HLL Lifecare Limited released this apprenticeship trainee notification on 15 July 2026 on its official website. As per Notice No. HLL/BGM/HR/KFB/03-App/2026, applications must reach the company within 15 days of publishing, with the last date to receive applications fixed at 30 July 2026. This is for candidates who want one year of hands-on training at a Government of India public sector company, in Graduate, Diploma, or ITI trade categories.
The notification does not state a fixed number of vacancies for each category. Candidates should check all details in the article below, including the stipend for each trainee type and where the training takes place. Training will be at HLL’s Kanagala Factory in Hukkeri taluk, Belagavi district, Karnataka, though trainees may later be moved to another HLL location.
Information verified from the official HLL Lifecare Limited notification No. HLL/BGM/HR/KFB/03-App/2026 dated 15 July 2026.
Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | HLL Lifecare Limited (Govt. of India, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare) |
| Post | Apprenticeship Trainee (Graduate / Diploma / ITI) |
| Salary | ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 per month (stipend, category-wise) |
| Application Mode | Offline – resume sent by post/hand in prescribed format |
| Eligibility | BE/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI in specified trades (see below) |
| Selection Process | Application screening, followed by test/interview |
| Place of Posting | Kanagala Factory, Kanagala – 591 225, Belagavi District, Karnataka |
| Last Date | 30 July 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Candidates who have not already done apprenticeship training at HLL, up to 30 years of age |
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About HLL Lifecare Limited
HLL Lifecare is a Mini Ratna Company of the Government of India, functioning under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It is a Schedule-B Public Sector Enterprise that manufactures and markets contraceptives and healthcare products, and has expanded into infrastructure development, procurement and consultancy services, Life Spring Hospitals, a Women’s Health Pharma Division, and diagnostic centres. The Kanagala unit, where this apprenticeship is offered, was set up in 1985 and began producing condoms in 1987, later expanding into contraceptive pills and women’s healthcare products, and has WHO prequalification for one of its products. For a candidate, this means training inside a long-running, government-backed manufacturing operation rather than a startup or short-term contractor.
Reaching Kanagala
Kanagala village falls in Hukkeri taluk of Belagavi district, Karnataka, and comes under pin code 591225. The village sits roughly 25 km from Hukkeri town and about 50 km from Belagavi city, with Sankeshwar the nearest town at around 10 km away. Candidates travelling from Belagavi city, which has road and rail connections to Pune, Hubballi, and Bengaluru, would need onward local transport to Kanagala. Sankeshwar, being closer, is a more convenient base for anyone travelling from within the district. This is added context based on general location data, not part of the official notification. Confirm exact travel details with the hiring office before the interview.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 15 July 2026 |
| Application window | 15 days from date of publishing |
| Last date to receive applications | 30 July 2026 |
The notification does not give a specific reporting time or interview date; these will be communicated to shortlisted candidates separately.
Stipend and Trainee Categories
The notification does not give a vacancy count for any category. It lists three types of one-year apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961:
| Type of Apprenticeship | Qualification | Stipend (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee | BE / B.Tech (Electrical / Mechanical / Instrumentation) | ₹12,300/- |
| Diploma Apprenticeship Trainee | Diploma (Electrical / Mechanical) | ₹10,900/- |
| ITI Trade Apprenticeship Trainee | ITI (Fitter / Welder / Electrician) | ₹9,600/- |
Number of vacancies for each category: not mentioned in the official notification.
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Eligibility (Post-wise)
| Trainee Category | Required Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee | BE / B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation | Maximum 30 years, with relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per Government of India rules |
| Diploma Apprenticeship Trainee | Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical | Maximum 30 years, with SC/ST/OBC relaxation |
| ITI Trade Apprenticeship Trainee | ITI in Fitter, Welder, or Electrician | Maximum 30 years, with SC/ST/OBC relaxation |
Additional conditions:
- Age and qualification are counted as on the closing date of the advertisement.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training at HLL earlier are not eligible to apply again.
- This training does not create any right or claim to regular employment with the company afterward.
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Selection Process
The notification does not lay out numbered selection stages in detail. Based on the general conditions, the process works as follows:
- Candidates send in their resume along with required documents.
- The company screens applications and decides who to call, at its own discretion; meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call.
- Shortlisted candidates go through test/selection and appointment.
- Candidates may choose to answer or reply in Hindi at the time of interview, if they wish.
No interim correspondence will be entertained during this process.
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How to Apply
- Download the resume format from the official HLL Lifecare website (link below) — applications must be submitted only in this prescribed format.
- Fill in the format completely and attach copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Attach a copy of the community (caste) certificate, where applicable.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Send the completed application to: The General Manager Operations & Unit Chief, HLL Lifecare Limited, Kanagala – 591 225.
- Ensure the application reaches the company within 15 days of the notification being published, and in any case no later than 30 July 2026.
Documents to keep ready
- Resume in the official prescribed format
- Educational qualification certificates (BE/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI certificate as applicable)
- Community/caste certificate, if claiming reservation category benefit
- Recent passport-size photograph
Important Links
There is no separate online application portal for this recruitment; applications go by post or hand delivery in the format above.
Should You Apply?
This suits candidates who want factory-floor, hands-on experience at a Government of India enterprise, especially fresh BE/B.Tech, Diploma, or ITI holders in electrical, mechanical, or instrumentation trades who don’t yet have this exact apprenticeship on their record. The stipend range, ₹9,600 to ₹12,300 a month, is modest and meant to support learning during the training year, not to match a regular salary. It does not suit anyone who has already done an HLL apprenticeship before, since re-applicants are barred, or anyone above 30 years without an applicable relaxation.
The honest trade-off: this is a one-year training engagement, not a job offer. The notification is explicit that completing the training creates no automatic right to a permanent position at HLL afterward. What it does offer is real manufacturing-floor exposure at a long-established public sector company, which can strengthen a resume for future apprenticeship-linked hiring or private-sector roles in the same trades. Candidates should apply if they value the experience and certification on its own terms, not as a guaranteed route into a permanent HLL job.
FAQs
Is there a fixed number of vacancies for each trainee category?
No. The notification does not mention a vacancy count for Graduate, Diploma, or ITI Apprenticeship Trainee categories. Candidates should confirm the current intake directly with the HLL Kanagala HR office if this matters to their decision to apply.
Can someone who has already done an apprenticeship at HLL apply again?
No. The notification states that candidates who have already undergone training at HLL under an apprenticeship scheme are not eligible to apply for this round.
Does completing this apprenticeship lead to a permanent job at HLL?
Not automatically. The notification clearly states the training does not confer any right or claim to regular employment at the company. Candidates take up the apprenticeship for the training and certification value, not as a guaranteed hiring pipeline.
Is there an online application process?
No. Based on the notification, applications are accepted only by post or hand delivery, in the prescribed resume format, sent to the General Manager Operations & Unit Chief at the Kanagala address. There is no mention of an online portal.
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