ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) has commenced the online registration process for Apprentice recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can now submit their applications through the official website opalindia.in. The apprenticeship training duration is one year, and a total of 80 tentative seats have been announced across various trades and graduate apprentice posts located in Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi.
The online application process started on April 24, 2026, and the final date to apply is May 15, 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply early and thoroughly review the eligibility conditions before submitting the form.
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes Trade Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice posts. The distribution of seats is as follows:
- Dahej: Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) – 18, Fitter – 8, Electrician – 8, Instrument Mechanical Chemical Plant (IMCP) – 6, Human Resources Executive – 5, Account Executive – 5
- Vadodara: Information Technology Executive – 4, Executive Human Resources – 5, Account Executive – 12
- Ahmedabad: Account Executive – 3
- Mumbai: Account Executive – 3
- Delhi: Account Executive – 3
Total seats: 80
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Key dates for the recruitment process are:
- Advertisement release date: April 24, 2026
- Online application starts: April 24, 2026
- Last date to apply: May 15, 2026
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualification for the specific post, such as a trade certificate in the relevant ITI trade, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), or a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology (IT). The qualification must be full-time from a recognized institution. Distance learning, part-time, and correspondence mode qualifications are not accepted. The essential qualification must have been completed in 2022 or later.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years, and the maximum age is 24 years as of May 15, 2026. Candidates should be born between May 15, 2002, and May 15, 2008. Age relaxation is applicable: Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) – 5 years, Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) – 3 years, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) – additional relaxation as per rules.
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Stipend Details
Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as follows:
- Trade Apprentice (Two-year ITI Trade): Rs 10,560
- Graduate Apprentice (B.Com / BBA / Bachelor’s degree in IT): Rs 12,300
OPaL has clarified that accommodation will not be provided; apprentices must arrange their own stay.
How to Apply for OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply through the NAPS or NATS portal depending on the post:
- For Trade Apprentice posts (Serial No. 1 to 4): Apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- For Graduate Apprentice posts (Serial No. 5 to 12): Apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
Candidates need to use the Establishment ID of ONGC Petro additions Limited: NAPS ID – E03202407435, NATS ID – WGJVDC110841.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on merit prepared from marks obtained in the qualifying examination. In case of a tie, the older candidate will be given preference. Shortlisted candidates will be informed via their registered email ID for document verification and medical fitness certificate submission. Candidates should regularly visit opalindia.in for the latest updates regarding the recruitment process.
