ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 for 52 Engineer & Geologist Posts – Apply Online @ www.ongcindia.com

Golden Opportunity for Engineers & Geologists! The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s premier Maharatna energy company, has released the ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification for 52 vacancies across Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering, and Geology streams. This is a Central Government Job offering a prestigious career with excellent pay, job security, and growth prospects under the 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC). The online application process starts on 17th July 2026 and closes on 31st July 2026. Candidates must check the official notification PDF for detailed eligibility and apply online before the deadline. Don’t miss this Sarkari Naukri chance to join ONGC’s elite workforce of over 22,600 professionals.

Why Apply for ONGC Graduate Trainee 2026? ONGC contributes over 73% of India’s oil and 57% of gas production, with operations in 18 countries. Selected candidates will receive a lucrative salary of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month (E1 level) along with DA, HRA, medical benefits, provident fund, gratuity, and other allowances. The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Medical Examination. This is a direct apply opportunity – no GATE score required. Read on for complete details on vacancy, eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, and how to apply online.

ONGC Graduate Trainee Vacancy 2026 – Detailed Breakdown

The total of 52 vacancies are distributed across engineering and geoscience streams, with category-wise reservation as per government norms. Check the table below for post-wise and category-wise vacancies.

*One ST vacancy in Mechanical Engineering is reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

Eligibility Criteria for ONGC Graduate Trainee 2026

Educational Qualification

Age Limit (as on 31/07/2026)

Age Relaxation

Additional age relaxation is available for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen as per government norms. Refer to the official notification for details.

How to Apply for ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026

The application process is fully online. Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: www.ongcindia.com and go to the Career section.
2. Click on the link for “ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026” (active from 17th July 2026).
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with personal, educational, and category details.
5. Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, and required documents.
6. Pay the application fee (if applicable) online via debit/credit card or net banking.
7. Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.

Application Fee

Direct Apply Online Link: Click Here to Apply (Link will be active from 17th July 2026)

Selection Process & Exam Pattern 2026

The selection consists of three stages:

• Computer Based Test (CBT) – 85 MCQ questions, 2 hours, no negative marking.
• Interview – 15 marks, shortlisting in 1:5 ratio based on CBT scores.
• Medical Examination – As per ONGC standards.

Exam Pattern

Qualifying marks: 45% for General/EWS/OBC, 40% for SC/ST/PwBD. Interview qualifying marks: 60% (9/15) for General/EWS/OBC, 40% (6/15) for SC/ST/PwBD.

Syllabus

Download the official syllabus PDF: ONGC Graduate Trainee Syllabus (Engineer & Geologist)

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed at the E1 Level with a pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month. Additional perks include Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits, Provident Fund, Gratuity, and other allowances as per ONGC rules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)