The registration window for the highly anticipated Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Apprentice recruitment drive for 2025 is set to close today. This massive initiative offers a significant opportunity for job seekers, with 2,623 apprentice positions available across various work centres throughout the nation.
Key Details of the ONGC Recruitment Drive
As one of the largest entry-level recruitment campaigns of the year, this PSU has opened its doors to candidates with a wide range of educational backgrounds. Eligibility spans from Class 10 passouts and ITI certificate holders to Diploma and Graduate candidates. The age limit for applicants is between 18 and 24 years as of November 6, 2025, with standard age relaxations applicable as per government regulations.
The selection process is designed to be completely transparent and merit-based. Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of marks obtained in their qualifying examination. For those with identical scores, the tie-breaking rule gives preference to the older candidate. Successful applicants from the merit list will then proceed to document verification and a mandatory medical fitness check.
How to Apply for ONGC Apprentice Posts
Aspiring candidates must act quickly and submit their applications online through the official ONGC Apprenticeship portal before the deadline passes tonight. The application process is completely free of charge for all categories.
The step-by-step procedure to apply is straightforward:
- Visit the dedicated ONGC apprenticeship application portal.
- Select the correct Apprentice category that matches your qualification (Trade, Diploma, or Graduate).
- Fill in all personal, academic, and communication details with accuracy.
- Upload the necessary documents, including proof of age, educational certificates, identity proof, and caste or PwBD certificates if applicable.
- Carefully choose one work centre and one trade, as submitting multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- Finally, submit the form and download the acknowledgement slip for your records.
Training Duration and Future Prospects
The apprenticeship program will be conducted for a duration of 12 months under the Apprentices Act. ONGC has clearly stated that successful completion of the apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent job with the corporation. However, the certification and hands-on experience gained are immensely valuable and are known to significantly boost a candidate's employability, opening doors to future opportunities both in other Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and within the private sector.
With the registration window closing imminently, eligible candidates are strongly advised to complete their online applications without any further delay to seize this substantial career-launching opportunity.
