The HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 has opened applications for 171 apprentice posts at the Malanjkhand Copper Project, and the window stays open until 24-11-2026. Nineteen trades are on offer — from Electrician and Fitter to Computer Operator and Surveyor — and there is no application fee for any category. If you hold an ITI certificate in a relevant trade, or have passed Class 10th and 12th, this is a straightforward, merit-based opening with a public sector miner.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) |
| Recruitment Name | HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 171 |
| Location | Malanjkhand Copper Project, Madhya Pradesh |
| Official Website | hindustancopper.com |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Begin | 05-11-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24-11-2026 |
| Shortlisted Candidates List | 08-12-2026 |
There are 171 apprentice seats spread across 19 trades. Electrician leads the list with 36 posts, followed by Computer Operator (COPA) with 20, and Fitter, Turner/Machinist and Welder with 16 each.
| Trade | Posts |
|---|---|
| Electrician | 36 |
| Computer Assistant (COPA) | 20 |
| Fitter | 16 |
| Turner / Machinist | 16 |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 16 |
| Shotfirer / Blaster (Mines) | 13 |
| Mechanic Diesel | 10 |
| Instrument Mechanic | 10 |
| Driver-cum-Mechanic (LMV) | 06 |
| Mate Mines (Fresher) | 04 |
| Solar Technician (Electrician) | 04 |
| Draughtsman Mechanical | 03 |
| Surveyor | 03 |
| Carpenter | 03 |
| Plumber | 03 |
| Draughtsman Civil | 02 |
| AC & Refrigeration Mechanic | 02 |
| Mason (Building Constructor) | 02 |
| Horticulture Assistant | 02 |
| Total | 171 |
The qualification you need depends on the trade. Mate (Mines) and Shotfirer/Blaster ask for Class 10th and 12th from a recognised board, while the remaining trades ask for Class 10th plus an ITI certificate in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. Read the official notification for the trade-wise qualification before you apply, since a few trades carry additional conditions.
| Detail | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 25 years |
| Age Counted As On | 01-11-2026 |
| Age Relaxation | As per HCL rules |
There is no application fee at all — General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST and PwBD candidates all apply free of cost.
Selection is based on merit. HCL will publish the list of shortlisted candidates on 08-12-2026, and the notification carries the full procedure for document verification and joining.
Hindustan Copper Limited is a Government of India enterprise and the country's only vertically integrated copper producer, running mines and plants including the Malanjkhand Copper Project in Madhya Pradesh. Its apprentice programme trains ITI holders in mining and plant trades.
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | www.hindustancopper.com/ITIApplicationmcp/Login/145 |
| Download Notification (PDF) | www.hindustancopper.com/Upload/Notice/0-639293279747275000-NoticeFILE.pdf |
| HCL Official Website | www.hindustancopper.com/Home |
Hindustan Copper Limited is offering 171 apprentice posts across 19 trades at its Malanjkhand Copper Project.
The online application window closes on 24-11-2026. Applications opened on 05-11-2026.
Candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old. Age relaxation applies as per HCL rules.
No. There is no application fee for any category in the HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Eligibility varies by trade: Class 10th and 12th pass for Mate (Mines) and Shotfirer/Blaster, and Class 10th plus ITI in the relevant trade for most other trades.
Selection is merit-based. A shortlist of candidates will be published on 08-12-2026.
Apply online through the HCL portal at hindustancopper.com — the ITI application link for the Malanjkhand Copper Project.
Electrician has the highest number at 36 posts, followed by Computer Operator (COPA) with 20 posts, and Fitter, Turner/Machinist and Welder with 16 posts each.