Overview
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has released a recruitment notification (10 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply offline (by post/courier); no online application mode specified before 08/10/2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
- Qualification
- Eligibility for HCL Recruitment 2026 depends on the discipline applied for. The essential qualification for each discipline is given below. Discipline: Essential Qualification Mining: Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations. The Certificate of Competency is qualifying in nature; post-qualification experience is counted from the date of the Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering. HR: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies (BBA/BCA etc.) with an MBA specialising in Personnel Management, or a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work acceptable under Labour Legislation for a Welfare Officer. Preference is given to candidates additionally holding an LLB. Finance: Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). Materials & Contracts: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Engineering with a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistics & Supply Chain Management, OR a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA specialising in the same fields. Equivalent qualifications are considered as per Government/UGC/AIU/AICTE guidelines. Where the qualification certificate does not mention the specialisation, or the nomenclature differs from what is prescribed, applicants must submit a Certificate…
- Vacancies
- 10
- Advertisement No
- Estt./1/2035/2026-27
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Last date to apply
- 08/10/2026
Important Dates
| Notification Date | 09/09/2026 |
| Date of Reckoning | 01/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08/10/2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 09/09/2026 |
| Date of Reckoning (for age, qualification, experience) | 01/09/2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 08/10/2026 |
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Vacancy Details
A total of 10 vacancies have been announced across two grades and four disciplines. One post is reserved for the VH category under Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Post Name: Grade | Discipline | Number of Posts General Manager: E8 | Mining | 03 General Manager: E8 | HR | 01 Deputy General Manager: E7 | Mining | 02 Deputy General Manager: E7 | Finance | 02 Deputy General Manager: E7 | HR | 01 Deputy General Manager: E7 | Materials & Contracts (M&C) | 01 Total: 4 General Manager (E8) posts and 6 Deputy General Manager (E7) posts. Mining discipline is not identified as suitable for PwBD candidates; PwBD categories are identified only for Human Resource, Finance, and Materials & Contracts disciplines, as detailed in the official notification.
Eligibility
Eligibility for HCL Recruitment 2026 depends on the discipline applied for. The essential qualification for each discipline is given below. Discipline: Essential Qualification Mining: Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations. The Certificate of Competency is qualifying in nature; post-qualification experience is counted from the date of the Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering. HR: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies (BBA/BCA etc.) with an MBA specialising in Personnel Management, or a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work acceptable under Labour Legislation for a Welfare Officer. Preference is given to candidates additionally holding an LLB. Finance: Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). Materials & Contracts: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Engineering with a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistics & Supply Chain Management, OR a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA specialising in the same fields. Equivalent qualifications are considered as per Government/UGC/AIU/AICTE guidelines. Where the qualification certificate does not mention the specialisation, or the nomenclature differs from what is prescribed, applicants must submit a Certificate…
Age Limit
Advertised Post: Grade & Pay Scale (IDA) | Maximum Age Limit | Post-Qualification Experience Required | Next Below Grade (IDA) / Level (CDA) | Monthly Gross Salary Requirement General Manager: E8, ₹1,20,000-2,80,000 | 56 years | 20 years | E7 ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 (IDA) / L-13 ₹1,23,100-2,15,900 (CDA) | ₹1,90,700 Deputy General Manager: E7, ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 | 55 years | 17 years | E6 ₹90,000-2,40,000 (IDA) / L-12 ₹78,800-2,09,200 (CDA) | ₹1,71,630 Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and as per Government of India guidelines for PwD candidates - applicable to external applicants, up to the extent that leaves a minimum residual service of 3 years before superannuation. Internal HCL employees applying on a regular basis do not have a maximum age limit, but must have completed at least one year of service in the next-below scale of pay and must meet the prescribed post-qualification experience. Experience is counted only from the date of obtaining the essential qualification, must be in the relevant field (Mining/Metal/Manufacturing industry, or another industry with a supporting experience certificate and job description), and does not include teaching, research fellowship, internship, apprenticeship, consultancy, or academic project experience. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age inst…
Salary
Selected candidates will draw pay as per the IDA scale of the advertised grade, along with Dearness Allowance, perks and allowances, UG Allowance, NPS and PF employer contributions, PRP (as per DPE guidelines), gratuity, medical benefits, and leave encashment as per HCL rules. Designation: Grade | Approx. CTC (₹ Lakhs Per Annum) - Minimum | Approx. CTC (₹ Lakhs Per Annum) - Maximum General Manager: E-8 | 37.94 | 102.40 Deputy General Manager: E-7 | 31.79 | 93.77 Candidates from Government/CPSEs will be given pay protection (last drawn Basic pay and DA only), subject to their application being routed through proper channel or an NOC being submitted at the time of interview.
