PSU Salary Breakdown

ONGC Salary India FY 2026-27

Exact monthly in-hand salary for ONGC after all deductions including NPS and income tax. Based on FY 2026-27 tax slabs and actual PSU pay scales.

Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - E1 - In-Hand

Rs. 1,28,100/mo

Metro city, new tax regime, FY 2026-27

Non-Metro City

Rs. 1,28,100/mo

Rs. 15,37,200/year

CTC Range

Rs. 16.0L - 19.0L

Per annum

ONGC Roles and Pay (FY 2026-27)

Role / Grade	CTC	Monthly In-Hand (New Regime, Metro)
Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - E1	Rs. 17.50 LPA	Rs. 1,28,100
Executive Trainee (ET - HR/Finance)	Rs. 16.00 LPA	Rs. 1,18,375

Full Salary Breakdown - ONGC Typical Pay (New Regime, Metro)

Basic Salary	Rs. 58,333/mo
HRA + Allowances	Rs. 87,500/mo
Gross Monthly Salary	Rs. 1,45,833/mo
NPS Contribution (10% of Basic)	-Rs. 5,833/mo
Professional Tax	-Rs. 200/mo
Income Tax (TDS)	-Rs. 11,700/mo
Monthly In-Hand (Take-Home)	Rs. 1,28,100/mo

New Regime vs Old Regime

New Tax Regime

Standard DeductionRs. 75,000

Annual TaxRs. 1,40,400

Monthly In-HandRs. 1,28,100

Old Tax Regime

Deductions AssumedRs. 1,50,000

Annual TaxRs. 2,88,600

Monthly In-HandRs. 1,15,750

About ONGC

ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) is India's largest crude oil and natural gas company and a Maharatna PSU. It recruits Graduate Engineer Trainees and Executive Trainees through GATE scores and a dedicated exam. ONGC is considered one of the best PSU employers in India due to its high pay, extensive perks, and field posting allowances that can significantly boost take-home.

How ONGC Salary is Structured

ONGC GET starts at E1 grade with Rs. 60,000 basic per month. DA is approximately 60% of basic revised quarterly, adding Rs. 36,000/mo. HRA is Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,800 at city postings; free accommodation at field locations. Special allowance of Rs. 5,000/mo and field allowance of Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 20,000 at offshore and remote postings.

What Deductions Will You See?

Deductions include NPS at Rs. 6,000/month (10% of basic), professional tax of Rs. 200/month, and income tax of Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000 per month depending on regime and posting allowances. Total deductions are approximately Rs. 16,000 to Rs. 22,000 per month.

ONGC vs Other PSUs

PSU / Role	CTC	Monthly In-Hand
ONGC GET	Rs. 17.5 LPA	Rs. 90,000/mo
IOCL GET	Rs. 16.0 LPA	Rs. 82,000/mo
GAIL GET	Rs. 15.5 LPA	Rs. 80,000/mo
NTPC GET	Rs. 17.0 LPA	Rs. 87,000/mo

Increments and Career Progression

Annual increments of approximately 3% of basic pay. GETs are confirmed as Executive Engineers after a 1-year training period. Promotions from E1 to E2 to E3 happen every 4-5 years based on performance and departmental review. ONGC has a clear 9-grade executive structure.

Is ONGC Salary Good Compared to Private Sector?

At Rs. 17,50,000 CTC, a ONGC Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) - E1 takes home Rs. 1,28,100/mo per month in a metro city. This does not capture the full picture -- free or subsidized accommodation, NPS employer contribution, medical coverage for family, and job security add significant value on top of the cash salary. See the Rs. 15 LPA in-hand salary breakdown for a private sector comparison at the same CTC level.

Tax regime: New regime saves Rs. 1,48,200/year more than old regime at this CTC level.

Salary at Each Grade

Grade / Post	Typical Timeline	Basic Pay	Approx. In-Hand
GET / E1 (Junior Executive)	0-4 years	Rs. 60,000/mo	Rs. 90,000/mo
E2 (Executive)	4-8 years	Rs. 70,000/mo	Rs. 1,05,000/mo
E3 (Senior Executive)	8-13 years	Rs. 80,000/mo	Rs. 1,20,000/mo
E5 (Chief Manager)	15-20 years	Rs. 1,00,000/mo	Rs. 1,50,000/mo

Dearness Allowance (DA) Explained

DA for ONGC is revised quarterly and is currently around 60% of basic, adding approximately Rs. 36,000 per month to gross salary at GET level.

