ONGC Apprentice

3,047 apprentice seats across 24 work centres — apply free on the NAPS/NATS portal by 20 November 2026.

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Check first: This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not a permanent job. A monthly stipend is paid during the 12-month training, and completing it does not guarantee a regular ONGC post.

Important dates

Eligibility & fees

• Age 18–24 years as on 29 November 2026 (born between 29 November 2002 and 29 November 2008). Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD +10 to 15 years as per rules.
• Qualification is trade-wise: 10th pass for trades like Library Assistant; ITI in the relevant trade for COPA, Electrician, Fitter and similar trades; 12th or ITI for Fire Safety Technician; B.Sc (Chemistry) for Lab Chemist; BBA for Executive (HR); any graduate for Secretarial Assistant; a 3-year Diploma or Degree for the diploma/graduate executive trades; a Geology degree for Petroleum Executive.
• You must not have completed 3 years since passing the qualifying examination, and the district-of-residence rules in the advertisement decide which work centre you can choose.
• Selection is on the merit of qualifying-examination marks, followed by document verification — there is no written test. The advertisement gives 15 December 2026 as the result/selection date.
• Stipend during the 12-month training: Graduate apprentice ₹12,300/month, 3-year Diploma ₹10,900, 2-year ITI ₹10,560, 1-year ITI ₹9,600, Trade apprentice (10th/12th) ₹8,200.
• No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement — applications are made only through the NAPS portal (ITI/trade seats) or the NATS portal (diploma/graduate seats).

Photo & signature — what the form asks

• The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen.
• Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.
• Upload only clear, readable scans; a blurred photo or signature can get the form rejected.

Photo & signature — do’s and don’ts

Taiyaari checklist — keep these ready

• NAPS or NATS registration number ready
• Qualifying exam marksheet and certificate scanned
• 10th certificate (age proof) scanned
• Caste / PwBD certificate scanned, if applicable
• Aadhaar card and bank account details (for stipend) ready
• Recent colour photograph scanned

Documents you will need

• 10th marksheet and certificate
• Qualifying examination marksheet and certificate (ITI / Diploma / Degree as per trade)
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• Aadhaar card
• Bank account details for stipend payment

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Common mistakes that get forms rejected

• Registering on the wrong portal — ITI candidates on NATS or graduates on NAPS — so the ONGC application never links.
• Choosing a work centre outside the district the advertisement allows for your residence.
• Applying after 3 years have passed since the qualifying exam, which makes the candidate ineligible.
• Assuming the training converts into a permanent post — the advertisement gives no such guarantee.

How to apply — step by step

1. Read Advt ONGC/APPR/1/2026 on ongcindia.com and note your trade's qualification and work centres.
2. Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in (NAPS) for ITI/trade seats, or nats.education.gov.in (NATS) for diploma/graduate seats.
3. Complete your portal profile and note the registration number.
4. Apply for the ONGC apprentice engagement (Advt ONGC/APPR/1/2026) in your trade and work centre.
5. Upload the documents and submit before 20 November 2026.
6. Save the submitted application and watch for the selection list around 15 December 2026.

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Questions

What is the last date to apply for ONGC Apprentice?

The online form closes on 20 November 2026. The fee can be paid till 20 November 2026.

What size should the photo and signature be?

The advertisement does not print a fixed KB size for the photo and signature — upload them in the format and size the portal asks for on the upload screen. Keep a recent colour photograph and a clear signature scan (signed on white paper) ready before you start.

Is the ONGC apprentice a permanent job?

No. It is 12 months of apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 with a monthly stipend. The advertisement does not promise a regular ONGC post after training.

Is there any application fee or written exam?

No fee is mentioned in the advertisement, and there is no written test — selection is on the merit of your qualifying-examination marks, followed by document verification.

Where is the form finally submitted?

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