Selection Process
Personal Interview (with shortlisting if applications exceed the interview zone)
How to Apply
HCL Recruitment 2026 does not have an online application facility. Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed format. • Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the official notification. • Fill the application (typed or neatly handwritten) completely, for each advertised post applied for. • Attach all supporting documents listed in Paragraph 10(iv) of the notification, establishing eligibility for qualification and experience. Candidates who prefer to submit an NOC at the time of interview may send the application without it, on a provisional basis. • Superscribe the envelope with the Post Name, Cadre, and Grade applied for. • Send the application by Registered Post/Speed Post/Courier only (no email, fax, or hand delivery accepted) to: Executive Director (HR) Hindustan Copper Limited Tamra Bhavan, 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue Kolkata - 700019 • Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before 08/10/2026. Candidates are advised to apply well in advance rather than waiting for the closing date, since incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline, or those not routed through the proper channel (for candidates from Government organisations/PSUs) are liable to be rejected.
Required Documents
Candidates called for Personal Interview must carry original documents for verification, including: • Date of Birth proof (10th Standard certificate or School Leaving Certificate) • 12th Standard Passing Certificate/Mark Statement • Graduate and/or Post-Graduate/Professional Qualification mark sheets and certificates • Experience certificates for each declared organisation, along with supporting proof such as appointment letter, release letter, PF statement, Form-16, pay slips, and bank statements • NOC and proof of parallel/next-below grade, if presently working in a PSU/Government organisation • Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer) or Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, in the prescribed Government of India format • Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Passport) Non-production of original documents at the interview will debar the candidate from appearing for the interview.
Important Instructions
• Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above are eligible to apply. • Appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of character, antecedents, and caste/category certificates. • Any canvassing, directly or indirectly, will disqualify the candidature. • Travelling ticket fare is reimbursed only to candidates who are actually interviewed. • Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this recruitment is Kolkata only. • In case of any conflict between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version prevails.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HCL Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 10 General Manager and Deputy General Manager Posts?
Notification Date: 09/09/2026; Date of Reckoning: 01/09/2026; Last Date to Apply: 08/10/2026; Notification Release Date: 09/09/2026; Date of Reckoning (for age, qualification, experience): 01/09/2026; Last Date to Submit Application: 08/10/2026
What is the age limit?
Advertised Post: Grade & Pay Scale (IDA) | Maximum Age Limit | Post-Qualification Experience Required | Next Below Grade (IDA) / Level (CDA) | Monthly Gross Salary Requirement General Manager: E8, ₹1,20,000-2,80,000 | 56 years | 20 years | E7 ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 (IDA) / L-13 ₹1,23,100-2,15,900 (CDA) | ₹1,90,700 Deputy General Manager: E7, ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 | 55 years | 17 years | E6 ₹90,000-2,40,000 (IDA) / L-12 ₹78,800-2,09,200 (CDA) | ₹1,71,630 Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and as per Government of India guidelines for PwD candidates - applicable to external applicants, up to the extent that leaves a minimum residual service of 3 years before superannuation. Internal HCL employees applying on a regular basis do not have a maximum age limit, but must have completed at least one year of service in t…
What is the selection process?
Personal Interview (with shortlisting if applications exceed the interview zone)