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PM Internship — Oil, Gas & Energy Sector

Roles in exploration, refining, distribution, renewable energy, and field operations across India. PSUs and private giants with pan-India presence including refineries, pipelines, and petrol station networks.

⚡6 companies · 5 role types · 3 states

About the Oil, Gas & Energy Sector

Oil & Gas is the backbone of India's industrial economy. PSUs like ONGC, IOC, BPCL, and HPCL operate massive refineries, exploration fields, and fuel retail networks. Private giants like Reliance control an integrated value chain from crude to customer. This sector offers exceptional resume value — a PSU oil company internship is highly regarded in subsequent job searches and GATE-based PSU recruitment.

Typical Roles Available

While exact roles depend on each company's requirements, Oil, Gas & Energy sector internships typically include:

Field Operator Trainee

Safety Assistant

Quality Control

Marketing Support

Logistics Coordinator

💡 Practical Tip for Oil, Gas & Energy Applicants

PSU postings (ONGC, IOC, BPCL) are typically site-based — refineries in Gujarat (Jamnagar, Vadodara), Maharashtra (Navi Mumbai), Assam (Digboi), or pipeline terminals across India. Prepare for plant environments rather than air-conditioned offices. Reliance Jamnagar refinery alone employs thousands of trainees.

Featured Companies in Oil, Gas & Energy

These top companies participate in the PM Internship Scheme in the Oil, Gas & Energy sector. Visit the official portal to see their current openings.

Reliance Industries

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

India's largest private company — internship roles span retail, telecom (Jio), energy, and digital businesses.

ONGC

📍 New Delhi, Delhi

India's largest oil exploration company with offshore and onshore operations across multiple states.

Indian Oil Corporation

📍 New Delhi, Delhi

India's largest commercial enterprise by revenue — refineries, pipelines, and fuel retail operations.

Coal India

📍 Kolkata, West Bengal

World's largest coal producer with mining operations across Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Bharat Petroleum

📍 Mumbai, Maharashtra

Central PSU operating refineries, fuel retail stations, and LPG distribution nationwide.

🏢 Hindustan Petroleum

🏢 BPCL

Career Path After This Internship

🚀 Where this leads

Internship alumni in this sector commonly advance to operator trainee positions with PSUs, join oil & gas EPC contractors like Larsen & Toubro Hydrocarbon, or pursue GATE to qualify for engineer recruitment in ONGC, IOC, and HPCL. Safety and quality professionals from this sector are in constant demand.

States with Oil, Gas & Energy Opportunities

The Oil, Gas & Energy sector has significant operations in the following states. Internship placements are more likely in these locations:

📍 Assam 📍 Gujarat 📍 Rajasthan

How to Apply for Oil, Gas & Energy Internships

To find internships in the Oil, Gas & Energy sector, register on the official PM Internship portal and browse roles filtered by sector or company. Look for companies listed under Oil, Gas & Energy and apply to up to 5 positions that match your education and location preference.

Make sure you meet the basic eligibility — aged 21–24, not in full-time employment, and family income below ₹8 lakh — before applying.

Apply on Official Portal ↗Check Eligibility