Overview
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) released the Graduate Trainee Admit Card 2026 on August 22, 2026, for candidates applying for Geologist and Engineer positions at the E1 level under Advertisement No. 2/2026. Registered candidates can download their call letters from the official website using their registration number and date of birth. The total number of posts is detailed in the official recruitment notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Post Name | Graduate Trainee – Geologists and Engineers, E1 Level |
| Total Vacancies | As specified in Advertisement No. 2/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Admit Card Release | August 22, 2026 |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the individual call letter |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should carefully check the reporting time, examination shift, test centre address and other instructions printed on their admit card. ONGC may allot different examination dates or shifts depending on the post and test location.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must possess a relevant graduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Geology or an allied discipline, depending on the post selected.
- Engineering applicants must hold the degree in the branch prescribed for the respective Engineer position.
- Candidates applying for Geologist-related posts must have the relevant qualification in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics or another notified subject.
- The degree must be obtained from a recognised university or institution.
- Candidates should verify discipline-wise marks, degree and experience requirements in Advertisement No. 2/2026 before appearing for document verification.
Age Limit
- The post-wise upper age limit will be governed by the conditions stated in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
- Age relaxation may be available to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under applicable government rules.
- The date used for calculating age eligibility will be the cut-off date specified in the notification.
Fees
- The application or registration fee, where applicable, must be paid according to the category-wise instructions in the notification.
- Candidates should retain the payment receipt or transaction confirmation for future reference.
- No separate fee is required merely to download the admit card.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible applicants will take the CBT at the centre, date and shift mentioned on the call letter. The paper may assess subject knowledge, aptitude, reasoning, general awareness and other areas prescribed by ONGC.
- Interview and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview and verification of educational certificates, category documents, identity proof and application details.
- Final Merit and Medical Examination: Final selection will be based on the notified weightage of the selection stages, subject to meeting ONGC's medical fitness and eligibility standards.
Candidates must follow the CBT instructions displayed on their admit cards. Entry can be denied for late reporting, failure to produce valid identification or possession of prohibited electronic devices.
How to Apply
The online application process has already concluded for candidates receiving the admit card. Registered applicants can download their call letter by following these steps:
- Visit the official ONGC website at ongcindia.com.
- Open the careers or recruitment section available on the homepage.
- Select the link for Graduate Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Advertisement No. 2/2026.
- Click the Graduate Trainee admit card or CBT call letter download option.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth exactly as submitted in the application form.
- Submit the details and verify the candidate name, photograph, post, examination date, shift and centre address.
- Download the admit card and take a clear printout for use on the examination day.
- If any personal or examination detail is incorrect, contact the designated ONGC recruitment helpdesk immediately rather than waiting until the test date.
Candidates should carry the printed call letter, an original government-issued photo identity document and any additional photograph or declaration requested in the admit card instructions. Digital copies of the call letter on a mobile phone may not be accepted.
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FAQs
1. When was the ONGC Graduate Trainee Admit Card 2026 released?
The call letter was released on August 22, 2026, for the Graduate Trainee CBT under Advertisement No. 2/2026.
2. What details are required to download the ONGC admit card?
Candidates generally need their registration number and date of birth to access and download the call letter.
3. What should candidates carry to the CBT centre?
Candidates should carry a printed admit card, an original valid photo ID and any photographs or supporting documents specifically mentioned in the call letter.
