ONGC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 52 Graduate Trainee Engineers & Geologists Posts
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has released a detailed notification for the ONGC Recruitment 2026 for 52 Graduate Trainee vacancies across Engineer and Geologist disciplines at the E1 level. Fresh engineering or geology graduates can apply online from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026 through the official ONGC website. This article covers the complete vacancy breakdown, eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and salary structure for ONGC Recruitment 2026.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
| Post Names | Engineers and Geologists |
| Level | E1 Level |
| Number of Vacancies | 52 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Notice Release Date | 10 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 July 2026 |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notification Released | 10 July 2026 |
| Detailed Notification Released | Released Now |
| Apply Online Starts | 17 July 2026 |
| Apply Online Closes | 31 July 2026 |
| Exam Date | 6 September 2026 (Tentative) |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| GEN / EWS / OBC | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
The application fee must be paid while applying for the post, otherwise the application form will not be accepted.
Vacancy Details & Qualification
ONGC has announced a total of 52 vacancies across the Engineer and Geologist disciplines.
| Engineering Stream | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | 6 | 5* | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Geology | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 24 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
Educational Qualification
| Engineering Stream | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering with minimum 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 with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology with minimum 60% marks OR M.Tech in Geological Technology with minimum 60% marks |
Age Limit
Geology Stream
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 27 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 years |
| SC / ST | 32 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 37 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 40 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 42 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General/EWS) | 32 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 32 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 32 years |
| Departmental Candidates | Relaxation as per respective category, plus service rendered in ONGC |
Engineering Streams
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS | 26 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 years |
| SC / ST | 31 years |
| PwBD (General/EWS) | 36 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 39 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 41 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General/EWS) | 31 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 31 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 31 years |
| Departmental Candidates | Relaxation as per respective category, plus service rendered in ONGC |
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Interview
- Medical Fitness
Only candidates who successfully qualify all stages will be issued an “Offer of Appointment.” The CBT score will be used to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio for Personal Interview.
Selection Weightage
| Parameters | Marks |
|---|---|
| CBT Score | 85 |
| Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions |
|---|---|
| Concerned Domain (Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation/Geology) | 40 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| Aptitude Test | 25 |
| English Language | 10 |
| Total | 85 |
Salary Structure
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | E1 |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month |
| Annual Increment | 3% of Basic Pay |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per company rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Company Accommodation | Provided as per eligibility |
| Cafeteria Approach Allowance | 35% of Basic Pay |
| Medical Benefits | Medical facilities for employees and eligible dependents |
| Gratuity | Payable as per company rules |
| Post Retirement Benefits | Available under the company’s post-retirement benefit scheme |
| Other Benefits | Additional allowances and benefits as per company policies |
How to Apply
- Visit the official ONGC website, https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/ongcjul26/.
- Click on Recruitment Notices in the Careers section.
- Fill in your personal, educational, and other details.
- Upload the required documents in the application form.
- Pay the application fee and submit the application form.
- Download the confirmation page of the application form for future use.
Important Links
- ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online
- ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Detailed Notification
- ONGC Official Website
Candidates are advised to check their eligibility carefully against the discipline-wise qualification and age criteria and complete their application well before the last date, 31 July 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues.
FAQs
Q1. What is the age limit for ONGC Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by category and stream — for Engineering streams it ranges from 26 years (UR/EWS) up to 41 years (PwBD SC/ST), while for the Geology stream it ranges from 27 years (UR/EWS) up to 42 years (PwBD SC/ST), with additional relaxation for departmental candidates.
Q2. ONGC Recruitment 2026 ke liye online application kab tak kar sakte hain?
ONGC Recruitment 2026 ke liye online application 17 July 2026 se shuru hui hai aur last date 31 July 2026 hai; exam tentatively 6 September 2026 ko hoga.
Q3. ONGC Recruitment 2026 ke liye application fee aur selection process kya hai?
GEN/EWS/OBC candidates ke liye application fee ₹1000 hai, jabki SC/ST/PwBD candidates ke liye fee exempted hai. Selection process mein Computer-Based Test (CBT), Interview aur Medical Fitness shamil hai, jismein CBT ka weightage 85 marks aur Interview ka 15 marks hai.
