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Data Scientist (Contract) — Exploration Analytics
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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

Data Scientist (Contract) — Exploration Analytics

ONGC's Centre of Excellence in Data Analytics invites applications for Data Scientists on 3-year fixed-term contracts. ₹1,20,000-₹1,80,000/month. Location: Mumbai HQ with field travel. Eligibility: M.Tech/MS in Data Science / Petroleum Engineering / Geophysics with ML training; 3
government-psu
Data Scientist
mid
on-site

Quick answer: ONGC Centre of Excellence seeks Data Scientists (3-year contract) for exploration analytics using ML/deep learning on seismic data. ₹1.2–1.8L/month, Mumbai. Direct application—no exam required. M.Tech/MS Data Science + 3–7 years experience.

About this Data Scientist role at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)

ONGC's Centre of Excellence in Data Analytics is hiring Data Scientists for a 3-year fixed-term contract in Mumbai. This is your chance to work on India's largest energy company's most critical challenges—using machine learning and data science to optimize oil and gas exploration and production. The role is on-site in Mumbai with field travel, directly applying advanced analytics to real-world petroleum problems.

What you'll do

  • Build and deploy machine learning models using Python, scikit-learn, and gradient boosting algorithms to solve exploration and production analytics problems
  • Analyze seismic data and well-log data—the core technical foundation of petroleum engineering—to extract insights for field optimization
  • Develop deep learning solutions for complex geological pattern recognition and predictive modeling
  • Collaborate with ONGC's geophysics and petroleum engineering teams to translate data science findings into actionable business decisions
  • Work on contract-based exploration analytics projects with direct application—no competitive exam required

Who should apply

You're a mid-level Data Scientist with 3–7 years of hands-on experience in machine learning. ONGC requires an M.Tech or MS degree in Data Science, Petroleum Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field with formal ML training. You should have solid Python skills, understand gradient boosting and deep learning frameworks, and ideally have curiosity about domain applications like seismic or well-log analysis. Freshers or junior candidates without the required experience need not apply—ONGC is looking for someone ready to contribute immediately on complex analytics projects.

Salary & offer in context

This Data Scientist contract role pays ₹1,20,000–₹1,80,000 per month (₹14.4–₹21.6 lakhs annually). For a mid-level Data Scientist salary in India, especially in a government PSU like ONGC, this is competitive and reflects the specialized domain expertise required. Data Scientist salaries in India typically range ₹12–₹25 lakhs depending on experience and sector; ONGC's offer sits solidly in the middle-to-upper band for a 3-year contract role.

Path to apply

This is a direct application role—no ONGC GT exam required. You apply online through ONGC's careers portal (ongcindia.com/careers) with your resume and qualifications. The application deadline is June 15, 2026, so if you're interested in this Data Scientist position in Mumbai, submit your application soon. Selection is based on your profile, experience, and technical fit for the Centre of Excellence analytics team.

At a glance

Sector
Government-psu
Apply mode
Online-portal
Role
Data Scientist
Experience
Mid
Salary
₹1.2L–₹1.8L/mo
Location
Mumbai
Arrangement
On-site
Deadline
15 Jun 2026
Last verified
12 Jun 2026

Free course ladder to qualify for Data Scientist roles

AIshala-vetted free courses sequenced for this role. Total prep time: 8 weeks.

Step 1
Free AI foundations
Teaches ML fundamentals, neural networks, and best practices you'll use daily—essential foundation before tackling ONGC's gradient boosting and deep learning requirements.
Step 2
Practice + portfolio
Covers scikit-learn, gradient boosting models (XGBoost, decision trees), and model evaluation—the exact ML frameworks listed in ONGC's job requirements.
Step 3
Apply with confidence
Teaches Pandas for data wrangling and analysis, critical for cleaning and exploring seismic data and well-log datasets you'll work with at ONGC.

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