ONGC Geologists and Engineers Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 52 E1 Level Posts

ONGC Geologists and Engineers Recruitment 2026

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), a Maharatna Public Sector Enterprise, has released the official notification for Geologists and Engineers Recruitment 2026. The recruitment aims to fill 52 vacancies at the E1 level across various engineering and geology disciplines.

Candidates with the required engineering or postgraduate qualifications can submit their online applications from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will receive an attractive salary package along with several benefits offered by ONGC.

ONGC Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
Advertisement No.	2/2026 (R&P)
Post Name	Geologists & Engineers (E1 Level)
Total Vacancies	52
Job Type	Central Government Job
Application Mode	Online
Job Location	Anywhere in India
Basic Pay	₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
Selection Process	CBT, Interview & Medical Test
Official Website	www.ongcindia.com

Vacancy Details

Discipline	Vacancies
Petroleum Engineering	9
Mechanical Engineering	27
Chemical Engineering	10
Instrumentation Engineering	2
Geology	4
Total	52

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	17 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	31 July 2026 (11:59 PM)
Computer Based Test	06 September 2026 (Tentative)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1,000 + Applicable Charges
SC	Nil
ST	Nil
PwBD	Nil

Payment Mode: Online

Registration fee is non-refundable. Departmental candidates are also required to pay the applicable fee, which will be reimbursed as per ONGC rules.

Age Limit

Engineering Streams (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical & Instrumentation)

Category	Maximum Age
UR / EWS	26 Years
OBC (NCL)	29 Years
SC / ST	31 Years

Geology Stream

Category	Maximum Age
UR / EWS	27 Years
OBC (NCL)	30 Years
SC / ST	32 Years

Age relaxation for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Departmental Candidates is applicable as per Government of India and ONGC rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess the following qualification with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University or Institute.

Post	Qualification
Petroleum Engineering	Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering or Applied Petroleum Engineering
Mechanical Engineering	Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering	Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
Instrumentation Engineering	Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering
Geology	Post Graduate Degree in Geology / M.Sc. or M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience / Petroleum Geology / Geological Technology

Note: Qualifications must be recognized by the appropriate statutory authorities. Equivalent qualifications not specified in the notification will not be accepted.

Selection Process

The selection process for ONGC Geologists and Engineers Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

1.   Computer Based Test (CBT)

2.   Personal Interview

3.   Medical Examination

Candidates must qualify separately in the CBT and Interview to be considered for the final merit list. The final merit will be prepared based on the combined score of CBT and Interview.

Selection Weightage

Stage	Weightage
Computer Based Test (CBT)	85 Marks
Personal Interview	15 Marks
Total	100 Marks

CBT Pattern

Section	Questions
Concerned Subject	40
General Awareness	10
Aptitude Test	25
English Language	10
Total Questions	85

Duration: 2 Hours

Negative Marking: No Negative Marking

Salary / Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be appointed at E1 Level.

Particular	Details
Pay Scale	₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
Approximate CTC	Around ₹26 Lakhs per annum

Other Benefits

Selected candidates will also receive:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Company Accommodation
• Cafeteria Allowance
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Provident Fund
• Medical Facilities
• Gratuity
• Leave Encashment
• Post Retirement Benefits
• Social Security Benefits

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these simple steps:

1.   Visit the official ONGC website.

2.   Open the Recruitment/Careers section.

3.   Click on ONGC Geologists and Engineers Recruitment 2026.

4.   Register using your mobile number and email ID.

5.   Fill in the online application form carefully.

6.   Upload the required documents.

7.   Pay the application fee (if applicable).

8.   Submit the application form.

9.   Download and print the final application form for future reference.

Application Mode: Online Only

Application Period: 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026

Required Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying online:

• Recent Passport Size Photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 Certificate (Date of Birth Proof)
• Degree Certificate
• Consolidated Mark Sheets / Transcript
• Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving Licence
• PAN Card
• Valid Mobile Number
• Valid Email ID

Description	Link
Apply Online	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here