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NationalGovt2026 cycle

ONGC AEE

Oil & Natural Gas Corporation

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Assistant Executive Engineer posts at ONGC

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2026

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Qualification pathway

Clear each applicable stage in order

Final selection or admission still depends on the published cutoff or merit list and any applicable counselling, document, medical, preference and vacancy rules.

Selection sequence

  1. 1

    Computer Based Test (CBT)

    Required

    CBT score is used to shortlist candidates in a 1:5 ratio for the Personal Interview. Where multiple candidates secure the minimum cut-off marks, all of them are shortlisted in relaxation of the ratio. To qualify in the CBT, General/EWS/OBC candidates must score a minimum of 45% marks and SC/ST/PwBD candidates a minimum of 40%.

  2. 2

    Personal Interview

    Required

    To qualify in the interview, General/EWS/OBC candidates must score a minimum of 60% i.e. 9 marks out of 15, and SC/ST/PwBD candidates a minimum of 40% i.e. 6 marks out of 15.

  3. 3

    Medical Examination

    Required

    Candidates who qualify in the interview are called for medical examination in order of their relative rank in the merit list. An offer of appointment is issued only to candidates declared medically fit; mere appearance in the medical examination confers no right to appointment.

Paper and stage details

What each stage contains

3 records

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Objective type, multiple choice, 85 questions in 2 hours

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Personal Interview

Interview; shortlisted candidates may also be subjected to a Group Discussion, which is not of a qualifying nature

Questions

Not stated

Maximum marks

Not stated

Duration

Not stated

Medical Examination

Medical fitness examination under the ONGC Medical Examination of Employees Rules

Questions

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Maximum marks

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Duration

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Syllabus

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Petroleum Engineering16 chapters · 189 trackable topics
  • Linear Algebra

    3 topics

    • Matrix algebra
    • Systems of linear equations
    • Eigen values and eigen vectors
  • Calculus

    4 of 17 topics

    • Functions of single variable
    • Limit
    • continuity and differentiability
    • Taylor series
  • Differential Equations

    4 of 6 topics

    • First order equations (linear and nonlinear)
    • Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients
    • Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations
    • Initial and boundary value problems
  • Complex Variables

    3 topics

    • Complex number
    • polar form of complex number
    • triangle inequality
  • Probability and Statistics

    4 of 9 topics

    • Definitions of probability and sampling theorems
    • Conditional probability
    • Mean
    • median
  • Numerical Methods

    3 topics

    • Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
    • Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule
    • Single and multi-step methods for numerical solution of differential equations
  • Petroleum Exploration

    4 topics

    • Classification and description of some common rocks with special reference to clastic and nonelastic reservoir rocks
    • Origin
    • migration and accumulation of Petroleum
    • Petroleum exploration methods
  • Oil and Gas Well Drilling Technology

    4 of 18 topics

    • Well planning
    • Drilling method
    • Drilling rigs Rig operating systems
    • Drilling fluids function and properties
  • Reservoir Engineering

    4 of 10 topics

    • Petrophysical properties of reservoir rocks
    • Coring and core analysis
    • Reservoir fluid properties
    • Phase behaviour of hydrocarbon system
  • Petroleum Production Operations

    4 of 20 topics

    • Well equipments
    • Well completion techniques
    • Well production problems and mitigation
    • Well servicing & Workover operations
  • Offshore Drilling and Production Practices

    4 of 17 topics

    • Offshore oil and gas operations & ocean environment
    • Offshore fixed platforms
    • Offshore mobile units
    • Station keeping methods like mooring & dynamic positioning system
  • Petroleum Formation Evaluation

    4 of 16 topics

    • Evaluation of petrophysical of sub-surface formations: Principles applications
    • advantages and disadvantages of SP
    • resistivity
    • radioactive
  • Oil and Gas Well Testing

    4 of 15 topics

    • Diffusivity equation
    • derivation & solutions
    • Radius of investigation
    • Principle of superposition
  • Health Safety and Environment in Petroleum Industry

    4 of 20 topics

    • Health hazards in Petroleum Industry: Toxicity
    • Physiological
    • Asphyxiation
    • respiratory and skin effect of petroleum hydrocarbons
  • Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

    4 of 14 topics

    • Basic principles and mechanism of EOR
    • Screening of EOR process
    • Concept of pattern flooding
    • recovery efficiency
  • Application in Oil & Gas Business

    4 of 14 topics

    • Operation & maintenance of Surface facilities (Separator, heater treater, crude stabilization, Storage tank, static equipment, compressor & pumps etc.)
    • Operation of Group gathering stations
    • offshore Platforms
    • Artificial lift technology (Gas lift, sucker rod pumps etc)

