OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is live. 80 posts, five locations, one-year training, and a deadline that’s already ticking. No fluff — here’s exactly what you need to check before you apply.
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The Basics
- Company: ONGC Petro additions Limited (OPaL) — subsidiary of ONGC, co-promoted by GAIL and GSPC
- Posts: AOCP, Fitter, Electrician, IMCP (ITI trades) + HR Executive, IT Executive, Account Executive (graduate roles)
- Vacancies: 80
- Locations: Dahej, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi
- Apply Online: 24 April – 15 May 2026
- Official Site: opalindia.in
Are You Even Eligible? Check This First
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has strict, non-negotiable filters. Fail any one of these, and your application won’t move forward:
✅ Qualification acquired in 2022 or later — anything older is rejected outright
✅ Full-time mode only — Distance Learning, Part-time, Correspondence = automatic disqualification
✅ Zero job experience or training after qualification — even 1 year of experience makes you ineligible, by law
✅ Domicile match — you must be a resident of, or have qualified from, the eligible districts tied to your chosen location (Gujarat districts for Dahej/Vadodara/Ahmedabad; similarly defined for Mumbai/Delhi)
✅ Age 18–24 years as on 15.05.2026 (born between 15.05.2002 and 15.05.2008)
✅ Wireman certificate ≠ Electrician trade — this specific substitution is not accepted
Qualification-to-Post Match
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| AOCP, Fitter, Electrician, IMCP | ITI Trade Certificate (NCVT/SCVT) |
| HR Executive | B.B.A. (full-time, UGC/AICTE recognized) |
| Account Executive | B.Com (full-time, UGC/AICTE recognized) |
| IT Executive | Bachelor’s Degree in IT (full-time, UGC/AICTE recognized) |
Stipend — What You’ll Actually Get
- ITI Trade Apprentices: ₹10,560/month
- Graduate Apprentices (B.Com/BBA/IT): ₹12,300/month
- Paid via Direct Benefit Transfer — Aadhaar-linked bank account and PAN Card are both mandatory
- No accommodation, no TA/DA — OPaL provides Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) only
Selection — No Written Exam Involved
- Merit List — based purely on marks in your qualifying examination (ITI or Degree)
- Tie-breaker — higher age wins if merit scores are equal
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate — required before joining
Reservation applies per Government norms (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD), and 20% of seats are specifically reserved for applicants from Ambetha and Suva villages of Vagra Taluka.
How to Apply — Fast Version
- ITI Trade posts → Apply via NAPS portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Graduate posts → Apply via NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in
- Use OPaL’s Establishment IDs while registering — NAPS: E03202407435 | NATS: WGJVDC110841
- Fill in personal, educational, and location preference details
- Upload photo, signature, ID proof, and qualification documents
- Preview everything carefully — errors here cost you the application
- Submit and download your confirmation
- Hard copies sent by post/courier are not accepted, ever
Zero Application Fee
OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 does not charge any application fee — registration on both NAPS and NATS is completely free. If anyone asks you for money, they’re not from OPaL.
Red Flags That Get Applications Rejected Silently
- Applying for a location outside your eligible domicile district — no notification, no explanation, just rejected
- Any job experience after your qualifying degree, even informal or short-term
- Submitting a Wireman certificate for the Electrician trade post
- Using a third-party website or agent instead of the official NAPS/NATS portals
Who Should Actually Apply
If your qualification is fresh (2022 onwards), you’ve had zero job experience since, and you’re okay with a training year, not a permanent job, this is a legitimate, well-structured PSU apprenticeship worth taking. It’s particularly useful for candidates from Assam and the Northeast open to relocating temporarily to Gujarat, Mumbai, or Delhi — the OPaL name on your resume carries real weight for future petrochemical and PSU hiring, even though this specific engagement lasts just one year.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many vacancies are there in OPaL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
80, across AOCP, Fitter, Electrician, IMCP, HR Executive, Account Executive, and IT Executive posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
15 May 2026.
Q3. Is there an application fee?
No, registration on NAPS and NATS portals is free.
Q4. Does this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job at OPaL?
No, it’s a one-year engagement under the Apprentices Act — a training opportunity, not a permanent position.
Q5. Can candidates with prior job experience apply?
No, any job experience or training after qualification makes you ineligible by law.
Q6. Is the domicile requirement strictly enforced?
Yes — you must be domiciled in, or have qualified from, the eligible districts tied to your chosen work location, or your application is rejected without notice.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online — ITI Trades (NAPS) | Click Here |
| Apply Online — Graduates (NATS) | Click Here |
| Official OPaL Website | Click Here |
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Disclaimer
The information provided in this article is based on the official OPaL notification and verified sources at the time of writing. AssamJobUpdate.com does not guarantee real-time accuracy of vacancy numbers or dates, as OPaL may revise these details. Candidates are strongly advised to cross-check all details from the official OPaL website before applying.
Prakash Powrel is the Founder & Editor of Assam Job Update. He is dedicated to helping students and job seekers across Assam and Northeast India by publishing Government Jobs, Private Jobs, Admissions, Results, Scholarships, and Career updates based on official notifications and trusted sources.
