Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) invites online applications for 2623 Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates must register on the NAPS portal (for ITI trades) or NATS portal (for Graduate and Diploma trades) and then apply online through the ONGC Apprentice Portal. No offline applications will be accepted. Apply only for one trade and one location.Eligible candidates can apply for Apprentice vacancies across 25 work centres in India.
Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Advt. No. ONGC/APPR/1/2025
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Posts: 2623 Posts
Online application : 16 October 2025
Last Date to Apply: 06 November 2025
Result Date: 26 November 2025
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Vacancies
Sector-wise Total Vacancies:
Northern Sector: 165
Mumbai Sector: 569
Western Sector: 856
Eastern Sector: 458
Southern Sector: 322
Central Sector: 253
Grand Total: 2623
Note: Please check the Location and Tentative Number of Seats in the official notification.
Work Locations / Sectors:
Dehradun, Delhi, Vadodara, Mumbai, Hazira, Ankleshwar, Ahmedabad, Mehsana, Jorhat, Nazira, Sivasagar, Silchar, Chennai, Kakinada, Rajahmundry, Karaikal, Agartala, Kolkata, Bokaro, Goa, Cambay, Uran, and others.
Qualification & Eligibility Criteria:
Salary/Stipend (Per Month):
Graduate Apprentice B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / B.B.A / B.E / B.Tech ₹12,300/-
Three years Diploma Apprentice (Engineering ) 3 Years Diploma ₹10,900/-
Trade Apprentice (10th/12th) — ₹8,200/-
Trade Apprentice (1-Year ITI) — ₹9,600/-
Trade Apprentice (2-Year ITI) — ₹10,560/-
Age Limit (as on 06.11.2025):
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 24 years
DOB between: 06.11.2001 and 06.11.2007
Age Relaxation:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (NCL): 3 years
PwBD: 10–15 years (as per category)
Selection Process:
Based on merit of qualifying marks.
In case of a tie, older candidate gets preference.
No exam or interview will be held.
Reservation as per Govt. of India rules (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD).
Qualification Note:
Apply only if you have the minimum required qualification and meet all parameters.
Distance learning qualifications are accepted if recognized by statutory bodies.
Electrician trade requires ITI in Electrician — Wireman trade not accepted.
Degree and diploma must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/SBTE/NCVT.
Duration of Training: 12 months for all trades.
General Conditions:
Read the full advertisement carefully before applying.
Candidates who have already undergone Apprenticeship or have job/training experience of 1 year or more are not eligible.
Candidate should not have completed 3 years after passing the qualifying exam as on 06.11.2025.
ONGC has no obligation to offer regular employment after training.
Engagement is subject to medical fitness and document verification.
Corrigendum/Addendum (if any) will be available only on ONGC/NAPS/NATS websites.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Step 1: Check Eligibility
Before applying, make sure you are eligible for the post.
Check your qualification, age, and domicile (home district) as mentioned in the notification and Annexure–1.
You can apply for only one work centre and one trade.
Step 2: No Offline Form
Paper-based (offline) applications will not be accepted.
Apply only through the online mode.
Step 3: Registration on Government Apprenticeship Portals
There are two types of registration portals, depending on your trade:
(A) For NAPS Trades
Trades under NAPS are mostly ITI / Trade Apprentices.
Register yourself on the Skill India (NAPS) portal:
Registration starts from 16 October 2025.
(B) For NATS Trades
Trades under NATS are for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices.
Register yourself on the BOAT (NATS) portal:
Registration starts from 17 October 2025.
Step 4: Apply on ONGC Apprentice Portal
After registration on NAPS/NATS, go to ONGC’s official apprentice portal:
Fill in your application form online and upload the required documents.
Step 5: Keep Checking for Updates
Visit regularly: Official Website
All latest announcements, updates, and results will be posted only on these websites.
📧 For any query:
You can contact ONGC at — ongc_skilldev@ongc.co.in
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| NAPS Trades | Click Here |
| NATS Trades | Click Here |
| ONGC Apprentice Portal | Click Here |
Total vacancies: 2623 across 25 work centres in multiple sectors.
- Notification: 16 Oct 2025
- Apply Online from: 16 Oct 2025
- Last date to apply: 06 Nov 2025
- Result/Selection list: 26 Nov 2025
Register on the correct portal and then apply on the ONGC Apprentice portal:
- NAPS (Sl. 1–29): apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- NATS (Sl. 30–39): nats.education.gov.in
- ONGC Application: ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in
Note: Offline applications are not accepted.
Age: 18–24 years as on 06.11.2025 (DOB between 06.11.2001 and 06.11.2007). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC-NCL 3 yrs, PwBD 10–15 yrs.
Domicile/Qualification location must match eligible districts in Annexure-1.
- Trade Apprentices: 10th/12th/ITI (relevant trade)
- Technician (Diploma): 3-year Diploma (engg.)
- Graduate Apprentices: BA/BCom/BSc/BBA/BE/BTech etc.
Qualifications must be recognized by UGC/AICTE/NCVT/SBTE. For Electrician trade, Wireman is not accepted.
- Graduate: ₹12,300/month
- Diploma: ₹10,900/month
- 10th/12th: ₹8,200/month
- ITI (1-year): ₹9,600/month
- ITI (2-year): ₹10,560/month
No TA/DA, boarding or lodging is provided.
12 months for all trades.
Selection is based on merit (marks in qualifying exam). In a tie, the older candidate is preferred. Reservation as per Govt. norms.
You may submit, but ONGC will allocate only one trade at one centre at its discretion. Apply carefully.
No. ONGC has no obligation to offer regular employment during/after apprenticeship.
Note: Please check the Location and Tentative Number of Seats in the official notification. Numbers may change as per ONGC requirement.