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Mechanical Engineering25 chapters · 223 trackable topics
  • Linear Algebra

    3 topics

    • Matrix algebra
    • systems of linear equations
    • eigen values and eigen vectors
  • Calculus

    20 topics

    • Functions of single variable
    • limit
    • continuity and differentiability
    • mean value theorems
    • indeterminate forms
    • evaluation of definite and improper integrals
    • double and triple integrals
    • partial derivatives
    • total derivative
    • Taylor series (in one and two variables)
    • maxima and minima
    • Fourier series
    • gradient
    • divergence and curl
    • vector identities
    • directional derivatives
    • line
    • surface and volume integrals
    • applications of Gauss
    • Stokes and Green’s theorems
  • Differential Equations

    7 topics

    • First order equations (linear and nonlinear)
    • higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients
    • Euler-Cauchy equation
    • initial and boundary value problems
    • Laplace transforms
    • solutions of heat
    • wave and Laplace's equations
  • Complex Variables

    4 topics

    • Analytic functions
    • Cauchy-Riemann equations
    • Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula
    • Taylor and Laurent series
  • Probability and Statistics

    9 topics

    • Definitions of probability
    • sampling theorems
    • conditional probability
    • mean
    • median
    • mode and standard deviation
    • random variables
    • binomial
    • Poisson and normal distributions
  • Numerical Methods

    3 topics

    • Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
    • integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules
    • single and multi-step methods for differential equations
  • Engineering Mechanics

    13 topics

    • Free-body diagrams and equilibrium
    • friction and its applications including rolling friction
    • belt-pulley
    • brakes
    • clutches
    • screw jack
    • wedge
    • vehicles, etc
    • trusses and frames
    • virtual work
    • kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies in plane motion
    • impulse and momentum (linear and angular) and energy formulations
    • Lagrange’s equation
  • Mechanics of Materials

    16 topics

    • Stress and strain
    • elastic constants
    • Poisson's ratio
    • Mohr’s circle for plane stress and plane strain
    • thin cylinders
    • shear force and bending moment diagrams
    • bending and shear stresses
    • concept of shear centre
    • deflection of beams
    • torsion of circular shafts
    • Euler’s theory of columns
    • energy methods
    • thermal stresses
    • strain gauges and rosettes
    • testing of materials with universal testing machine
    • testing of hardness and impact strength
  • Theory of Machines

    8 topics

    • Displacement
    • velocity and acceleration analysis of plane mechanisms
    • dynamic analysis of linkages
    • cams
    • gears and gear trains
    • flywheels and governors
    • balancing of reciprocating and rotating masses
    • gyroscope
  • Vibrations

    5 topics

    • Free and forced vibration of single degree of freedom systems
    • effect of damping
    • vibration isolation
    • resonance
    • critical speeds of shafts
  • Machine Design

    10 topics

    • Design for static and dynamic loading
    • failure theories
    • fatigue strength and the S-N diagram
    • principles of the design of machine elements such as bolted
    • riveted and welded joints
    • shafts
    • gears
    • rolling and sliding contact bearings
    • brakes and clutches
    • springs
  • Fluid Mechanics

    17 topics

    • Fluid properties
    • fluid statics
    • forces on submerged bodies
    • stability of floating bodies
    • control-volume analysis of mass
    • momentum and energy
    • fluid acceleration
    • differential equations of continuity and momentum
    • Bernoulli’s equation
    • dimensional analysis
    • viscous flow of incompressible fluids
    • boundary layer
    • elementary turbulent flow
    • flow through pipes
    • head losses in pipes
    • bends and fittings
    • basics of compressible fluid flow
  • Heat Transfer

    19 topics

    • Modes of heat transfer
    • one dimensional heat conduction
    • resistance concept and electrical analogy
    • heat transfer through fins
    • unsteady heat conduction
    • lumped parameter system
    • Heisler's charts
    • thermal boundary layer
    • dimensionless parameters in free and forced convective heat transfer
    • heat transfer correlations for flow over flat plates and through pipes
    • effect of turbulence
    • heat exchanger performance
    • LMTD and NTU methods
    • radiative heat transfer
    • Stefan- Boltzmann law
    • Wien's displacement law
    • black and grey surfaces
    • view factors
    • radiation network analysis
  • Thermodynamics

    9 topics

    • Thermodynamic systems and processes
    • properties of pure substances
    • behavior of ideal and real gases
    • zeroth and first laws of thermodynamics
    • calculation of work and heat in various processes
    • second law of thermodynamics
    • thermodynamic property charts and tables
    • availability and irreversibility
    • thermodynamic relations
  • Applications

