OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Registration window opens at opalindia.in; check eligibility, direct link to apply

ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) has started the online registration process for Apprentice recruitment 2026 under the Apprentices 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 tentative seats have been announced for different trades and graduate apprentice posts across Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi. The online application process started on April 24, 2026, and the last date to apply is May 15, 2026.

Candidates are advised to apply early and carefully check the eligibility conditions before submitting the form.

OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Vacancy details

The recruitment includes Trade Apprentice and Graduate Apprentice posts.

OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Important dates

Here are the key dates:

OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification Candidates must have the required qualification 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 should be from a recognised institution.

Distance learning, part-time, and correspondence mode qualifications will not be accepted. The essential qualification must have been completed in 2022 or later.

Age limit

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 24 years

The age will be counted as on May 15, 2026. Candidates should be born between May 15, 2002 and May 15, 2008.

Age relaxation:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST): 5 years
• Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL): 3 years
• Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Additional relaxation as per rules

OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Stipend details

Selected candidates will receive monthly stipend as follows:


OPaL has also clarified that the company will not provide accommodation. Apprentices will have to arrange their own stay.

How to apply for OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply through the NAPS or NATS portal depending on the post.

For Trade Apprentice posts (Serial No. 1 to 4)

• Apply through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in

For Graduate Apprentice posts (Serial No. 5 to 12)

• Apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal: nats.education.gov.in

Candidates need to apply using the Establishment ID of ONGC Petro additions Limited.

• NAPS ID: E03202407435
• NATS ID: WGJVDC110841

Direct link here.

Selection process

Selection will be based on merit prepared from marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate will be given preference.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed through their registered email ID for document verification and medical fitness certificate submission.

Candidates should regularly visit opalindia.in for the latest updates regarding the recruitment process.

Check AP SSC Result 2026 online on TOI
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