ONGC Geologists & Engineers Recruitment 2026 for 52 E1 Level Posts
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC), India's Maharatna energy company, has released the ONGC Geologists & Engineers Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 2/2026 R&P) for 52 E1 Level vacancies. Eligible candidates from Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering and Geology disciplines can apply online from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026. The selection process includes Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview and Medical Examination. Selected candidates will receive an attractive E1 pay scale of Rs.60,000–1,80,000 with an approximate annual CTC of Rs.26 Lakhs along with several allowances and benefits.
Quick Navigation
Main Information Eligibility Vacancy Details Selection Procedure Salary Structure Application Fees Important Links Important Instructions Required Documents FAQs| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Advertisement No. | 2/2026 (R&P) |
| Post Name | Geologists & Engineers (E1 Level) |
| Total Vacancy | 52 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 17-07-2026 |
| Last Date | 31-07-2026 (23:59 Hours) |
| CBT Date | 06-09-2026 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview & Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Rs.60,000 - 1,80,000 (E1 Level) |
| Approximate CTC | Rs.26 Lakhs Per Annum |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India / Abroad |
| Official Website | https://www.ongcindia.com |
| Petroleum Engineering | Graduate Degree in Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks OR Graduate Degree in Applied Petroleum Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Chemical Engineering | Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Graduate Degree in Instrumentation Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Geology | Post Graduate Degree in Geology with minimum 60% marks OR M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geoscience OR M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geology OR M.Tech. in Geological Technology with 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 for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Departmental Candidates as per ONGC/Government rules. |
| Educational Qualification | Only candidates possessing the prescribed qualification on or before the last date of application are eligible. Qualifications must be recognized by AIU/UGC/AICTE or other statutory bodies. |
| Minimum Marks | Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in the qualifying degree. |
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has invited online applications from eligible Engineering Graduates and Post Graduates in Geology for recruitment to E1 level posts. Candidates possessing the prescribed qualification with minimum 60% marks can apply online for the respective discipline.
| Particular | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Type of Questions | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Concerned Domain | 40 Questions (Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation/Geology as applicable) |
| General Awareness | 10 Questions |
| Aptitude Test | 25 Questions |
| English Language | 10 Questions |
| Total Questions | 85 Questions |
| Negative Marking | No Negative Marking |
| Normalization | Scores will be normalized if the examination is conducted in multiple sessions. |
| Interview Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted for Interview in the ratio of 1:5 based on CBT Score. |
| Qualifying Marks | General/EWS/OBC: Minimum 45% in CBT and 60% (9 out of 15) in Interview. SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 40% in CBT and 40% (6 out of 15) in Interview. |
| Final Merit | CBT Score - 85% Weightage, Interview - 15% Weightage. |
The selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview and Medical Fitness. The CBT comprises questions from the concerned discipline, General Awareness, Aptitude and English Language.
| Academic/Engineering Stream | Total |
| Petroleum Engineering | 9 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 27 |
| Chemical Engineering | 10 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2 |
| Geology | 4 |
| Grand Total | 52 |
A total of 52 vacancies have been announced for Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering and Geology disciplines at E1 Level.
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Stage 2 | Shortlisting for Personal Interview in 1:5 ratio based on CBT Score |
| Stage 3 | Personal Interview |
| Stage 4 | Medical Examination |
| Final Merit | 85% weightage to CBT Score and 15% weightage to Interview Marks |
| Offer of Appointment | Issued only after successful completion of all stages and meeting the prescribed medical standards. |
Selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview and Medical Examination. Final merit will be prepared by giving 85% weightage to CBT score and 15% weightage to Interview marks.
| Particular | Details |
| Post Level | E1 |
| Basic Pay | Rs.60,000/- per month |
| Pay Scale | Rs.60,000 - 1,80,000 |
| Approximate Annual CTC | Around Rs.26 Lakhs per annum |
| Annual Increment | 3% of Basic Pay |
| Allowances | 35% Cafeteria Allowance, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) / Company Accommodation |
| Other Benefits | Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), Conveyance Maintenance, Leave Encashment, Performance Related Pay (PRP), Medical Facilities, Gratuity, Post Retirement Benefit Scheme and Composite Social Security Scheme as per ONGC Rules |
Selected candidates will be appointed in E1 Grade with Basic Pay of Rs.60,000–1,80,000 along with DA, HRA, PRP, Medical Benefits, CPF, Leave Encashment and other allowances. The approximate annual CTC is Rs.26 Lakhs.
