POST DETAILS :
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has released a notification for the post of ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
OVERVIEW :
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. 2/2026
IMPORTANT DATES
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Start date of online registration | 17/07/2026 |
| Last date and time of online registration | 31/07/2026, 23:59 Hours |
| Conduct of CBT | 06/09/2026 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card Release Date | Not specified |
| Result Date | Not specified |
FEES DETAILS
| Category | Registration Charges |
|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS | ₹1000/-* |
| SC/ST/PwBD | No charges |
- *The registration fee excludes convenience fee/bank commission plus GST.
- Registration fee is non-refundable and must be deposited online.
- ONGC departmental candidates must also pay the applicable fee, which is reimbursable to them.
AGE DETAILS :
ONGC Graduate Trainee Age Limit
| Category | Max. Age (Streams 1–4: Engineering) | Max. Age (Stream 5: Geology) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS | 26 Years | 27 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 Years | 30 Years |
| SC/ST | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 36 Years | 37 Years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 39 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 41 Years | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – General/EWS | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC (NCL) | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| Departmental Candidates | Relaxation as per respective category, plus further relaxation equal to service rendered in ONGC | |
POST DETAILS, ONGC Graduate Trainee ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
Educational Qualification (Stream-Wise)
| Stream | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 60% marks) OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering (min. 60% marks) |
| Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Chemical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Geology | Post Graduate Degree in Geology (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology (min. 60%) OR M.Tech in Geological Technology (min. 60%) |
- Qualifications must be approved/recognized by relevant statutory bodies (e.g. AIU, UGC, AICTE); Distance Learning/part-time qualifications are accepted only if similarly recognized.
- Qualifications listed are “sacrosanct” – no equivalent qualification is accepted (for example, AMIE is not accepted where a Graduate Degree in Engineering is required).
- CGPA/OGPA/CPI/DGPA or letter grades must be converted to a percentage as per the university/institute’s own conversion norms; a conversion certificate must be submitted at document verification.
- Only candidates who have already acquired the qualification on or before the last date of application will be considered.
- BE/B.Tech in Chemical Sciences and Technology will not be accepted for the Chemical Engineering stream.
ONGC Graduate Trainee Vacancy Details
| SN | Stream | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petroleum Engineering | 9 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineering | 27 |
| 3 | Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| 4 | Instrumentation Engineering | 2 |
| 5 | Geology | 4 |
| Grand Total | 52 |
ONGC E1 Level Salary and Pay Scale 2026
| Level | Basic Pay Scale (₹) | Allowances |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | 60,000 – 1,80,000/- | Annual increment @ 3%; allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay under Cafeteria Approach; Dearness Allowance; HRA/Company Accommodation; Contributory Provident Fund; Conveyance Maintenance; Leave Encashment; Performance Related Pay (PRP); Medical Facility for self and dependents; Gratuity; Post Retirement Benefit Scheme; Composite Social Security Scheme, etc., as per Company rules. |
ONGC states the overall package is approximately ₹26 lacs CTC.
ONGC Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
Selection consists of three stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Interview
- Medical Fitness (as per ONGC Medical Examination of Employees Rules)
How To Apply For
- Visit www.ongcindia.com and register online between 17/07/2026 and 31/07/2026. No other mode of application is accepted.
- Candidates may apply for only one Academic/Engineering Stream, based on their qualification.
- Keep the required documents (listed above) ready before starting.
- Pay the applicable registration fee online (where applicable).
- Submit the application; no changes are allowed once submitted.
- If multiple applications are submitted, only the latest one is considered final; older ones are rejected.
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are there in ONGC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 2/2026)?
There are 52 vacancies for Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level across Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, and Geology streams.
