ONGC Recruitment 2026

ONGC Recruitment 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India’s largest public sector undertaking in the oil and gas sector (under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India), releases various recruitment notifications throughout the year for engineering, technical, executive, non-executive, apprentice, consultant, medical, and other posts. As of February 23, 2026, no major nationwide recruitment drive (e.g., for Graduate Trainees/AEE via GATE 2026) has been officially announced for the 2026 cycle on the ONGC website. However, several targeted and ongoing recruitments are active or recently released.

The primary official source for all ONGC jobs is https://www.ongcindia.com/web/eng/career/recruitment-notice (Recruitment Notices section). Check this page regularly, as new notifications are uploaded as PDFs. ONGC also has separate portals for apprentices (ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in) and other specific drives.

Current & Recent ONGC Recruitments (as of February 23, 2026)

Here are the latest known openings based on official and reliable updates:

1. Engagement of Associate Consultant/Junior Consultant (LAQ/RoU/Forest Clearance related jobs)
   • Notification: Released February 2026 (PDF on ongcindia.com).
   • Posts: Junior Consultant / Associate Consultant (contractual).
   • Vacancies: Small number (typically 5–10 per drive; exact in PDF).
   • Eligibility: Relevant experience in land acquisition (LAQ), right of use (RoU), forest clearance, or related legal/environmental fields. Qualification often Graduate/Postgraduate with experience.
   • Salary: Consolidated pay (₹40,000–80,000/month range, depending on level).
   • Last Date/Mode: Apply offline or as per PDF instructions (often walk-in or email).
   • Details: Focused on exploration/production support roles.
2. ONGC Sports Quota Recruitment 2026
   • Target: Sportspersons (State/National/International level).
   • Eligibility: Age 18–26/30 years (as on 01.01.2026), 10+2 or equivalent, sports achievements in specified disciplines (e.g., Athletics, Cricket, Football, etc.).
   • Salary: Up to ₹70,000/month (entry-level executive roles).
   • Last Date: Around February 14, 2026 (some reports mention closed; check for extensions).
   • Application: Via ONGC careers/sports section on official website.
3. ONGC Summer Internship 2026
   • For: Engineering students (various branches, e.g., Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical).
   • Duration: Summer 2026 (typically 4–8 weeks).
   • Application Period: February 12 to April 15/26, 2026 (preference for reputed institutes).
   • Selection: Merit-based/shortlisting (no exam; resume + academic record).
   • Stipend: Often provided (₹10,000–20,000/month range).
   • Apply: Through ONGC portal or designated email (details in notification).
4. ONGC Apprentice Recruitment
   • Previous cycle (2025-26): 2,623 apprentices (ITI/Diploma/Graduate).
   • For 2026: Notification expected soon (often annual via NAPS portal).
   • Portal: ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in (check for new openings).
   • Eligibility: ITI/Diploma/Graduation in relevant trades.
   • Stipend: As per Apprentices Act (₹7,000–15,000/month).
5. Other Ongoing/Expected:
   • Contractual roles (Medical Officer, Domain Expert, Civil Engineer, etc.) – Small numbers (3–10 posts), often walk-in or offline.
   • Major recruitment (AEE/Graduate Trainees via GATE) for 2027 intake: Expected later in 2026 (after GATE 2026 results; typically 700–1,000 vacancies in disciplines like Drilling, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Geology, Geophysics, etc.).

Major Recruitment Pattern (For Reference – Expected in 2026)

ONGC’s flagship annual recruitment for Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) and Graduate Trainees (GT) is through GATE scores (no separate written exam):

• Posts: AEE (Drilling, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, Electronics, Cementing, Production, Reservoir, etc.); GT in Geosciences (Geologist, Geophysicist, Chemist).
• Vacancies: 700–1,000+ (varies; previous cycles 800–1,200).
• Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc. in relevant discipline + valid GATE score in corresponding paper.
• Selection: GATE score (shortlisting) → Interview/Group Discussion.
• Salary: E1 level (₹60,000–1,80,000 basic pay + allowances; CTC ₹15–20 lakhs+).
• Expected Notification: Mid-2026 (after GATE 2026; apply via ongcindia.com).

How to Apply for ONGC Jobs

1. Visit https://www.ongcindia.com/web/eng/career/recruitment-notice.
2. Check latest notices (PDFs with full details).
3. For online: Follow portal links (e.g., ongcindia.com for executives, ongc apprentices portal).
4. For offline/walk-in: Send applications as per PDF (email/post).
5. Keep documents ready: Resume, certificates, GATE scorecard (if applicable), ID proof.

Tips & Notes

• Bookmark: ongcindia.com/career/recruitment-notice for real-time updates.
• Alerts: Subscribe to ONGC Twitter (@ONGC_) or join job alert groups.
• Beware of Frauds: Apply only via official site; no fees for applications except as specified.
• Preparation: For GATE-based roles, focus on GATE syllabus; for apprentices/contractual, prepare resume and interviews.