{"id":12850,"date":"2026-08-03T16:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.madeeasy.in\/?p=12850"},"modified":"2026-08-06T11:43:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T06:13:01","slug":"ongc-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.madeeasy.in\/blog\/ongc-recruitment","title":{"rendered":"ONGC Recruitment 2026: Apply for 52 Geologist & Engineer E1 Posts via CBT"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has released ONGC Recruitment 2026 Notification for 52 posts of Engineer and Geologist at E1 Executive level. This is a great chance for engineering and geology graduates to join one of India\u2019s top Maharatna PSUs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, we cover ONGC vacancy details, ONGC eligibility criteria, ONGC age limit, application fee, ONGC CBT Exam Pattern, salary and FAQs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONGC Recruitment 2026: Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n

Let us see the ONGC Recruitment key highlights given below:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Particulars<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Organisation<\/td>\nOil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Post Names<\/td>\nEngineer, Geologist (E1 Level)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Vacancies<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Application Start<\/td>\n17 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Online Application Last Date<\/td>\n31 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mode of Selection<\/td>\nONGC CBT Exam + Interview<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CBT Exam Date<\/td>\n6 September 2026 (tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Official Website<\/td>\nongcindia.com<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

ONGC Engineer Recruitment 2026 Notification: Download Official PDF Here<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

ONGC Vacancy Details<\/b><\/h2>\n

A total of 52 posts have been announced across Engineering and Geology streams. Let us see the ONGC vacancy breakdown given below:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Discipline<\/strong><\/td>\nNumber of Posts<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mechanical Engineering<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chemical Engineering<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Petroleum Engineering<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instrumentation Engineering<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geology<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/td>\n52<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Candidates can apply for only one stream in which they hold the required qualification.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONGC Eligibility Criteria\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Every applicant must check the ONGC eligibility criteria carefully before submitting the ONGC recruitment application form:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ONGC Educational Qualification<\/b><\/h3>\n
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  • Engineering posts:<\/strong> A graduate degree in the relevant branch (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum or Instrumentation Engineering) with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognised university.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Geology Posts:<\/strong> A postgraduate degree in Geology, or MSc\/MTech in Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Geology or Geology Technology, with a minimum of 60% marks.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    ONGC Age Limit\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

    The ONGC age limit (as on the closing date of application) is:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/strong><\/td>\nMax Age (For the Engineering Stream)<\/strong><\/td>\nMax Age (For the Geology Stream)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Unreserved \/ EWS<\/td>\n26 years<\/td>\n27 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    OBC (NCL)<\/td>\n29 years<\/td>\n30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SC\/ST<\/td>\n31 years<\/td>\n32 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    PwBD<\/td>\n36 years (Gen\/EWS)\n39 years (OBC- NCL)\n41 years (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n37 years (Gen\/EWS)\n40 years (OBC- NCL)\n42 years (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ex-servicemen<\/td>\n31 years (Gen\/EWS)\n31 years (OBC- NCL)\n31 years (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n32 years (Gen\/EWS)\n32 years (OBC- NCL)\n32 years (SC\/ST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Standard age relaxation applies to OBC (NCL), SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-servicemen and departmental candidates as per government guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ONGC Application Fee\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The General, EWS and OBC candidates need to pay the prescribed fee. The SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n
    Category<\/strong><\/td>\nApplication Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Gen\/EWS\/OBC<\/td>\nINR 1000\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    SC\/ST\/PwBD<\/td>\nNo charges<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    Note<\/b>: <\/span>All payments must be made online. Fees once paid are not refundable.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

    ONGC Selection Process\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

    The ONGC selection process for ONGC Recruitment 2026 has three stages:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Computer- Based Test (CBT)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Personal Interview\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Medical Examination\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The final merit list is prepared using combined marks of the CBT and interview. The CBT carries 85 marks and the interview carries 15 marks (total 100 marks). Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a ratio 1:5 based on OGNC CBT result. The exact ONGC interview date will be announced later on the office<\/span> for candidates who clear the CBT stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      ONGC CBT Exam Pattern<\/b><\/h2>\n

      The ONGC CBT exam pattern is common for all streams, only the subject-wise section differs by discipline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Feature<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Exam Mode<\/td>\nOnline (Computer-Based Test)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Number of Questions<\/td>\n85 (Objective\/MCQ)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Duration<\/td>\n2 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Negative Marking<\/td>\nNo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Qualifying Marks<\/td>\n45% (Gen\/EWS\/OBC), 40% (SC\/ST\/PwBD)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      ONGC CBT Exam Syllabus\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

      The ONGC CBT Exam syllabus covers four broad sections:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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      • Concerned Domain (Petroleum\/Mechanical\/Chemical\/Instrumentation Engineering or Geology)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • General Awareness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Aptitude Test\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
      • English Language\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Candidates should focus mainly on core subject knowledge, along with reasoning, general knowledge and basic english to clear the CBT stage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        ONGC CBT Examination Cities\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

        The CBT will be held across multiple ONGC CBT examination cities spread across the country. It makes it convenient for candidates from different states to appear for the exam. The exact list of exam cities and center allotment will be shared on the admit card.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

        ONGC Salary\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Candidates selected through this drive will join at the E1 level with the following ONGC salary structure:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Component<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Basic Pay Scale<\/td>\nINR 60,000 – INR 1,80,000 per month<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Approximate CTC<\/td>\nINR 26 LPA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Other Benefits<\/td>\nDA, HRA\/Company accommodation, Medical Facility, PF, Gratuity, Leave encashment, Performance Related Pay, Conveyance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        How to Apply Online for ONGC Recruitment\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

        Let us see the steps to apply online for ONGC Recruitment given below:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. Go to the official website.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Click on \u201cWhat\u2019s New\u201d or careers section and open the recruitment link for Engineer and Geologist E1 posts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Register using basic details to generate login details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Fill in personal, academic and category details.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Upload photographs, signature and required documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        6. Pay the application fee (if applicable).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
        7. Submit the form and keep a printout for future reference.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Note:<\/strong> Click on the latest government engineering jobs<\/a><\/strong> for more updates about job notifications.<\/p>\n