Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a multi-unit Schedule-A Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise, has announced recruitment for Fixed Term Executive posts across its projects and offices in India. A total of 43 posts are on offer in eleven disciplines, including Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Geology, Finance, Human Resources and Medical & Health Services, spread over six grades from FTE-I to FTE-VI. The engagement is on a fixed tenure basis for three years, extendable by a further three years as per requirement, and does not confer any right to regular employment.
Hindustan Copper Recruitment 2026 - Fixed Term Executive Posts
- Notification16 Sept
- Applications Open21 Sept
- Applications Closed05 Oct
About HCL Fixed Term Executive Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Hindustan Copper Limited
- Advertisement No.
- Estt./1/2036/2026-27
- Post Name
- Industrial Safety, Geology and 9 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India (Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India, including other locations/units of the Company)
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 52 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Valid registration certificate from MCI/State registration councils for the M&HS cadre; Surveyor Certificate of Competency for the Survey discipline
- Tenure
- 3 years, extendable by a further 3 years as per requirement
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Safety | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Geology | 5 | 1 | — | 6 |
| Electrical | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Mechanical | 5 | 1 | — | 6 |
| Civil | 3 | 1 | — | 4 |
| M&HS | 3 | 1 | — | 4 |
| Environment Management | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| Mineral Processing | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Finance | 3 | — | — | 3 |
| Human Resources | 1 | — | — | 1 |
| Survey | 1 | — | — | 3 |
| Grand Total | 34 | 6 | 1 | 43 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Industrial Safety3 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology with Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Safety Engineering Mgt. or B. Tech in Safety / Fire Engineering.
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Note
- The Safety discipline/cadre is not identified suitable for PwBDs.
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 3 (UR:3)
Geology6 posts
- Qualification
- Post Graduate Degree in Geology / Applied Geology
- Experience
- FTE-I: 3 years; FTE-II: 6 years post-qualification experience
- Age Limit
- FTE-I: maximum 35 years; FTE-II: maximum 40 years as on 01-09-2026
- Vacancies
- FTE-I 2 posts (UR:2); FTE-II 4 posts (OBC:1, UR:3)
- Required monthly gross salary
- FTE-I Rs. 40,000; FTE-II Rs. 50,000
Electrical8 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 8 (SC:1, OBC:2, UR:5)
Mechanical6 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mining Machinery
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 6 (OBC:1, UR:5)
Civil4 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 4 (OBC:1, UR:3)
M&HS4 posts
- Qualification
- MBBS from recognized institute with minimum 3 years' experience and out of this minimum 1 year must be in emergency services or 1 year in Occupational Health services. If PG Diploma, then minimum 3 years' experience after diploma in the clinical field. Certificates required: MBBS Degree/PG Diploma certificate from MCI recognized institute, valid registration certificate from MCI/State registration councils, experience certificates duly signed and stamped by head of the hospital/institute/or authorized medical practitioner.
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience
- Age Limit
- Maximum 40 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-II
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 50,000
- Vacancies
- 4 (OBC:1, UR:3)
Environment Management2 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Environment Engineering / Technology OR Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology with Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Environmental Engineering / Environmental Management / Environment Science OR Post Graduate Degree in Environment Science.
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 2 (UR:2)
Mineral Processing3 posts
- Qualification
- B. Tech / B.E. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering or Mineral Engineering or Mineral processing OR M.Tech in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering or M.Tech in Mineral Engineering or Mineral processing.
- Experience
- FTE-I: 3 years; FTE-II: 6 years post-qualification experience
- Age Limit
- FTE-I: maximum 35 years; FTE-II: maximum 40 years as on 01-09-2026
- Vacancies
- FTE-I 2 posts (UR:2); FTE-II 1 post (UR:1)
- Required monthly gross salary
- FTE-I Rs. 40,000; FTE-II Rs. 50,000
Finance3 posts
- Qualification
- Passed Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India or of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India.
- Experience
- FTE-I: 3 years; FTE-II: 6 years; FTE-III: 9 years post-qualification experience
- Age Limit
- FTE-I: maximum 35 years; FTE-II: maximum 40 years; FTE-III: maximum 42 years as on 01-09-2026
- Vacancies
- FTE-I 1 post (UR:1); FTE-II 1 post (UR:1); FTE-III 1 post (UR:1)
- Required monthly gross salary
- FTE-I Rs. 40,000; FTE-II Rs. 50,000; FTE-III Rs. 60,000
Human Resources1 post
- Qualification
- MBA with specialization in Personnel Management / HR or Post Graduate Degree / Diploma in Personnel Management / HR OR Master's in Social Work as acceptable under various Labour Legislation for working as Welfare Officer.
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 1 (UR:1)
Survey3 posts
- Qualification
- Bachelor Degree in Mining / Civil Engineering with Surveyor Certificate of Competency or M. Tech (Geomatics).
- Experience
- 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
- Age Limit
- Maximum 35 years as on 01-09-2026
- Note
- The official table lists 3 FTE-I posts but shows a category break-up of only UR:1; the break-up for the remaining 2 posts is not specified.
- Grade
- FTE-I
- Required monthly gross salary of current/last organisation
- Rs. 40,000
- Vacancies
- 3 (UR:1 shown)
Age Limit
FTE-I: maximum 35 years; FTE-II: maximum 40 years; FTE-III: maximum 42 years; FTE-IV: maximum 47 years; FTE-VI: maximum 52 years, all as on 01-09-2026
Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years, SC 5 years, PwBD General 10 years, PwBD OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 13 years, PwBD SC 15 years, Ex-Servicemen 5 years
Application Fee
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Application processing fee plus applicable bank charges paid only through Payment Gateway / NEFT online transfer via HCL's website; no other form of remittance is accepted.
