Government Job Alert: ONGC Announces 2623 Apprentice Vacancies

In a major announcement for job aspirants across the country, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), a ‘Maharatna’ Central Public Sector Enterprise, has released an official notification for the engagement of 2623 Apprentices across various trades and disciplines. This massive recruitment drive is particularly notable as it offers a straightforward path to an apprenticeship without a written examination, relying instead on a direct merit-based selection process.

The apprenticeship positions are open in a wide array of fields, spanning Graduate, Diploma, and Trade (ITI/10th/12th pass) categories, making it a diverse opportunity for candidates with varying educational backgrounds to gain valuable, industry-specific experience.

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Key Highlights of the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Detail	Information
Total Vacancies	2,623 Apprentice Posts
Selection Method	Direct Merit-Based (No Exam/Interview)
Application Start Date	October 16, 2025
Application Deadline	November 6, 2025
Result/Merit List Date	November 26, 2025
Age Limit	18 to 24 years (as of Nov 6, 2025)
Application Fee	Nil (Free for all candidates)

The recruitment spans all of ONGC’s operational sectors, including Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central, ensuring a wide geographical reach for candidates nationwide.

Educational and Age Eligibility Criteria

The qualification requirements are specific to the chosen trade and position, ranging from:

• Trade Apprentices: Candidates must have passed the 10th or 12th class and/or hold an ITI (Industrial Training Institute) Certificate in the relevant trade (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Welder, COPA).
• Technician (Diploma) Apprentices: Require a Three-Year Diploma in the respective engineering or technical discipline.
• Graduate Apprentices: Need a Bachelor’s Degree (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc, BBA) or an Engineering Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in the relevant discipline (e.g., Accounts Executive, Executive HR, Petroleum Executive).

Age Limit: The minimum age for applicants is 18 years, and the maximum is 24 years as of November 6, 2025. Age relaxation is provided for candidates belonging to SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) categories as per Government of India rules.

Selection and Stipend Details

The selection process is purely based on merit, calculated solely on the marks obtained by the candidate in their respective qualifying examination (ITI, Diploma, or Graduation). This eliminates the stress of a written test and offers a transparent, mark-based selection. In the event of a tie in marks between two or more candidates, the applicant with the higher age will be given preference.

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act, 1961:

• Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300 per month
• Diploma Apprentice: ₹10,900 per month
• Trade Apprentice (ITI 2-year): ₹10,560 per month
• Trade Apprentice (ITI 1-year): ₹9,600 per month
• Trade Apprentice (10th/12th): ₹8,200 per month

The training duration for all trades is 12 months, providing a full year of hands-on experience in the energy sector.

How to Apply Online

Interested and eligible candidates must apply online by the final date of November 6, 2025. The application process requires mandatory prior registration on the respective Government apprenticeship portals:

1. ITI Trades (Trade Apprentices): Must register on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/.
2. Diploma and Graduate Trades (Technician/Graduate Apprentices): Must register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: https://nats.education.gov.in/.

After registration on the relevant portal, candidates must then fill out the official application form on the ONGC Apprenticeship portal at ongcindia.com. Applicants are strongly advised to refer to the official notification for the detailed list of trades, sector-wise vacancies, and specific qualification requirements before applying for only one trade at one work centre.

This ONGC Apprentice recruitment presents a golden opportunity for young talent to step into India’s leading energy major, gaining invaluable professional experience and a strong foundation for a future career in the oil and gas industry, all through a non-examination, direct merit selection.