Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced 3,047 apprentice seats for 2026-27 at 24 work centres across India (Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29 October 2026). Dehradun has 138 seats, and candidates from all districts of Uttarakhand can apply for them. The seats are for ITI trades, 10th/12th pass, diploma holders and graduates (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, B.E./B.Tech).
There is no written exam. Selection is on merit, based on the marks of your qualifying exam, followed by document verification. Apply online on the Government of India apprenticeship portals, NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) or NATS (nats.education.gov.in), depending on your trade. The last date is 20 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Training lasts 12 months, with a monthly stipend of ₹8,200 to ₹12,300. Everything below is from the official ONGC advertisement.
ONGC Apprentice 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a Maharatna PSU |
| Advertisement | ONGC/APPR/1/2026, dated 29.10.2026 |
| Total seats | 3,047 (tentative) |
| Seats in Uttarakhand | 138 at Dehradun |
| Training | 12 months under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Stipend | ₹8,200 – ₹12,300 per month |
| Age | 18 – 24 years on 29.11.2026 |
| Selection | Merit of qualifying exam marks + document verification (no exam) |
| Apply on | NAPS: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in / NATS: nats.education.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement and online registration open | 29 October 2026 (6 PM) |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off date for age and eligibility | 29 November 2026 |
| Result / selection | 15 December 2026 (as per advertisement) |
Dehradun: 138 Seats for Uttarakhand Candidates
Under Annexure 1 of the advertisement, the Dehradun work centre covers all districts of Uttarakhand. You can apply for Dehradun if you are a resident (domicile) of Uttarakhand, or if you passed your qualifying exam (ITI, diploma or degree) from an institute in Uttarakhand.
| Trade (Dehradun) | Portal | Seats |
|---|
| Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | NAPS | 20 |
| Electrician | NAPS | 9 |
| Electronics Mechanic | NAPS | 5 |
| Fitter | NAPS | 8 |
| Lab Chemist/Analyst – Petroleum Products | NAPS | 21 |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | NAPS | 35 |
| Accounts Executive | NATS | 15 |
| Civil Executive (Graduate) | NATS | 5 |
| Civil Executive (Diploma) | NATS | 5 |
| Petroleum Executive | NATS | 15 |
| Total | | 138 |
The biggest Dehradun openings are for graduates (Secretarial Office Assistant, 35 seats), B.Sc Chemistry (Lab Chemist, 21 seats) and ITI COPA (20 seats).
Sector and Work Centre-wise Seats
| Sector | Work centres (seats) |
|---|
| Northern — 191 | Dehradun 138, Delhi 28, OVL Delhi 20, Jodhpur 5 |
| Mumbai — 482 | Mumbai 200, Hazira 138, Uran 69, Goa 25, Nhava 25, Panvel 25 |
| Western — 1,166 | Ankleshwar 392, Ahmedabad 331, Mehsana 301, Vadodara 78, Cambay 64 |
| Eastern — 674 | Nazira & Sivasagar 466, Jorhat 135, Silchar 73 |
| Southern — 267 | Karaikal 98, Kakinada 76, Rajahmundry 53, Chennai 40 |
| Central — 267 | Agartala 200, Kolkata 34, Bokaro 33 |
| Grand total | 3,047 |
The advertisement prints the Southern Sector total as 269, but its four work centres add up to 267, and the grand total of 3,047 matches 267. The trade-wise seats for every centre are in the official PDF linked below. ONGC says that the trades and seat numbers are tentative.
