |
| Regular job | Engagement does not give any right to regular employment in ONGC |
| Contact details | ONGC is not responsible for any loss of communication arising from incorrect contact details, so use an email and phone you check daily |
| Final decision | The decision of ONGC Management is final and no correspondence is entertained |
A wrong trade certificate, an old qualification or a district mismatch can each make you ineligible. Read each row once against your own papers before you submit.
What is the Salary (Stipend) for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The stipend is paid monthly as per the Apprentices Act. The notification gives no TA/DA, boarding or lodging, and ONGC gives no money for travel. The training does not lead to a guaranteed ONGC job.
| Category of Apprentice | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|
| Graduate (B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech) | Rs 12,300 |
| Three-year Diploma in Engineering | Rs 10,900 |
| ITI trade of two years | Rs 10,560 |
| ITI trade of one year | Rs 9,600 |
| 10th / 12th trade apprentice | Rs 8,200 |
What is the Selection Process for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Selection is merit-based on marks in your qualifying examination. A tie goes to the older candidate. Shortlisting does not give you a right to engagement.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny | Qualification, age, relaxation and scheme eligibility checked |
| Provisional merit list | Made trade-wise and work centre-wise |
| Shortlisting | In a ratio ONGC decides, shown on the ONGC website or sent by email |
| Document verification | Originals plus self-attested copies |
| Final merit list | Reservation roster applied as per Government of India policy |
| Result | On the ONGC apprentice website and/or by email, with engagement formalities on NAPS/NATS |
Because marks decide everything, your qualifying exam percentage is the one number you cannot change now, so make sure it is entered exactly as on your mark sheet. Keep your mark sheets, ITI or degree certificate, date-of-birth proof, and category or PwBD certificate ready. Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD follows government guidelines, and the notification gives no category-wise seat split.
How to Apply Online for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Check your trade, age and eligible district. Decide on one sector, one work centre and one trade |
| 2 | Register first on the NAPS portal for NAPS trades, or the NATS portal for NATS trades (links below) |
| 3 | Keep the registration details the portal gives you, as they are needed later |
| 4 | Find the ONGC apprentice opening on that portal and fill in your qualification and personal details correctly |
| 5 | Submit before the last date and save the confirmation page |
Pick the trade carefully before you submit, because you apply for only one and the form is the only thing ONGC reads at the first stage. Both portals accept applications from 29 October 2026. Do not leave it to the last day, because a failed upload near the deadline can cost you the whole attempt. The notification mentions no application fee. Check the ONGC site and your registered email often, as corrigenda and shortlists appear there.
What are the Important Dates for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement issued | 29 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 29 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Age and eligibility cut-off | 29 November 2026 |
| Result / selection date | 15 December 2026 |
ONGC may extend the date if too few suitable applications come in, but do not wait for that.
Is There Any Application Fee for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
ONGC Apprentice 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (NAPS trades: ITI / 10th / 12th / graduate-executive NAPS trades)
- Apply Online for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (NATS trades: graduate and diploma executive apprentices)
- Official Notification Page for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit ONGC Apprentice Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you hold an ITI certificate, a diploma or a graduate degree from an eligible district, do not let this pass. Check your trade, collect your documents and apply well before 20 November 2026, because portals slow down in the last days. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more updates, including Gujarat government jobs.