Summary
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) invites online applications for engagement of 2623 Apprentices for 12 months across Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central Sectors, with the last date to apply on 06.11.2025 and selection based on merit of qualifying exam marks as per The Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates must register on NAPS for trades 1–29 and on NATS for trades 30–39, meet domicile/qualification-from-eligible-district criteria, and fall within the age range of 18–24 years as on 06.11.2025 with applicable relaxations.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
| Department | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship Training (12 months) under The Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Job Title(s) | Trade, Technician, and Graduate Apprentices across multiple trades/disciplines |
| Total Vacancies | 2623 (tentative and subject to change) across 25 work centres |
| Location | Across 25 ONGC work centres in Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, Central sectors |
| Application Method | Online only via NAPS/NATS portals and ONGC apprentice portal as instructed |
| Last Date to Apply | 06.11.2025 |
| Result/Selection Date | 26.11.2025 |
| Training Duration | 12 months for all trades |
| Official Site | ongcindia.com; onngcapprentices.ongc.co.in; apprenticeshipindia.gov.in; nats.education.gov.in |
Advertisement No.
Advt. No.: ONGC/APPR/1/2025, Date of Notification: 16.10.2025
Post and Vacancy Details
| Category | Sectors & Key Work Centres | Illustrative Trades/Disciplines | Seats |
| NAPS Trades (1–29) | Northern (Dehradun, Delhi, OVL Delhi, Jodhpur), Mumbai (Mumbai, Panvel, Nhava, Goa, Hazira, Uran), Western (Cambay, Vadodara, Ankleshwar, Ahmedabad, Mehsana), Eastern (Jorhat, Silchar, Nazira & Sivasagar), Southern (Chennai, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Karaikal), Central (Agartala, Kolkata, Bokaro) | COPA, Electrician, Electronics Mechanic, Fitter, Fire Safety Technician/Supervisor (Oil & Gas), Instrument Mechanic, Lab Chemist/Analyst, Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle), Refrigeration & AC, Stenographer (English), Welder, Draughtsman (Civil), Surveyor, Library Assistant, Executive HR (Oil & Gas), Executive Finance, Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas) | Sector totals: Northern 165; Mumbai 569; Western 856; Eastern 458; Southern 322; Central 253; Grand Total 2623 |
| NATS Trades (30–39) | Executives and Diploma/Graduate roles across sectors | Accounts Executive, Store Keeper (Petroleum Products), Civil/Electrical/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical Executive (Graduate), Computer Science Executive (Graduate), Petroleum Executive, Civil Executive (Diploma), Data Entry Operator | Included in the grand total above |
Salary Details
- Stipend per month: Graduate Apprentices (BA/B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/BE/B.Tech) Rs. 12,300; Diploma Apprentices Rs. 10,900; Trade Apprentices 10th/12th Rs. 8,200; ITI 1-year Rs. 9,600; ITI 2-year Rs. 10,560; no TA/DA/boarding/lodging provided.
Educational Qualification
- Trade Apprentices (NAPS, Sl. 1–19): 10th/ITI in relevant trade such as COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Welder, Machinist, Surveyor, Stenographer (English), Medical Lab Technician (Cardiology/Pathology/Radiology), Mechanic Diesel, Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles, Mechanic Refrigeration & AC.
- Executives under NAPS (Sl. 20–29): B.Com for Executive Finance; B.Sc (Chemistry) for Lab Chemist/Analyst; BBA for Executive HR; Graduate for Secretarial Office Assistant; Diploma for Fire Safety Supervisor and for Engineering Executives (Computer Science/Electronics & Telecom/Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechanical – Oil & Gas).
- NATS (Sl. 30–39): Graduation in Commerce for Accounts Executive; Graduate for Store Keeper (Petroleum Products); BE/B.Tech in respective disciplines for Computer Science/Electrical/Civil/Electronics/Instrumentation/Mechanical Executives (Graduate); Graduate with Geology as one subject for Petroleum Executive; 3-year Diploma in Engineering for Civil Executive (Diploma).
- Qualifications must be from recognized bodies (UGC/AICTE/SBTE/NCVT); distance learning accepted if recognized; Wireman is not acceptable where Electrician trade is prescribed.
Age Limit
- 18 to 24 years as on 06.11.2025 (DOB between 06.11.2001 and 06.11.2007); relaxations: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD up to +10 years (SC/ST PwBD up to +15; OBC NCL PwBD up to +13).
Selection Process
- Merit-based selection on qualifying exam marks; tie resolved by higher age preference; reservation as per Government of India policy for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD; provisional selection subject to document verification and medical fitness; no assurance of employment post apprenticeship.
How to Apply
- Eligibility check: ensure domicile or essential qualification from eligible districts per Annexure-1 for the chosen work centre.
- Registration portals: for NAPS trades (1–29), register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in from 16.10.2025; for NATS trades (30–39), register on nats.education.gov.in from 17.10.2025.
- Application: paper applications not accepted; apply online as instructed and track updates on ongcindia.com and ongc apprentices portal; selection intimation via registered email; results on ongc apprentices portal.
Instructions
- Candidates must not have undergone/pursued prior apprenticeship training or have 1+ year job/training experience after the prescribed qualification; should not have completed 3 years after passing the qualifying exam as on 06.11.2025.
- Seats may change; management decisions final; incomplete/ineligible applications rejected; apprentices’ service governed by The Apprentices Act, 1961 and Rules 1992; no canvassing.
Important Dates
- Issue of Advertisement: 16.10.2025
- Opening of Online Application: 16.10.2025 (NAPS), 17.10.2025 (NATS)
- Last Date to Apply: 06.11.2025
- Result/Selection: 26.11.2025
Important Links
- Notification link – click here
- Application link – click here
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