Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 171 Posts

The official notification schedules publication of the shortlisted candidates list for 8 December 2026. Candidates should regularly check the Hindustan Copper Limited Careers page for any changes to the recruitment schedule.

Hindustan Copper Limited has released Notification No. HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026 dated 3 November 2026 for 171 Trade Apprentice seats at Malanjkhand Copper Project, Madhya Pradesh. Official Notification PDF: Download HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification

The Malanjkhand Copper Project has announced 171 apprenticeship training seats in 19 trades . Electrician has the highest allocation with 36 seats, followed by Computer Assistant (COPA) with 20 seats. The training seats may be increased or decreased according to the requirements of Hindustan Copper Limited.

HCL Apprentice Trade-Wise Vacancy and Training Duration

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HCL Trade-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancy Details

Applicants must have passed Class 10 or Matriculation under the 10+2 education system or an equivalent examination . For trades numbered 4 to 19, candidates must also possess an ITI qualification in the relevant trade from a recognized institute. Important: The notice contains a minor inconsistency: the eligibility paragraph explicitly identifies Sl. Nos. 1 and 3 as 10th-pass entries, while the main vacancy table also shows no technical qualification for Sl. No. 2, Shotfirer/Blaster (Mines). The selection paragraph separately confirms that Blaster (Mines) is assessed on Class 10 marks alone. Candidates applying for these three trades should follow the trade-wise qualification table and verify the relevant application instructions. The notification states that candidates possessing higher professional qualifications such as a Diploma, B.E. or equivalent qualification will not be considere

The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 1 November 2026 . Upper-age relaxation is available for eligible SC, ST and OBC candidates. Candidates should calculate their age using the prescribed cut-off date and provide valid documents supporting any claimed relaxation.

Selected Trade Apprentices will receive a stipend as admissible under the applicable apprenticeship rules . The notification does not announce a specific monthly stipend for individual trades. Candidates should not assume a fixed amount without confirmation from the company.

The apprenticeship training duration varies according to the trade. Most trades offer one year of training, while Mate Mines, Shotfirer/Blaster and Driver-cum-Mechanic have longer training periods. No. Hindustan Copper Limited states that the engagement is intended to provide practical training and improve candidates' employability. Completion of apprenticeship training does not provide a right to regular employment or automatic appointment at Hindustan Copper Limited or the Malanjkhand Copper Project.

The uploaded official notification does not specify an application fee or category-wise fee schedule. Candidates should follow the official online application instructions and avoid making payments through unverified websites or intermediaries.

Selection will be based on a merit list prepared using Class 10 and ITI marks . The official notification does not prescribe a separate written examination or interview. Online Registration: Candidates complete Government apprenticeship portal registration and HCL online application. Merit Calculation: Marks are evaluated using the prescribed Class 10 and ITI weightage. Shortlisting: The company prepares the shortlisted candidates list. Certificate Verification: Educational and eligibility certificates are verified. Medical Fitness: Candidates must satisfy Hindustan Copper Limited's medical standards. Apprenticeship Engagement: Selected candidates complete the applicable apprenticeship contract formalities. For ITI-based trades, the merit calculation gives 70% weightage to Class 10 marks and 30% weightage to ITI marks . Merit Percentage = (Class 10 Percentage x 0.70) + (ITI Percentage x

Candidates must provide the records required by the apprenticeship registration and HCL online application systems. Class 10 marksheet and certificate. Relevant ITI marksheet and trade certificate, where required. Aadhaar details for profile verification. Government apprenticeship registration number. Government apprenticeship profile copy. Applied apprenticeship opportunity confirmation. Recent passport-size colour photograph. Candidate signature in English using black ink. Affidavit for candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or earlier. Relevant category certificate, where claiming the applicable benefit. Other certificates requested at the verification stage. Photographs must be passport-size colour images, and signatures must be written in English with black ink.

The notification requires applicants to maintain accurate and fully Aadhaar-verified profiles on the apprenticeship portal. Details such as name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth must match the Class 10 and ITI records. Applicants must ensure their bank account details and eKYC are updated. Incorrect or mismatched information may result in rejection or problems during apprenticeship contract processing.

Engagement of shortlisted candidates is subject to their being declared medically fit according to Hindustan Copper Limited's requirements.

After selection, the apprenticeship contract must be generated through the Government portal and accepted by the candidate according to the notified procedure. The notice states that the contract is subject to approval by RDSDE Bhopal . Candidates must regularly check their registered email and apprenticeship portal for contract-related instructions. Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training under NAPS are not eligible for another apprenticeship contract in a different trade. Candidates with an active contract elsewhere must satisfy the prescribed resignation and acceptance requirements before another contract can be processed.

Not completing both mandatory application stages. Not entering the apprenticeship registration number in the HCL form. Applying for a trade without the prescribed qualification. Submitting multiple HCL applications. Providing incorrect Class 10 or ITI information. Mismatch between Aadhaar profile and educational certificates. Failing to upload the applicable affidavit for earlier ITI pass-outs. Providing false or fabricated certificates. Failing to satisfy the prescribed age limit. Having already completed an apprenticeship contract under the applicable restriction. Not meeting the company's medical fitness standards. The company reserves the right to cancel candidature where eligibility conditions are not satisfied or incorrect information has been furnished.

The recruitment covers 171 seats across 19 trades. Applications start on 5 November 2026. The last date is 24 November 2026. The shortlist is scheduled for 8 December 2026. Age is calculated as on 1 November 2026. Class 10 is mandatory for all notified trades. Relevant ITI is required for trades numbered 4 to 19. The notice provides three trades with no ITI requirement in its qualification table. Diploma, B.E. and equivalent higher professional qualification holders are excluded under the stated conditions. ITI candidates who passed in 2025 or earlier must submit the prescribed affidavit. Selection is merit-based using the notified Class 10 and ITI weightage. Both apprenticeship portal registration and HCL online application are mandatory. Only one application per candidate is permitted. Medical fitness is compulsory for engagement. The stipend will be governed by applicable rules. Train