    9 topics

    • Power Engineering: Air and gas compressors
    • vapour and gas power cycles
    • concepts of regeneration and reheat
    • I.C. Engines: Air-standard Otto
    • Diesel and dual cycles
    • Refrigeration and airconditioning: Vapour and gas refrigeration and heat pump cycles
    • properties of moist air
    • psychrometric chart
    • basic psychrometric processes
  • Turbomachinery

    5 topics

    • Impulse and reaction principles
    • velocity diagrams
    • Pelton-wheel
    • Francis and Kaplan turbines
    • steam and gas turbines
  • Engineering Materials

    4 topics

    • Structure and properties of engineering materials
    • phase diagrams
    • heat treatment
    • stress-strain diagrams for engineering materials
  • Casting, Forming and Joining Processes

    12 topics

    • Different types of castings
    • design of patterns
    • moulds and cores
    • solidification and cooling
    • riser and gating design
    • Plastic deformation and yield criteria
    • fundamentals of hot and cold working processes
    • load estimation for bulk (forging, rolling, extrusion, drawing) and sheet (shearing, deep drawing, bending) metal forming processes
    • principles of powder metallurgy
    • Principles of welding
    • brazing
    • soldering and adhesive bonding
  • Machining and Machine Tool Operations

    11 topics

    • Mechanics of machining
    • basic machine tools
    • single and multi-point cutting tools
    • tool geometry and materials
    • tool life and wear
    • economics of machining
    • principles of non-traditional machining processes
    • principles of work holding
    • jigs and fixtures
    • abrasive machining processes
    • NC/CNC machines and CNC programming
  • Metrology and Inspection

    9 topics

    • Limits
    • fits and tolerances
    • linear and angular measurements
    • comparators
    • interferometry
    • form and finish measurement
    • alignment and testing methods
    • tolerance analysis in manufacturing and assembly
    • concepts of coordinate-measuring machine (CMM)
  • Computer Integrated Manufacturing

    2 topics

    • Basic concepts of CAD/CAM and their integration tools
    • additive manufacturing
  • Production Planning and Control

    5 topics

    • Forecasting models
    • aggregate production planning
    • scheduling
    • materials requirement planning
    • lean manufacturing
  • Inventory Control

    2 topics

    • Deterministic models
    • safety stock inventory control systems
  • Operations Research

    7 topics

    • Linear programming
    • simplex method
    • transportation
    • assignment
    • network flow models
    • simple queuing models
    • PERT and CPM
  • Application in Oil & Gas Business

    14 topics

    • Operation & maintenance of Surface facilities (Separator, heater treater, crude stabilization, Storage tank, static equipment, compressor & pumps etc.)
    • Operation of Group gathering stations
    • offshore Platforms
    • Artificial lift technology (Gas lift, sucker rod pumps etc)
    • Processing and recovery of value-added product (LPG, Naptha, C2, C3 etc.)
    • Gas sweetening operations
    • Gas dehydration operations etc
    • Work over Rig operations
    • well head maintenance
    • Well completion & Testing etc
    • Various types of well stimulation services (hydro-fracturing, Nitrogen Job, Acid job)
    • Project management
    • oil & gas pipeline
    • Health Safety & Environment related knowledge in oil & gas sector

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Chemical Engineering15 chapters · 161 trackable topics
  • Linear Algebra

    3 topics

    • Matrix algebra
    • Systems of linear equations
    • Eigen values and eigenvectors
  • Calculus

    4 of 17 topics

    • Functions of single variable
    • Limit
    • continuity and differentiability
    • Taylor series
  • Differential Equations

    4 of 6 topics

    • First order equations (linear and nonlinear)
    • Higher order linear differential equations with constant coefficients
    • Cauchy’s and Euler’s equations
    • Initial and boundary value problems
  • Complex Variables

    3 topics

    • Complex number
    • polar form of complex number
    • triangle inequality
  • Probability and Statistics

    3 of 9 topics

    • Definitions of probability and sampling theorems
    • Conditional probability
    • Mean
  • Numerical Methods

    3 topics

    • Numerical solutions of linear and non-linear algebraic equations
    • Integration by trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule
    • Single and multi-step methods for numerical solution of differential equations
  • Process Calculations and Thermodynamics

    3 of 16 topics

    • Steady and unsteady state mass and energy balances including multiphase
    • multi-component
    • reacting and non-reacting systems
  • Fluid Mechanics and Mechanical Operations

    3 of 27 topics

    • Fluid statics
    • surface tension
    • Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids
  • Heat Transfer

