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.
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
An ONGC GET takes home approximately Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 95,000 per month in-hand at a city posting. At offshore or remote field postings with field allowances, take-home can touch Rs. 1,05,000 per month.
ONGC recruits Graduate Engineer Trainees primarily through GATE scores in disciplines like Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Civil, Chemical, and Petroleum Engineering. Shortlisted candidates appear for a GD and interview.
ONGC pays comparably to Cairn, Shell, or Schlumberger at entry level but offers far better job security and perks including free housing at field locations. Private sector pays more at senior levels.
ONGC GET starts at E1 grade with Rs. 60,000 basic. The executive pay structure goes up to E9 (Director level) with significant pay jumps at each grade.