ONGC has notified 3,047 apprentice seats for 2026-27 across its work centres, including 34 seats in Kolkata. There is no application fee or written exam, and selection is based on merit in the qualifying exam. Applications through the NAPS/NATS portals close on 20 November 2026.
Key details
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) |
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| Post name(s) | Trade, Diploma and Graduate Apprentices (various trades; Kolkata: Secretarial Office Assistant 10, COPA 10, Fitter 2, Mechanic Diesel 2, Fire Safety Technician 6, Surveyor 2, Draughtsman Civil 2) |
| Advertisement no. | ONGC/APPR/1/2026 |
| Total vacancies | 3047 |
| Qualification | Trade-wise: 10th/12th, ITI in relevant trade, 3-year engineering diploma, or graduation (e.g. B.Com, B.Sc Chemistry, BBA, engineering degree) as specified |
| Age limit | 18 to 24 years as on 29-11-2026 (DOB between 29-11-2002 and 29-11-2008); SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD up to +10 years |
| Pay / salary | Stipend per month: Graduate Rs 12,300; 3-year Diploma Rs 10,900; ITI 2-year Rs 10,560; ITI 1-year Rs 9,600; Trade (10th/12th) Rs 8,200 |
| Application fee | No fee |
| Selection process | Merit list by trade and work centre based on qualifying exam marks (older candidate preferred in ties), then document verification and final merit list; no written exam |
Important dates
| Apply online starts | 29-10-2026 |
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| Last date to apply | 20-11-2026 |
How to apply
- Register on the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for trade apprentices, or on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for graduate/diploma apprentices.
- Search for ONGC and apply for the trade and work centre you want.
- Complete your profile by 20-11-2026.
- Track results on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in (result expected on 15-12-2026).
Official links
Sources: ongcindia.com · ongcindia.com · www.sarkariresult.com