ONGC apprenticeship 2026: 3,047 places for youth, stipend up to Rs 12,300

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has opened 3,047 apprenticeship seats across 24 of its work centres for young people with Class 10, Class 12, ITI, diploma or graduate qualifications, under advertisement ONGC/APPR/1/2026 dated October 29, 2026. Applications opened on October 29 and close on November 20, 2026, and must be made online through the government's apprenticeship portals, NAPS for trade apprentices and NATS for graduate and diploma apprentices. The training lasts 12 months, with a monthly stipend of between Rs 8,200 and Rs 12,300 depending on qualification, according to reports of the notice. Selection is based on marks in the qualifying examination, so there is no written test.

For a young person finishing school, an ITI course or a degree, the hardest step is often the first: getting real work experience that employers value. An apprenticeship at a large energy company provides exactly that, a year of structured training on the job, a stipend that covers basic costs, and a certificate that carries weight with future employers in industry.

The scale of this round is large. More than 3,000 seats spread across 24 work centres give candidates from many states a chance to train close to home. The trade list covers both technical work, such as fitting and electrical work, and office-based roles such as computer operation, so it suits a range of backgrounds.

Selection by merit, without an entrance test, has two sides. It saves candidates the cost and stress of an exam, but it means marks in the qualifying course matter a great deal. Candidates with good scores in their ITI, diploma or degree stand the best chance.

An apprenticeship is training, not a permanent job. The stipend is paid for the 12-month period, and apprentices are not guaranteed employment at the end. But completed apprenticeships at well-known companies are widely seen by employers as useful experience.

Before applying, candidates should read the official notice on ONGC's website for the full list of trades, seats at each work centre and eligibility rules, since figures on job sites can contain errors. Registration on the right portal (NAPS or NATS) is needed before applying.

Short-term: Thousands of school leavers, ITI and diploma holders and graduates are expected to apply before the November 20 deadline. Selected candidates will begin a year of paid training.

Long-term: Apprenticeship schemes at large public sector companies help build a pool of skilled technicians and office staff for the energy sector and wider industry, and give young people a recognised first step into work.

Who is affected: Young job-seekers aged 18 to 24 with relevant qualifications, ITIs and colleges whose students apply, and ONGC's work centres that will train the apprentices.

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