Uttarakhand HC Lifts 31-Year Ban on ONGC’s Contractual Hiring

The long-standing prohibition had limited ONGC’s ability to fill vacancies in its technical and administrative departments, often leading to project delays and higher dependence on outsourcing. With the court’s directive, the public sector enterprise can now proceed with temporary recruitments while ensuring compliance with labour laws and fair employment norms.

Legal experts described the ruling as a significant step toward restoring flexibility in ONGC’s workforce management. The order is expected to positively impact employment opportunities in Uttarakhand and strengthen ONGC’s regional operations.