The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (Advt No. 04/2026 (R&P)) for the selection of eligible candidates for ONGC Graduate Trainees in Engineering & Geo-Sciences through GATE 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
- Post / Role: ONGC Graduate Trainees in Engineering & Geo-Sciences through GATE 2026
- Advertisement Ref: Advt No. 04/2026 (R&P)
- Total Vacancies: 262 Posts (AEE Drilling, Production, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Reservoir & Geologist)
- Educational Criteria: Graduate Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Petroleum, Electrical, Electronics, Telecom, Instrumentation, Civil) or Post Graduate in Geology/Geophysics with minimum 60% marks and GATE score
- Age Limit: 30 Years for general posts; 28 Years for AEE Drilling (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Scale ₹ 60,000 – 1,80,000 (E-1 Level) Total CTC approx ₹ 20.5 Lakhs per annum
- Job Location: ONGC Onshore & Offshore assets across India
- Employment Type: Permanent Maharatna PSU Executive Cadre
- Selection Process: GATE Score (60% weightage), Educational Qualification (25% weightage), and Personal Interview (15% weightage)
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 29 Feb 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 20 Mar 2026 (06:00 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | Interviews April–May 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 300/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: Nil (SC / ST / PwBD candidates exempted)
- Payment Mode: Online via SBI Net Banking, Debit / Credit Cards, UPI
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
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