Big Changes Coming for ONGC Employees and Retirees: ONGC Salary After 8th Pay Commission

The 8th Pay Commission is expected to be implemented from 1 January 2026.
Most experts and sources estimate a fitment factor of 2.5× (could range between 2.2× to 2.86×).
Example:
If your current basic pay is ₹60,000, it will become:
₹60,000 × 2.5 = ₹1,50,000 (new basic after 8th CPC).
This doesn’t include HRA, PRP, TA, or other allowances, which will also go up.

If you join as a fresh Graduate Trainee (GET) or AEE, your 10-year journey would look like this:
Year Gross Monthly Salary Role Level
1st Year – ₹1.5 – ₹2.2 lakh for AEE/GET level
5th Year – ₹2.2 – ₹2.8 lakh for Executive Engineer level
10th Year – ₹3.0 – ₹3.8+ lakh for Manager / Sr. Manager level
Annual salary after 10 years = ₹36 – ₹45 lakh+ per year.
After 8th CPC, it may go even higher: ₹4 – ₹5.5 lakh/month for high-performing engineers in metro postings.

The basic salary may increase by 2.5×.
All allowances (HRA, PRP, etc.) are recalculated on the new basic.
So overall salary (gross pay) may increase by 80% to 120%, depending on:
Your grade (E1, E2, E4, etc.)
City of posting (metro HRA = 30%)
Seniority (more perks, PRP bonus)

The CMD or CEO earns around ₹1.5 to ₹2.25 crore CTC per year.
This includes:
Basic pay
PRP (Performance-Related Pay)
HRA
Vehicle/driver allowance
Stock options (in some years)
Medical and post-retirement benefits
No other PSU offers a combination of pay + stability + pension + perks like this.

By 2030, ONGC plans to become more than just an oil company:
Launching ONGC Green — focused on solar, wind, hydrogen energy.
Expanding global partnerships (Russia, Mozambique, Brazil).
Strong push on gas-based economy with pipeline expansion.
Investments in carbon capture, storage & cleaner energy.
Stable growth due to rising oil demand and energy diversification.
In short: stable, profitable, and a top PSU to work with even in 2030.

Among all PSUs, ONGC, IOCL, and NTPC are at the top.
But ONGC often leads due to:
Higher field allowances
PRP structure
Foreign postings
Specialized technical roles
ONGC is consistently rated the highest-paying PSU for engineers and management roles.

Yes. ONGC provides multiple post-retirement benefits:
EPS-1995 pension for eligible employees.
PRBS – Post-Retirement Benefit Scheme (like annuity).
Gratuity up to ₹20 lakh.
Medical facilities for retirees & dependents.
Family pension in case of death-in-service.
So yes, ONGC is one of the few PSUs with very strong pension and social security.

Absolutely YES.
Freshers get ₹17–25 lakh/year CTC.
Middle managers (10–15 years) get ₹35–50+ lakh/year.
Top-level officials cross ₹1 crore/year.
Add pension, medical, family perks, and the value is unmatched.
Plus: job stability, government structure, yearly increments, DA hikes, and work-life balance.

Yes. ONGC is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India.
It follows:
Central Pay Commissions
Government DA/DR policies
CAG audit, parliamentary oversight, and other public sector rules.
So while not a civil service, it is a full-fledged govt sector job with almost all the same privileges.

As of now, Arun Kumar Singh is the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of ONGC.
He took over in December 2022.
Previously CMD of BPCL.
Driving ONGC’s new-age energy transition strategy.

