ONGC Launches National Apprenticeship Drive 2025: Over 2,600 Vacancies Across India

New Delhi, October 22, 2025 — Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India’s premier energy company, has announced the launch of its Apprenticeship Program for 2025 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This nationwide initiative aims to equip India’s youth with practical skills and real-world experience at the core of the country's energy sector.

Total Vacancies: 2,623 apprentice positions
Application Deadline: November 6, 2025
Result Announcement: November 26, 2025

The program will offer hands-on training opportunities across 25 work centres including Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodara, Sivasagar, Rajahmundry, Chennai, Mehsana, Ankleshwar, Agartala, and more. The recruitment covers all five operational sectors of ONGC: Northern, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central India.

Diverse Disciplines, Real-World Experience

Selected candidates will work in a range of disciplines including:

• Engineering

• Geoscience

• Human Resources

• Accounts

• Fire & Safety

• Laboratory Analysis

• Information Technology

This initiative provides a unique chance for youth to gain valuable on-the-job training in an industry-critical environment.

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Monthly Stipend Details:

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs 12,300

• Diploma Apprentices: Rs 10,900

• ITI Holders (2-year programs): Rs 10,560

• ITI Holders (1-year programs): Rs 9,600

• 10th/12th Trade Apprentices: Rs 8,200

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: 18 to 24 years as on November 6, 2025 (relaxations applicable as per government norms)

• Domicile/Qualification: Candidates must either reside in or possess a qualification from a district within ONGC’s operational areas.

How to Apply:

Applications are to be submitted online only through the following portals:

• For NAPS trades (Sl. No. 1–29): https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

• For NATS trades (Sl. No. 30–39): https://nats.education.gov.in

Additional Information:

Further details about the application process, trade codes, and eligibility criteria are available on the official ONGC websites:

• www.ongcindia.com

• www.ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in

This apprenticeship drive reflects ONGC’s commitment to empowering India’s youth with industry-ready skills and contributing to the development of a self-reliant energy workforce.

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