HCL Malanjkhand Copper Project Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 171 Vacancies, Apply Online
Short Description
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), Malanjkhand Copper Project has invited online applications for the engagement of Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961.
There are 171 seats in 19 trades, including Electrician, Fitter, Welder, Mechanic Diesel, Computer Assistant (COPA), Mate Mines and Shotfirer/Blaster.
Candidates who have passed 10th or ITI in the concerned trade can apply online from 05.11.2026 to 24.11.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand Copper Project |
| Notification No. | HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026 |
| Notification Date | 03.11.2026 |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 171 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 24.11.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and all other respects | 01.11.2026 |
| Publication of Short-listed Candidates List | 08.12.2026 |
| Official Website | www.hindustancopper.com |
| Apprenticeship Portal | www.apprenticeship.gov.in |
Trade-wise Vacancy Details
| Sl. | Trade | Training Duration | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mate Mines (Fresher) | 3 Years | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 4 |
| 2 | Shotfirer/Blaster (Mines) | 2 Years | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 13 |
| 3 | Driver-cum-Mechanic (LMV) | 1 Year 3 Months | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | Mechanic Diesel | 1 Year | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 | Fitter | 1 Year | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 16 |
| 6 | Turner/Machinist | 1 Year | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 7 | Welder (Gas & Electric) | 1 Year | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| 8 | Electrician | 1 Year | 15 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 36 |
| 9 | Draughtsman Civil | 1 Year | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 10 | Draughtsman Mechanical | 1 Year | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | Computer Assistant (COPA) | 1 Year | 8 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 20 |
| 12 | Surveyor | 1 Year | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 3 |
| 13 | AC & Refrigeration Mechanic | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 |
| 14 | Mason (Building Constructor) | 1 Year | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 |
| 15 | Carpenter | 1 Year | 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 16 | Plumber | 1 Year | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 |
| 17 | Horticulture Assistant | 1 Year | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 |
| 18 | Instrument Mechanic | 1 Year | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
| 19 | Solar Technician (Electrician) | 1 Year | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| TOTAL | 71 | 25 | 12 | 46 | 17 | 171 | ||
The company reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of seats as per requirement.
Company Name and Job Location
Company Name: Hindustan Copper Limited (A Miniratna Cat-1 Company under Ministry of Mines), Malanjkhand Copper Project
Training Location: Malanjkhand Copper Project, P.O. Malanjkhand, Dist. Balaghat (MP) - 481 116
Email: hcl_mcp@hindustancopper.com
Qualification Eligibility
- For Sl. No. 1 to 3 (Mate Mines, Shotfirer/Blaster and Driver-cum-Mechanic): Passed 10th / Matric exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent. Technical qualification: Nil.
- For Sl. No. 4 to 19: Passed 10th / Matric exam under 10+2 system of education or its equivalent, and ITI passed in the concerned trade from a recognized institute.
- The candidate must possess the required qualification as on the cut-off date, 01.11.2026.
- Candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or earlier must submit an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, sworn before a Magistrate or Notary Public, stating that they have neither undergone apprenticeship training anywhere earlier nor taken employment anywhere.
- Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as Diploma / B.E. or equivalent will not be considered.
- Candidates with higher academic qualifications like B.A. / B.Sc. / B.Com etc. will not get any additional weightage.
- A candidate already in an Apprenticeship Training Contract with another organization is not eligible unless the resignation is accepted by the previous organization as well as RDSDE.
- A candidate who has already completed an Apprenticeship Training Contract under NAPS is not eligible for another contract in any other trade.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years as on 01.11.2026
- Maximum age: 25 years as on 01.11.2026
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC candidates in the upper age limit. All government guidelines on the matter will be observed.
Salary and Facilities
Stipend: As admissible under the rules. The exact amount is Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
Other Facilities: Not Mentioned in the Notification poster / pdf.
As per the notification, this is only an opportunity to get trained and improve employability. There is no scope for employment in HCL/MCP after completing the apprenticeship training, and an apprentice cannot claim a right of employment on that ground.
Selection Process
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit, using their marks in 10th and ITI.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on merit prepared from marks obtained in 10th and ITI.
- Weightage of 30% is given to marks scored in the relevant trade in ITI, and 70% to marks scored in the 10th board.
- Where no ITI is required (such as Mate Mines and Blaster Mines), 100% weightage is given to marks scored in the 10th board.
- If two or more candidates secure equal marks, the candidate of higher age will be considered.
- If a candidate has CGPA in 10th / Matric, it will be converted to an equivalent percentage by multiplying the CGPA by 9.5.
- Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirement of HCL.
- The candidature is provisional and subject to verification of certificates and testimonials.
- The list of short-listed candidates will be published on 08.12.2026.
How to Apply
Step 1 – Apprenticeship Registration: Register on the Government of India Apprenticeship Portal (www.apprenticeship.gov.in). Under the establishment menu, select "Establishment Search" and choose Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand Copper Project. Registration on this portal is mandatory for all candidates, whether applying on 10th basis or ITI basis. The unique registration number generated here must be entered in the online application on the HCL website.
Step 2 – Online Application on HCL Website: Submit the application online through www.hindustancopper.com. No other mode of application will be accepted. Only one application per candidate is allowed, and candidates should apply for only one trade. If multiple applications are received, only the first submitted application will be considered.
Both Step 1 and Step 2 are mandatory.
Candidates should note the following portal guidelines from the notification:
- The candidate's profile on the portal must match the 10th / ITI mark sheet details such as Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth and Aadhar details. A mismatch may lead to disqualification.
- The profile must be 100% Aadhar verified, and Bank Account and eKYC must be updated in the profile.
- ITI candidates should fill the qualification as ITI with proper ITI mark sheet details. Fresher candidates should enter 10th Pass with 10th mark sheet details as their highest qualification.
- Candidates must apply online in Malanjkhand Copper Project, HCL as per trade against the opportunity created by HCL, and submit the applied copy print along with the application form. Without it, the candidature may be forfeited.
- Candidates should regularly check their portal and email until the engagement of the Apprenticeship Training Contract.
Important Documents
- Passport-size colour photograph (size less than 50 KB, .jpg format)
- Signature in English in black ink (size less than 50 KB, .jpg format)
- Affidavit in PDF format (size less than 1 MB) for candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or earlier, on non-judicial stamp paper sworn before a Magistrate or Notary Public
- 10th / Matric mark sheet
- ITI mark sheet (for Sl. No. 4 to 19)
- Candidate's profile copy from the Apprenticeship Portal
- Applied copy print details from the Apprenticeship Portal along with the application form
- Printout of the computer-generated online application and acknowledgement slip, to be kept for future reference
Important Dates and Links
| Event | Date / Link |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 03.11.2026 |
| Online Application Opening Date | 05.11.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and all other respects | 01.11.2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 24.11.2026 |
| Publication of Short-listed Candidates List | 08.12.2026 |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apprenticeship Portal Registration (Step 1) | www.apprenticeship.gov.in |
| Official Website for Online Application (Step 2) | www.hindustancopper.com |
Any amendment or update will be communicated only through the company website, www.hindustancopper.com.
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