ONGC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 52 Engineer & Geologist Posts

ONGC Recruitment 2026 Last Date

The online registration for ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 concludes today, 31 July 2026, at 11:59 PM. If you have not yet finalized your application, please use the direct link provided in this guide to complete your submission promptly.

ONGC Recruitment 2026 Highlights

Before proceeding, please review the following table for a concise summary of critical details regarding the ONGC Engineer & Geologist Recruitment 2026 process.

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Post Names	Engineers and Geologists
Level	E1 Level
Vacancy	52
Application Mode	Online
Notice Release Date	10 July 2026
Application Start Date	17 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	31 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Official Website	ongcindia.com
Detailed Notification	PDF Link

ONGC Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Short Notification Released	10 July 2026
Detailed Notification Released	Released Now
Apply Online Starts	17th July 2026
Apply Online Closes	31st July 2026
Exam Date	6th September 2026 (Tentative)

ONGC Vacancy 2026

ONGC has announced a total of 52 vacancies for Engineer and Geologist roles. Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive breakdown of the vacancies by category.

Engineering Stream	UR	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	EWS	Total
Petroleum Engineering	4	2	2	0	1	9
Mechanical Engineering	12	6	5*	1	3	27
Chemical Engineering	4	4	1	0	1	10
Instrumentation Engineering	2	0	0	0	0	2
Geology	2	0	1	1	0	4
Grand Total	24	12	9	2	5	52

ONGC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must ensure they meet all eligibility criteria stipulated by ONGC before applying. Requirements concerning educational qualifications and age limits vary based on the specific discipline selected.

ONGC Educational Qualification for Engineer & Geologist Posts

Engineering Stream	Essential Qualification
Petroleum Engineering	Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Mechanical Engineering	Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Chemical Engineering	Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Instrumentation Engineering	Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks
Geology	Post Graduate Degree in Geology with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology with minimum 60% marks OR M.Tech in Geological Technology with minimum 60% marks

ONGC Age Limit

ONGC Age Limit for Geology Stream

Category	Geology Stream
Unreserved (UR) / EWS	27 Years
OBC (NCL)	30 Years
SC / ST	32 Years
PwBD (General/EWS)	37 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	40 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	42 Years
Ex-Servicemen (General/EWS)	32 Years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	32 Years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	32 Years
Departmental Candidates	Relaxation as per the respective category and further relaxation to the extent of service rendered in ONGC

ONGC Age Limit for Engineering Stream

Category	Engineering Streams
Unreserved (UR) / EWS	26 Years
OBC (NCL)	29 Years
SC / ST	31 Years
PwBD (General/EWS)	36 Years
PwBD (OBC-NCL)	39 Years
PwBD (SC/ST)	41 Years
Ex-Servicemen (General/EWS)	31 Years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)	31 Years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	31 Years
Departmental Candidates	Relaxation as per the respective category and further relaxation to the extent of service rendered in ONGC

ONGC Apply Online Link 2026

Eligible candidates interested in the ONGC Recruitment 2026 for Engineering and Geology positions should apply via the official website. The application portal, which opened on 17 July 2026, will accept submissions until the deadline on 31 July 2026. Use the direct link below to access the application page.

ONGC Recruitment 2026: Apply Online Link – Click Here

How to Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026?

• Visit the official ONGC website, www.ongcindia.com.
• Click on the Recruitment Notices in the Careers section.
• Fill in your personal, educational, & Other details.
• Upload the required documents in the application form.
• Pay the application fee & submit the application form.
• Download the confirmation page of the application form for future use.

ONGC Online Application Fees

Please review the mandatory application fee for the ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 below. Note that applications submitted without the required fee will be rejected.

Category	Application Fee
GEN / EWS / OBC	Rs. 1000/-
SC / ST / PwBD	Exempted

ONGC Engineers & Geologists Selection Process 2026

The ONGC recruitment selection process comprises three distinct stages, as outlined below:

• Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Stage 2: Interview
• Stage 3: Medical Fitness

Note 1: Only candidates who successfully qualify in all stages of the selection process will receive an "Offer of Appointment."
Note 2: The CBT score will determine the shortlisting of candidates for the Personal Interview in a 1:5 ratio.

ONGC Selection Weightage

Parameters	Marks
CBT Score	85
Interview	15
Total	100

ONGC Exam Pattern 2026

Subject	Number of Questions
Concerned Domain (Petroleum / Mechanical / Chemical / Instrumentation / Geology)	40
General Awareness	10
Aptitude Test	25
English Language	10
Total	85

ONGC Graduate Trainee Salary 2026

Particulars	Details
Level	E1
Basic Pay Scale	₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month
Annual Increment	3% of Basic Pay
Dearness Allowance (DA)	As per company rules
House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Company Accommodation	Provided as per eligibility
Cafeteria Approach Allowance	35% of Basic Pay
Medical Benefits	Medical facilities for employees and eligible dependents
Gratuity	Payable as per company rules
Post Retirement Benefits	Available under the company’s post-retirement benefit scheme
Other Benefits	Additional allowances and benefits as per company policies