ONGC Recruitment 2026 for Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level through CBT
Advertisement Number: Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P)
Organization: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
Recruitment Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 level through Computer Based Test (CBT). Eligible candidates possessing the required educational qualifications may apply online within the prescribed dates mentioned in the official notification.
Organization Details
| Organization Name (English) | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Organization Name (Hindi) | ऑयल एंड नेचुरल गैस कॉर्पोरेशन लिमिटेड (ओएनजीसी) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P) |
| Recruitment Name | Recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level through Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Job Level | E1 |
| Employment Type | Not specified in the official notification. |
Job Location Details
| City | Not specified in the official notification. |
| State | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Country | India |
| Postal Code | Not specified in the official notification. |
| Street Address | Not specified in the official notification. |
Pay Scale, Salary and Financial Benefits
Pay Scale
₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
| Level | E1 |
| Basic Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Annual Increment | 3% |
| Base Salary (Minimum) | ₹60,000 |
| Base Salary (Maximum) | ₹1,80,000 |
Allowances and Other Financial Benefits
- Allowances at 35% of Basic Pay under Cafeteria Approach.
- Dearness Allowance (DA).
- House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Company Accommodation.
- Contributory Provident Fund (CPF).
- Conveyance Maintenance.
- Leave Encashment.
- Performance Related Pay (PRP).
- Medical facility for self and dependents.
- Gratuity.
- Post Retirement Benefit Scheme.
- Composite Social Security Scheme.
- Other benefits as per company rules.
Post-wise Vacancy Details and Educational Qualifications
| Sl. No. | Designation (English) | Designation (Hindi) | Essential Qualification | UR | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
| 1 | Petroleum Engineer | पेट्रोलियम इंजीनियर | Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks.
OR
Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks. | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | Mechanical Engineer | मैकेनिकल इंजीनियर | Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| 3 | Chemical Engineer | केमिकल इंजीनियर | Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Instrumentation Engineer | इंस्ट्रूमेंटेशन इंजीनियर | Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks. | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Geologist | भूवैज्ञानिक | Post Graduate Degree in Geology with minimum 60% marks.
OR
M.Sc. or M.Tech in Petroleum Geoscience with minimum 60% marks.
OR
M.Sc. or M.Tech in Petroleum Geology with minimum 60% marks.
OR
M.Tech in Geological Technology with minimum 60% marks. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Total Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 24 |
| OBC (NCL) | 12 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 9 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 5 |
| Grand Total | 52 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must possess the prescribed graduate or postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline.
- Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Candidates must satisfy the age criteria as on the last date of application.
- Reservation and relaxation benefits shall be applicable as per rules.
Age Limit (As on the Last Date of Application)
Engineering Streams (Sl. No. 1 to 4)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved / EWS | 26 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 29 Years |
| SC / ST | 31 Years |
PwBD Candidates (Engineering Streams)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 36 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 39 Years |
| SC / ST | 41 Years |
Ex-Servicemen (Engineering Streams)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 31 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 31 Years |
Geology Stream (Sl. No. 5)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| Unreserved / EWS | 27 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 32 Years |
PwBD Candidates (Geology Stream)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 37 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 40 Years |
| SC / ST | 42 Years |
Ex-Servicemen (Geology Stream)
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 32 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 32 Years |
| SC / ST | 32 Years |
Departmental Candidates: Relaxation as per respective category and further relaxation to the extent of service rendered in ONGC.
Application Fee
| Category | Registration Charges |
| GEN / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No charges |
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
| Start Date of Online Registration of Application | 17/07/2026 |
| Last Date and Time of Online Registration of Application | 31/07/2026, 23:59 Hours |
| Conduct of Computer Based Test (CBT) | 06/09/2026 (Tentative) |
Application Process
- Candidates are required to submit the application through the online mode.
- Fill in all required details in the online application form.
- Upload the necessary documents as required.
- Pay the registration charges, if applicable.
- Submit the application before the prescribed last date and time.
- Appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT).
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.
- Final Merit List.
Reservation Details
Reservation and age relaxation benefits are applicable according to the relevant category and company rules.
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 24 |
| OBC (NCL) | 12 |
| SC | 9 |
| ST | 2 |
| EWS | 5 |
Helpline Number and Contact Information
No helpline number or contact information has been mentioned in the available notification content.
Other Important Information
- Recruitment is being conducted for Engineers and Geologists at E1 level.
- Candidates will receive annual increment at the rate of 3%.
- Employees are entitled to allowances at the rate of 35% of basic pay under the Cafeteria Approach.
- The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled for 06 September 2026.
- Candidates are advised to verify their eligibility before submitting the application form.
Official Notification Link
