Machinist – ONGC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 39
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Internship
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹9,600 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: ITI in Machinist Trade.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Minimum 18 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Apply Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
ONGC invites applications from ITI-qualified candidates for the Machinist apprentice trade under its 2026 national engagement drive. Selected candidates undergo hands-on technical training on lathe operations, milling machines, component fabrication, and workshop safety protocols across key ONGC establishments. Job seekers pursuing machinist apprenticeships in central public sector undertakings can register online using the NAPS portal within the application window.
- Engagement training duration is fixed at 12 months in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Monthly stipend of ₹9,600 or ₹10,560 is provided based on the ITI trade duration.
- Requires ITI qualification specifically in the Machinist trade from NCVT/SCVT recognized institutes.
- Age must be between 18 and 24 years as on November 29, 2026, with applicable category relaxations.
- Final selection is based on the provisional merit list of qualifying examination marks.
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Additional Salary Information
Stipend of ₹9,600 to ₹10,560 per month as per Apprenticeship Act rules.
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
Government guidelines apply for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, and PwBD reservation quotas.
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
Machinist apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹9,600 (1-year ITI) or ₹10,560 (2-year ITI).
Candidates need an ITI certificate in Machinist Trade.
The age limit is 18 to 24 years as on November 29, 2026.