ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 — Engineer & Geologist Posts, E1 Level (Apply from 17 July)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India's Maharatna energy PSU and largest crude oil and gas producer, has released a short notification for Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 for Engineers and Geologists at E1 level. The online application process opens on 17 July 2026 on the official ONGC careers portal. This is a prestigious opportunity to join one of India's most coveted public sector organisations contributing over 73% of India's domestic oil production and 57% of gas production. A valid GATE 2026 score in the relevant engineering discipline is mandatory for Engineer posts. B.E./B.Tech graduates with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks are eligible to apply for engineering posts, while M.Sc. or relevant postgraduate degree holders in Geology or Geoscience can apply for Geologist posts. The selection process involves GATE score-based shortlisting followed by Group Discussion (worth 25 marks) and Personal Interview (worth 75 marks). Final merit is based on GD + PI scores, not GATE scores alone. The detailed notification including post-wise vacancies, discipline-wise eligibility, age limit, reservation details, and application fee will be available on ongcindia.com from 17 July 2026. GovtJobs.io will update this page with direct apply link, vacancy details, and last date as soon as the complete notification is published. Candidates are advised to bookmark ongcindia.com and apply as soon as the portal opens on 17 July 2026.

- Engineer Posts: B.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline — minimum 60% aggregate marks - Geologist Posts: M.Sc./PG degree in Geology/Geoscience from recognised university - Valid GATE 2026 score in relevant discipline is mandatory - Must be Indian citizen - Age limit as per ONGC notification (check ongcindia.com from 17 Jul) - Minimum 60% aggregate in qualifying degree for most posts

As per ONGC notification — check ongcindia.com from 17 Jul 2026

E1 Level: Pay Scale ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 + DA + HRA + Medical + Performance Related Pay | Total CTC approximately ₹15–₹20 Lakhs per annum

1. Visit ongcindia.com from 17 July 2026 2. Go to Career → Recruitment Notice section 3. Find ONGC Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification 4. Read the complete notification carefully 5. Register and fill the online application form 6. Enter GATE 2026 Registration Number (mandatory) 7. Upload required documents — degree, GATE scorecard, photo, signature 8. Pay application fee online as per notification 9. Submit and download confirmation page