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ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Notification Out for 52 Geologists, Engineers Posts, Apply Online provides the current recruitment details. Recruiting organization: ONGC • Vacancies: 52 • Application deadline: 31 July 2026 • Advertisement: Advt. No. 2/2026. Check post-wise eligibility, age limit, fees, selection process and the linked official notification/application source before applying.
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.