Highlights
| Organisation |
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
| Post Name |
Geologists and Engineers (E1 Level) |
| Total Vacancies |
52 |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
17 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
31 July 2026 |
| Official Website |
www.ongcindia.com |
Post & Organization Details
The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has issued Advertisement No. 2/2026 (R&P) for the recruitment of Geologists and Engineers (E1 Level). The posts are at the E1 grade with a pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month, translating to an approximate CTC of ₹26 lakh. The recruitment is conducted entirely online.
Vacancy Details
| Stream |
Total Vacancies |
| Petroleum Engineering |
9 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
27 |
| Chemical Engineering |
10 |
| Instrumentation Engineering |
2 |
| Geology |
4 |
| Grand Total |
52 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (Stream‑Wise)
| Stream |
Essential Qualification |
| Petroleum Engineering |
Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering (minimum 60%) OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering (minimum 60%) |
| Mechanical Engineering |
Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering (minimum 60%) |
| Chemical Engineering |
Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering (minimum 60%) |
| Instrumentation Engineering |
Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering (minimum 60%) |
| Geology |
Post‑Graduate Degree in Geology (minimum 60%) OR M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Geology, or Geological Technology (minimum 60%) |
Age Limit (as on last date of application)
| Category |
Max Age (Engineering Streams) |
Max Age (Geology Stream) |
| 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 – General / EWS |
31 years |
32 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen – OBC (NCL) |
31 years |
32 years |
| Ex‑Servicemen – SC / ST |
31 years |
32 years |
| Departmental Candidates |
Relaxation as per respective category + service‑related relaxation |
Relaxation as per respective category + service‑related relaxation |
Pay Scale & Salary
| Level |
E1 |
| Basic Pay Scale (₹) |
60,000 – 1,80,000 per month |
| Allowances |
Annual increment @ 3%; allowances @ 35% of Basic Pay; Dearness Allowance; HRA/Company Accommodation; C.P.F.; Conveyance; Leave Encashment; Performance Related Pay; Medical Facility; Gratuity; Post‑Retirement Benefit Scheme; Composite Social Security Scheme, etc. |
| Approx. CTC |
~ ₹26 lakh per annum |
Application Fee
| Category |
Registration Charges |
| GEN / OBC / EWS |
₹1,000 (excludes convenience fee, bank commission & GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
No charges |
Important Dates
| Activity |
Date |
| Start date of online registration |
17 July 2026 |
| Last date & time of online registration |
31 July 2026, 23:59 Hours |
| Conduct of CBT (tentative) |
06 September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date |
Not specified |
| Result Date |
Not specified |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – 85 marks
- Interview – 15 marks
- Medical Fitness as per ONGC rules
Weightage for Final Selection
| CBT Score |
85 marks |
| Interview |
15 marks |
| Total |
100 marks |
Qualifying Marks
- CBT: General/EWS/OBC – minimum 45%; SC/ST/PwBD – minimum 40%
- Interview: General/EWS/OBC – minimum 60% (9/15); SC/ST/PwBD – minimum 40% (6/15)
How to Apply
- Visit the official ONGC recruitment portal (link provided in the Important Links section).
- Click on “Apply Online” and create a new user account using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Log in with the generated credentials and fill in personal, educational, and professional details as per the application form.
- Upload the required scanned documents:
- Passport‑size colour photograph (JPG/JPEG, 20 KB‑50 KB)
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 10 KB‑20 KB)
- Class 10th certificate (for DOB verification)
- Degree certificates and mark sheets of the essential qualification
- Conversion certificate (if marks are in CGPA/OGPA)
- Any other document listed in the “Documents Required” section
- Select your preferred CBT centre from the list of 19 cities.
- Pay the registration fee (₹1,000 for GEN/OBC/EWS or “No Charge” for SC/ST/PwBD) through the online payment gateway. The fee is non‑refundable.
- Review the entire application, confirm that all details are correct, and submit the form.
- After successful submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the total number of vacancies?
There are 52 vacancies across five engineering streams.
- When does the online application start and end?
Online registration starts on 17 July 2026 and closes on 31 July 2026, 23:59 Hours.
- What is the minimum educational qualification?
A graduate degree in the relevant engineering discipline (or specified geology qualifications) with a minimum of 60% marks.
- What is the application fee for a General category candidate?
The fee is ₹1,000 (excluding convenience fee, bank commission, and GST).
- How many stages are there in the selection process?
Three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Medical Fitness.
- What is the tentative date for the CBT?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 06 September 2026.
- Where can I find the official notification PDF?
The official notification is available on the ONGC official website under the recruitment section.
