ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has announced 3,047 apprentice vacancies under ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The vacancies are distributed across work centres in India under the Northern, Western, Eastern, Southern, Mumbai, and Central sectors.
Candidates with 10th, 12th, ITI, Diploma, and Graduate qualifications can apply for apprenticeship opportunities based on their eligible trade and work centre.
The recruitment notification includes vacancies for 36 trades and disciplines. Candidates should note that eligibility for a work centre depends on the prescribed domicile or educational qualification conditions.
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: 3,047 Posts State-Wise
ONGC Apprentice Vacancy 2026: State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The following table consolidates work-centre-wise vacancies by state and region, as mentioned in Annexure-I of the notification.
| State/Region | Work Centres | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | 138 |
| Delhi NCR | Delhi, OVL Delhi | 48 |
| Rajasthan | Jodhpur | 5 |
| Goa | Goa | 25 |
| Gujarat | Hazira, Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara | 1,304 |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai, Nhava, Panvel, Uran | 319 |
| Assam | Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | 674 |
| Jharkhand | Bokaro | 33 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Kakinada, Rajahmundry | 129 |
| Tripura | Agartala | 200 |
| Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | Chennai, Karaikal | 138 |
| West Bengal and Odisha | Kolkata | 34 |
| Total | 3,047 |
Important: Some work centres cover more than one state or region. Therefore, the figures for Chennai, Karaikal and Kolkata are combined rather than divided between states. These are work-centre-based totals, not separate state allocations.
Work Centre-Wise Vacancy Details
Candidates can also check the detailed vacancy distribution at individual ONGC work centres.
| Sector | Work Centre | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Northern | Dehradun | 138 |
| Northern | Delhi | 28 |
| Northern | Jodhpur | 5 |
| Northern | OVL Delhi | 20 |
| Mumbai | Goa | 25 |
| Mumbai | Hazira | 138 |
| Mumbai | Mumbai | 200 |
| Mumbai | Nhava | 25 |
| Mumbai | Panvel | 25 |
| Mumbai | Uran | 69 |
| Western | Ahmedabad | 331 |
| Western | Ankleshwar | 392 |
| Western | Cambay | 64 |
| Western | Mehsana | 301 |
| Western | Vadodara | 78 |
| Eastern | Jorhat | 135 |
| Eastern | Nazira & Sivasagar | 466 |
| Eastern | Silchar | 73 |
| Southern | Chennai | 40 |
| Southern | Kakinada | 76 |
| Southern | Karaikal | 98 |
| Southern | Rajahmundry | 53 |
| Central | Agartala | 200 |
| Central | Bokaro | 33 |
| Central | Kolkata | 34 |
| Total | 3,047 |
State-Wise Domicile Eligibility for ONGC Apprentice 2026
ONGC has prescribed specific domicile and educational qualification conditions for selecting a work centre. Candidates must either belong to the eligible district or have obtained their required qualification from an eligible district.
| Work Centre | Eligible State/District |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | All districts of Uttarakhand |
| Delhi and OVL Delhi | All districts under NCR |
| Jodhpur | All districts of Rajasthan |
| Goa | All districts of Goa |
| Hazira | Surat, Navsari, Tapi, Dang and Valsad districts of Gujarat |
| Mumbai | All districts of Maharashtra |
| Uran | All Maharashtra districts; preference to Raigad |
| Panvel and Nhava | All districts of Maharashtra |
| Ahmedabad, Ankleshwar, Cambay, Mehsana, Vadodara | All districts of Gujarat |
| Bokaro | Bokaro district of Jharkhand |
| Jorhat, Nazira & Sivasagar, Silchar | All districts of Assam |
| Chennai | All districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry |
| Kakinada | All districts of Andhra Pradesh |
| Karaikal | Specified districts of Tamil Nadu and Karaikal district of Puducherry |
| Rajahmundry | Krishna, East Godavari and West Godavari districts |
| Agartala | All districts of Tripura |
| Kolkata | All districts of West Bengal and Odisha |
Which State Has the Highest ONGC Apprentice Vacancies?
According to the consolidated work-centre vacancy distribution:
- Gujarat: 1,304 vacancies, the highest among the listed state and regional groupings.
- Assam: 674 vacancies, the second-highest.
- Maharashtra: 319 vacancies.
- Tripura: 200 vacancies.
- Uttarakhand: 138 vacancies.
Candidates from Gujarat and Assam will find comparatively more apprenticeship opportunities across the listed work centres.
Important Note Regarding Vacancy Distribution
The vacancies mentioned in the notification are tentative and may change according to ONGC requirements.
The notification also has a numerical discrepancy: the Southern Sector subtotal is printed as 269, whereas its four work-centre figures (Chennai 40, Kakinada 76, Karaikal 98 and Rajahmundry 53) add up to 267. The advertised total of 3,047 matches the work-centre figures. Candidates should check for any official clarification or corrigendum.
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Links
- Official ONGC website: ONGC Recruitment Notices
- ONGC Apprenticeship Portal: https://ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in
- NAPS Registration: https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- NATS Registration: https://nats.education.gov.in
Conclusion
ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 3,047 apprenticeship opportunities across different work centres in India. Candidates should check the state-wise vacancy distribution, eligible districts, and trade-wise seats before submitting their applications. The last date for online application is November 20, 2026.
FAQs
Q1. How can I apply from Dehradun?
All you have to do is visit the ONGC website or NAPS portal for registration; there will be no separate window for each state.
Q2. Where is the largest number of ONGC apprentice jobs available?
The state of Gujarat has the largest number of vacancies that a candidate can apply for.
Q3. Which state has the least number of ONGC apprentice jobs?
Rajasthan has the least number of vacancies. There are only 5 vacancies available in this state.