ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026: 52 Geologist & Engineer Posts

ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026: Apply for 52 Geologist & Engineer Posts

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for Graduate Trainees at the E1 Level. This is a golden opportunity for aspiring Geologists and Engineers to join a premier Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). A total of 52 vacancies are available across various engineering and geology streams.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (Total: 52 Posts)

The 52 vacancies are distributed across five Academic/Engineering streams as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification (Stream-Wise)

• Petroleum Engineering: Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering (min. 60% marks) OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering (min. 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 (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience (min. 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology (min. 60%) OR M.Tech in Geological Technology (min. 60%)

Note: Qualifications must be approved/recognized by relevant statutory bodies. Only candidates who have acquired the qualification on or before the last date of application will be considered.

Age Limit (as on last date of application - 31 July 2026)

The maximum age limit varies by category and stream:

Salary and Pay Scale (E1 Level)

Selected candidates will be placed at the E1 Level with a Basic Pay Scale of ₹60,000 – 1,80,000/-. In addition to the basic pay, various allowances are provided, including an annual increment @ 3%, allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay under Cafeteria Approach, Dearness Allowance, HRA/Company Accommodation, Provident Fund, Medical Facility, Gratuity, and other benefits as per Company rules. The overall package is approximately ₹26 lacs CTC.

Application Fee

*The registration fee excludes convenience fee/bank commission plus GST. The fee is non-refundable and must be deposited online.

Selection Process

The selection process consists of three stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview based on their CBT scores in a 1:5 ratio.
2. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will appear for an interview.
3. Medical Fitness: Candidates must clear a medical examination as per ONGC rules.

The final selection weightage is 85% for CBT score and 15% for Interview.

Qualifying Marks

• CBT: General/EWS/OBC candidates need a minimum of 45%; SC/ST/PwBD candidates need a minimum of 40%.
• Interview: General/EWS/OBC candidates need a minimum of 60% (9 out of 15 marks); SC/ST/PwBD candidates need a minimum of 40% (6 out of 15 marks).

CBT Exam Pattern

• The CBT is Multiple-Choice Question based, of 2 hours duration.
• There is no negative marking.

How to Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply online:

1. Visit the official ONGC website www.ongcindia.com.
2. Register online between 17/07/2026 and 31/07/2026.
3. Ensure you have all required documents (scanned photograph, signature, certificates, ID proof) ready in PDF format (max 500kb per file).
4. Pay the applicable registration fee online (if applicable).
5. Submit the application form. No changes are allowed after submission.
6. All communication will be through the registered email/mobile number.