    3 of 9 topics

    • Equation of energy
    • steady and unsteady heat conduction
    • convection and radiation
  • Mass Transfer

    3 of 17 topics

    • Fick’s laws
    • molecular diffusion in fluids
    • mass transfer coefficients
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering

    3 of 12 topics

    • Theories of reaction rates
    • kinetics of homogeneous reactions
    • interpretation of kinetic data
  • Instrumentation and Process Control

    3 of 14 topics

    • Measurement of process variables
    • sensors and transducers
    • P&ID equipment symbols
  • Plant Design and Economics

    3 of 6 topics

    • Principles of process economics and cost estimation including depreciation and total annualized cost
    • cost indices
    • rate of return
  • Chemical Technology

    3 of 5 topics

    • Inorganic chemical industries (sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, chlor-alkali industry)
    • fertilizers (Ammonia, Urea, SSP and TSP)
    • natural products industries (Pulp and Paper, Sugar, Oil, and Fats)
  • Application in Oil & Gas Business

    3 of 14 topics

    • Operation & maintenance of Surface facilities (Separator, heater treater, crude stabilization, Storage tank, static equipment, compressor & pumps etc.)
    • Operation of Group gathering stations
    • offshore Platforms

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Instrumentation Engineering15 chapters · 223 trackable topics
  • Linear Algebra

    3 of 4 topics

    • Matrix algebra
    • systems of linear equations
    • consistency and rank
  • Calculus

    3 of 11 topics

    • Mean value theorems
    • theorems of integral calculus
    • partial derivatives
  • Differential Equations

    3 of 6 topics

    • First order equation (linear and nonlinear)
    • second order linear differential equations with constant coefficients
    • method of variation of parameters
  • Analysis of Complex Variables

    3 of 5 topics

    • Analytic functions
    • Cauchy’s integral theorem and integral formula
    • Taylor’s and Laurent’s series
  • Probability and Statistics

    3 of 8 topics

    • Sampling theorems
    • conditional probability
    • mean
  • Numerical Methods

    3 of 5 topics

    • Matrix inversion
    • solutions of non-linear algebraic equations
    • iterative methods for solving differential equations
  • Electricity and Magnetism

    3 of 20 topics

    • Coulomb's Law
    • Electric Field Intensity
    • Electric Flux Density
  • Electrical Circuits and Machines

    3 of 37 topics

    • Voltage and Current Sources
    • Independent
    • dependent
  • Signals and Systems

    3 of 14 topics

    • Periodic
    • aperiodic and impulse signals
    • Laplace
  • Control Systems

    3 of 21 topics

    • Feedback principles
    • signal flow graphs
    • transient response
  • Analog Electronics

    3 of 18 topics

    • Characteristics and applications of diode
    • Zener diode
    • BJT and MOSFET
  • Digital Electronics

    3 of 20 topics

    • Combinational logic circuits
    • minimization of Boolean functions
    • IC families: TTL and CMOS
  • Measurements

    3 of 26 topics

    • SI units
    • standards (R, L, C, voltage, current and frequency)
    • systematic and random errors in measurement
  • Sensors and Industrial Instrumentation

    3 of 13 topics

    • Resistive-, capacitive-, inductive-, piezoelectric-, Hall effect sensors and associated signal conditioning circuits
    • transducers for industrial instrumentation: displacement (linear and angular)
    • velocity
  • Communication and Optical Instrumentation

    3 of 15 topics

    • Amplitude- and frequency modulation and demodulation
    • Shannon's sampling theorem
    • pulse code modulation

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Geology15 chapters · 154 trackable topics
  • Section 1

    3 of 44 topics

    • Earth and planetary system – terrestrial planets and moons of the solar system
    • size
    • shape
  • Geomorphology

    3 topics

    • Geomorphic processes and agents
    • development and evolution of landforms in continental and oceanic settings
    • tectonic geomorphology
  • Structural Geology

    3 of 11 topics

    • Forces and mechanism of rock deformation
    • primary and secondary structures
    • geometry and genesis of planar and linear structures (bedding, cleavage, schistosity, lineation)
  • Crystallography and Mineralogy

    3 of 6 topics

    • Elements of crystal symmetry
    • form and twinning
    • crystallographic projection
  • Geochemistry

    3 of 10 topics

    • Cosmic abundance of elements
    • meteorites
    • geochemical evolution of the earth
  • Igneous Petrology

    3 of 8 topics

    • Classification
    • forms
    • textures and genesis of common igneous rocks
  • Sedimentology

    3 of 7 topics

    • Texture
    • structure and sedimentary processes
    • petrology of common sedimentary rocks
  • Metamorphic Petrology

