Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Recruitment Notification 2026 was released for 52 Geologist and Engineer (E1 Level) vacancies through Computer Based Test (CBT), and online application process is now active at www.ongcindia.com. Check post-wise vacancies, eligibility, important dates, exam pattern and pay scale, and apply online for released posts by 31st July 2026.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India's Maharatna energy leader, has released a notification for recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at the E1 level through Computer Based Test (CBT). ONGC Recruitment Notification (Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P)) is released for a total of 52 vacancies across Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, and Geology streams. The online application process is open till 31st July 2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates who are interested in the recruitment must refer to the article for vacancy details, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection process, exam pattern, and other details.
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ONGC Notification 2026 PDF Out
The detailed notification has been uploaded at www.ongcindia.com with complete details about the recruitment drive and can be downloaded directly from the link shared below. Candidates must go through the details carefully before applying for the vacancies.
ONGC Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Candidates will have to register themselves online first for the recruitment drive and then appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT), which will be a deciding factor for shortlisting. Selection Procedure for released posts consists of 3 stages – Computer Based Test, Personal Interview, and Medical Fitness.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Geologists and Engineers (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering & Geology) |
| Level | E1 |
| Vacancies | 52 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 17th July to 31st July 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Interview, Medical Fitness |
| Compensation Package | Approx. Rs. 26 lacs CTC |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- |
| Official Website | www.ongcindia.com |
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
The detailed notification by ONGC has given the complete schedule for the online application process. Candidates interested in applying for the various 52 posts can apply from 17th to 31st July 2026.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Start Date of Online Registration | 17th July 2026 |
| Last Date & Time of Online Registration | 31st July 2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| Conduct of CBT | 06th September 2026 (Tentative) |
ONGC Vacancy 2026
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has come up with a total of 52 vacancies for Geologists and Engineers at the E1 level. The stream-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
| Academic/Engineering Stream | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | 6 | 5 (1*) | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Geology | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 24 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 52 |
*Carried forward unfilled vacancy of previous advertisement. Reservation for Persons with Benchmarked Disabilities will be as per existing government guidelines.
Note: Candidates with Petroleum Engineering qualification will be considered for all 9 vacancies of the Petroleum Engineering stream. However, candidates with Applied Petroleum Engineering qualification will be considered for only 7 vacancies (UR-3, OBC-2, SC-1, EWS-1) out of the 9 vacancies.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
The post-wise eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit is discussed below.
Educational Qualification
| Academic/Engineering Stream | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Chemical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Geology | Post Graduate Degree in Geology with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology OR M.Tech in Geological Technology, each with minimum 60% marks |
Note: Qualifications mentioned are sacrosanct; no equivalent qualification (e.g., AMIE) will be accepted. BE/B.Tech in Chemical Sciences and Technology will not be acceptable for the Chemical Engineering stream.
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
| Category | Max. Age (Engineering Streams Sl. No. 1–4) | Max. Age (Geology Stream Sl. No. 5) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved/EWS | 26 Years | 27 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 Years | 30 Years |
| SC/ST | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 36 Years | 37 Years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 39 Years | 40 Years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 41 Years | 42 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (all categories) | 31 Years | 32 Years |
| Departmental Candidates | Relaxation as per respective category + service rendered in ONGC | Same |
ONGC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has started accepting applications for ONGC Recruitment 2026 online from 17th July 2026 at www.ongcindia.com. As the link is now active, candidates can register online. Candidates must note that the last date is 31st July 2026 (23:59 Hours); therefore, you must submit your applications before the last date. Candidates can apply for only one Academic/Engineering Stream based on their qualification.
Click to Apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026 (Link Active)
Documents Required for Registration
- Mobile number & E-mail ID for OTP verification
- Scanned passport-size colour photograph with white background (20–50 KB, jpg/jpeg)
- Scanned signature (10–20 KB, jpg/jpeg)
- Class 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
- Degree Certificate of Essential Qualification
- Consolidated Marksheet/transcript for all semesters/years
- Photo identity proof (Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID Card)
- PAN Card
All documents must be uploaded in PDF format, not more than 500 KB each.
ONGC Recruitment Application Fee 2026
The registration fee is required for candidates to submit their application form. Registration fee once paid shall not be refunded. Fee has to be deposited online, exclusive of convenience fee/bank commission plus GST.
| Category | Registration Charges (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| GEN/OBC/EWS | 1,000/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | No Charges |
Departmental candidates from ONGC would also be required to deposit the applicable registration fee; however, the same will be reimbursable.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for the posts of Geologists and Engineers involves three stages: a Computer Based Test, followed by a Personal Interview, and Medical Fitness.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Personal Interview
- Medical Fitness
Only candidates who successfully qualify in all stages of the selection process shall be issued an 'Offer of Appointment'. CBT Score will be used to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio for the Interview stage. Shortlisted candidates may also be subjected to a Group Discussion, which will not be of qualifying nature.