Selection Process
- 1Personal Interview
100% weightage; candidates called in the ratio of 1:5, or 10 candidates for a single vacancy. HCL may conduct a written screening test to shortlist candidates if required.
- 2Document Verification
Original documents are verified at the time of interview; non-production of originals debars the candidate from appearing.
- 3Medical Examination
Appointment is subject to being found medically fit by a Medical Authority prescribed by HCL Management.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:5 (5 candidates per advertised vacancy; 10 candidates shortlisted for a single vacancy)
Salary Structure
Consolidated pay for the grade plus Employer's PF contribution, HRA, gratuity, medical benefits, leave encashment and all other applicable benefits under HCL's Scheme for Engagement of Executives on Fixed Tenure Basis.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Safety | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| Geology | FTE-I: consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month; FTE-II: consolidated Rs. 94,200 per month |
| Electrical | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| Mechanical | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| Civil | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| M&HS | FTE-II, consolidated Rs. 94,200 per month |
| Environment Management | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| Mineral Processing | FTE-I: consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month; FTE-II: consolidated Rs. 94,200 per month |
| Finance | FTE-I: consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month; FTE-II: consolidated Rs. 94,200 per month; FTE-III: consolidated Rs. 1,13,100 per month |
| Human Resources | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
| Survey | FTE-I, consolidated Rs. 75,400 per month |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the HCL website under the Career section using the link provided for online application.
- 2Read the 'How to fill the Online Application form' instructions on the website before filling the form.
- 3Fill in qualifying degree details, exact percentage of marks without rounding off, email address, mobile number and address for correspondence.
- 4Upload a scanned photograph and signature in JPEG along with scanned copies of qualification and experience documents.
- 5Submit the application and note the generated Application Number.
- 6Print the Computer-Generated Online Application and the Acknowledgement Slip and keep a copy for records.
Documents to Carry / Upload
Important Details
- Engagement is purely temporary/contractual on fixed tenure basis and confers no right or claim to regular employment, absorption or regularization in HCL.
- No hard copy of the application is entertained and applications are screened on the information furnished online without document verification at that stage.
- Category (SC/OBC-NCL) once declared in the online application cannot be changed.
- The email ID and mobile number given must remain active till the process is complete and the email ID cannot be changed once entered.
- Travelling ticket fare from the correspondence address to the interview venue is reimbursed only for candidates who are actually interviewed; those found ineligible at document verification are not eligible.
- Appointment remains provisional until caste/category certificates and other testimonials are verified, and a false claim leads to termination.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must submit a certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026.
- Any canvassing directly or indirectly disqualifies the candidature, and legal jurisdiction for any dispute is Kolkata only.
- In case of conflict between the Hindi and English versions of the advertisement, the English version prevails.
PwBD Reservation
| PwBD Category |
|---|
| VH (Visually Handicapped) |
| HH (Hard of Hearing) |
Number of Posts: 01
Identified Categories of PwBD by Discipline
| Discipline / Cadre | Identified Categories of PwBD |
|---|---|
| Geology | HH; OA, OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Environment Management | LV; OA, OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Mineral Processing | OA, OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Electrical | HH; OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Mechanical | HH; OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Civil | HH; OA, OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Medical & Health Services | OA, OL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL, LC, Dw, AAV |
| Human Resource | B, LV; HH; OL, BL, OA, OAL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OL/BL/OA/OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Finance | HH; OA, OL, BL, OAL, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA/OL/BL/OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD; ASD, SLD, MI; multiple disabilities amongst above |
| Survey | OA, SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With)-OA, LC, Dw, AAV, MD |
Shortlisting Criteria for Personal Interview
- 1 mark for each completed year of relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement; 1/365 mark for each remaining day of incomplete period
- 1 mark for every additional degree over the minimum essential qualification in the relevant cadre/discipline, subject to a maximum of 2 marks
- HCL may insert additional criteria if required
Experience Rules
- Experience is reckoned from the date of publication of the result of the basic/essential qualification prescribed for the post
- Experience must be in the advertised cadre/discipline in a Mining, Metal or Manufacturing industry; candidates from any other industry are considered subject to an Experience Certificate matching HCL's domain requirement, assessed at document verification
- At least 2 of Appointment Letter, Pay Slip, Form-16, PF Statement or Bank Statement (towards salary credit) must be uploaded for each employment; failure leads to cancellation of candidature
- Experience acquired in Training, Consultancy, Teaching, Fellowship, Internship, Apprenticeship or Academic Project is not counted
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0332283-2226
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a written exam for HCL Fixed Term Executive recruitment 2026?
No written exam is held by default. Selection is based entirely on performance in the Personal Interview with 100% weightage, though HCL reserves the right to conduct a written screening test to shortlist candidates if required.
Is the HCL Fixed Term Executive appointment permanent?
No. Engagement is on a fixed tenure basis for three years, extendable by a further three years as per requirement, and it does not confer any right to regular employment, absorption or regularization in HCL.
Does internship or apprenticeship experience count for HCL FTE posts?
No. Experience acquired through Training, Consultancy, Teaching, Fellowship, Internship, Apprenticeship or Academic Project is not taken into consideration as experience.
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