ONGC Graduate Trainee (Geologists & Engineers, E1) Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 52 Posts
Compiled from the official notification · Last updated: 17 Jul 2026 — always confirm every detail on the official link below before applying.
If you have been waiting for a ONGC vacancy, applications are now open for 52 vacancies. The last date to apply is 31 Jul 2026. Everything you need — who can apply, the fee, and the direct official link — is on this page.
Warning: never pay any agent or website for a government job. Always apply only on the official site linked below — no government recruitment ever gives a job in exchange for a fee.
What this recruitment is about
This recruitment is a good chance at a stable government-sector career — with a pay scale, allowances and pension benefits. A total of 52 posts will be filled through this recruitment. Check the eligibility and dates carefully before you fill the form.
Who can apply?
If you have the slightest doubt about eligibility, read the relevant part of the official notification before filling the form — a wrong entry can get your application rejected and the fee is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply Online | 2026-07-31 |
Eligibility
Graduate degree with min 60% in Petroleum/Applied Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical or Instrumentation Engineering; OR Post Graduate degree with min 60% in Geology / M.Sc-M.Tech Petroleum Geoscience/Petroleum Geology / M.Tech Geological Technology. Upper age limit varies by stream and category (26-27 years for UR/EWS, relaxations as per rules) as on the last date — see the official notification. Advt No. 2/2026 (R&P). CBT tentatively on 06 Sep 2026. Vacancies: Mechanical 27, Chemical 10, Petroleum 9, Geology 4, Instrumentation 2.
Keep these documents ready before applying
- Scanned copy of your signature
- Passport-size photo (JPG, usually 20–50 KB)
- Qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Class 10 certificate (date-of-birth proof)
- A photo ID — Aadhaar is the easiest
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), latest format, for reservation
Worth keeping in mind
Apply a few days before the last date; the site gets crowded near the deadline. After submitting, download the confirmation and note your registration number — you'll need it for the admit card and result.
Important Links
FAQ — Your Questions, Answered
When does the application close?
Online applications close on 31 Jul 2026. The fee-payment last date is sometimes a day or two later — check the official notification.
How many posts will be filled?
There are 52 posts in this recruitment — see the official notification for the post-wise split.
Where do I fill the form?
Apply only on the official website — the direct link is in 'Important Links' above. Never enter your personal details or pay a fee on any look-alike site.
How reliable is this information?
We compile this from the official notification and link the official source, but always confirm the final details there before you apply — dates and details can change.
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