(ONGC) has released the eligibility criteria for the recruitment of Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) in 2025. It is an esteemed chance for aspiring geoscience professionals and engineers to be a part of one of India's top public sector undertakings. Candidates who possess the desired education qualifications, age restrictions, and other conditions of eligibility can apply for several vacancies, such as AEE (Production), AEE (Drilling), AEE (Mechanical), AEE (Electrical), Geologist, and Geophysicist (Surface/Wells). Comprehension of these eligibility standards in detail is very important to avoid disqualification at a later stage and have a smooth application process. In this article, we have presented a detailed analysis of the ONGC AEE eligibility standards such as the age limit, category relaxations, nationality, and educational qualification. Go through the following to confirm that you are eligible under the stipulated criteria before applying.
For becoming eligible for ONGC AEE recruitment, applicants need to fulfill certain criteria concerning age, education, and nationality. Furthermore, category relaxations are also applicable for reserved applicants, ex-servicemen, and people with disabilities. Therefore, the qualifications need to be analyzed thoroughly prior to applying.
Age plays a crucial role in determining the eligibility for the ONGC AEE position. The official announcement states that the minimum age varies depending on the post involved. The maximum age depends on the category and applicable relaxations. Candidates who are availing age relaxation under ex-servicemen or ONGC departmental categories may take the maximum relaxation that is available to them. Proper valid certificates in support of the claim should be produced at the time of document verification.
Age Criteria as of the Last Date of Application is as follows:
Category |
Max. Age (For AEE Production, Drilling, Mechanical, Electrical) |
Max. Age (For Geologist, Geophysicist - Surface/Wells) |
Unreserved / EWS |
26 Years |
27 Years |
OBC (NCL) |
29 Years |
30 Years |
SC / ST |
31 Years |
32 Years |
PwBD (General/EWS) |
36 Years |
37 Years |
PwBD (OBC) |
39 Years |
40 Years |
PwBD (SC/ST) |
41 Years |
42 Years |
Ex-Servicemen (General/EWS) |
31 Years |
32 Years |
Ex-Servicemen (OBC) |
31 Years |
32 Years |
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) |
31 Years |
32 Years |
Download your ONGC AEE Admit card from here.
Educational qualifications rank among the primary qualifications for ONGC AEE hiring. The applicants must have a degree from a recognized institution or university relevant to the recruitment. Any difference in the nomenclature of the degree from the prescribed qualification will be rejected.
Applicants with foreign degrees should produce equivalency certificates issued by a valid authority in India during document verification.
Post |
Required Qualification |
AEE (Production - Chemical) |
BE/B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (Other chemical-related disciplines like Chemical Sciences & Technology are not accepted) |
AEE (Drilling / Mechanical / Electrical) |
BE/B.Tech in the relevant engineering discipline |
AEE (Geophysics - Surface/Wells) |
Postgraduate degree in Physics with Electronics (No other variations allowed) |
AEE (Geologist) |
Postgraduate degree in Geology |
Check the ONGC AEE Syllabus & exam pattern here.
Applicants should be Indian citizens to submit their application for ONGC AEE recruitment. Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cannot apply unless otherwise mentioned in the official notification. Besides educational and age criteria, the applicants should have a clean legal record and a good physical as well as mental health to carry out their duties efficiently.
Get the latest ONGC AEE recruitment updates and eligibility criteria by checking the official ONGC website or reliable platforms such as the Testbook App. Make sure you fulfill all the requirements to increase your chances of being selected!
Last updated: Jun 6, 2025
-> ONGC AEE Result has been released. Candidates who have qualified written test are shortlisted for interview round.
-> Interview date is scheduled from 9th April 2025.
-> The ONGC AEE Hall Ticket has been released on 13th February 2025 for the CBT Exam which is scheduled for 23rd February 2025.
-> ONGC AEE Notification 2025 was released, announcing 98 vacancies.
-> Engineering graduates up to 26 years of age can apply.
-> The applications was submitted online from 10th January 2025 to 24th January 2025.
-> The selection process comprises a written exam and interview.
-> The salary will be drawn in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,8000.
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