ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) has released an official notification for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the NAPS & NATS portals before the last date.
This is a great opportunity for ITI, B.Com, BBA, and IT graduates to gain hands-on experience in a leading petrochemical company.
🔹 OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
- Organization Name: ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL)
- Post Name: Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 80 (Tentative)
- Training Duration: 1 Year
- Application Mode: Online
- Job Location: Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi
- Start Date: 24 April 2026
- Last Date: 15 May 2026
🔹 Vacancy Details
Trade Apprentices (NAPS Portal)
- Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) – 18 Posts
- Fitter – 8 Posts
- Electrician – 8 Posts
- Instrument Mechanic Chemical Plant (IMCP) – 6 Posts
Graduate Apprentices (NATS Portal)
- HR Executive (BBA) – 10 Posts
- Account Executive (B.Com) – 23 Posts
- IT Executive (Degree in IT) – 4 Posts
🔹 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- ITI Trade Certificate (recognized by NCVT/SCVT)
- B.Com / BBA / IT Degree (recognized by UGC/AICTE)
- Only full-time courses are eligible
- Qualification must be completed in 2022 or later
Age Limit (as on 15 May 2026)
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 24 Years
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- OBC: 3 Years
- PwBD: Up to 10–15 Years
🔹 Stipend Details
- Trade Apprentices (ITI): ₹10,560/- per month
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹12,300/- per month
🔹 Selection Process
- Selection will be based on merit (marks in qualifying exam)
- In case of tie, older candidate gets preference
- No written exam or interview mentioned
🔹 Important Instructions
- Candidates must apply for only one trade/discipline
- Must not have prior apprenticeship or 1+ year job experience
- No accommodation or TA/DA will be provided
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent job
🔹 Important Dates
- Notification Release: 24 April 2026
- Application Start Date: 24 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 15 May 2026
🔹 How to Apply
Candidates must register and apply through the respective portals:
- Trade Apprentices → NAPS Portal
- Graduate Apprentices → NATS Portal
Use the establishment IDs while applying:
- NAPS ID: E03202407435
- NATS ID: WGJVDC110841
🔹 Important Links
Apply Online – NAPS Portal (ITI Trades):
https://apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
Apply Online – NATS Portal (Degree Positions):
https://nats.education.gov.in
Official Notification: Click here
Official Website: Click here
🔹 Why You Should Apply
- Work with a top PSU-backed petrochemical company
- Gain industry-level practical experience
- Monthly stipend + skill development
- Strong addition to your resume