Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Schedule-A Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, has officially released the Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026 notification for 70 posts across Deputy Manager (E2), Manager (E3), and Senior Manager (E4) grades in 15 disciplines. Monthly gross salary ranges from ₹93,400 to ₹1,30,760 depending on grade. Application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates; SC/ST/PwBD are exempted. Applications are accepted online only at www.hindustancopper.com – last date is 25 June 2026 (midnight).
HCL Recruitment 2026 – Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) |
| Ministry/Department | Ministry of Mines, Government of India |
| Post Names | Deputy Manager (E2), Manager (E3), Senior Manager (E4) |
| Total Vacancies | 70 |
| Pay Scale/Salary | E2: ₹50,000–1,60,000/E3: ₹60,000–1,80,000/E4: ₹70,000–2,00,000 (IDA) |
| Monthly Gross Salary | E2: ₹93,400/E3: ₹1,12,080/E4: ₹1,30,760 |
| Job Category | Group A Executive (E2/E3/E4) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC/EWS) – SC/ST/PwBD & Internal: NIL |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India/Abroad (as per HCL requirements) |
| Official Website | www.hindustancopper.com |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 June 2026 (Till Midnight) |
Salary Details – HCL Recruitment 2026
| Designation | Grade | IDA Scale of Pay | Monthly Gross Salary | Approx. CTC (Mining) | Approx. CTC (Non-Mining) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Manager | E-4 | ₹70,000–2,00,000 | ₹1,30,760 | ₹24.64–68.74 Lacs/yr | ₹23.23–64.37 Lacs/yr |
| Manager | E-3 | ₹60,000–1,80,000 | ₹1,12,080 | ₹21.20–61.90 Lacs/yr | ₹20.11–57.98 Lacs/yr |
| Deputy Manager | E-2 | ₹50,000–1,60,000 | ₹93,400 | ₹17.76–55.07 Lacs/yr | ₹16.85–51.58 Lacs/yr |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Industrial Dearness Allowance (IDA), Perks & Allowances, Underground (UG) Allowance, NPS Employer Contribution, PF, PRP (as per DPE guidelines), Gratuity, Medical Benefits, and welfare scheme benefits including Furniture, Mobile, and Laptop as per HCL rules.
Application Fee – HCL Recruitment 2026
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 (Non-Refundable) |
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL (Exempted) |
| Internal HCL Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
Fee must be paid via Payment Gateway/NEFT Online Transfer through HCL’s official website only. No other mode of payment will be accepted.
Vacancy Details – HCL Recruitment 2026
| Discipline/Cadre | E2 | E3 | E4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining | 7 (SC:1, OBC:1, EWS:2, UR:3) | – | 5 (ST:1, OBC:1, EWS:1, UR:2) | 12 |
| Geology | 2 (UR:2) | 3 (OBC:1, UR:2) | – | 5 |
| Environment Management | 3 (OBC:1, UR:2) | – | – | 3 |
| Safety & Fire Services | 4 (SC:1, OBC:1, EWS:1, UR:1) | – | – | 4 |
| Concentrator (Mineral Processing) | 3 (OBC:1, UR:2) | – | – | 3 |
| Electrical | 4 (SC:1, OBC:1, UR:2) | 5 (SC:1, OBC:1, EWS:1, UR:2) | – | 9 |
| Instrumentation | – | 3 (OBC:1, UR:2) | – | 3 |
| Mechanical | 4 (SC:1, OBC:1, UR:2) | 2 (UR:2) | 2 (OBC:1, UR:1) | 8 |
| Civil | 3 (OBC:1, UR:2) | – | – | 3 |
| Systems | 1 (UR) | – | – | 1 |
| Medical & Health Services (M&HS) | – | 2 (SC:1, UR:1) [Gynecologist] | 1 (UR) [Orthopedic] | 3 |
| HR | – | – | 4 (SC:1, OBC:1, EWS:1, UR:1) | 4 |
| Finance | 4 (OBC:1, EWS:1, UR:2) | 1 (OBC) | 2 (OBC:1, UR:1) | 7 |
| Corporate Communication | 1 (UR) | – | – | 1 |
| Materials & Contracts (M&C) | 2 (ST:1, UR:1) | – | 2 (OBC:1, UR:1) | 4 |
| Total | 38 | 16 | 16 | 70 |
PwBD Reserved Posts: VH – 1, HH – 1, OH – 1, MD – 2 (Total: 5, adjusted against respective category vacancies)
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| Discipline | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Mining (E2) | B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering. Preferred: First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate (Unrestricted) |
