ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026
Published: 22 Jul 2026 · Updated: 22 Jul 2026
52 Total Vacancies
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 06 Sept 2026 |
| Admit Card Available | Before Exam (date to be announced) |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| General | ₹1000 |
| OBC | ₹1000 |
| EWS | ₹1000 |
| SC / ST | ₹0 (Free) |
| Ph Pwd | ₹0 (Free) |
| Payment Mode | Online only - Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card/Mobile Wallet |
Age Limit & Eligibility
| Minimum Age | Not specified years |
| Maximum Age | Engineering streams: 26 years (UR/EWS); Geology stream: 27 years (UR/EWS). Higher limits apply for OBC/SC/ST as per the stream-wise age table. years |
| Age Relaxation | Extra age relaxation as per ONGC rules for OBC (NCL), SC/ST and other reserved/eligible categories. |
| Educational Qualification | Engineering streams (Petroleum/Applied Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation): Bachelor's degree in the respective discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. Geology stream: Postgraduate degree in Geology, or M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geoscience, M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geology, or M.Tech. in Geological Technology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total | Gen | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologists and Engineers E1 (Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Geology streams combined) | 52 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 2 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official ONGC application portal or use the direct Apply Online link.
- Register with basic details and log in to access the application form.
- Fill in personal, educational and other required details carefully.
- Upload the required documents, photograph and signature as specified in the notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the available payment modes.
- Review and submit the form, then save/print a copy for future reference.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Discipline-wise Eligibility Criteria
| Discipline | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or Applied Petroleum Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
| Chemical Engineering | Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
| Instrumentation Engineering | Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
| Geology | Postgraduate degree in Geology, or M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geoscience, M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geology, or M.Tech. in Geological Technology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. |
Maximum Age Limit (Stream-wise)
| Stream | UR/EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC/ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering (Petroleum/Mechanical/Chemical/Instrumentation) | 26 Years | 29 Years | 31 Years |
| Geology | 27 Years | 30 Years | 32 Years |
Advertisement Details
| Advertisement No. | 02/2026 (R&P) |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Apply Online ↗ |
| Download Certificate Format | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Notification | Click Here ↗ |
| ONGC Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Important Questions
Q. When does the online application for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026 start?
Ans. Online applications start on 17 Jul 2026.
Q. What is the last date to apply for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The last date to apply online is 31 Jul 2026.
Q. What is the exam date for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026?
Ans. The exam is scheduled for 06 Sept 2026.
Q. What is the age limit for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Minimum age Not specified years and maximum age Engineering streams: 26 years (UR/EWS); Geology stream: 27 years (UR/EWS). Higher limits apply for OBC/SC/ST as per the stream-wise age table. years. See the official notification for age relaxation.
Q. What is the educational qualification for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Engineering streams (Petroleum/Applied Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation): Bachelor's degree in the respective discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution. Geology stream: Postgraduate degree in Geology, or M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geoscience, M.Sc./M.Tech. in Petroleum Geology, or M.Tech. in Geological Technology with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university/institution.
Q. How to apply for ONGC Geologists and Engineers E1 Recruitment 2026?
Ans. Use the official link in the Important Links section on this page, or apply through the official website of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) before the last date.
Q. What is the official website of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)?
Ans. The official website link is provided in the Important Links section above.
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