📋 Complete Advertisement & Guidelines
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 47 Trade Apprentice posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online or register through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal. This recruitment drive offers apprenticeship training in various trades for the year 2026.
HCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Hindustan Copper (HCL) |
| Post Name | Trade Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 47 |
| Qualification | 10th, ITI |
| Date of Employment Fair | 04-02-2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.hindustancopper.com/ |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name (Trade) | No. of Posts | Stipend | Project/Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaster (Mines) | 3 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Driver Cum Mechanic (LMV) | 6 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Fitter | 4 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Turner | 1 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Welder (Gas & Electric) | 8 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Electrician | 3 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Draughtsman (Civil) | 2 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Computer Operator & Programming Assistant (COPA) | 12 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Instrument Mechanic | 5 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
| Solar Technician (Electrician) | 3 | As admissible under rules | Trade Apprentice |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for All Trades
- Essential Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 10th/Matric exam under the 10+2 system or its equivalent.
- Trade Specific: Candidates applying for trades Serial No. 3 to 10 (Fitter, Turner, Welder, Electrician, Draughtsman, COPA, Instrument Mechanic, Solar Technician) must possess ITI in the respective trade.
- Specific Trades: For Blaster (Mines) and Driver Cum Mechanic (LMV), the candidate must be a 10th pass (ITI not mandatory).
- Experience: Candidates who passed ITI in 2024 or earlier must produce an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper sworn before a Magistrate/Notary Public stating they have not undergone apprenticeship training or taken employment anywhere earlier.
Age Limit (as on 04-02-2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
- Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC candidates.
🎯 Selection Process
- Merit will be based on marks obtained in ITI (30% weightage) and 10th Board (70% weightage).
- For trades where ITI is not required (Blaster & Driver), 100% weightage is given to 10th Board marks.
- In case of a tie, the older candidate will be preferred.
- Selected candidates must be medically fit as per company standards.
Important Links
- Apply Online / Registration: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: https://www.hindustancopper.com/
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for HCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A. Candidates need to appear for the Employment Fair on 04-02-2026. The cut-off date for age and qualification is also 04-02-2026.
Q2. Is ITI required for Driver Cum Mechanic post?
A. No, for Driver Cum Mechanic (LMV) and Blaster (Mines), only a 10th pass is required.
Q3. What is the age limit?
A. The age limit is 18 to 25 years, with relaxations for SC/ST and OBC.
Q4. How will the selection be done?
A. Selection is based on merit calculated from 10th and ITI marks (where applicable).