| Mining (E4) | B.E./B.Tech in Mining Engineering + First Class Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) |
| Geology | Post-Graduate Degree in Geology/Applied Geology |
| Environment Management | B.E./B.Tech in Environmental Engineering OR B.E./B.Tech + PG Degree/Diploma in Environmental Engineering/Management/Science |
| Safety & Fire Services | B.E./B.Tech + PG Degree/Diploma in Safety Engineering Management OR B.Tech in Safety/Fire Engineering |
| Concentrator (Mineral Processing) | B.Tech/B.E. in Mineral & Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Engineering |
| Electrical | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) |
| Instrumentation | B.E./B.Tech (Instrumentation/Electronics & Telecomm/Electronics & Communication) |
| Mechanical | B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering/Mining Machinery |
| Civil | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering |
| Systems | B.E./B.Tech (IT/Computer Science) or MCA. Preferred: Oracle EBS, Java, PHP, .Net, Firewall, LAN skills |
| Medical & Health Services (M&HS) | MBBS with PG Diploma OR MBBS with PG Degree/MS/MD/DNB |
| HR | Bachelor’s Degree + MBA (Personnel Management) OR PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work |
| Finance | Final Examination passed of ICAI (CA) or ICMAI (CMA) |
| Corporate Communication | Bachelor’s Degree + PG Degree/Diploma in Public Relations /Journalism |
| Materials & Contracts | Bachelor’s Degree + PG Degree/Diploma or MBA in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistics |
- Equivalent qualifications will be considered as per Government/UGC/AIU/AICTE guidelines.
- Candidates with dual specialization must submit a Major/Minor subject certificate from their institute.
Age Limit & Post-Qualification Experience
Date of Reckoning: 01/05/2026
| Grade | Post | Maximum Age | Post-Qualification Experience | Next Below Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E4 | Senior Manager | 47 years | 9 years | E3/L-9 |
| E3 | Manager | 42 years | 6 years | E2/L-8 |
| E2 | Deputy Manager | 40 years | 3 years | E1/L-7 |
M&HS (Medical) Cadre:
| Grade | Qualification | Max Age | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| E4 | MBBS + PG Diploma | 48 years | 8 years |
| E4 | MBBS + PG Degree/MS/MD/DNB | 48 years | 5 years |
| E3 | MBBS + PG Diploma | 44 years | 5 years |
| E3 | MBBS + PG Degree/MS/MD/DNB | 44 years | 2 years |
Age Relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD – General/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
- Internal HCL candidates (on regular basis with 1 year in next below grade) – no maximum age limit.
- Experience in Training/Consultancy/Teaching/Fellowship/Internship/Apprenticeship /Academic Projects will NOT be counted.
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Important Dates – HCL Recruitment 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 16 May 2026 |
| Online Application Opens | 05 June 2026 (11:00 am onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 June 2026 (Till Midnight) |
| Exam/Interview Date | To Be Notified |
Selection Process – HCL Recruitment 2026
The selection for all posts under Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026 will be based on:
- Personal Interview (PI) – 100% Weightage
- Shortlisting (if applications exceed zone of consideration):
- 1 mark for every completed year of relevant experience beyond minimum
- 1 mark (max 2) for each additional higher qualification in the relevant discipline
- In case of tie: higher company turnover gets higher rank
- Zone of Consideration: 5 candidates per vacancy (10 candidates for single vacancy posts)
- Document Verification at the time of interview
Travel fare (from correspondence address to interview venue) will be reimbursed only for candidates who actually appear for the interview. Candidates found ineligible during document verification will NOT be reimbursed.
