Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) released this recruitment notification on 16 September 2026 on its official website. As per Advt. No. Estt./1/2036/2026-27, online applications open on 21 September 2026 and close on 5 October 2026. Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026 is for experienced professionals seeking a fixed-tenure executive role in a central public sector enterprise.
HCL has 43 vacancies across 11 disciplines, from Industrial Safety to Survey. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. Selected candidates can be posted at any HCL project or office across India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Hindustan Copper Limited notification No. Estt./1/2036/2026-27 dated 16 September 2026.
Last verified: 17 September 2026.
Hindustan Copper Limited is recruiting 43 Fixed Term Executive posts across 11 disciplines through Advt. No. Estt./1/2036/2026-27. The last date to apply online is 5 October 2026 at HCL’s official website. Selection is through a Personal Interview, with 100% weightage.
Quick summary of Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) |
| Post | Fixed Term Executive, Grades I to VI |
| Total vacancy | 43 Posts |
| Salary | ₹75,400/- to ₹1,69,600/- consolidated, by grade |
| Application mode | Online only, on HCL’s website |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s or Post-Graduate degree in the discipline, plus post-qualification experience |
| Selection process | Personal Interview (100% weightage) |
| Place of posting | Any HCL project or office in India |
| Last date | 5 October 2026 (till 11:00 PM) |
| Who can apply | Experienced professionals meeting the age, qualification and experience limits for the post |
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About Hindustan Copper Limited
Hindustan Copper Limited is a multi-unit, Schedule-A Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise, as stated in the notification. It runs projects and offices across India and is recruiting experienced professionals on a fixed tenure. Readers can browse more openings of this kind in the Government Jobs category.
How this recruitment compares
This drive hires already-experienced professionals for a fixed term, not freshers for permanent posts. Every grade needs at least three years of post-qualification experience, rising to 18 years for the top grade. The engagement runs for three years and may be extended by three more. It carries no claim to regular employment or absorption in HCL.
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 16 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 21 September 2026, 11:00 AM onwards |
| Online application closes | 5 October 2026, till 11:00 PM |
| Date of reckoning for age, qualification and experience | 1 September 2026 |
Vacancy details and salary
HCL is filling 43 posts across 11 disciplines and five grades (FTE-I to FTE-VI). Each row below is a separate grade within a discipline, exactly as the notification lists it.
| Discipline | No. of Posts | Pay Scale | Category Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Safety | 3 | ₹1,13,100/- | UR: 3 |
| Geology | 2 | ₹75,400/- | UR: 2 |
| Geology | 4 | ₹1,69,600/- | OBC: 1; UR: 3 |
| Electrical | 8 | ₹1,31,900/- | SC: 1; OBC: 2; UR: 5 |
| Mechanical | 6 | ₹1,31,900/- | OBC: 1; UR: 5 |
| Civil | 4 | ₹1,31,900/- | OBC: 1; UR: 3 |
| M&HS | 4 | ₹94,200/- | OBC: 1; UR: 3 |
| Environment Management | 2 | ₹1,31,900/- | UR: 2 |
| Mineral Processing | 2 | ₹1,31,900/- | UR: 2 |
| Mineral Processing | 1 | ₹1,69,600/- | UR: 1 |
| Finance | 1 | ₹75,400/- | UR: 1 |
| Finance | 1 | ₹94,200/- | UR: 1 |
| Finance | 1 | ₹1,13,100/- | UR: 1 |
| Human Resources | 1 | ₹94,200/- | UR: 1 |
| Survey | 3 | ₹75,400/- | UR: 1 |
| Total | 43 |
The category split for Survey shows only UR: 1 against 3 posts, exactly as printed in the notification. Candidates should confirm the remaining category split on the official notice.
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PwBD reservation
Two posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: one for Visually Handicapped (VH) and one for Hard of Hearing (HH). PwBD candidates are adjusted against their respective UR, SC or OBC category, not counted extra. Only candidates with 40% or more of the relevant disability are eligible. The Industrial Safety discipline is not identified as suitable for PwBD candidates.
Each discipline accepts specific disability categories. Abbreviations: B (Blind), LV (Low Vision), HH (Hard of Hearing), OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), OAL (One Arm and One Leg), BL (Both Legs), SD/SI (Spinal Deformity or Injury), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), MD (Muscular Dystrophy), ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), SLD (Specific Learning Disabilities), MI (Mental Illness).
| Discipline | Identified PwBD categories |
|---|---|
| Geology | HH; OA, OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Environment Management | LV; OA, OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Mineral Processing | OA, OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Electrical | HH; OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Mechanical | HH; OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; SLD, MI |
| Civil | HH; OA, OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; SLD, MI |
| M&HS | OA, OL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV |
| Human Resources | B, LV; HH; OL, BL, OA, OAL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Finance | HH; OA, OL, BL, OAL, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI |
| Survey | OA, SD/SI, LC, Dw, AAV |
Eligibility
Qualification differs by discipline. The table below maps each post to its essential qualification.
