The ONGC leading oil and gas exploring PSU in India will recruit graduate Engineers and Geologists for its various location in India. The ONGC Recruitment 2026 will start from 17 July when the application process will start. The post is E 1 Level. ONGC, Graduate Engineers and Geoscientists (including Geologists) are appointed as Class-I Executives at the E1 level.

ONGC Recruitment 2026: E1 Grade Details

• Designation: Executive (Engineer/Geologist/Geophysicist/Chemist, depending on the discipline)
• Entry Grade: E1
• Basic Pay Scale: ₹60,000–1,80,000 with annual increments.
• Approximate CTC: Around ₹25 lakh per annum, depending on posting location and applicable allowances.

Registration Process Starts from 17 July 2026

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GATE

The ONGC Recruitment 2026 may or may not use GATE score for appointment of Geologist and Engineer. The candidates can check the details later on

ONGC Recruitment 2026 Benefits

In addition to the basic pay, E1 executives receive benefits such as:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA) or company accommodation
• Cafeteria allowance
• Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Medical facilities for self and dependents
• Contributory Provident Fund (CPF)
• Gratuity
• Leave encashment
• Post-retirement benefit schemes and other company benefits.

Typical E1 Career Progression

The ONGC Recruitment 2026 executive promotion ladder generally follows:

• E1 – Entry-level Executive
• E2 – Senior Executive
• E3 – Deputy Manager
• E4 – Manager
• E5 – Senior Manager
• E6 – Chief Manager
• E7 – Deputy General Manager
• E8 – General Manager
• E9 – Executive Director

ONGC Recruitment 2026 Eligibility

For the Geologist post, ONGC typically requires:

• M.Sc. Geology or M.Tech./M.Sc. in Petroleum Geoscience with at least 60% marks (or equivalent qualification specified in the notification).

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is India’s largest government-owned oil and gas exploration and production company. Established in 1956, ONGC is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The company is engaged in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of crude oil and natural gas, significantly contributing to India’s energy security and economic development.

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