Eligibility
Qualification by trade
| Trade / discipline | Qualification |
|---|
| ITI trades: COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Electronics Mechanic, Instrument Mechanic, Machinist, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, Draughtsman (Civil), Surveyor, Stenographer (English) and others | ITI in the same trade (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) | ITI in the relevant trade, or 12th class / two-year ITI after class 10 |
| Library Assistant | Class 10 pass |
| Secretarial Office Assistant – Oil & Gas | Any graduate |
| Lab Chemist / Analyst – Petroleum Products | B.Sc (Chemistry) |
| Executive HR – Oil & Gas | BBA |
| Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) | B.Com |
| Accounts Executive (NATS) | Graduation in Commerce |
| Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) | Graduate |
| Petroleum Executive | Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects |
| Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Instrumentation / Computer Science Executive (Graduate) | Engineering degree in the same discipline |
| Executive (Oil & Gas) and Civil Executive (Diploma) posts | Three-year engineering diploma in the same discipline |
A Wireman certificate is not accepted for Electrician seats. Degrees must be recognised by UGC/AICTE, and ITI certificates must be from NCVT/SCVT.
Age limit (as on 29.11.2026)
- 18 to 24 years, which means born between 29.11.2002 and 29.11.2008.
- Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL). For PwBD candidates: 10 years (General), 13 years (OBC) and 15 years (SC/ST).
Who cannot apply
- Anyone who has already done, or is doing, apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Anyone who passed the qualifying exam more than three years before 29.11.2026.
- For Technician Apprentice seats: anyone with one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification.
- Anyone who is not a resident of, and did not study in, the districts listed for the chosen work centre.
Apply for one trade at one work centre only. If you apply for more than one, ONGC will give you at most one seat, at a centre and trade of its choice.
Stipend
| Category | Qualification | Stipend per month |
|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / BBA / B.E. / B.Tech | ₹12,300 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Three-year engineering diploma | ₹10,900 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI (two-year trade) | ₹10,560 |
| Trade Apprentice | ITI (one-year trade) | ₹9,600 |
| Trade Apprentice | 10th / 12th | ₹8,200 |
There is no TA/DA, boarding or lodging. Apprenticeship is training, not a job: ONGC has no obligation to give regular employment after it.
Selection Process
- ONGC downloads the applications from the NAPS and NATS portals after the last date.
- Applications are checked for qualification, age and district eligibility.
- A provisional merit list is made trade-wise and centre-wise from the marks of the qualifying exam. If marks are tied, the older candidate is placed higher.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification with original certificates.
- The final list is published on ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in and sent by e-mail. Selected candidates must be medically fit and complete the contract formalities on NAPS/NATS.
Documents for Verification
- Class 10 certificate or other date of birth proof
- Mark sheets and certificate of the qualifying exam (ITI / diploma / degree)
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if claiming reservation
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Valid photo ID and Aadhaar
- NAPS/NATS registration and application details
- Domicile certificate, if you studied outside the state of your chosen work centre (for Dehradun, see our Uttarakhand domicile certificate guide)
- Principal's certificate showing the result date, if your mark sheet does not show it
How to Apply
NAPS trades (ITI, 10th/12th, Oil & Gas executive posts)
- Go to apprenticeshipindia.gov.in and register as a candidate with your e-mail, mobile and Aadhaar.
- Complete your profile with your education details.
- Search the apprenticeship opportunities for ONGC, choose your work centre (Dehradun for Uttarakhand) and trade, and apply.
NATS trades (graduate and diploma posts marked NATS)
- Go to nats.education.gov.in, register as a student and complete your profile to get your enrolment number.
- Find ONGC's opening for your work centre and discipline, and apply before the last date.
The portal for each trade is shown in the tables above and in the advertisement. ONGC accepts applications only through these portals; there is no offline application and no fee. Before you start, keep ready an active e-mail and mobile number, your Aadhaar number, your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, your qualifying certificate and, if applicable, your caste certificate (the checklist on ONGC's apprentice portal).
Important Links
More PSU openings for ITI holders in Uttarakhand: BHEL Haridwar Artisan. See all 10th pass jobs.
Source: ONGC Advertisement No. ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated 29.10.2026 and ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in (checked 1 November 2026). ONGC may extend the date if it gets too few applications; check the official portal for any corrigendum.
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