ONGC Petro Additions Limited (OPaL) has started online registration process for Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under Apprentice Act 1961. Interested and eligible candidates can now apply through the official website opalindia.in. The apprenticeship training will be for one year, and a total of 80 temporary seats have been announced for various trades and graduate apprentice posts in Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The online application process started on 24 April 2026 and the last date to apply is 15 May 2026. Candidates are advised to apply early and check the eligibility conditions carefully before submitting the form.
OPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes Trade Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice posts.
| location | Trade / Discipline | Number of seats |
|---|---|---|
| again | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | 18 |
| again | Fitter | 8 |
| again | Electrician | 8 |
| again | Instrument Mechanical Chemical Plant (IMCP) | 6 |
| again | Human Resource Executive | 5 |
| again | Account Executive | 5 |
| to Vadodara | Information Technology Executive | 4 |
| to Vadodara | Executive Human Resources | 5 |
| to Vadodara | Account Executive | 12 |
| Ahmedabad | Account Executive | 3 |
| Mumbai | Account Executive | 3 |
| Delhi | Account Executive | 3 |
| yesterday | 80 |
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Here are the important dates:
| The incident | History |
|---|---|
| Ad release date | April 24, 2026 |
| Start the online application | April 24, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 15, 2026 |
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification Candidates should possess the required qualifications for the post they are applying for, such as:
- Trade certificate in relevant ITI trade
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT).
The qualification must be full-time and must be from a recognized institution. Distance learning, part-time, and correspondence mode qualifications will not be accepted. Mandatory qualification must have been completed in 2022 or later. Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 24 years
Age will be calculated on 15 May 2026. Candidates should be born between 15 May 2002 to 15 May 2008. Softening in age:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL): 3 years
- Benchmark Persons with Disabilities (PwBD): Additional concession as per rules
OPL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Stipend Details
Selected candidates will get monthly stipend as below:
| category | ability | Monthly stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentices | Two year ITI Commerce | 10,560 Rs |
| Graduate Apprentice | BCom / BBA / Bachelor Degree in IT | 12,300 Rs |
OPaL has also clarified that the company will not provide accommodation. Apprentices have to make their own accommodation arrangements.
How to Apply for OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates apply through NAPS or NATS portal depending on the post. For Trade Apprentice Posts (Serial No. 1 to 4)
- Apply through National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
For Graduate Apprentice Posts (Serial No. 5 to 12)
- Apply through National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: nats.education.gov.in
Candidates need to apply using Establishment ID. ONGC PETRO EDITIONS LIMITED.
- NAPS ID: E03202407435
- NATS ID: WGJVDC110841
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Selection process
Selection will be made on the basis of merit drawn from the marks obtained in the qualifying examination. If two candidates have same marks, preference will be given to the older candidate. Shortlisted candidates will be notified through their registered email id for document verification and submission of medical fitness certificate. Candidates should visit opalindia.in regularly for latest updates regarding the recruitment process.