| Discipline | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
| Industrial Safety | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology, with a PG degree or diploma in Safety Engineering Management, or B.Tech in Safety or Fire Engineering |
| Geology | Post-Graduate degree in Geology or Applied Geology |
| Electrical | Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Technology |
| Mechanical | Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mining Machinery |
| Civil | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering |
| M&HS | MBBS with at least 3 years’ experience (1 year in emergency or occupational health services), or a PG Diploma with at least 3 years’ clinical experience |
| Environment Management | Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or Technology, or a Bachelor’s degree with a PG diploma in Environmental Engineering, Management or Science, or a Post Graduate degree in Environmental Science |
| Mineral Processing | B.Tech or B.E. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Mineral Engineering or Mineral Processing, or the equivalent M.Tech |
| Human Resources | MBA with specialisation in Personnel Management or HR, a PG degree or diploma in the same field, or a Master’s in Social Work recognised under labour legislation |
| Finance | Final examination passed with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India |
| Survey | Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Civil Engineering with a Surveyor Certificate of Competency, or M.Tech in Geomatics |
Most posts need a Graduate degree at minimum, with several needing a postgraduate or professional qualification on top.
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Age limit, experience and salary requirement by grade
The date of reckoning for age, qualification and experience is 1 September 2026.
| Grade | Max Age (Years) | Post-Qualification Experience (Years) | Min. Monthly Gross Salary Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE-VI | 52 | 18 | ₹90,000/- |
| FTE-IV | 47 | 12 | ₹70,000/- |
| FTE-III | 42 | 9 | ₹60,000/- |
| FTE-II | 40 | 6 | ₹50,000/- |
| FTE-I | 35 | 3 | ₹40,000/- |
| FTE-II (M&HS only) | 40 | 3 | ₹50,000/- |
The required monthly gross salary is the candidate’s current or last drawn salary, not the HCL pay on offer. Candidates can check their exact age against the cut-off date on the site’s Age Calculator.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC | 5 years |
| PWD – General | 10 years |
| PWD – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 13 years |
| PWD – SC | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Selection process
Selection is through a Personal Interview only, carrying 100% weightage. There is no written exam stage in this notification.
- Candidates are shortlisted for interview in a ratio of 1:5 against each advertised vacancy.
- Where only one vacancy exists in a post, 10 candidates are shortlisted.
- HCL may add a written screening test to shortlist candidates, if needed.
- Extra marks go for relevant experience beyond the minimum, and for an additional relevant degree, up to 2 marks.
Candidates found ineligible at document verification do not get travel fare reimbursement for the interview.
Application fee
General and OBC candidates pay a non-refundable fee of ₹500/-. SC and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee. Payment is only through the Payment Gateway or NEFT online transfer on HCL’s website. No other payment method is accepted.
How to apply
- Visit the HCL website and go to the Career section.
- Register and read the “How to fill the Online Application form” instructions on the site.
- Enter qualifying degree details, percentage of marks, email address, mobile number and correspondence address.
- Upload a scanned photograph and signature in JPEG format, along with scanned qualification and experience documents.
- Submit the form to get the Application Number.
- Print the computer-generated online application and the acknowledgement slip, and keep a copy for records.
The notification does not give a direct application portal link. It only points candidates to the Career section of the HCL website.
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Documents to keep ready
- Date of birth proof (10th certificate, school leaving certificate or birth certificate)
- 12th certificate
- Graduate or post-graduate mark sheets and certificates (provisional accepted if the final one is not out yet)
- Experience certificates for each organisation worked at
- Salary slips and bank statement for the last 3 months, or PF statement, appointment letter and latest Form-16
- Caste category certificate, for SC or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
- Original ID proof for the interview: Aadhaar, Driving Licence or Voter ID
Important links
| Link | What it is |
|---|---|
| Official notification PDF | Full recruitment notice, Advt. No. Estt./1/2036/2026-27 |
| HCL Career section | Registration and online application |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | More pan-India government job openings |
Should you apply?
Hindustan Copper Limited Recruitment 2026 suits experienced professionals already working in mining, metal or manufacturing, who want a well-paid fixed term with a central PSU on their record. It does not suit freshers or anyone without the stated post-qualification experience, since none of the 43 posts accepts direct entry-level candidates.
The trade-off is the contract itself. The engagement is purely temporary and does not carry any right to regular employment or absorption in HCL, however many terms it runs for. Candidates should weigh that against the pay and PSU benefits on offer before applying.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for HCL Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 5 October 2026, till 11:00 PM. Applications open on 21 September 2026.
What is the selection process for Hindustan Copper Limited recruitment?
Selection is through a Personal Interview only, carrying 100% weightage. HCL may add a written screening test to shortlist candidates if it decides to.
Is the HCL Fixed Term Executive post a permanent job?
No. The engagement is for three years, extendable by another three. The notification states it is purely temporary and does not confer any right to regular employment in HCL.
How is this fixed-tenure hiring different from regular PSU recruitment?
Regular PSU recruitment usually takes freshers or early-career candidates into permanent posts. This drive hires already-experienced professionals for a fixed, renewable term instead. This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
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