Oberoi STEP 2026: Registration (Open), Eligibility Criteria, Admission Process, Interview Rounds

Oberoi STEP 2026 Important Dates

Candidates can check the dates for various events in the Oberoi STEP 2026 admission process in the table below

Oberoi STEP Dates 2026

Oberoi STEP Courses

Eligible candidates are selected based on their performance in the interview process. Students can refer the below table to understand the course available at Oberoi STEP 2026

Oberoi STEP Courses

Oberoi STEP 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to apply need to fulfill the eligibility criteria of the Oberoi STEP programme. Candidates can check the Oberoi STEP 2026 eligibility criteria from the below list:

• Candidates should be above 18 and below 20 years of age, as on August 15, of the year of joining the Programme.

• Clear pass in Class XII as on 1st July, of the year of joining, from a Board recognised by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), India.

• The programme requires a Class X English score of 60% or above. The equivalent in CBSE is a B2 Grade or a 6 Grade Point or above.

Oberoi STEP 2026: Required Skill Set

For the Oberoi STEP programme, candidates are expected to meet the following criteria:

• Proactive mindset and strive for perfection.

• Proficient in English communication.

• Strong skills in building and managing relationships.

• Eager to take the lead and pay attention to the minutest details.

• Candidate should have a collaborative approach and work well in a team setting.

Oberoi STEP Admission Process 2026

Candidates who want to participate in the Oberoi STEP admission process should follow these steps given below:

Step 1: Fill Oberoi STEP Application Form

Interested candidates need to fill the online application form of Oberoi STEP programme on the ODCL official website. Candidates need to enter the required details mentioned on the Oberoi STEP application form such as academic qualification, exam centre (interview venue), and date in the application form.

Step 2: Appear for Oberoi STEP Interview

Candidates who want to get admission in Oberoi STEP programmes do not have to take any written test, but they have to attend an interview round.

Step 3: Check Oberoi STEP Result

The authorities of the Oberoi Centre for Learning and Development will prepare the list of candidates who are selected for Oberoi STEP admissions after completion of all the interview rounds. Candidates will receive the Oberoi STEP 2026 results by email or post. The Oberoi Group of Hotels conducts the STEP programme, which starts in August every year.

Oberoi Step 2026: Interview Rounds

The Oberoi Group conducts an interview process to shortlist candidates for admission to Oberoi STEP programmes. Candidates must carry all the important documents for the interview rounds. These are:

To select candidates for Oberoi STEP programmes, the Oberoi Group holds an interview process. Candidates need to bring all the essential documents for the interview rounds., which include:

Important Documents for Oberoi STEP 2026 Interview Round

• Candidates need to bring a birth certificate copy as well if their Class 10 certificate does not have their date of birth

• Class 12 certificate copy

• Oberoi STEP application form print out

• One photo of passport size Medical certificate

• The Oberoi STEP’s company doctor should certify the candidate as medically fit.

Oberoi STEP Interview Round 2026

The Oberoi STEP interview round has three major steps. Candidates can check the three rounds for Oberoi STEP 2026 below:

• Round 1-

Selection Process: Candidates are grouped into 15-20 aspirants each in the first round of the interview process. Candidates have to do many activities and answer different questionnaires.

Evaluation Criteria: Candidates are assessed on criteria such as grooming, poise and English speaking fluency. Candidates' communication skills are tested here.

• Round 2-

Selection Process: Candidates who qualify in Round 1 of the Oberoi STEP interview process can appear for Round 2. In this round, candidates meet a panel of faculty members in a one-on-one session

Evaluation Criteria: Candidates are judged on their behaviour, personality and hospitality aptitude knowledge.

• Round 3-

Selection Process: Candidates who clear Round 2 can go for the next interview round in the Oberoi STEP selection process. In the third round, candidates have to do another set of activities and fill some more questionnaires. A final interview with a panel is held here. However, candidates should note that Oberoi interview rounds may happen on a different day from Round 1 and Round 2.

Evaluation Criteria: Aspirants are evaluated on a holistic basis, that is, on their personality, knowledge, behaviour and skill set.

Perks of Oberoi STEP 2026 Programme

• Candidates who are selected will join the Indira Gandhi National Open University(IGNOU) - Bachelor of Tourism Studies programme.

• The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development spends time, effort, and money on candidates who are chosen for the three-year STEP Programme

• has a dedicated study day every week, three weeks of study leave for IGNOU exams and three weeks of annual leave.

• OCLD covers all costs of IGNOU course fees and books, accommodation, duty meals, transportation, medical insurance and uniforms.

• The selected candidates get a monthly allowance during the training period.

• After completing the STEP Programme successfully, trainees will get a Bachelor of Tourism Studies degree from IGNOU and a Certificate of Proficiency from The Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development.

• The programme trains candidates to become Operations Assistant at The Oberoi Group hotels.

Oberoi STEP Training Centres 2026

OCLD will decide which hotel from The Oberoi Group of Hotels will be given to candidates for STEP programme. The host of Oberoi OCLD programme is:

Training Centres