ONGC recruits through its own CBT (AEE/GT track) with GD and PI. Petroleum Engineering branch has unique advantage here. Technical weightage is 67% — highest among PSU CBTs.
150
Questions
120
Minutes
-0.25
Negative Marking
5
Branches
Exam Pattern
Branch Coverage
Branch-wise Syllabus & Cutoffs
Number & Letter Series
Read Notes →Analogy & Classification
Read Notes →Coding-Decoding
Read Notes →Blood Relations
Read Notes →Direction Sense
Read Notes →Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
Read Notes →Syllogism & Statement-Conclusion
Read Notes →Data Sufficiency
Read Notes →Input-Output & Coding
Read Notes →Non-Verbal Reasoning
Read Notes →Ranking, Ordering & Inequalities
Read Notes →Venn Diagrams & Set Theory
Read Notes →Group Discussion Topics
Previous & likely GD topics for ONGC selection process.
Deep sea oil exploration: Economic necessity vs environmental cost
India's E&P policy — should we open upstream sector further to private players?
ONGC's transition to renewable energy: Right strategy or distraction from core business?
Energy security vs climate commitments: India's dilemma
Should India increase strategic petroleum reserves beyond current capacity?
Selection Process
Exam Strategy
ONGC has highest technical weightage (67%). Petroleum Engineering branch is uniquely tested here.
Targeting ONGC through GATE?
Many PSUs shortlist on GATE score — prepare GATE with branch-specific Engineering Mathematics.
Frequently Asked
What is the ONGC exam pattern?
ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) has 150 questions over 120 minutes. Negative marking is 0.25 per wrong answer. Sections: Technical / Domain, Logical Reasoning, English Language.
Which engineering branches can prepare for ONGC on Aspirant Arcade?
Petroleum, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Geophysics. Questions are tuned to each branch's syllabus.
Does ONGC have an interview or personality test?
Yes — after the written stage, ONGC includes GD, Technical PI, HR PI. Aspirant Arcade includes an AI interview simulator to practise these rounds.
Is ONGC preparation free?
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