| Category | Registration Fee |
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS | Rs.1,000/- + GST + Bank Charges |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Registration Fee |
| Departmental Candidates | Applicable registration fee to be paid online (reimbursable as per ONGC rules) |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| Refund Policy | Registration fee once paid is non-refundable |
General, OBC and EWS candidates are required to pay a registration fee of Rs.1,000 plus applicable GST and bank charges. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of registration fee.
| Application Mode | Applications will be accepted through online mode only. No offline or manual application will be entertained. |
| Registration Period | Online registration starts on 17-07-2026 and closes on 31-07-2026 (23:59 Hours). |
| Single Application | Candidates can apply for only one Academic/Engineering Stream. In case of multiple applications, only the latest application will be considered. |
| Document Upload | Candidates must upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, Class 10 Certificate, Degree Certificate, Consolidated Marksheet/Transcript, Photo Identity Proof and PAN Card in the prescribed format. |
| Admit Card | Candidates should download the CBT Admit Card from the ONGC website. No admit card will be sent by post. |
| Interview | Candidates shortlisted based on CBT Score will be called for Personal Interview. ONGC may also conduct Group Discussion if required, which will not be qualifying in nature. |
| Medical Examination | Appointment is subject to satisfying the medical fitness standards prescribed under ONGC Medical Examination Rules. |
| Posting | Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India or abroad as per ONGC requirements. |
| Application Fee | General/OBC(NCL)/EWS candidates must pay Rs.1,000/- plus applicable GST and bank charges through online mode. SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from registration fee. |
| Government Employees | Candidates employed in Government Departments/PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of Document Verification/Interview. |
| False Information | Submission of false information, incorrect documents or suppression of material facts will result in cancellation of candidature at any stage of recruitment. |
| Recruitment Updates | All corrigenda, notices, admit cards and further updates will be available only on the official ONGC website. |
| Management Rights | ONGC reserves the right to cancel, modify or partially withdraw the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason. |
Candidates can submit online applications from 17 July 2026 to 31 July 2026. Only online applications will be accepted. Candidates should carefully verify their eligibility before applying.
| Document | Purpose |
| Recent Passport Size Photograph | Online Application |
| Signature | Online Application |
| Class 10 Certificate | Proof of Date of Birth |
| Degree Certificate | Educational Qualification |
| Consolidated Marksheet / Transcript | Verification of Marks |
| Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID/Driving Licence) | Identity Verification |
| PAN Card | Identity Verification |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate (if applicable) | Reservation Benefit |
| NOC (For Government/PSU Employees, if applicable) | Document Verification |
| CGPA/Percentage Conversion Certificate (if applicable) | Academic Verification |
Candidates should keep scanned copies of photograph, signature, Class 10 certificate, Degree Certificate, Marksheets, Aadhaar/Photo ID, PAN Card and other required documents ready before submitting the online application.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Medical Rules | Click Here |
| How many vacancies are available in ONGC Geologists & Engineers Recruitment 2026? | A total of 52 E1 Level vacancies have been announced for Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation Engineering and Geology disciplines. |
| What is the salary for ONGC E1 Level posts? | Selected candidates will receive a pay scale of Rs.60,000–1,80,000 with an approximate annual CTC of Rs.26 Lakhs along with allowances and other benefits. |
| What is the educational qualification required for ONGC Recruitment 2026? | Candidates should possess the prescribed Engineering Degree or Post Graduate Degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute. |
| What is the selection process for ONGC Recruitment 2026? | Selection consists of Computer Based Test (CBT), Personal Interview and Medical Examination. Final merit is prepared with 85% weightage to CBT Score and 15% weightage to Interview. |
| Is there any negative marking in the ONGC CBT? | No. There is no negative marking in the Computer Based Test. |
| What is the registration fee for ONGC Recruitment 2026? | General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates have to pay Rs.1,000/- plus applicable GST and bank charges. SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempted from the registration fee. |
| When is the last date to apply for ONGC Geologists & Engineers Recruitment 2026? | The last date for submission of the online application is 31 July 2026 up to 11:59 PM. |
| When will the ONGC CBT be conducted? | The Computer Based Test (CBT) is tentatively scheduled to be held on 06 September 2026. |
