FAQ on eligibility for both GATE-2015 based Engineering & Geo-Sciences disciplines
Posts and CBT based Support disciplines posts
S.
Query
Reply
No.
1.
How many posts a candidate is A candidate is eligible to apply for only one post.
eligible to apply?
2.
I have a qualification, which is No.
equivalent
to
the
qualifications Candidates should possess the qualifications
prescribed in the advertisement against the
prescribed for the post. Can I apply?
posts. (Possessing of qualifications, which may
be equivalent to that prescribed in the
advertisement, are not eligible to apply.)
For example, qualification of Post Graduate
Diploma in Business Management / MMS with
specialisation in Finance will not be considered
for the post of F&A Officer. Similarly, AMIE is not
an equal qualification for Engineering Degree.
3.
Is a qualification acquired through
distance learning/ correspondence
acceptable for applying for a position
in ONGC?
4.
I have completed my B.E. / B. Tech
Engineering degree after diploma in
engineering. How should I calculate
my percentage of marks?
I have obtained my degree after
clearing my back papers. Am I
eligible to apply?
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In my college/ university, only 7th
and
8th
semester
marks
are
considered
for
calculation
of
percentage of marks. Will I be
eligible to apply?
My College/ Institution/ University
does not give the percentage of
marks.
It
only
awards
Letter
Grades/CGPA/OGPA/DGPA etc. How
should I fill the percentage of marks
in the online application column?
Candidates possessing qualifications acquired
through
the
distance-learning
mode/
correspondence can apply, provided their
qualifications are recognised by the relevant
statutory bodies for employment to posts and
services under the Central Government.
Percentage of marks are to be calculated as per
University/ Institution Rules in respect of
BE/B.Tech degree. The same is applicable to
other qualifications also.
You can apply provided your percentage of
marks calculated as per University/ Institution
Rules and as per the prescribed eligibility
criteria.
The percentage of marks is to be calculated as
per University/ Institution Rules.
Please obtain a certificate/ proof of conversion
from your College/ Institution/ University on the
conversion formula to be adopted for converting
Letter
Grades/
CGPA/
OGPA/
DGPA
to
percentage and convert your Letter Grades/
CGPA/ OGPA/ DGPA etc. to percentage of marks
as per this formula. This certificate/ proof of
conversion needs to be submitted at the time of
interview in case qualified for the same.
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FAQ on Computer Based Test (CBT) for Support Discipline Posts
Question
Reply
What is CBT?
CBT is the Computer Based Test. This is an
objective type test for shortlisting the candidates
for Interview.
There
will be 150 questions under three parts
Are there different parts in CBT? How
many questions will be asked and i.e. concerned subject of qualifying degree for
80 marks, General Awareness for 40 marks
what is the duration of the test?
and Aptitude Test (comprising of reading
comprehension, verbal / non-verbal reasoning,
numerical ability / quantitative aptitude / data
interpretation) for 30 marks. The duration of
the Test is 3 hours.
What is the language of the test?
The question and options will be bilingual (Both
English & Hindi).
Is there any negative marking for No.
wrong answers?
Whether PWD candidates
will be Yes. For PWD candidates, compensatory time as
given extra time?
per govt. guidelines shall be given and the same
will not be less than 20 minutes per hour of
examination for persons who are making use of
scribe/reader/lab assistant. All the candidates
with disability not availing the facility of scribe
may be allowed additional time of minimum of
one hour of examination of 3 hours duration,
which could further be increased on case-to-case
basis.
What is the level of Test?
The domain subject will be at the level of
Graduate / Post Graduate as applicable. General
Awareness paper shall be of Civil Service
standard. The level of Aptitude Test shall be at
level of Combined Admission Test (CAT) of IIMs.
Whether SC / ST / PWD candidates Yes. The eligible SC / ST / PWD candidates
will get reimbursement of their called for CBT will get reimbursement of Second
journey fare to the test center and class rail / bus fare by the shortest route on
back?
production of rail / bus ticket.
