Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has announced the launch of its Apprenticeship 2025 programme under the Apprentices Act, 1961, inviting applications from across the country to nurture skilled youth and reinforce India’s growing energy ecosystem.
Nationwide initiative offers a total of 2,623 apprenticeship positions across 25 ONGC work centres, including Dehradun, Delhi, Mumbai, Vadodara, Sivasagar, Rajahmundry, Chennai, Mehsana, Ankleshwar, and Agartala, among others. The online application process is open until 6 November 2025, with results scheduled to be announced on 26 November 2025.
Apprenticeship drive spans multiple disciplines such as engineering, geoscience, human resources, accounts, fire and safety, laboratory analysis, and information technology, providing participants with hands-on training in India’s real-time energy operations. The programme is open across the Northern, Western, Eastern, Southern, and Central regions, ensuring inclusive participation from all parts of the country.
Monthly stipend structure has been defined to support different qualification levels —
• Graduate Apprentice: ₹12,300
• Diploma Apprentice: ₹10,900
• ITI (2 years): ₹10,560
• ITI (1 year): ₹9,600
• 10th/12th Trade: ₹8,200
Eligible candidates aged 18–24 years as on 6 November 2025 can apply, with age relaxations applicable as per government norms. Applicants must be domiciled in or hold qualifying degrees from districts aligned to ONGC’s operational areas.
Applications are to be submitted online only through:
- NAPS Portal (Trades 1–29)
- NATS Portal (Trades 30–39)
- More details at www.ongcindia.com and ongcapprentices.ongc.co.in
ONGC Apprenticeship 2025 initiative embodies the company’s vision of “Powering Careers, Powering India”, aligning with the national goal of creating a skilled, future-ready workforce. Through this effort, ONGC continues to empower young talent to contribute to India’s journey towards sustainable and self-reliant energy development.
