ONGC Graduate Trainee Admit Card 2026 OUT – Direct Call Letter Link
ONGC Graduate Trainee Admit Card 2026 Released for E1 Level Recruitment Overview Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has released the admit cards for the Graduate Trainee (E1 Level) recruitment for Geologists and Engineers. Candidates who successfully applied can now download their call letters online to appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled for September 6, 2026. This recruitment, advertised under Notification No. 2/2026 (R&P), offers 52 vacancies across various engineering disciplines and geology. A significant highlight is that no GATE score is required for selection. Important Dates Advertisement Date: July 17, 2026 Online Application Start Date: July 17, 2026 Last Date to Apply: July 31, 2026 Call Letter Download Starts: August 21, 2026 Admit Card Release Date: August 22, 2026 Closure of Call Letter Download: September 6, 2026 CBT Exam Date: September 6, 2026 (Tentative) Vacancies & Pay Scale Total Vacancies: 52 Post: Geologists and Engineers (E1 Level) Discipline-wise Vacancies: Petroleum Engineering: 9 Mechanical Engineering: 27 Chemical Engineering: 10 Instrumentation Engineering: 2 Geology: 4 Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 Approximate CTC: ₹26 Lakhs Per Year Benefits: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Performance Related Pay, Medical Benefits, Contributory Provident Fund (CPF), Gratuity, Leave Encashment, Social Security Benefits, and Company Accommodation. Eligibility Criteria Candidates must possess the following qualifications with a minimum of 60% marks. Petroleum Engineering: BE/B.Tech in Petroleum Engineering or Applied Petroleum Engineering Mechanical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering: BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering Instrumentation Engineering: BE/B.Tech in Instrumentation Engineering Geology: M.Sc/M.Tech in Geology/Petroleum Geoscience/Petroleum Geology/Geological Technology Age Limit (as of the application deadline, though cut-off date not explicitly stated for age limit calculation): Engineering Streams: UR/EWS: Maximum 26 Years OBC: Maximum 29 Years SC/ST: Maximum 31 Years Geology Stream: UR/EWS: Maximum 27 Years OBC: Maximum 30 Years SC/ST: Maximum 32 Years Age relaxation is applicable for PwBD, Ex-servicemen, and departmental candidates as per Government rules. Selection Process The selection process for ONGC Graduate Trainees (E1 Level) does not require a GATE score and is based purely on: Computer Based Test (CBT): Mode: Computer Based Test Duration: 2 Hours Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Total Questions: 85 Negative Marking: No Score Normalization: Applicable if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Concerned Subject: 40 Questions General Awareness: 10 Questions Aptitude: 25 Questions English Language: 10 Questions Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: General/OBC/EWS: 45% SC/ST/PwBD: 40% Personal Interview: Medical Examination: Weightage for Selection: CBT: 85 Marks Interview: 15 Marks Total: 100 Marks Application Fee (for initial application): General/OBC/EWS: ₹1000 SC/ST/PwBD: Nil How to Apply (Initial Application Process) Candidates who applied for this recruitment followed these steps: Visit the official ONGC website (`www.ongcindia.com`). Open the "Careers" section. Click on "ONGC CBT Recruitment 2026". Complete the online registration. Upload required documents (Passport Size Photograph, Signature, Class 10 Certificate, Degree Certificate, Consolidated Marksheet, Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving Licence/Passport, PAN Card). Pay the application fee as applicable. Submit the application. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference. To Download Admit Card: Candidates can download their admit card by visiting the official ONGC website or using the direct link provided in the original notification, using their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth.