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HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026 – Key Highlights
- Recruiting Body: HLL Lifecare Limited – Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- Advertisement Numbers: HLL/HR/083/2026 to HLL/HR/102/2026 (20 posts)
- Total Vacancies: 55 across 20 posts
- Post Designations: Deputy General Manager (QA & QC), Chief Manager, Senior Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Senior Business Manager, Business Manager, Associate Manager, Junior Manager, Quality Assurance Officer
- Employment Nature: Fixed-term Contract for 19 posts; Deputy General Manager (QA & QC) at Kanagala, Karnataka is a Permanent cadre post
- Divisions: Healthcare Services (13 posts), Manufacturing (3), International Business (2), Corporate Audit (1)
- Application Mode: Online Application via Google Form with prescribed HLL form uploaded
- Application Window: 7 October 2026 to 21 October 2026
- Crucial Date (Age / Qualification / Experience): 1 October 2026
- Selection Process: Interview with original document verification
- Application Fee: Not Mentioned in Notification
- Basic Pay Range: Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 2,00,000 per month depending on post
- Posting Locations: Chhattisgarh, Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Thrissur), Karnataka (Bangalore, Kanagala), Goa, Gujarat, Chennai, and anywhere in India
Post-Wise Vacancy & Pay Scale
HLL Lifecare has announced 55 vacancies across 20 posts in four divisions. The table below lists every post with its reference number, posting location, vacancy count, maximum age limit (as on 1 October 2026), and basic pay scale.
| Post Designation | Ref. No. | Location | Vacancies | Age Limit | Basic Pay (Rs./month) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy General Manager (QA & QC) | 083 | Kanagala, Belagavi, Karnataka | 1 (Permanent) | 45 years | 70,000 – 2,00,000 |
| Associate Manager (Internal Audit) | 084 | Anywhere in India | 2 | 37 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Junior Manager (Production) | 085 | Anywhere in India | 8 | 37 years | 20,000 – 40,000 |
| Quality Assurance Officer | 086 | Anywhere in India | 9 (Non-Executive) | 37 years | 12,000 – 29,500 |
| Senior Business Manager (IBD) | 087 | Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | 45 years | 35,000 – 65,000 |
| Business Manager (IBD) | 088 | Thiruvananthapuram | 1 | As per notification | As per notification |
| Senior Operations Manager (Healthcare Services) | 089 | Chhattisgarh (2), Gujarat (1) | 3 | 45 years | 35,000 – 65,000 |
| Associate Manager (Healthcare Services) | 090 | Chhattisgarh | 4 | 37 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Chief Manager (Healthcare Services) | 091 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 47 years | 50,000 – 80,000 |
| Junior Manager (QA) | 092 | Chhattisgarh | 4 | 37 years | 20,000 – 40,000 |
| Operations Manager (Healthcare Services) | 093 | Chhattisgarh | 5 | 40 years | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Junior Manager (Diagnostics) | 094 | Goa | 1 | 37 years | 20,000 – 40,000 |
| Operations Manager (Lab Projects) | 095 | Ernakulam, Kerala | 1 | 40 years | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Associate Manager (Medical Diagnostics Services) | 096 | Ernakulam (1), Kozhikode (1), Bangalore (1) | 3 | 37 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Junior Manager (Quality) | 097 | Ernakulam (1), Thrissur (1), Chennai (1) | 3 | 37 years | 20,000 – 40,000 |
| Operations Manager (Training) | 098 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 40 years | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Associate Manager (Training) | 099 | Chhattisgarh | 1 | 37 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Associate Manager (Teleradiology – QA) | 100 | Thiruvananthapuram | 1* | 37–40 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Business Manager (Laboratory In-Charge) | 101 | Bangalore | 3 | 40 years | 30,000 – 50,000 |
| Associate Manager (Medical Biochemist) | 102 | Bangalore | 2 | 37 years | 25,000 – 45,000 |
| Total | 55 | ||||
*Note: The HLL careers listing shows 1 vacancy for the Associate Manager (Teleradiology – QA) post (Ref. 100) while the post's detail page states 4. Candidates should verify the actual number on the HLL careers portal. Additionally, the Business Manager (IBD) post (Ref. 088) eligibility was not available at the time of writing; check the HLL careers page for its specific requirements.
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
All posts require Indian nationality. Age, qualification, and experience are reckoned as on 1 October 2026. SC/ST candidates receive up to 5 years' age relaxation and OBC (non-creamy layer) up to 3 years as per Government of India directives; PwD candidates receive applicable relaxation. Maximum age limits vary by post: 37, 40, 45, or 47 years.
Post-qualification experience is counted after the qualifying degree. Several posts set different experience thresholds for postgraduates versus graduates. Candidates currently working in Government, semi-Government, PSU, or autonomous bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate at the interview.
Healthcare Services Division (13 Posts)
- Chief Manager (Healthcare Services) – Ref. 091 · Chhattisgarh · 1 post · Age up to 47
Qualification: MBA (Healthcare Management) or MPH; or M.Sc in Medical Microbiology, Medical Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, MLT, Biochemistry, Health Sciences, or Zoology; or B.Sc with PGDMLT.
Experience: Postgraduates – 10 years; Graduates – 12 years, in Government-sector healthcare project management, diagnostic lab management, and healthcare camp implementation. - Senior Operations Manager (Healthcare Services) – Ref. 089 · Chhattisgarh (2), Gujarat (1) · 3 posts · Age up to 45
Qualification: M.Sc or B.Sc in Medical Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, or MLT; or MBA (Healthcare Management) or MPH.
Experience: Postgraduates – 6 years; Graduates – 8 years, managing diagnostic lab operations with multiple centres or labs. - Operations Manager (Healthcare Services) – Ref. 093 · Chhattisgarh · 5 posts · Age up to 40
Qualification: Same as Chief Manager (Healthcare Services).
Experience: Postgraduates – 6 years; Graduates – 8 years, in Government-sector healthcare project management, diagnostic lab management, and camp implementation. - Operations Manager (Lab Projects) – Ref. 095 · Ernakulam · 1 post · Age up to 40
Qualification: B.Sc MLT (desirable: M.Sc MLT or MBA).
Experience: 4 years' managerial experience in clinical laboratory operations or healthcare project management. Desirable: reagent and analyser procurement, LIS handling, diagnostics marketing, and at least one year as centre in-charge in a PSU or Government institution. - Operations Manager (Training) – Ref. 098 · Chhattisgarh · 1 post · Age up to 40
Qualification: Master's in MLT/Medical Laboratory Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related field. PhD or PG in laboratory or health sciences is advantageous.
Experience: 3 years in laboratory management, quality assurance, training management, or supervisory roles. NABL/ISO 15189 accreditation experience is highly desirable. - Associate Manager (Training) – Ref. 099 · Chhattisgarh · 1 post · Age up to 37
Qualification and experience as Operations Manager (Training) above, with a minimum of 1 year. - Associate Manager (Healthcare Services) – Ref. 090 · Chhattisgarh · 4 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: Same as Chief Manager (Healthcare Services).
Experience: Postgraduates – 1 year; Graduates – 3 years, in Government-sector healthcare project management, diagnostic lab management, camp implementation, and business development. - Associate Manager (Medical Diagnostics Services) – Ref. 096 · Ernakulam (1), Kozhikode (1), Bangalore (1) · 3 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: B.Sc MLT, B.Sc Medical Imaging, B.Sc Radiography, BMRT, BPT, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Optometry, or B.Tech/BE Biomedical Instrumentation (desirable: MBA in Marketing, Operations, or Healthcare Services; MHA or MPH).
Experience: 1 year post-qualification managerial or supervisory experience in healthcare projects. - Associate Manager (Teleradiology – QA) – Ref. 100 · Thiruvananthapuram · 1 post* · Age up to 37 (degree) / 40 (diploma)
Qualification: Diploma in Radiography, Radiodiagnosis, or Medical Imaging Technology; or Degree in Radiography, Medical Imaging Technology, Medical Radiological Technology, Radiation Imaging Technology, or Radio-Diagnosis.
Experience: Diploma holders – 7 years; Degree holders – 1 year, in CT or MRI scanning. - Associate Manager (Medical Biochemist) – Ref. 102 · Bangalore · 2 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: M.Sc Medical Biochemistry.
Experience: 1 year in a clinical laboratory. - Business Manager (Laboratory In-Charge) – Ref. 101 · Bangalore · 3 posts · Age up to 40
Qualification: BMLT or other professional qualification in the paramedical or healthcare area as per requirement.
Experience: 3 years. - Junior Manager (Quality) – Ref. 097 · Ernakulam (1), Thrissur (1), Chennai (1) · 3 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: Postgraduate in MLT, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Medical Microbiology, Medical Biochemistry, or Biotechnology; or Graduate in MLT, Medical Microbiology, Medical Biochemistry, or BMRT.
Experience: Postgraduates – 3 years; Graduates – 5 years, in an NABL-accredited laboratory. ISO 15189 (2022 or 2012) internal auditor training and laboratory QMS / risk management training are mandatory. Working knowledge of NABL 112 and NABL 135 and quality indicators such as TAT and QC is required. - Junior Manager (QA) – Ref. 092 · Chhattisgarh · 4 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: M.Sc or B.Sc in Microbiology, Health Science, Biochemistry, MLT, Medical Biochemistry, or Medical Microbiology.
Experience: Postgraduates – 1 year; Graduates – 3 years, in QC/QA of a diagnostic lab (biochemistry, haematology, histopathology, microbiology, hormone analysis). NABL documentation experience is mandatory. - Junior Manager (Diagnostics) – Ref. 094 · Goa · 1 post · Age up to 37
Qualification: Diploma in paramedical, BMLT, or other paramedical/healthcare qualification; or B.Sc in MLT, Microbiology, or Biochemistry.
Experience: Diploma holders – 5 years managing a diagnostic centre. Graduates with no experience may also apply. This is the only post in this drive open to freshers.
Manufacturing Division (3 Posts)
- Deputy General Manager (QA & QC) – Ref. 083 · Kanagala, Belagavi, Karnataka · 1 post (Permanent) · Age up to 45
Qualification: Master of Pharmacy (desirable: certifications in GMP, QMS, or Regulatory Affairs).
Experience: 10 years in pharmaceutical QA/QC including 5 years in a managerial or leadership role in a WHO-GMP compliant pharmaceutical or medical-device facility. Knowledge of cGMP, WHO, ISO, and USFDA guidelines; experience of CDSCO, WHO, or USFDA audits. Candidates from Central PSUs must have held the scale of Rs. 60,000–1,80,000 (2017) or Rs. 24,900–50,500 (2007) for two years. - Junior Manager (Production) – Ref. 085 · Anywhere in India (Sanitary Napkin Manufacturing Unit) · 8 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: B.Tech or BE in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Production Engineering.
Experience: 1 year in production operations of hygiene products, FMCG, or similar process industries. - Quality Assurance Officer – Ref. 086 · Anywhere in India · 9 posts (Non-Executive Fixed-term Contract) · Age up to 37
Qualification: Graduation in Science or Diploma in Engineering.
Experience: 3 or more years in QA functions in sanitary napkin, hygiene product, FMCG, medical device, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Role covers GMP and SOP compliance, in-process and finished-goods inspection, batch records, instrument calibration, ISO 9001/13485/BIS (IS 5405) audits, CAPA, and staff training. Knowledge of BIS IS 5405, ISO standards, MS Office, and ERP/SAP is expected.
International Business Division (2 Posts)
- Senior Business Manager (IBD) – Ref. 087 · Thiruvananthapuram · 1 post · Age up to 45
Qualification: MBA (Marketing) or Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing.
Experience: 6 years in marketing, business development, sales, or international business. Desirable: export and overseas market development, institutional business, distributor and key-account management, international tenders, product registration and order execution. - Business Manager (IBD) – Ref. 088 · Thiruvananthapuram · 1 post
Eligibility and pay details were not included in the published notification. Candidates should check the HLL careers portal for this post's specific requirements before applying.
Corporate Audit Services (1 Post)
- Associate Manager (Internal Audit) – Ref. 084 · Anywhere in India · 2 posts · Age up to 37
Qualification: MBA (Finance, Systems, Operations, or Hospital Administration), B.Pharm, or B.Tech.
Experience: 1 year in internal audit, finance, or accounts, or in the relevant functional area. Pharma or diagnostic laboratory experience is preferred.
Selection Process & Screening Clause
Selection for all posts is by interview. No written test or screening examination is prescribed in the notification. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HLL Lifecare.
At the interview, original documents will be verified. Candidates employed in Government, semi-Government, PSU, or autonomous bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
No TA/DA will be paid to candidates appearing for the interview.
HLL Lifecare reserves the right to cancel, restrict, or modify the selection process, leave posts unfilled, or change the number of vacancies at any stage. The Management's decision on selection is final.
Required Documents & Instructions for Candidates
Upload the following documents in PDF or Word format (each file under 10 MB) along with the completed application form in the Google Form:
- Prescribed HLL Application Form filled digitally and saved as PDF or Word. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Write the job title and reference code (e.g., HLL/HR/092/2026) clearly on the form.
- Updated CV/Resume
- All educational qualification certificates and consolidated mark sheets
- Experience certificates on official letterhead from each employer
- Latest salary slip
- Valid Category/Caste Certificate in Central Government prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/PwD, if applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Government/PSU/autonomous body employees
- Two recent passport-size photographs and a valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar / Voter ID / PAN)
Key instructions: Applications not in the prescribed HLL format are rejected without any further communication – do not submit a CV alone. All information stated in the application form is verified against originals at the interview; any mismatch cancels the candidature at any stage. Canvassing in any form is disqualifying. Late submissions after 21 October 2026 will not be considered.
How to Apply for HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026
- Visit the post's page on the HLL careers portal and click the Google form link.
- Download the prescribed blank application format from the link provided in the Google form or from the HLL careers page.
- Fill the form digitally and save as PDF or Word. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Write the job title and reference code clearly.
- Upload the completed form in the Google form's file-upload field (maximum 10 MB per file).
- Attach CV, educational and experience certificates, and latest salary slip in PDF or Word (each under 10 MB).
- Select the correct post in the "Post Applied For" field and submit on or before 21 October 2026.
HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 7 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit the Google Form | 21 October 2026 |
| Crucial date for age, qualification & experience | 1 October 2026 |
| Interview date | Not scheduled in the notice; shortlisted candidates will be contacted |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application (Google Form) for HLL Lifecare 55 vacancies across 20 posts is 21 October 2026. Late submissions will not be considered.
What is the application mode and fee for HLL Lifecare Recruitment?
The application mode is online via a Google Form. Candidates must download the prescribed HLL application form, fill it digitally, and upload it as PDF or Word to the Google Form. No application fee is mentioned in the notification.
How many vacancies are announced in HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026?
A total of 55 vacancies have been announced across 20 posts in Healthcare Services, Manufacturing, International Business, and Corporate Audit divisions. The largest vacancy counts are for Quality Assurance Officer (9 posts), Junior Manager Production (8 posts), and Operations Manager Healthcare Services (5 posts).
Is the Deputy General Manager post at HLL Lifecare permanent?
Yes. The Deputy General Manager (QA & QC) post at Kanagala, Belagavi, Karnataka (Ref. 083) is the only permanent cadre post in this recruitment. All other 19 posts are on fixed-term contract (executive or non-executive). The contract tenure is not explicitly stated on the position pages.
What is the selection process for HLL Lifecare Recruitment 2026?
Selection is by interview with original document verification. No written test or screening examination is prescribed. No TA/DA will be paid. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted; interview dates are not given in the notice.
What is the salary range for posts in HLL Lifecare Recruitment?
Basic pay ranges from Rs. 12,000 – Rs. 29,500 per month for the Quality Assurance Officer (non-executive) to Rs. 70,000 – Rs. 2,00,000 per month for the Deputy General Manager (QA & QC). Gross monthly salary and annual CTC figures vary by post and are higher for Metro (Bangalore) postings. For example, the DGM post has a gross salary of approximately Rs. 1,40,490/month and CTC of about Rs. 20.74 lakh/year at the minimum of the scale.