ONGC Chairman Recruitment 2026

ONGC is looking for its next Chairman to lead the company. This is a top board-level post filled through the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) and there is 1 post. The pay scale is Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 3,70,000 per month (IDA). You can apply if you are between 45 and 59 years old and have senior experience in the oil and gas sector. The appointment is for 3 years (extendable by 2 more years). The last date to apply online is 22 July 2026.

ONGC Chairman Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is a Maharatna company and India's largest producer of crude oil and natural gas, working under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The company works in exploration and production of oil and gas, refining, power generation, petrochemicals and renewable energy, and the Government of India holds about 58.91% of its shares. The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has released advertisement No. 74/2026 to select the next Chairman of ONGC. The Chairman heads the board and is responsible for the company's overall performance, growth and long-term strategy. With over 27,000 employees and a registered corporate office in New Delhi, ONGC is one of India's biggest energy companies, so this is a rare top-level opening for experienced senior executives.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• You must be a first-class graduate with a degree in Engineering, Chartered Accountancy or Cost Accountancy.
• OR a graduate with a full-time MBA / PGDIM from a leading institute.

Experience

• You need at least 5 years of experience in the last 10 years in areas like Finance, Business Development, Production, Operations, Marketing, Project Management, Exploration, Drilling, Maintenance or Refinery in a large, reputed organisation.
• Experience in the Petroleum / Oil & Natural Gas sector is mandatory.

Where You Must Be Working Now

On the date of application and the date of interview, you must be working in a regular job (not contract or ad-hoc) in one of these:

• A Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), including a full-time functional Director on a CPSE board.
• Central Government Group 'A' officer, including the Armed Forces and All India Services (eligible only on immediate absorption basis).
• A State PSE with an annual turnover of Rs. 10,000 crore or more.
• A private company (including consultancy firms) with an annual turnover of Rs. 10,000 crore or more. Preference is given to candidates from listed companies.

Minimum Level or Pay Scale Required

• CPSE applicants: should be drawing an eligible pay scale such as Rs. 1,50,000-3,00,000 (IDA) (post 01.01.2017) or an equivalent earlier scale, with at least 1 year of service (internal) or 2 years (others) as on the date of vacancy.
• Central Government / All India Services: should be holding a post at the level of Additional Secretary to the Government of India or an equivalent scale.
• Armed Forces: should be holding a post at the level of Lt. General in the Army or an equivalent rank in the Navy or Air Force.
• State PSE / Private Sector: should be working at a Board-level position.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 45 years
• Maximum age: 59 years
• Both are counted as on the date of vacancy, 07 December 2026.

Salary

• The Chairman's pay scale is Rs. 2,00,000 to Rs. 3,70,000 per month (IDA pattern, pay revision effective 01.01.2017).
• You will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), perks and performance-related pay as per CPSE rules for board-level executives.

Duration of Appointment

• The first appointment is for 3 years, and can be extended by 2 more years after a review of your performance.
• Any appointment or extension beyond the age of 60 years will be on a contract basis.
• Central Government, Armed Forces and All India Services officers are taken only on immediate absorption basis.

Application Fee

• There is no application fee for this post.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam. Selection is done by the Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) in these steps:

1. Application through proper channel: Your application reaches PESB through the correct authority, such as your Ministry, CPSE, or State Government. Private sector candidates apply directly to PESB.
2. Shortlisting: The Search-cum-Selection Committee (SCSC) checks eligibility and shortlists candidates for interview.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for an interview before the PESB Selection Committee.
4. Final Recommendation: PESB recommends the selected candidate for appointment as Chairman of ONGC.

How to Apply

1. Go to the PESB website at pesb.gov.in.
2. Register or log in to your PESB account.
3. Open the ONGC Chairman job description and fill the application form online.
4. Either forward the form online, or take a printout and send it offline through the proper channel for your category.
5. Private sector applicants send the application directly to PESB with the required documents.
6. Make sure your application reaches PESB before the last date, 22 July 2026 (3:00 PM).

Important Dates

• Advertisement Date: 30 June 2026
• Corrigendum Date: 01 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online (Applicant): 22 July 2026 (3:00 PM)
• Last Date for Nodal Officers to Forward Applications: 31 July 2026 (5:00 PM)
• Date of Vacancy: 07 December 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Lead the ONGC board and drive the company's overall performance and growth.
• Own the profit and loss and operating budget, and grow revenue and profitability.
• Set the long-term strategy for exploration and production of crude oil and gas.
• Build and mentor a strong, motivated leadership team across the corporation.
• Drive new technology, innovation and clean-energy initiatives.
• Manage relationships with subsidiaries, joint ventures and government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance, integrity and good governance across all business areas.