City-Wise Salary Breakdown

Posting Location	HRA / Accommodation	Gross Monthly	In-Hand Monthly
Delhi HQ / Mumbai HQ	18% of basic	Rs. 1,12,000	Rs. 91,000
Field posting - onshore (Gujarat, Assam)	Company accommodation provided	Rs. 1,20,000+	Rs. 95,000+
Offshore / remote field posting	Company accommodation + field allowance	Rs. 1,30,000+	Rs. 1,05,000+

Perks and Benefits: What They Are Worth in Cash

Perk	Details	Estimated Cash Value
Company Accommodation	Free or subsidized housing at field locations and townships	Rs. 15,000-40,000/mo in rent equivalent
Medical Coverage	Comprehensive coverage for self, spouse, and dependent children at ONGC hospitals	Rs. 8,000-15,000/mo equivalent
Field Allowance	Additional Rs. 8,000-20,000/mo at remote and offshore postings	Rs. 8,000-20,000/mo direct cash addition
LTC and Travel	Annual LTC with air travel entitlement for executives	Rs. 60,000-1,00,000 per LTC claim

ONGC vs Private Sector: What You Gain and Give Up

What You Gain

+Free accommodation at field locations saving Rs. 15,000-40,000/mo

+Job security in a Maharatna PSU with no layoffs

+Field allowances that substantially boost take-home at remote postings

+Comprehensive medical for family

+NPS with 14% employer contribution building a large retirement corpus

Trade-offs

-Private oil and gas companies (Shell, Schlumberger, Halliburton) pay 30-50% more at senior levels

-Field postings in remote locations for the first 5-7 years is common

-Slower decision-making culture compared to private sector

-Promotion beyond E4-E5 becomes increasingly competitive

Frequently Asked Questions

An ONGC GET takes home approximately Rs. 88,000 to Rs. 95,000 per month in-hand in 2026. The basic pay is Rs. 60,000 per month. Adding DA at approximately 60% of basic (Rs. 36,000), HRA or quarters, special allowance, and field allowance at field postings, gross monthly salary is Rs. 1,05,000 to Rs. 1,15,000. After NPS deduction of Rs. 6,000 and income tax, in-hand is Rs. 88,000 to Rs. 95,000 at city postings and Rs. 1,00,000 to Rs. 1,10,000 at field postings.

After 5 years at ONGC, a GET reaches E2 grade (Executive) with basic pay of approximately Rs. 70,000 per month. With DA at 60% of basic, the gross monthly salary is approximately Rs. 1,18,000 to Rs. 1,25,000. Monthly in-hand after NPS and income tax is approximately Rs. 1,02,000 to Rs. 1,08,000 at city postings. Field and offshore allowances at remote postings add further to this amount.

ONGC E3 (Senior Executive) grade is reached after approximately 8 to 13 years of service. Basic pay at E3 is Rs. 80,000 per month. With DA of approximately Rs. 48,000, allowances and perks, gross monthly salary is Rs. 1,40,000 to Rs. 1,55,000. Monthly in-hand is approximately Rs. 1,15,000 to Rs. 1,25,000 after NPS and income tax.

ONGC recruits Graduate Engineer Trainees through GATE scores. The CTC for GETs selected through GATE is approximately Rs. 16.5 to Rs. 18 LPA including basic pay, DA, HRA, allowances, NPS employer contribution, and other benefits. The CTC figure alone does not capture the full value -- free accommodation, medical, and subsidized facilities add Rs. 3 to Rs. 5 LPA equivalent in additional benefits at field postings.

ONGC uses GATE scores for shortlisting GETs. The cutoff varies by discipline and the number of vacancies each year. Candidates typically need a GATE score of 600 to 750 or above for most engineering disciplines. Chemical and Mechanical engineers face the highest competition. ONGC releases discipline-wise cutoffs with each recruitment notification.

ONGC GET starts at E1 grade with Rs. 60,000 basic per month. The executive pay structure goes E1 to E9 (Director level). E2 basic is Rs. 70,000, E3 is Rs. 80,000, E4 is Rs. 90,000, and E5 (Chief Manager) is Rs. 1,00,000 basic per month. Each promotion adds approximately Rs. 10,000 in basic which compounds significantly with DA.

ONGC pays approximately Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 8,000 more per month in-hand than IOCL at GET level due to higher basic pay (Rs. 60,000 vs Rs. 50,000) and higher field allowances. ONGC has more offshore and remote postings with significantly higher allowances. IOCL has more city-based and refinery postings. For pure pay, ONGC is better. For lifestyle in city postings, IOCL is comparable.

At field locations, offshore rigs, and remote postings, ONGC provides free accommodation. At city-based offices and HQ postings, HRA of Rs. 6,000 to Rs. 10,800 per month is paid instead. Field postings with free accommodation effectively add Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month in value to the total compensation package.