    3 of 8 topics

    • Structures and textures of metamorphic rocks
    • Physico-chemical conditions of metamorphism and concept of metamorphic facies
    • grade and baric types
  • Paleobiology

    3 of 11 topics

    • Diversity of life through time
    • mass extinctions- causes and effects
    • taphonomy - processes of fossilization
  • Stratigraphy

    3 of 6 topics

    • Principles of stratigraphy and concepts of correlation
    • Lithostratigraphy
    • biostratigraphy and chronostratigraphy
  • Resource Geology

    3 of 12 topics

    • Ore-mineralogy
    • ore forming processes vis-à-vis ore-rock association (magmatic, hydrothermal, sedimentary, supergene and metamorphogenic ores)
    • fluid inclusions as ore genetic tools
  • Global Tectonics

    3 of 4 topics

    • Plate motions
    • driving mechanisms
    • plate boundaries
  • Applied Geology

    3 of 12 topics

    • Physico-mechanical properties of rocks and soils
    • rock index tests
    • Rock failure criteria (Mohr-Coulomb, Griffith and Hoek-Brown criteria)
  • Hydrogeology

    2 topics

    • Groundwater flow and exploration
    • well hydraulics and water quality
  • Basic Principles of Remote Sensing

    3 of 10 topics

    • energy sources and radiation principles
    • atmospheric absorption
    • interaction of energy with earth’s surface

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Important dates

2026 cycle

Next confirmed event

Cbt Date: 2026-09-06

Upcoming

What happens next

Confirmed upcoming schedule

As published by the authority

Cbt Date

Upcoming

2026-09-06

Full published timeline3 completed · 0 awaiting dates

Registration Closes

Completed

2026-07-31

Registration Starts

Completed

2026-07-17

Notification Published

Completed

2026-07-16

Job profile & salary

Level

E1

Basic Pay Scale

Rs 60,000 - 1,80,000 per month

Indicative CTC

Approx. Rs 26 lacs CTC, as stated in the advertisement

Posting

Selected candidates are liable to be posted anywhere in India (Asset/Basin/Institute/Plant/HQ etc) or abroad.

Post Allocation

Allocation of ONGC's designated post to a selected candidate is as per the decision of Management, subject to availability of vacancy, and ONGC's decision is final and binding.

Employer

ONGC describes itself in this advertisement as India's Maharatna energy leader contributing over 73% of the nation's oil and 57% of gas production, with a presence in 18 countries and a community of around 22,600 professionals.

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How to apply
Open official application page
  1. 1Visit the ONGC website to register the application online. The registration site remained open from 17/07/2026 to 31/07/2026.
  2. 2Apply for only one academic/engineering stream, chosen on the basis of your qualification. Where multiple applications are received, the latest is final and older ones are rejected.
  3. 3Keep a mobile number and e-mail ID ready - the OTP for completing registration is sent to them - and keep them active for at least one year from the date of registration.
  4. 4Pay the registration fee online.
  5. 5No changes are allowed once the online application has been submitted.
FAQs
Does ONGC still recruit Assistant Executive Engineers through GATE?

Not in the current cycle. Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P) is titled 'Recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 level through Computer Based Test (CBT)' and selection runs on ONGC's own CBT, a Personal Interview and a Medical Examination. ONGC did use GATE scores for this recruitment up to the GATE-2023 cycle (Advt. No. 1/2024), and moved to its own CBT from Advt. No. 1/2025 onward.

How many questions are in the ONGC CBT and how long is it?

85 multiple choice questions in 2 hours: 40 on the concerned domain, 10 General Awareness, 25 Aptitude and 10 English Language. There is no negative marking.

What score do I need to qualify?

In the CBT, General, EWS and OBC candidates need a minimum of 45% marks and SC/ST/PwBD candidates a minimum of 40%. In the interview, General/EWS/OBC candidates need 60% (9 of 15 marks) and SC/ST/PwBD candidates 40% (6 of 15 marks). Both must be cleared separately to be empanelled.

How much does the CBT score count in the final result?

The CBT carries 85 marks and the interview 15, out of 100.

Which streams are being recruited in 2026 and how many posts?

Five streams with 52 posts in total: Mechanical Engineering 27, Chemical Engineering 10, Petroleum Engineering 9, Geology 4 and Instrumentation Engineering 2.

Can I apply for more than one stream?

No. The advertisement allows an application for only one academic/engineering stream. If several applications are submitted, the latest is taken as final and the earlier ones are rejected.

Final eligibility and dates are always subject to the latest official notification. Content marked “Pending verification” is not presented as verified advice.