ONGC Apprentice Notification 2025

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has officially released a notification for the recruitment of 2623 Apprentice posts across various trades and disciplines. This recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for students and job seekers looking to start their careers with one of India’s leading public sector enterprises. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official ONGC website before the deadline of 6 November 2025. Interested Candidates can check detailed information about the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 in the attached link below.

ONGC Recruitment 2025 Highlights

Recruitment Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Across 25 work centres in India (various states)
Notification No.: ONGC/APPR/1/2025
Total Posts: 2623
Recruitment Type: Apprentices
Vacancy Breakdown

Northern Sector: 165
Mumbai Sector: 569
Western Sector: 856
Eastern Sector: 578
Southern Sector: 322
Central Sector: 253

ONGC Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification

Graduate Apprentice: Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (B.A / B.Com / B.Sc / B.B.A / B.E. / B.Tech) in the relevant discipline from a recognized university or institute.
Diploma Apprentice: A three-year diploma in the respective engineering discipline is required.
Trade Apprentice (ITI): Candidates should have an ITI certificate in the relevant trade, such as COPA, Electrician, Fitter, Mechanic Diesel, Welder, etc.
Other Trade Apprentices: For certain trades like Library Assistant, a 10th-class pass is the minimum qualification. For roles like Secretarial Office Assistant, a graduate degree is required.
Note: Please refer to the official notification for a detailed, post-wise breakdown of the required qualifications.

Age limit

The candidate must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 24 years of age as of November 6, 2025. This means the applicant’s date of birth should be between November 6, 2001, and November 6, 2007.

Selection Process

The selection process for the ONGC Apprentice Recruitment 2025 is straightforward and completely merit-based. There is no written examination, which makes it a great opportunity for candidates with strong academic records.
Merit-Based Selection:

Selection for the apprenticeship will be based on the marks obtained by the candidates in their qualifying examinations (ITI/Diploma/Graduate Degree). A merit list will be prepared for each trade and work centre based on these scores. In case of a tie in marks, the candidate with the higher age will be given preference.

Steps to Apply Online for ONGC Recruitment 2025

Before you begin the application process, make sure you have scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and educational certificates ready.

Check Eligibility: First, carefully read the official notification to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria for the trade and work centre you are interested in.
Portal Registration:

For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices (trades listed from Sl. No. 30 to 39 in the notification), you must first register yourself on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at https://nats.education.gov.in.
For Trade/ITI Apprentices (trades from Sl. No. 1 to 29), registration is required on the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.

Find ONGC Establishment: After registering on the respective portal, search for “Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited” in the list of establishments.
Apply for Trade: Select the specific trade you wish to apply for under ONGC.
Fill Application Form: Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
Upload Documents: Upload the necessary documents as per the specified format.
Submit Application: Review your application carefully before final submission.
Visit ONGC Portal: After applying on the government portal, you should also check the ONGC apprentices’ portal in for any further instructions or notifications.