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ONGC Apprenticeship Training Notification

JOBAdded: 6 Nov 2025

Important Notes Regarding Apprenticeship

  • The trades and number of seats mentioned are tentative and may change as per ONGC's requirements.
  • A candidate is eligible to apply for a particular work centre only if they are a resident (domicile) of, or have obtained their requisite qualification from, an eligible District against that work centre of ONGC (Refer: Annexure 1).

Reservation

Reservation for various categories such as SC/ST/OBC/PwBD will be provided as per government guidelines.

Age Criteria

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 24 years as on 06.11.2025.
  • Date of Birth: Candidate/Applicant should be born between 06.11.2001 and 06.11.2007.

Concession & Relaxation

  • Upper age is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
  • Candidates belonging to PwBD categories will receive age relaxation up to 10 years, up to 15 years for SC/ST, and up to 13 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates.

Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Apprenticeship opportunities are available in various trades/disciplines. Below are the trade-wise qualification requirements:

SI. TRADE/DISCIPLINE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT Scheme
1 Library Assistant Passed 10th class examination NAPS
2 Mechanic Auto Electronics ITI in the trade of Mechanic Auto Electronics NAPS
3 Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) ITI in COPA Trade NAPS
4 Draughtsman (Civil) ITI in Draughtsman (Civil) Trade NAPS
5 Electrician ITI in Electrician trade NAPS
6 Electronics Mechanic ITI in Electronics Mechanic NAPS
7 Fitter ITI in Fitter NAPS
8 Instrument Mechanic ITI in Instrument Mechanic NAPS
9 Fire Safety Technician (Oil & Gas) ITI in relevant Trade NAPS
10 Machinist ITI in Machinist Trade NAPS
11 Mechanic Repair & Maintenance of Vehicles ITI in Mechanic Motor Vehicle Trade NAPS
12 Mechanic Diesel ITI in Diesel Mechanic Trade NAPS
13 Medical laboratory Technician (Cardiology) ITI In Medical Laboratory Technician (Cardiology) NAPS
14 Medical laboratory Technician (Pathology) ITI In Medical Laboratory Technician (Pathology) NAPS
15 Medical Laboratory Technician (Radiology) ITI in Medical laboratory Technician (Radiology) NAPS
16 Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Trade Certificate in Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NAPS
17 Stenographer (English) ITI in Stenography (English) Trade NAPS
18 Surveyor ITI in the Surveyor Trade NAPS
19 Welder (Gas & Electric) ITI in the trade of Welder NAPS
20 Executive Finance (Oil & Gas) B. Com NAPS
21 Lab Chemist/Analyst- Petroleum Products B.Sc. (Chemistry) NAPS
22 Executive HR - Oil & Gas B.B.A degree NAPS
23 Secretarial Office Assistant - Oil & Gas Graduate NAPS
24 Fire Safety Supervisor (Oil & Gas) Diploma NAPS
25 Computer Science Executive (Oil & Gas) (Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering) NAPS
26 Electronics and Telecommunications Executive (Oil & Gas) (Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering) NAPS
27 Electrical Executive (Oil & Gas) (Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering) NAPS
28 Instrumentation Executive (Oil & Gas) (Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering) NAPS
29 Mechanical Executive (Oil & Gas) (Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering) NAPS
30 Accounts Executive Bachelor's degree (Graduation) in Commerce NATS
31 Store Keeper (Petroleum Products) Graduate NATS
32 Computer Science Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
33 Electrical Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
34 Civil Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
35 Electronics Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
36 Instrumentation Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
37 Mechanical Executive (Graduate) (Degree in the respective discipline of Engineering) NATS
38 Petroleum Executive Graduate with Geology as one of the subjects NATS
39 Civil Executive (Diploma) Three years Diploma in the respective disciplines of Engineering NATS

Registration Portals:

  • For trades mentioned at Sl. No. 1 to 29 (NAPS Scheme), candidates must register on the Skill India portal of the Govt of India: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
  • For trades mentioned at Sl. No. 30 to 39 (NATS Scheme), candidates must register on the portal of Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT): https://nats.education.gov.in with effect from 17.10.2025.

Important Qualification Notes:

  • Please apply only if you possess the essential minimum qualifications, fulfilling all parameters.
  • Qualifications acquired through distance learning will be accepted if recognized by relevant statutory bodies.
  • Trade Certificates should be from respective ITIs/Technical Institutions recognized by State Board of Technical Education (SBTE)/National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT).
  • For posts requiring a Trade Certificate in Electrician trade, a Trade Certificate in Wireman trade will not be acceptable.
  • Candidates with B.A / B.Com / B.B.A/ B.E. / B.Tech must possess qualifications recognized by relevant statutory bodies like UGC/AICTE etc.

Duration of Training

12 months for all trades mentioned above.

Stipend

The apprentices are eligible for a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act during their engagement period:

Category of Apprentice Qualification Stipend amount per month (Rupees)
Graduate Apprentice B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / B.B.A/ B.E./ B.Tech 12,300/-
Three years Diploma Respective discipline of Engineering 10,900/-
Trade Apprentices (10th/12th) 10th/12th 8,200/-
Trade Apprentices (ITI One Year) ITI Trade of one year duration 9,600/-
Trade Apprentices (ITI Two Years) ITI Trade of two year duration 10,560/-
  • The trainee is not eligible for any TA-DA/Boarding or Lodging expenses. ONGC will not provide financial assistance for transportation.

Selection Process

  • Selections will be based on merit obtained in the qualifying examination as stipulated in the advertisement.
  • In case of a tie in merit, the person with a higher age will be considered.
  • Canvassing or influencing will lead to rejection of candidature.
  • Reservation policies will be followed as per Government of India Policy for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories.

General Conditions

  1. Candidates are advised to carefully read the full advertisement for details of eligibility criteria and selection modalities.
  2. Candidates should NOT have undergone Apprenticeship earlier or be currently pursuing Apprenticeship Training as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
  3. Candidates with training or job experience of one year or more after attaining prescribed qualifications are NOT eligible to be engaged as Technician Apprentice.
  4. The applicant should NOT have completed three years after passing the qualifying examination as on the cut-off date of eligibility, i.e., 06.11.2025. If the result declaration date is not on the mark sheet, a certificate from the Principal of the Polytechnic/College/Institute must be submitted.
  5. ONGC has no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices during or after the completion of the apprenticeship period. Upon successful completion, candidates will be relieved.
  6. Any corrigendum/addendum or updates will be available on the official websites: www.ongcindia.com and www.ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in. For NAPS, visit https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in, and for NATS, visit https://nats.education.gov.in. Candidates are advised to regularly check these websites for the latest information.

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