ONGC Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for Associate Consultant Posts, Eligibility, Salary

Recruitment Overview

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 10 Associate Consultant Posts. This recruitment drive is specifically for the Hazira Plant and offers a lucrative opportunity for retired ONGC executives and professionals from other PSUs. This is a Direct Recruitment process based on merit and interview performance, with no competitive written examination required.

Key Highlights Table

Vacancy Details

The vacancies are distributed across two technical disciplines for the Hazira Plant:

Note: This recruitment is exclusively for retired ONGC executives or professionals from PSUs with relevant refinery/petrochemical experience.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Retired ONGC Executives: Must have a minimum of 5 years cumulative experience specifically in Hazira Plant, Uran Plant, or CPF Gandhar.
• Retired PSU Professionals: Candidates from other PSUs with minimum 5 years work experience in refineries or petro-chemical plants are eligible.
• Designation Level: Must have held E4/E5 level designation at the time of retirement. E6 level candidates are also eligible, but remuneration will be capped at the E5 level.
• Qualification: Diploma/Degree in relevant engineering field (as per ONGC standards for E4/E5 level).

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 63 years.
• Cut-off Date: Age is calculated as of 15-03-2026.

🎯 Selection Process

The selection is based on a merit list generated from Educational Qualification, Relevant Experience, and Personal Interview. There is no written examination.

Selection Stages:

1. Application Scrutiny: Evaluation based on educational qualifications and relevant experience.
2. Personal Interview: Eligible candidates will be called for an interview.

Merit Calculation (Weightage):

Interview Requirements:

• Candidates must score a minimum of 60% marks (24 marks out of 40) in the personal interview to be considered for selection.

Salary / Remuneration

• Monthly Honorarium: Rs. 66,000/- per month.
• Communication Reimbursement: Up to Rs. 2,000/- per month.
• Payment Structure:
  • 80% of monthly honorarium + reimbursement paid monthly.
  • 20% paid after performance assessment at the end of the engagement period.
• Annual Increment: A 5% increment on the monthly honorarium part is applicable if the tenure is extended after 1 year.

Application Fee

According to the official notification, no application fee is required for this recruitment.

📝 How to Apply Step-by-Step

Candidates must apply Offline or via Email as per the instructions in the notification PDF. Follow these steps:

1. Download Application Form: Visit the official website or use the link provided below to download the application form.
2. Fill Details: Carefully fill in the application form with correct information regarding personal details and experience.
3. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of required documents, including:
• Photograph & Signature
• ID Proof (PAN/Aadhar)
• Retirement Order/Service Certificate
• Experience Certificates from Hazira/Urang/Gandhar plants
4. Submission: Send the completed application form to the designated address mentioned in the notification PDF via Speed Post or Registered Post.
5. Deadline: Ensure the application reaches the receiving authority by 15-03-2026.
6. Keep Copy: Retain a photocopy of the submitted application for future reference.

📅 Important Dates

• Last Date for Receipt of Application: 15 March 2026
• Application Closing Time: 15 March 2026 (Check specific time in PDF)

🔗 Important Official Links

• Download Official Notification PDF
• Official Website