Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, a leading public sector energy company, has announced recruitment of Associate Consultants and Junior Consultants for its Assam Asset at Sivasagar, Assam. A total of 20 posts are on offer, with 15 Associate Consultant and 5 Junior Consultant vacancies. The engagement is on a contract basis for retired ONGC personnel from Production and Drilling disciplines, who will serve as competent persons supervising Work Over rig operations in Well Services under round the clock shifts.
ONGC Associate Consultant and Junior Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Notification16 Oct
- Applications Opentill 12 Nov
About ONGC Associate Consultant and Junior Consultant Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
- Advertisement No.
- ASSAM/WS/CONSLT-2026-27
- Post Name
- Associate Consultant and Junior Consultant
- Job Location
- Sivasagar, Assam
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Open to retired ONGC personnel from Production and Drilling disciplines; no state residence restriction stated)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 63 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Tenure
- 02 years (initially one year, with an additional one year subject to satisfactory performance and existence of requirement)
- Notice Period
- One month's notice from either side for termination in the normal course
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Associate Consultant | 15 |
| Junior Consultant | 5 |
| Grand Total | 20 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Associate Consultant15 posts
- Qualification
- Retired ONGC persons with at least 10 years of experience in Work Over/Drilling operations (E4/E5 level; in case of non-availability, E6 level may be considered with capping at E5 level).
- Experience
- At least 10 years of experience in Work Over/Drilling operations.
- Age Limit
- Within 63 years as on 12.11.2026
- Note
- Retired ONGC employees of E6 level may be considered with remuneration capped at E5 level if sufficient E3-E5 candidates are not available.
- Discipline
- Production and Drilling
- Place of Posting
- Charter hired/O&M operated Work Over Rigs in Assam Asset
Junior Consultant5 posts
- Qualification
- Retired ONGC persons from Production and Drilling disciplines (up to E3 level).
- Discipline
- Production and Drilling
- Place of Posting
- Charter hired/O&M operated Work Over Rigs in Assam Asset
Age Limit
Within 63 years as on 12.11.2026 for Associate Consultant; no explicit upper age limit stated for Junior Consultant, which is restricted to retired ONGC employees up to E3 level.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Held at a designated ONGC office in Sivasagar, Assam; exact date and venue intimated to shortlisted candidates by email.
- 2Interview
Held at a designated ONGC office in Sivasagar, Assam; no TA/DA is reimbursed for attending.
Salary Structure
For both posts, 80% of the monthly honorarium and phone reimbursement are paid monthly and the remaining 20% after performance assessment at the end of the engagement. A 5% annual increment on the monthly honorarium part applies if the tenure is extended to the second year.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Associate Consultant | Rs. 66,000 per month (all inclusive) plus up to Rs. 2,000 for communication facilities; 80% paid monthly and 20% after performance assessment; 5% annual increment on the monthly honorarium if extended to the second year. |
| Junior Consultant | Rs. 40,000 per month (all inclusive) plus up to Rs. 2,000 for communication facilities; 80% paid monthly and 20% after performance assessment; 5% annual increment on the monthly honorarium if extended to the second year. |
How to Apply
- 1Download the official notification PDF containing the application format.
- 2Fill the Bio Data Form attached to the notification completely with accurate details.
- 3Affix a photograph and sign the declaration with date and place.
- 4Scan the completed application form along with the necessary enclosures.
- 5Email the scanned application to [email protected] on or before 12.11.2026 at 16:30 hrs.
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Important Details
- Engagement is purely on contract for two years, initially one year and extendable by one more year subject to satisfactory performance and requirement, and is subject to medical fitness by ONGC Medical Authority.
- Selected candidates are not eligible for any benefits, allowances, facilities or incentives admissible to regular or tenure employees, will have no financial power, and must arrange their own stay in Assam Asset.
- No TA/DA is reimbursed for attending the written test or interview.
- The compensation package is inclusive of service tax, which the individual bears.
- The selected candidate signs an agreement with ONGC and has no right to claim regular employment in ONGC later.
Duty Pattern and Leave
Engaged personnel work in Charter hired/O&M operated Work Over Rigs in Assam Asset as competent persons in round the clock shift duty on a 12 hour duty pattern, and may work extended hours or holidays in exigencies without additional payment. One day paid leave is allowed for every completed month of duty, counted as two days for consultants posted as competent persons because of the on/off nature of duty; leave is calculated pro-rata, lapses on completion of tenure and cannot be encashed.
Absence and Termination
Absenteeism attracts a deduction of the monthly honorarium divided by the days of the month for each day of absence. ONGC may cancel the engagement at any time without assigning a reason, and in the normal course either side may terminate it with one month's notice.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Adequate inspection of the installation and its equipment
- Thorough supervision of all operations at the installation
- Installation, running and maintenance of all machinery in the mine in safe working order
- Enforcing Oil Mines Regulations, Standard Operating Procedures, statutory guidelines and the Mines Act
- Regular update of QHSE documentation
- Site inspection and supervision of site preparation, rig deployment, execution of work over operations with the Installation Manager, and preparation of pipe tally and completion report
- Any other responsibilities required by DGMS and other statutory authorities
- Maintaining the daily activity report and submitting it to the Installation Manager/DIC
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a person who retired from an organization other than ONGC apply?
No. The engagement is open only to retired ONGC personnel from the Production and Drilling disciplines.
Will the contractual engagement lead to a regular job in ONGC?
No. The engagement is purely contractual and the selected candidate has no right to claim regular employment in ONGC later.
Can the contract be extended beyond the first year?
Yes. The initial one year engagement can be extended by one more year subject to satisfactory performance in the first year and existence of requirement, with a 5% annual increment on the monthly honorarium part.
Is TA/DA paid for attending the written test and interview?
No. Candidates must make their own arrangements and no TA/DA is reimbursed by ONGC.
What is the duty pattern for the selected consultants?
They work as competent persons in round the clock shifts on a 12 hour duty pattern in Charter hired or O&M operated Work Over Rigs in Assam Asset.
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