What is the domain subject for the The domain subject for Security discipline will
candidates applying to the post of have questions related to Security.
Security Officer?
What is the registration fee for the The registration fee for General
and OBC
candidates appearing for CBT?
candidates is Rs. 750/- and SC / ST and PWD
candidates is Rs. 150/-.
As an Ex-Serviceman, am I entitled No.
to fee concession?
I am presently working in CISF. Can Yes. Candidates serving in Central Police
I apply for the post of Security Organizations including Central Armed Police
Officer?
Forces like CRPF, CISF, BSF, ITBP etc. are
also eligible to apply to the post of Security
Officer, if they are meeting other eligibility
criteria.
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I am one of the candidate applying
for CBT based post.I deposited
Rs.500/- in place of Rs. 750/- as
application fee through challan .Am I
eligible or can I submit the remaining
fee through other challan.
You have to deposit Rs.750/-(In case of
General/OBC Category candidate ) or Rs. 150/(in Case of SC/ST/PWD category candidate) as a
application fee through single challan only.
Application fee below the applicable category or
through more than one challan is not acceptable.
ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS
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QUERY
No.
1.
Is there a common online application
process for both GATE-2015 based
posts and CBT based posts?
2.
What
are the
steps
in Online
Application Process?
REPLY
Yes. There is a single online registration portal
for candidates applying online for both GATE2015 based and CBT based posts.
All applicants have to register online only and
fill in their details in the online application
form.
A registration slip will be generated on
successful registration. Take a printout of this
registration slip and keep it in a safe place.
An E-Mail and a SMS will also be sent to the
registered E-Mail ID as well as the mobile
number intimating that you have registered
successfully.
3.
The candidate can also view his registered data
by logging in using combination of his ONGC
Registration ID, date of birth and registered
email ID. After logging in, he can also take a
print out of his registration slip.
I want to apply for GATE-2015 based You need not pay any application fees.
Engineering & Geo-Sciences Posts.
What are the documents that I need to Keep the following documents handy before
keep handy before applying online?
applying:
1. GATE-2015 Admit Card for entering the
GATE
Registration
Number,
GATE
Enrollment ID and your name in the
online application as they are printed in
the Admit Card.
2. Keep soft copy of your scanned
photograph and your Signature
below the photograph (not more
than 70 kb, jpg or jpeg format only).
3. Active email id + valid mobile no.
The online application requires applicants to
upload the above documents.
4.
I want to apply for CBT based Support Step1: Fee payment:
Posts. What are the documents that I
• Download Bank Challan slip from the
need to keep handy before applying
link
on
the
home
page.
online?
• Make fee payment of correct
denomination
at any SBI branch.
• Obtain Candidate’s copy and ONGC’s
copy of the bank challan from the bank,
duly receipted. Please make sure that
the journal no given by the bank is
clearly mentioned in ONGC’s copy of
the Challan slip. No overwriting or
tampering will be allowed.
Step 2:
Keep soft copy of your scanned
photograph and your Signature
below the photograph (not more
than 70 kb, jpg or jpeg format only).
Active email id + valid mobile no.
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Do I need to submit my fee before
applying?
Yes. The details including Journal No., Branch
code etc. will be provided by the bank after
making the payment. These details are
required at the time of filling online
application.
It is therefore, important to make the fee
payment before applying.
Should I upload my photograph
& Yes. Every candidate applying for the post in
ONGC should upload scanned copy of their
Signature in the online application?
photograph with the signature affixed under
their photo. The total size of the photo with a
signature should not exceed 70 kb. (Not more
than 70 kb, jpg or jpeg format only). The
candidates applying for GATE-2015 based
posts should upload the same photograph
appearing in the GATE-2015 admit card.
The photographs should have light shade
background preferably.
Do I need an email address for filling Possessing a valid E-Mail ID is necessary
in an on-line application?
before filling the online application form.
Should I mail the registration slip to There is no need to mail the complete
ONGC after registration?
application. Registration slip is to be brought
along with the interview call letter at the time
of interview in respect of GATE based posts.