ONGC employees enjoy some of the most attractive benefits offered in any government or PSU job in India. Starting with salary, ONGC offers a very competitive pay structure—ranging from ₹17 lakhs per year for freshers to over ₹2 crore CTC for senior executives. This includes not just basic pay but also several allowances and performance-based rewards. Job security is a major advantage, as ONGC is a Maharatna PSU, and all executive roles are permanent with clear promotion paths. For housing and daily comfort, employees get up to 30% of their basic as HRA in metro cities, and additional perks like vehicle allowance, furniture reimbursement, mobile bill reimbursement, and leave travel concession every two years.
Healthcare is fully covered for employees and their dependent family members—both during service and even after retirement—making ONGC one of the few organizations offering lifelong medical care. Pension benefits are strong too. Employees are covered under PRBS (Post-Retirement Benefit Scheme), EPS-1995, and family pension schemes, ensuring long-term financial security. Those posted abroad enjoy generous foreign allowances, and ONGC regularly sends qualified staff on overseas assignments in countries like Russia, Brazil, or the Middle East. Lastly, professional development is deeply valued—employees receive training at top institutes like IIMs and foreign energy universities, helping them grow in both technical and leadership areas. Overall, ONGC offers not just a job, but a well-rounded, secure, and rewarding career.

DGM (Deputy General Manager) is a senior leadership role (E5/E6 level).
Typical pay:
Basic: ₹1.2–1.5 lakh/month
Gross (with DA, HRA, PRP): ₹3.5–4.5 lakh/month
Annual CTC: ₹55–75 lakh per year
After 8th CPC, this may rise to ₹90 lakh to ₹1.1 crore per year

Not exactly double, but basic pay may multiply by 2.2 to 2.86×.
Gross salary may increase by 80% to 120%, because:
DA resets to 0%
HRA and allowances are recalculated
Net in-hand improves significantly
So, practically, for mid-level ONGC staff, total pay may feel close to doubling.

Yes.
DA is merged into basic pay during any new Pay Commission rollout.
DA is reset to 0% from the implementation date (likely 1 Jan 2026).
New DA then starts rebuilding every 6 months based on AICPI index.
So, yes — DA will be zero at start, but your overall salary will still go up massively due to basic jump.

After the 8th Pay Commission, expected from 1 January 2026, ONGC employees will likely see a massive jump in basic pay. Based on estimates from experts and previous CPC patterns, the fitment factor may be 2.5×. That means your current basic pay will be multiplied by 2.5 to calculate the new basic.
Let’s take a simple example. If your current basic is ₹60,000, your new basic after 8th CPC could be ₹1,50,000. On top of that, allowances like DA, HRA, PRP (performance-related pay), and travel allowance will also increase proportionately. This could raise your gross monthly salary by 80% to 120%. Final figures will depend on your posting city, grade level (E1 to E6+), and performance bonus eligibility. A fresh AEE today earning ₹1.6 lakh/month may earn ₹3–3.5 lakh/month post-8th CPC.

As of now, the 8th Pay Commission has not yet been implemented, so there is no official ONGC salary PDF post-8th CPC. Once it’s officially notified—likely sometime in late 2025 or early 2026—the revised pay structure will be published by:
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Department of Public Enterprises (DPE)
ONGC’s official website → www.ongcindia.com
You’ll be able to download the full post-CPC pay matrix PDF, just like the 7th CPC structure. It will include all levels, revised basic pay, HRA categories, and city classifications.

You can easily calculate your estimated ONGC salary after the 8th CPC using this basic formula:
New Basic Pay = Current Basic × Fitment Factor (estimated 2.5)
DA (reset to 0% initially, then grows)
HRA (up to 30% of new basic, depends on city)
PRP, TA, Cafeteria Allowance, Shift Allowance
= Gross Salary
– PF, NPS, Tax
= In-Hand Salary
Example:
Basic now = ₹65,000
After 8th CPC (×2.5) = ₹1,62,500
HRA (30%) = ₹48,750
PRP + TA + Others ≈ ₹15,000
Gross = ₹2.25–2.3 lakh
After deductions ≈ ₹1.9–2 lakh in-hand per month
You can build this in Excel with your exact grade and perks. After official rollout, ONGC will also release an internal salary calculator sheet for employees.

