HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 171 Posts, Check Eligibility, Merit List

Hindustan Copper Limited, a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, engages Trade Apprentices every year at its units under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This time the engagement is for the Malanjkhand Copper Project, one of the largest copper mines in the country. A total of 171 seats are open across 19 trades, including Electrician (36 seats), Computer Assistant/COPA (20), Fitter (16), Welder (16), Turner/Machinist (16) and the fresher mining trades of Mate Mines and Shotfirer/Blaster, which do not need an ITI certificate. Below you will find the complete trade-wise and category-wise seat table, eligibility, age limit, the exact merit formula, the stipend rule, and the step-by-step application process exactly as given in the official notification.

HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Short Details

Important Dates

Application Fee

The official notification does not prescribe any application fee for this engagement. Candidates only need to complete the two online registrations described below.

HCL Apprentice Vacancy 2026: Trade-wise and Category-wise Seats

The 171 seats are distributed over 19 trades. The official category-wise breakup (UR 71, SC 25, ST 12, OBC 46, EWS 17) and the training period for each trade are given below.

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic qualification (all trades): Passed 10th / Matric examination under the 10+2 system of education or its equivalent, as on the cut-off date 1 November 2026.
• Technical qualification: For trades at serial numbers 4 to 19 in the table above, the candidate must have passed ITI in the relevant trade from a recognised institute. For Mate Mines, Shotfirer/Blaster and Driver-cum-Mechanic (LMV), only 10th pass is required — these are fresher trades.
• Higher qualifications not accepted: Candidates with higher professional qualifications such as Diploma or B.E. shall not be considered, and a higher academic degree (B.A./B.Sc./B.Com etc.) carries no additional weightage.
• Affidavit condition: Candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or in any earlier year must produce an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper, sworn before a Magistrate or Notary Public, declaring that they have neither undergone apprenticeship training anywhere earlier nor taken up employment anywhere.
• Nationality: Only citizens of India are eligible.

Age Limit (as on 1 November 2026)

All Government of India guidelines on age relaxation will be followed, as stated in the notification.

Stipend

Selected apprentices will be paid a monthly stipend as admissible under the Apprentices Act rules, as stated in the official notification. The notification does not fix a single rupee amount for this engagement, so candidates should treat the statutory stipend prescribed for their trade and qualification as applicable. The apprenticeship profile requires an updated bank account and eKYC, which is used for stipend payment.

Selection Process: Merit Only, No Exam

There is no written test or interview for HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026. Candidates are selected on merit, calculated from academic marks as follows:

• 70% weightage is given to marks scored in the 10th (Matric) board examination.
• 30% weightage is given to marks scored in the relevant ITI trade.
• For fresher trades where ITI is not required (Mate Mines and Blaster/Shotfirer), 100% weightage is given to 10th board marks.
• If the 10th result is in CGPA, it is converted to percentage by multiplying the CGPA by 9.5.
• If two or more candidates secure equal merit marks, the candidate of higher age is placed ahead.

The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on 8 December 2026. Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per HCL’s requirements. Candidates should also note that completing apprenticeship training at HCL/MCP does not create any right to employment in Hindustan Copper Limited.

Documents to Upload

• Passport-size colour photograph in JPG format, size less than 50 KB.
• Signature in English with black ink, JPG format, size less than 50 KB.
• Affidavit in PDF format, size less than 1 MB — only for candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or earlier (see the eligibility section above).

How to Apply for HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Both steps below are mandatory. An application is treated as finally submitted only when both are completed.

Step 1 — Register on the Apprenticeship Portal

1. Go to the Government of India apprenticeship portal at www.apprenticeship.gov.in and register as a Trade Apprentice candidate.
2. Complete the profile carefully: your candidate profile must be 100% Aadhaar-verified, and the name, father’s name, mother’s name and date of birth must exactly match your 10th/ITI marksheets — any mismatch can lead to disqualification.
3. Update your bank account and eKYC details in the profile, and enter your educational qualification correctly (ITI candidates enter ITI with marksheet details; fresher candidates enter 10th pass with marksheet details).
4. Use “Establishment Search” and apply against Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand Copper Project for your trade.
5. Note down your Apprenticeship Registration Number (in the format Axxxxxxxxx) and keep a print of the applied copy — it is needed in Step 2 and with your application.

Step 2 — Submit the Online Form on the HCL Website

1. Visit www.hindustancopper.com and open the “Career” section, then the link for engagement of Trade Apprentices at Malanjkhand Copper Project (Advt. No. HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026).
2. Fill the online application form for only one trade — the one that best matches your qualification. Under the “One Applicant – One Application” rule, if multiple applications are submitted, only the first one is considered.
3. Enter your Apprenticeship Registration Number from Step 1 in the correct column; without it, the application will not be treated as finally submitted.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and, if applicable, the affidavit in the prescribed sizes and formats.
5. Submit the form on or before 24 November 2026, and take a printout of the computer-generated application form and the acknowledgement slip for your records.
6. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active until the engagement process is complete, and check the HCL website regularly — every amendment or update will be published only on www.hindustancopper.com.

Important Links

For queries, the notification lists the Malanjkhand Copper Project email hcl_mcp@hindustancopper.com and phone numbers 07637-257042 / 257072.

FAQs — HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. How many posts are there in HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

There are 171 Trade Apprentice seats across 19 trades at the Malanjkhand Copper Project. Electrician has the highest number of seats (36), followed by Computer Assistant/COPA (20), Fitter (16), Turner/Machinist (16) and Welder (16).

2. What is the last date to apply for HCL Apprentice 2026?

Online applications open on 5 November 2026 and the last date to apply is 24 November 2026. Both the apprenticeship portal registration and the HCL website form must be completed before the last date.

3. Is there any exam for HCL Trade Apprentice selection?

No. There is no written exam or interview. Selection is purely on merit — 70% weightage to 10th marks and 30% weightage to ITI marks (100% 10th marks for fresher trades like Mate Mines and Shotfirer/Blaster). The shortlisted candidates list will be published on 8 December 2026.

4. Can a 10th pass candidate without ITI apply for HCL Apprentice?

Yes, but only for three fresher trades: Mate Mines (4 seats), Shotfirer/Blaster (Mines) (13 seats) and Driver-cum-Mechanic (LMV) (6 seats). All other trades require an ITI certificate in the relevant trade.

5. What is the age limit for HCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 25 years as on 1 November 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years and OBC candidates get 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit.

6. What stipend will HCL apprentices get?

As per the official notification, the stipend is payable as admissible under the Apprentices Act rules for the respective trade and qualification. The notification does not announce a separate fixed amount for this engagement.

7. I passed ITI in 2024. Is any extra document required from me?

Yes. Candidates who passed ITI in 2025 or earlier must upload an affidavit (PDF, under 1 MB) on non-judicial stamp paper, sworn before a Magistrate or Notary Public, declaring that they have not undergone apprenticeship training anywhere earlier and have not taken up employment anywhere.

Written by Ravi Singh

Ravi Singh is the Editor (Government Jobs) at New Sarkari Results, an independent information portal for Sarkari Result, Sarkari Naukri, admit card, answer key, syllabus and admission updates. He has 10+ years of experience covering Government Jobs, Railway Jobs, SSC, Banking, Teaching, Police, Defence and state recruitment boards. Every update on this site is verified directly from the official notification PDF issued by the commission or board — never from third-party aggregators.