ONGC Recruitment 2026: Computer-Based Test (CBT) For Geologists and Engineers

ONGC Recruitment 2026: The Oil and Natural Gas Corporation of India has announced the ONGC E1 level recruitment for Geologists and Engineers. Candidates’ selection will be based on the Computer-Based Test (CBT) exam. The selection process comprises the CBT exam of 85 marks, and the interview round is of 15 marks. Candidates should know that there is no negative marking. Candidates can submit the applications before July 31, 2026. CBT exam will be conducted on September 6, 2026. 

Compensation Structure

The Cost-to-Company (CTC) is approximately ₹26 Lakhs. The E1 Level salary slab ranges from ₹60,000 to ₹1,80,000. The estimated take-home salary is over ₹1 Lakh per month. Annual increments are 3% of the basic pay.

Additional benefits include 35% of basic pay, cafeteria approach, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), company accommodations, and Contributory Provident Fund.

Vacancy Details

Candidates must possess a graduate degree with a minimum of 60% marks in the relevant engineering discipline. The total vacancies announced are 52.

The breakdown of vacancies by discipline is as follows:

• Petroleum Engineering: 9 vacancies.

• Mechanical Engineering: 27 vacancies (General: 12, OBC NCL: 6, SC: 5, ST: 1, EWS: 3).

• Chemical Engineering: 10 vacancies.

• Instrumentation Engineering: 2 vacancies.

Age Limit

The maximum age limits for different categories are:

• Unreserved & EWS: 26 years

• OBC NCL: 29 years

• SC/ST: 31 years

• Persons with Disabilities (PWD):

• General/EWS: 36 years

• OBC NCL: 39 years

• SC/ST: 41 years

Selection Process

The selection process comprises three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview, and Medical Fitness. The final shortlisting is based on a total of 100 marks, with the following weightage:

• CBT Score Weightage: 85 marks

• Interview Weightage: 15 marks

CBT Exam Format

The CBT will have a total of 85 marks, corresponding to the CBT score weightage in the selection process. The Total Time allocated for the exam is approximately 120 minutes. A significant advantage for candidates is that there is No Negative Marking for incorrect answers, allowing candidates to attempt all questions.

The question distribution for the CBT is as follows:

• Concerned Domain (Petroleum, Mechanical, Chemical, Instrumentation, Geology): 40 questions.

• General Awareness: 10 questions.

• Aptitude Test: 25 questions.

• English Language: 10 questions.
  Test centres are available in multiple popular cities across the country.

Application Details

The Application Start Date for the ONGC E1 Level recruitment is 17/07/2026. The Application Last Date is 31/07/2026. The Tentative CBT Exam Date is 06/09/2026.

Candidates will need the following Required Documents: Class 10th Certificate, Degree Certificate, Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID Card, PAN Card).

The Application Fees are:

• ₹1000 for General, OBC, and EWS categories.

• No application fee for SC, ST, and PWD categories.

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