For CBT based posts, the registration slip is to
be brought along with the admit card at the
time of CBT.
I am a departmental candidate. Do I Yes, departmental candidates would also be
still need to submit the registration required to deposit the applicable registration
fee through bank challan. However, the same
fee?
would be reimbursable.
I am unable to upload the scanned Check if the file type is .jpg or .jpeg. Any
copy of the photograph & signature?
other file type will not be accepted. Also check
if the file size is of the desired length. Please
also note that the file name should necessarily
be in small alphabets i.e. PHOTO.JPG is not
acceptable but photo.jpg will be acceptable
11.
Will I be able to view my application
after submitting the same online? Can
I make changes in the online
application?
Yes, you can view your application by logging
in using your ONGC Registration Number,
Date of Birth & registered E-mail ID. But, NO
changes can be made to this online
application.
12.
If I am not able to take a print out of
the Registration Slip after filling the
online application, can I take it at a
later stage?
13.
My name on GATE application is
mentioned as Pathak R K while in my
Class X pass certificate the same has
been mentioned as Ravinder Kumar
Pathak. Please advise how should I fill
in my name while applying for ONGC?
15.
You can take a print out of the Registration
slip at any time before the Admit cards are
issued. You can view your Registration Slip by
providing your ONGC Registration Number,
Date of Birth and registered E-Mail ID as
entered in online registration.
One has to essentially mention the same
name in your GATE application and application
to ONGC. In case, there is a mismatch in
names (including the way it is written) in
GATE / ONGC application with that of a
document like Class X / XII / Graduation
mark-sheet the onus will be on the candidate
to establish that both the persons are same.
You can enter your details again by using the
same GATE-2015 Registration number & GATE
Enrollment ID. The most recent application
with same registration number & enrolment id
will be taken into consideration.
You will have to apply again by using fresh
bank challan number with different E- Mail ID.
I am applying for GATE-2015 based
posts. I have entered the wrong EmailID/Address/Date
of
Birth/Phone
number and I want to change it. Is it
possible?
I am applying for CBT based posts. I
have entered the
wrong EmailID/Address/Date
of
Birth/Phone
number and I want to change it. Is it
possible?
My current residential address is You may provide your temporary address for
temporary and is likely to change, so the time being. However, please make sure
which address should I provide?
that you have provided your
correct
permanent address, a correct E-Mail ID and a
correct landline/ mobile no as well in order to
avoid any loss in receiving communication
from ONGC.
What documents should I keep for A copy of your registration slip, your admit
card, and interview call letter (if applicable)
future reference?
needs to be maintained till the end of the
recruitment process
E-Mail
address is given in Help Desk link.
During the application process, whom
should we contact in case of any
server error?
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How will I get my admit card for CBT?
21.
What should I do, in case the details in
the admit card for CBT differ from
those in my application form?
22.
I am a reserved category candidate.
Can I apply for posts where no
reservation is applicable as per my
category? What will be the applicable
fee amount?
What internet browser I have to use?
Internet Explorer 9.0 & above.
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I am a reserved category candidate.
Can I apply for posts where no
reservation in applicable as per my
category? What will be the application
fee amount?
I secured 59.9% marks in Qualifying
Degree whereas the requirement is
minimum 60% marks in Qualifying
Degree. Can I apply by rounding of my
percentage as 60%.
No hard copies of the Admit card/ Interview
Call Letters will be sent to the candidates.
Candidates must download the Admit Card/
Interview Call Letter from the link available on
our website only.
On downloading of the Admit card, please do
verify your Name, Registration number, Test
City, Test centre, Photograph, Signature etc.
In case of any discrepancy, you can E-Mail to
the address given in Help Desk link.
Yes. Subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria
prescribed against the UR post.
Fee applicable would be as per the category
declared in online application.
Yes. Subject to fulfilling the eligibility criteria
prescribed against the Un Reserved Post.
Fee applicable would be as per the category
declared in Online Application.
Rounding of the percentage is not allowed if
the percentage is below 60% in Qualifying
degree. You are not eligible.