ONGC Petro additions Limited Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 80 Vacancies Across Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai & Delhi
ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) — a Central PSU and subsidiary of ONGC, co-promoted by GAIL (India) and GSPC — has released a notification for 80 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for a 1-year apprenticeship engagement at five centres across India. This is a wonderful chance for ITI passed candidates and B.Com / B.B.A. / B.IT graduates to gain industrial training at one of India’s largest petrochemical PSUs at Dahej, Gujarat, and its corporate offices.
The online application is open from 24 April 2026 to 15 May 2026. Trade ITI apprentices apply via the Apprenticeship India portal (NAPS) and Graduate apprentices apply via the NATS portal. With stipend up to ₹12,300 per month, OPaL apprenticeships are some of the most attractive in the petrochemical sector. If you are looking for PSU government jobs, this is an opportunity worth grabbing. GovtJobsAlert.in has put together every detail you need below.
Key Highlights — OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
OPaL operates a 5-square-kilometre mega petrochemical plant at Dahej (SEZ), Gujarat, with capacity to produce 14 lakh tons of polymers and 5 lakh tons of chemicals annually. The 2026 apprentice cycle has 80 vacancies — 40 ITI Trade slots at Dahej and 40 Graduate slots across 5 cities.
- Recruiting Body: ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
- Promoters: ONGC, GAIL (India), GSPC
- Total Vacancies: 80 posts
- NAPS Establishment ID (Trade): E03202407435
- NATS Registration ID (Graduate): WGJVDC110841
- Apprenticeship Duration: 1 year
- Stipend: ₹10,560 (Trade ITI) / ₹12,300 (Graduate) per month
- Job Locations: Dahej (Gujarat), Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi
- Last Date: 15 May 2026
Vacancy Breakdown — OPaL Apprentice 2026
The 80 vacancies are split into Trade ITI Apprentices (40, all at Dahej) and Graduate Apprentices (40, across five cities). Below is the post-wise summary.
| Category & Post | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Trade ITI — AOCP | Dahej | 18 |
| Trade ITI — Fitter | Dahej | 8 |
| Trade ITI — Electrician | Dahej | 8 |
| Trade ITI — IMCP | Dahej | 6 |
| Graduate — HR Executive (BBA) | Dahej | 5 |
| Graduate — Account Executive (B.Com) | Dahej | 5 |
| Graduate — IT Executive (B.IT) | Vadodara | 4 |
| Graduate — HR Executive (BBA) | Vadodara | 5 |
| Graduate — Account Executive (B.Com) | Vadodara | 12 |
| Graduate — Account Executive (B.Com) | Ahmedabad | 3 |
| Graduate — Account Executive (B.Com) | Mumbai | 3 |
| Graduate — Account Executive (B.Com) | Delhi | 3 |
| Total | — | 80 |
Reservation for SC / ST / OBC / PwBD applies as per Government of India guidelines, with an additional 20% reservation for residents of Ambetha and Suva villages of Vagra Taluka (Dahej project area).
Eligibility Criteria — OPaL Apprentice 2026
Read every eligibility rule carefully. OPaL has strict cut-offs on the year of qualification, mode of study, and prior apprenticeship status — failing any one will lead to rejection.
Educational Qualification
- Trade ITI Posts (AOCP / Fitter / Electrician / IMCP): ITI Trade Certificate in the relevant trade from a SBTE / SCVT / NCVT-recognised institute. Wireman trade is NOT acceptable for the Electrician post.
- Graduate Apprentice — HR Executive: B.B.A. degree from a UGC / AICTE-recognised university.
- Graduate Apprentice — Account Executive: B.Com degree from a UGC / AICTE-recognised university.
- Graduate Apprentice — IT Executive: Bachelor’s degree in IT from a UGC / AICTE-recognised university.
- All qualifications must be full-time — Distance Learning, Part-time and Correspondence are NOT accepted.
- The essential qualification must be acquired in 2022 or later.
- Suitable for students seeking ITI government jobs and B.Com / commerce sector government jobs.
