• February-07-2025

ONGC - Oil and Natural Gas Corporation: Recruitment

The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation - ONGC https://www.ongcindia.com/ is a Maharatna PSU under the Government of India that recruits candidates for various technical, non-technical, and managerial roles. ONGC conducts recruitment through GATE, direct recruitment, departmental exams, and apprentice schemes.

ONGC Job Roles and Post Categories

1. Graduate and Postgraduate Level Jobs - Through GATE and Direct Recruitment

• Graduate Trainee – Engineering and Geo-Science Disciplines
  • Assistant Executive Engineer – Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, Electronics, etc.
  • Geologist
  • Geophysicist – Surface and Well
  • Materials Management Officer
  • Transport Officer
  • Programming Officer
• Finance and HR Roles
  • Finance and Accounts Officer
  • Human Resource Executive
  • Legal Officer

Job Role:
Managing oil and gas exploration, engineering projects, administration, finance, procurement, and geological studies.

2. Diploma and ITI Level Jobs - Technical and Non-Technical

• Junior Engineering Assistant
• Junior Technician - Electrical, Mechanical, Drilling and Production
• Assistant Technician - Instrumentation, Civil and Electronics
• Junior Fire Supervisor

Job Role:
Operating and maintaining drilling rigs, production units, and technical systems.

3. Apprenticeship Programs

• ONGC offers apprenticeship training for freshers in various trades like Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Computer Operator, Secretarial Assistant, etc.

ONGC Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian Citizen
• Age Limit: Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC as per government norms
  • Graduate Trainee: 30 Years General, 33 Years OBC, 35 Years SC and ST
  • Junior Engineer Assistant: 28 Years General, 31 Years OBC, 33 Years SC and ST
  • Apprentices: 18 - 24 Years
• Educational Qualification:
  • Graduate Trainee: B.E., B.Tech Relevant Discipline and GATE Score
  • Geologist, Geophysicist: M.Sc., M.Tech and Relevant Subject
  • Finance & Accounts Officer: CA, ICWA, MBA - Finance
  • HR Executive: MBA HR and PG Diploma in HR
  • Legal Officer: LLB Bachelor of Law  with CLAT PG Score
  • Junior Engineer Assistant: Diploma in Engineering
  • Apprentices: ITI, Diploma, Graduate in relevant trade

ONGC Exam Pattern and Selection Process

1. For Graduate Trainee – Through GATE

• Candidates must clear the GATE exam in the relevant subject.
• ONGC shortlists candidates based on GATE score and Interview.

2. For Junior Engineering Assistant and Diploma Level Jobs

• Computer-Based Test
  • General Awareness
  • Technical Subject Knowledge
  • Reasoning & Aptitude
  • English Language
• Skill Test
  • Driving test for Transport Officer
  • Typing test for Clerical positions
• Document Verification and Medical Examination

3. For Apprenticeship

• Selection based on Merit - No Exam.

• Merit list is prepared based on qualifying marks in ITI, Diploma and Degree.