Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 2/2026 for the recruitment of Engineers and Geologists at E1 Level. Eligible candidates can apply online for 52 vacancies across Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering and Geology disciplines.
Selected candidates will receive an attractive pay scale of ₹60,000–1,80,000 along with allowances and an approximate annual CTC of ₹26 lakh.
ONGC Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars |
Details |
| Organization |
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) |
| Advertisement No. |
2/2026 |
| Post Name |
Engineer & Geologist (E1 Level) |
| Total Vacancies |
52 |
| Job Location |
Across India |
| Application Mode |
Online |
| Starting Date |
17 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
31 July 2026 |
| CBT Date |
06 September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Salary |
₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Approx. CTC |
₹26 Lakh Per Annum |
Vacancy Details
| Discipline |
Vacancies |
| Petroleum Engineering |
9 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
27 |
| Chemical Engineering |
10 |
| Instrumentation Engineering |
2 |
| Geology |
4 |
| Total |
52 |
Educational Qualification
Petroleum Engineering
- Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering OR
- Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering
- Minimum 60% Marks
Mechanical Engineering
- Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 60% Marks
Chemical Engineering
- Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 60% Marks
Instrumentation Engineering
- Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering
- Minimum 60% Marks
Geology
- Post Graduate Degree in Geology OR
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience OR
- M.Sc./M.Tech in Petroleum Geology OR
- M.Tech in Geological Technology
- Minimum 60% Marks
Age Limit
Engineering Streams
- UR/EWS: 26 Years
- OBC (NCL): 29 Years
- SC/ST: 31 Years
Geology Stream
- UR/EWS: 27 Years
- OBC (NCL): 30 Years
- SC/ST: 32 Years
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Personal Interview
- Medical Examination
Weightage
| Stage |
Marks |
| CBT |
85 |
| Interview |
15 |
| Total |
100 |
CBT Exam Pattern
| Section |
Questions |
| Concerned Subject |
40 |
| General Awareness |
10 |
| Aptitude Test |
25 |
| English Language |
10 |
| Total |
85 |
No Negative Marking
Application Fee
| Category |
Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS |
₹1000 |
| SC/ST/PwBD |
Nil |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Online Application Start |
17 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply |
31 July 2026 |
| CBT Exam |
06 September 2026 (Tentative) |
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