After 5 years in ONGC, most engineers move from AEE (E1) to Executive Engineer (E2) or Sr. Engineer (E3) levels, depending on performance and promotions.
Typical salary range after 5 years:
Basic pay: ₹90,000 to ₹1,10,000
HRA (metro): ₹27,000 to ₹33,000
PRP + other allowances: ₹20,000–₹30,000
Gross salary: ₹1.4–1.8 lakh/month
In-hand salary: ₹1.1–1.4 lakh/month
After 8th Pay Commission, this will jump significantly. Post-revision, a 5-year experienced engineer may earn ₹2.5–3 lakh/month gross easily.

Freshers in ONGC usually join as Graduate Trainee (GT) or AEE (Assistant Executive Engineer) after qualifying GATE or clearing internal selection exams.
Current fresher salary structure:
Basic Pay: ₹60,000–₹65,000/month
DA (50%) = ₹30,000–₹33,000
HRA (metro): ₹18,000–₹19,500
Cafeteria allowance, PRP, shift duty, medical = ₹15,000+
Gross salary: ₹1.3–1.6 lakh/month
In-hand salary: ₹1.1–1.35 lakh/month
This includes performance-linked incentives and annual increments. After the 8th Pay Commission, freshers may get ₹2.5–3.2 lakh/month gross salary, depending on location and department.

While exact slips vary by post and location, here’s a sample monthly salary slip for an AEE (Fresh Joiner, Metro City):
Basic Pay – ₹60,000
DA (50%) – ₹30,000
HRA (30% for metro) – ₹18,000
Cafeteria + Shift + PRP – ₹15,000
Medical Reimbursement – ₹3,000
Gross Pay – ₹1,26,000
PF & NPS Deduction – ₹9,500
Income Tax – ₹6,000
Net In-hand – ₹1,10,500

After 10 years, you’re likely to be at E3/E4 level, which is Manager / Sr. Manager / DGM-track depending on promotion cycles.
Typical 10-year pay outlook (current structure):
Basic pay: ₹1.2–1.5 lakh/month
DA (50%) = ₹60,000–₹75,000
HRA (30%) = ₹36,000–₹45,000
PRP, TA, medical = ₹20,000–₹30,000
Gross Pay: ₹2.2–2.8 lakh/month
In-hand Salary: ₹1.8–2.3 lakh/month
After 8th CPC, this could easily cross ₹4–5 lakh/month gross and ₹3–4 lakh/month in-hand, depending on your role, grade, and city.

The average monthly salary at ONGC varies widely depending on your experience, grade, and posting, but overall, it’s among the best-paying PSUs in India. For freshers joining as Graduate Trainees (GT) or Assistant Executive Engineers (AEE), the in-hand salary under the 7th Pay Commission usually ranges from ₹1.1 to ₹1.35 lakh per month. After the 8th Pay Commission is implemented—likely with a 2.5× fitment factor—this is expected to jump to around ₹2.2 to ₹2.7 lakh per month. Engineers with around 5 years of experience, typically at E2 or E3 level, currently earn ₹1.4 to ₹1.8 lakh per month, which may rise to ₹2.5 to ₹3.5 lakh after the 8th CPC revision. By the 10-year mark, if you’ve progressed to Manager or DGM-level roles, your in-hand monthly salary can be between ₹1.8 to ₹2.5 lakh now, and it’s expected to grow to ₹3.5 to ₹5 lakh post-CPC. For senior executives like General Managers (CGM or above), salaries can currently go from ₹3.5 to ₹5 lakh per month or more, and may touch ₹6 to ₹8.5 lakh after the 8th Pay Commission. These figures include basic pay, dearness allowance (DA), performance-related pay (PRP), HRA, and other perks. On average, ONGC salaries are projected to rise by 80% to 120%, depending on city class, role, and allowances, once the new pay scale is implemented.ONGC Salary After 8th Pay Commission 2026 – Expected Salary Hike Chart for Freshers, Engineers, and Managers with Pay Matrix and Perks