Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) has published the call letter for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level, Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P), on its official website, ongcindia.com. The CBT will be held on 6 September 2026. Candidates can download the call letter by logging in at the official candidate portal.
Along with the call letter, ONGC has also published an information handout that explains the CBT’s structure and scoring method, plus a medical certificate format and a declaration form for candidates who need a scribe. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official ONGC call letter notice, last updated on 21 August 2026. Last verified: 23 August 2026.
ONGC has released the call letter for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level under Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P). The CBT will be held on 6 September 2026, and candidates can download the call letter by logging in at the official candidate portal on ongcindia.com using the login details created at the time of registration. The CBT has four sections — Domain Knowledge, Aptitude, General Awareness and English — worth 85 marks in total, to be completed in 120 minutes, with a total time of about 180 minutes at the venue including login and formalities.
Quick summary of ONGC Geologist & Engineer E1 Call Letter 2026
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) |
| Exam Name | Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level |
| Notice / Advt No. | 2/2026 (R&P) |
| Call Letter Page | Last updated 21 August 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | 6 September 2026 |
| Total Questions / Marks | 85 questions, 85 marks |
| Test Duration | 120 minutes |
| Official Website | ongcindia.com |
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How to download the call letter for the ONGC CBT exam
- Go to the official call letter page on the ONGC website.
- Click “Download Call Letter for CBT” to open the candidate login page.
- Log in using the credentials created while applying for Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P). The official notice does not state whether the login needs a registration number and password or a roll number and date of birth — use whichever fields the login page asks for.
- The call letter opens with candidate-specific details such as roll number, exam date and venue.
- Download the call letter and keep a printed copy ready, since examination centres commonly refuse a phone screen. (This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.)
Direct link: Download ONGC E1 Call Letter (login required)
CBT structure and marking scheme
The information handout published with the call letter sets out the structure of the CBT. Each section is separately timed, and candidates can only attempt questions from the section whose time is currently running.
Section-wise structure
| Sr. No. | Test | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test of Domain Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | Aptitude Test | 25 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| 3 | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 15 minutes |
| 4 | English | 10 | 10 | 15 minutes |
| Total | 85 | 85 | 120 Minutes |
The exam is conducted online, entirely in English, and every question has four options with only one correct answer. There is no negative marking for wrong answers, though the handout advises candidates against answering by random guessing.
Domain Knowledge questions are based on the syllabus for each candidate’s own area of specialisation, as published on the ONGC website. General Awareness covers current and past events.
How ONGC CBT scores are calculated
The handout states that ONGC first works out a Corrected Score for each candidate, based on the number of questions answered correctly in each test. Where a test is held across different sessions, ONGC then works out an Equated Score, adjusting for any difference in difficulty between sessions. Section-wise and total scores are reported to two decimal points.
Details to check on your call letter
The official notice does not list the exact fields to verify. As general practice, candidates are advised to check the following as soon as the call letter is downloaded: (This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.)
- Name and photograph
- Signature
- Date of birth and category
- Roll number
- Exam date, session and venue
- Post applied for
If any detail is incorrect, or there is difficulty downloading the call letter, ONGC has asked candidates to register a query at the IBPS grievance portal. General grievances can also be raised on the ONGC Grievance Portal.
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Documents for candidates who need a scribe
ONGC has published two documents on the call letter page for candidates applying to use a scribe in the exam:
- Format of Medical Certificate — the certificate to be submitted for admissibility of a scribe, in the format ONGC has prescribed: download here
- Joint Undertaking/Declaration Form (Scribe Declaration Form) — a declaration to be submitted by the candidate and the scribe, available on the same official page.
The notice does not state the last date or exact process for submitting these documents. Check the official call letter page for further instructions.
For general documents needed at the centre — such as a photo ID and the printed call letter — the official notice does not give a list; these are usually shown on the personalised call letter after login. (This is added context, not part of the official notice. Confirm with the official website.)
Important links – ONGC Geologist & Engineer E1 Call Letter 2026
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Download ONGC E1 Call Letter | Candidate login for the CBT call letter |
| Format of Medical Certificate for Scribe | Certificate format for candidates requesting a scribe |
| IBPS Grievance / Query Portal | For difficulty downloading the call letter or registration issues |
| ONGC Grievance Portal | For general grievances |
| Latest Government Jobs — All India | More current central government vacancies |
| Admit Card Updates | Other admit cards and call letters published on the site |
| Syllabus Updates | Syllabus pages for other ongoing exams |

FAQs – ONGC Geologist & Engineer E1 Call Letter 2026
When is the ONGC Geologist and Engineer E1 CBT exam 2026?
The Computer Based Test (CBT) for recruitment of Geologists and Engineers at E1 Level, Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P), will be held on 6 September 2026. Candidates should download their call letter from the official ONGC website before the exam date.
How can I download the ONGC E1 call letter?
Candidates can download the call letter by logging in at the official candidate portal linked on the ONGC website, using the login details created while applying for Advt. No. 2/2026 (R&P). The direct login page is linked above.
What is the exam pattern for the ONGC Geologist and Engineer E1 CBT?
The CBT has four separately timed sections — Domain Knowledge, Aptitude, General Awareness and English — with 85 questions worth 85 marks in total, to be completed in 120 minutes. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
What documents are needed for a scribe in the ONGC E1 CBT?
Candidates applying to use a scribe need to submit a medical certificate in the format ONGC has published, along with a joint undertaking/declaration form. Both documents are available on the official call letter page.

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