How to Apply – HCL Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official HCL website: www.hindustancopper.com
- Click on the “Career” section on the website.
- Find the recruitment advertisement and click on the online application link.
- Read the “How to fill the Online Application form” instructions carefully before proceeding.
- Register yourself on the HCL portal and fill in all mandatory details (qualification, experience, percentage of marks, email, mobile number, correspondence address).
- Upload scanned photograph and signature (JPEG format) along with scanned copies of qualification and experience documents.
- Pay the application fee (₹500 for General/OBC/EWS) via Payment Gateway/NEFT through HCL’s website.
- Submit the online application and note your Application Number.
- Print the Computer-Generated Online Application and Acknowledgement Slip – keep a copy for future reference.
- Government/PSU/CPSE employees must route their application through proper channel OR submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
No manual/paper applications will be accepted. Apply well before the last date. Exact percentage of marks must be entered – rounding off is not permitted.
Important Instructions/General Conditions
- Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must apply online only – no manual or paper applications will be entertained.
- Any canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify the candidate.
- Selected candidates must execute a Service Agreement Bond of ₹3 Lakhs and serve for a minimum of 3 years from date of joining.
- The selected candidate shall be liable to serve anywhere in India or abroad as per HCL’s business needs.
- Category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) once declared in the online application cannot be changed.
- HCL reserves the right to cancel, restrict, modify, or alter the recruitment process without prior notice.
- All future correspondence will be sent via email – keep your email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process.
- Appointment is provisional and subject to verification of character, antecedents, and certificates.
- Legal jurisdiction for any dispute shall be Kolkata only.
- HCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Important Links
| Official Notification | Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Website | HCL Official Website |
| Apply Now | Apply Online For HCL Executive Recruitment – 2026 |
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FAQs – Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026
What is the last date to apply for Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application for HCL Recruitment 2026 is 25 June 2026 (till Midnight). The online application portal opens from 05 June 2026 at 11:00 am. Apply well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues.
How many vacancies are there in Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026?
As per the official notification, there are a total of 70 vacancies across 15 disciplines for the posts of Deputy Manager (E2 – 38 posts), Manager (E3 – 16 posts), and Senior Manager (E4 – 16 posts).
What is the salary for HCL Deputy Manager, Manager, and Senior Manager posts?
As per the official recruitment notification, the monthly gross salary is: Deputy Manager (E2) – ₹93,400, Manager (E3) – ₹1,12,080, and Senior Manager (E4) – ₹1,30,760. In addition, candidates receive IDA, perks, NPS, PF, Gratuity, PRP, and welfare scheme benefits.
What is the qualification required for HCL Recruitment 2026?
Qualification varies by discipline – Engineering graduates (B.E./B.Tech) are required for most technical posts; PG Degree in Geology for Geology cadre; CA/CMA Final for Finance; MBBS with PG for Medical cadre; and MBA/PG Diploma for HR, Materials & Contracts, and Corporate Communication posts. Refer to the eligibility table above for discipline-wise details.
What is the selection process for Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based entirely on Personal Interview (PI) with 100% weightage. Shortlisting will be done on the basis of experience beyond minimum requirement (1 mark/year) and additional qualifications (max 2 marks) if applications exceed the zone of consideration (1:5 ratio per vacancy).
Is there any application fee for HCL Recruitment 2026?
Yes. General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates must pay a non-refundable application processing fee of ₹500. SC, ST, PwBD candidates and existing HCL internal employees are fully exempted from paying any fee. Payment must be made via Payment Gateway or NEFT through HCL’s official website only.
How to apply for Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only at www.hindustancopper.com through the Career section. Register on the portal, fill the application form, upload documents (photo, signature, qualification, experience certificates), pay the applicable fee, and submit before 25 June 2026. Print the acknowledgement slip after submission. No offline/manual applications will be accepted.
Source: Official Recruitment Notification No. Estt./1/2033/2025-26 dated 16 May 2026 | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) | Ministry of Mines, Government of India