Age Limit (as on 15 May 2026)
- Minimum: 18 years (DOB on or before 15.05.2008)
- Maximum: 24 years (DOB on or after 15.05.2002)
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years (15 years for PwBD-SC/ST); OBC-NCL — 3 years (13 years for PwBD-OBC-NCL); PwBD — 10 years.
What is the Stipend for OPaL Apprentice 2026?
OPaL pays its apprentices a fixed monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. The stipend is competitive among PSU apprenticeships, especially for fresh graduates from Tier-2 cities.
- Trade ITI Apprentices: ₹10,560 per month
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300 per month
- Engagement Duration: 1 year (non-extendable)
- Other Benefits: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided during engagement
OPaL apprenticeships look great on a fresher’s CV — working at a Central PSU subsidiary of ONGC opens doors to private petrochemical and oil & gas opportunities, plus future PSU recruitments value this experience highly.
Important to note — accommodation is NOT provided, and apprentices must arrange their own stay near the work location. There is no TA/DA, no boarding cost, and no automatic regular employment after the apprenticeship ends.
What is the Selection Process for OPaL Apprentice 2026?
There is no written test. Selection is purely merit-based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination (ITI marks for Trade posts, graduation marks for Graduate posts). Refer to general results pages for selection list updates.
- Stage 1 — Online Registration: Trade candidates register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS); Graduate candidates register on nats.education.gov.in.
- Stage 2 — Online Application: Apply against OPaL’s Establishment IDs (NAPS E03202407435 / NATS WGJVDC110841) before 15 May 2026.
- Stage 3 — Merit Shortlisting: Merit list prepared based on qualifying-examination marks. Tie-breaker: candidate with higher age preferred.
- Stage 4 — Document Verification + Medical Fitness: Selected candidates intimated via registered email; required to produce originals and a Medical Certificate of fitness from a Registered Medical Officer before joining.
How to Apply Online for OPaL Apprentice 2026?
The application is fully online via two different portals depending on the post category. Make sure you apply on the correct portal.
- Identify your post category — Trade ITI applicants must use the NAPS (Apprenticeship India) portal; Graduate applicants must use the NATS portal.
- Trade ITI candidates: Visit https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/, register, complete profile, and apply against OPaL’s Establishment ID E03202407435.
- Graduate candidates: Visit https://nats.education.gov.in/, register, complete profile, and apply against OPaL’s NATS Registration ID WGJVDC110841.
- Upload all required documents — DOB proof, qualification certificates, mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), Aadhaar, recent photograph and signature.
- Carefully select your preferred location (especially for Account Executive — multiple cities are available).
- Each candidate can apply for only one post — applications for multiple posts may be rejected.
- Submit the application before 15 May 2026 — late applications will not be accepted.
Important Dates — OPaL Apprentice 2026
The application window is just three weeks long, so don’t delay. Mark these key OPaL Apprentice 2026 dates clearly in your calendar.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 24 April 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 15 May 2026 |
| Document Verification | After merit list |
Application Fees — OPaL Apprentice 2026
OPaL has not specified any application fee for this recruitment. Registration on both NAPS and NATS portals is also free.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
This is a free-to-apply recruitment — there is no fee at any stage of the OPaL apprentice application process. Just spend on photocopies and any travel cost for document verification (TA / DA is not provided).
Essential Links — OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online — Trade ITI via NAPS Portal
- Apply Online — Graduate via NATS Portal
- Visit OPaL Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is a rare combination of a Central PSU apprenticeship with good stipend, multiple location options, and merit-based selection — perfect for fresh ITI passouts from 2022 onwards and B.Com / BBA / B.IT graduates. With OPaL on your CV, your job prospects in private petrochemical and oil & gas sectors improve significantly, and the experience helps in future PSU recruitments. Apply online before 15 May 2026 and choose your preferred location wisely. For more state-level opportunities, visit GovtJobsAlert.in and our Gujarat government jobs page regularly.