Kamal Ghorui
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.
| Location | Trade / Discipline | Number of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Dahej | Attendant Operator Chemical Plant (AOCP) | 18 |
| Dahej | Fitter | 8 |
| Dahej | Electrician | 8 |
| Dahej | Instrument Mechanical Chemical Plant (IMCP) | 6 |
| Dahej | Human Resources Executive | 5 |
| Dahej | Account Executive | 5 |
| Vadodara | Information Technology Executive | 4 |
| Vadodara | Executive Human Resources | 5 |
| Vadodara | Account Executive | 12 |
| Ahmedabad | Account Executive | 3 |
| Mumbai | Account Executive | 3 |
| Delhi | Account Executive | 3 |
| Total | 80 |
OPaL Apprentice recruitment 2026: Important dates
Here are the key dates:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement release date | April 24, 2026 |
| Online application starts | April 24, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | May 15, 2026 |
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:
| Category | Qualification | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Trade Apprentice | Two-year ITI Trade | Rs 10,560 |
| Graduate Apprentice | B.Com / BBA / Bachelor’s degree in IT | Rs 12,300 |
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.
