Petroleum Executive – ONGC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 63
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹12,300 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Graduate degree with Geology as one of the subjects.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — must have completed qualification within 3 years prior to cut-off date.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Petroleum Executive Apprentice role is aimed at Science graduates with Geology as a subject, offering exposure to upstream oil and gas exploration, reservoir monitoring, and geological data analysis. Trainees work alongside ONGC geoscientists, acquiring practical insight into exploration operations. Governed under the NATS scheme, this 12-month program carries a monthly stipend of ₹12,300. Qualified science graduates should apply online via the NATS portal before the application window closes.
- Requires Graduation with Geology as one of the main subjects.
- Enrolled under NATS with a stipend of ₹12,300 per month.
- Total of 63 seats across various operational sectors.
- Age limit is 18 to 24 years as of November 29, 2026.
- Online application to be filed through nats.education.gov.in.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹12,300/- per month for Graduate Apprentices.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Preparation of provisional merit list trade-wise and work-centre-wise based on marks in qualifying exam.
Tie-breaking rule: Older candidate given preference in case of merit tie.
Shortlisting for Document Verification at designated ONGC venues.
Finalisation of merit list post certificate verification.
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification
Reservation
Reservations apply for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, and PwBD as per Government of India guidelines.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL).
PwBD age relaxation: Up to 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC-NCL).
How to Apply
- Check eligibility and confirm residence/qualification district criteria specified under Annexure 1.
- Identify the appropriate apprenticeship scheme (NAPS or NATS) for the desired trade/discipline.
- For NAPS trades, register and apply online via https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- For NATS trades, register and apply online via https://nats.education.gov.in.
- Ensure all personal, educational, and registration details are correctly submitted prior to the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduation degree with Geology as one of the subjects from a recognized university.
The stipend is ₹12,300 per month for Graduate Apprentices.
There are 63 vacancies notified across ONGC work centres.