Hindustan Copper Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 171 Seats, Malanjkhand Copper Project (Advt HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026)
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Malanjkhand Copper Project (a Miniratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Mines) · Madhya Pradesh (Malanjkhand, Balaghat district)
Total vacancies 171 See official notice for post-wise allocation
- Application window
- Starts 5 Nov 2026 · Last date 24 Nov 2026
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Age limit
- 18 to 25 years as on 01-11-2026 (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years relaxation)
At a glance
| Organization | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Malanjkhand Copper Project (a Miniratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Mines) |
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| Job | Hindustan Copper Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 171 Seats, Malanjkhand Copper Project (Advt HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026) |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Location | Madhya Pradesh (Malanjkhand, Balaghat district) |
| Total posts / vacancies | 171 |
| Post-wise vacancies | 171 apprenticeship seats across 19 trades (Electrician, COPA / Computer Assistant, Fitter, Machinist and others; trade-wise counts are in the notice) |
| Qualification | 10th pass, or 10th pass with ITI in the relevant trade, depending on the trade. Engineering diploma and B.E. or equivalent professional qualification holders are not eligible. Only Indian citizens |
| Age limit | 18 to 25 years as on 01-11-2026 (SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years relaxation) |
| Pay / salary | Stipend as admissible under the Apprentices Act and applicable rules (amount not stated); training duration 1 to 3 years depending on trade |
| Application fee | No application fee |
| Applications open | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date | 24 November 2026 |
| Selection stages | Merit based on 10th and ITI marks; engagement subject to being medically fit as per HCL standards. No written exam |
| Application mode | Official website |
Important dates
| Notification date | 2026-11-03 |
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| Online application opens (11:00 AM) | 2026-11-05 |
| Age and qualification cut-off date | 2026-11-01 |
| Last date to apply | 2026-11-24 |
| Shortlisted candidates list | 2026-12-08 |
About this notification
Hindustan Copper Limited has invited online applications for 171 Trade Apprentice seats in 19 trades at its Malanjkhand Copper Project, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh, under notification HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026 (3 November 2026). Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship India portal and apply on hindustancopper.com by 24 November 2026. Selection is on merit of 10th and ITI marks. The shortlist is due on 8 December 2026.
Source and update details
| Official website | Open official website |
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| Information updated | 9 November 2026 |