ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025: 2623 Posts

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s leading Maharatna public sector enterprise, has announced a massive recruitment drive for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025. This opportunity offers 2623 apprentice posts across various trades and disciplines under the Apprentices Act, 1961. If you’re searching for ONGC apprentice vacancies 2025, eligibility criteria, application process, or important dates, this comprehensive guide has everything you need to apply successfully.

ONGC’s apprenticeship program is designed for skill development in operational areas, providing practical experience in exploration, production, and related fields. With a training duration of 12 months, selected candidates will receive stipends ranging from Rs. 8,200 to Rs. 12,300, along with exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the energy sector.

Vacancy Details for ONGC Apprentices 2025

The total tentative seats are 2623 apprentices distributed across 25 work centres in six sectors: Northern, Mumbai, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central. The vacancies are subject to change based on ONGC’s requirements and include both National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) for trade-level roles and National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) for graduate/technician apprentices.

Here’s a sector-wise breakdown:

Sector	Number of Posts
Northern Sector	165
Mumbai Sector	569
Western Sector	856
Eastern Sector	458
Southern Sector	322
Central Sector	253
Total	2623

Trades include technical roles like Electrician, Fitter, Instrument Mechanic, Welder (under NAPS, typically requiring ITI/10th qualification), and executive positions like Accounts Executive, Civil Executive, Mechanical Executive (under NATS, requiring degrees/diplomas). Candidates must select one trade and one work centre based on domicile eligibility (residents of or qualified from specific districts). For detailed trade-wise vacancies, refer to the official notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria for ONGC Apprentice Vacancies 2025

To apply for ONGC recruitment 2025 apprentices, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Age Limit

• Minimum: 18 years
• Maximum: 24 years as on November 6, 2025 (Date of Birth between November 6, 2001, and November 6, 2007).
• Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and additional for PwBD (up to 10 years general, 13-15 years for reserved PwBD categories).

Educational Qualifications

Qualifications vary by trade:

• Trade Apprentices (NAPS): 10th pass (e.g., Library Assistant), ITI in relevant trades (e.g., Electrician, Fitter, Welder – 1 or 2-year duration), B.Com/B.Sc/BBA/Graduate for specific roles like Accounts Executive, Lab Chemist, Secretarial Assistant.
• Technician/Graduate Apprentices (NATS): 3-year Diploma or Degree in Engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), or Graduation with Geology for Petroleum Executive.
• No prior apprenticeship or more than 1 year post-qualification work experience allowed.

Reservation policy follows Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD. Domicile certificate may be required for certain work centres.

How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Applications are online only – no offline or paper submissions accepted. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official ONGC website (ongcindia.com) or the dedicated apprentice portal (ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in).
2. For NAPS trades (Sl. No. 1-29): Register on apprenticeshipindia.gov.in starting October 16, 2025.
3. For NATS trades (Sl. No. 30-39): Register on nats.education.gov.in starting October 17, 2025.
4. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, select trade and work centre.
5. Upload required documents: Age proof (SSLC/10th marksheet), educational certificates, domicile proof if applicable, category certificate.
6. Submit and take a printout for records.

Apply early to avoid last-minute server issues. Multiple applications may lead to disqualification or random allocation.

Official Links:

• ONGC Careers: ongcindia.com/web/eng/career
• Notification PDF: Available on ONGC site or portals like freejobalert.com (Advt. No: ONGC/APPR/1/2025).

Important Dates for ONGC Apprentices 2025

• Notification Release: October 16, 2025
• Online Application Start: October 16, 2025 (NAPS); October 17, 2025 (NATS)
• Last Date to Apply: November 6, 2025
• Result/Selection List: November 26, 2025

Selection Process

No written exam or interview – selection is purely merit-based on percentage/marks in the qualifying examination. Ties resolved by higher age. Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.

Stipend and Benefits

Apprentices receive monthly stipends as per Apprentices Act:

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 12,300
• Diploma Holders (3 years): Rs. 10,900
• ITI (2 years): Rs. 10,560
• ITI (1 year)/10th-12th: Rs. 8,200–9,600 Additional benefits include training, safety gear, and potential absorption pathways (though not guaranteed).

FAQs on ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025

1. Can I apply for multiple trades/centres? No, select only one; multiples may lead to cancellation.
2. Is there an application fee? No fee mentioned in the notification.
3. What if I miss the deadline? Applications close strictly on November 6, 2025 – no extensions.
4. Where to check results? On ONGC website or apprentice portals.
5. Contact for queries? Visit official sites; no canvassing allowed.

Don’t miss this golden opportunity to kickstart your career with ONGC! Download the official notification, verify eligibility, and apply online today. Stay updated via ongcindia.com for any changes.

Download Official Notification