Weightage for Final Selection
| Parameters | Marks |
|---|---|
| CBT Score | 85 |
| Interview | 15 |
| Total | 100 |
Qualifying Marks:
- CBT: General/EWS/OBC – minimum 45%; SC/ST/PwBD – minimum 40%
- Interview: General/EWS/OBC – minimum 60% (09/15 marks); SC/ST/PwBD – minimum 40% (06/15 marks)
ONGC CBT Exam Pattern 2026
The Computer Based Test will consist of Multiple-Choice Questions with a duration of 2 hours, with no negative marking. PwBD candidates will get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
| Part | Subject | No. of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| I | Concerned Domain (Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation/Geology) | 40 |
| II | General Awareness | 10 |
| III | Aptitude Test | 25 |
| IV | English Language | 10 |
| Total | 85 |
ONGC Pay Scale & Emoluments 2026
| Level | Basic Pay Scale (Rs.) | Allowances |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | 60,000 – 1,80,000/- | Besides Basic Pay and annual increment @ 3%, employees get allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay under Cafeteria Approach, Dearness Allowance, HRA/Company Accommodation, Contributory Provident Fund, Conveyance Maintenance, Leave Encashment, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facility, Gratuity, Post Retirement Benefit Scheme, and Composite Social Security Scheme, as per Company rules. |
The positions carry an approximate compensation package of Rs. 26 lacs CTC.
ONGC CBT Exam Cities List
The Computer Based Test will take place at multiple exam centres across the following cities:
| Sno. | City | Sno. | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi including NCR | 11 | Nagpur |
| 2 | Kolkata | 12 | Bhopal |
| 3 | Mumbai/Thane/Navi Mumbai/MMR | 13 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Chennai | 14 | Ernakulum |
| 5 | Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar | 15 | Raipur |
| 6 | Hyderabad | 16 | Surat |
| 7 | Guwahati | 17 | Lucknow |
| 8 | Jaipur | 18 | Visakhapatnam |
| 9 | Udaipur | 19 | Bhubaneswar |
| 10 | Mohali |
Candidates have to give preference for the test centre; no change will be allowed later. ONGC reserves the right to change/add/reduce test cities at its discretion.
ONGC Medical Standards 2026
| Medical Condition | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Complete or partial colour blindness | Not acceptable for all advertised streams |
| Myopia (up to -4.00 D) / Hypermetropia (up to +4.00 D), including cylinder | Acceptable for all advertised streams |
| Night blindness | Not acceptable for any stream |
Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
ONGC has identified specific benchmarked disabilities suitable for each engineering/geology stream, with reserved vacancies as follows:
| Stream | Vacancies Reserved for PwBD |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | 2 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
| Chemical Engineering | 4 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 1 |
| Geology | 3 |
Note: If a suitable PwBD candidate is not available in the identified category, interchange among benchmark disability categories may be considered; if still unavailable, the reservation will be filled by candidates other than PwBD.
Important Instructions
- Candidates in employment of a Public Sector Undertaking/Government Service must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification/interview.
- No changes shall be allowed once the online application is submitted; requests for change of mailing address, stream, or test centre will not be entertained.
- All correspondence will be through the registered e-mail/mobile number only; no admit card/interview call letter will be sent by post.
- Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India (Asset/Basin/Institute/Plant/HQ) or abroad.
- Canvassing in any form will result in immediate disqualification.
- Disputes, if any, are subject to Delhi Jurisdiction only.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for ONGC Recruitment 2026? ONGC Recruitment 2026 online registration will end on 31st July 2026 at 23:59 Hours.
How many vacancies are there in ONGC Recruitment 2026? Oil and Natural Gas Corporation has announced a total of 52 vacancies for Geologists and Engineers across Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering, and Geology streams at the E1 level.
What is the selection process for ONGC Recruitment 2026? The selection process consists of three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview, and Medical Fitness.
What is the age limit for ONGC Recruitment 2026? For Engineering streams, the maximum age is 26 years (UR/EWS), 29 years (OBC-NCL), and 31 years (SC/ST). For the Geology stream, the maximum age is 27, 30, and 32 years respectively, with further relaxation for PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
What is the pay scale for ONGC E1 level posts in 2026? The pay scale is Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- per month, with an approximate total compensation package of Rs. 26 lacs CTC, along with allowances, Dearness Allowance, Provident Fund, Gratuity, and other benefits.
What is the registration fee for ONGC Recruitment 2026? The registration fee is Rs. 1,000/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from paying any registration charges.
When will the ONGC CBT be conducted? The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 6th September 2026.