Hotel Corporation of India Limited (HCIL) Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for General Manager (Operations) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Hotel Corporation of India Limited New Delhi Last Date: 17th March, 2026
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Hotel Corporation of India Limited (HCIL) Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for General Manager (Operations) - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

HCIL Recruitment 2026: General Manager (Operations) Opportunity

The Hotel Corporation of India Limited (HCIL) has released the official notification for the recruitment of a General Manager (Operations) on a contract basis. This is a significant opportunity for experienced hospitality professionals seeking stable and well-paid roles in the government sector. This recruitment is being conducted for 1 post in the Hospitality sector.

Recruitment Type: This is a Direct Recruitment based on an Interview. There is no written competitive examination involved in the selection process.

Key Highlights

Organization Name Hotel Corporation of India Limited (HCIL)
Post Name General Manager (Operations), HCI
Total Vacancies 1
Apply Mode Offline (By Post)
Job Type Contract (Fixed Term: 3 Years)
Last Date to Apply 17 March 2026

Vacancy Details 2026

Post Name Total Posts Salary (CTC) Age Limit
General Manager (Operations), HCI 1 Rs. 1.05 Lakhs per month Max 55 Years

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

  • Essential: Graduate Degree from a recognized university.
  • Preferred: Diploma in Hotel Management from a Government recognized institute or an Institute of repute.

2. Experience

  • Minimum 12 years of experience in the hospitality industry.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as Head of Department (HOD) in a hotel of repute.

3. Age Limit

  • Upper Age Limit: 55 years.
  • Age as on Cut-off Date: 01-02-2026 (Candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria as of this date).
  • Age Relaxation:
    • SC/ST: 5 years relaxation.
    • OBC: 3 years relaxation.
    • Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules.

4. Mandatory Requirements

  • Candidate must be an Indian National.
  • Must fulfill all eligibility criteria as of the cut-off date (01-02-2026).

Selection Process

The selection for the General Manager (Operations) post will be conducted through the following stages:

  1. Screening: Initial shortlisting of applications based on eligibility.
  2. Interview: Provisionally eligible candidates will be called for an interview.
  3. Medical Examination: Candidates selected after the interview must undergo a Pre-Employment Medical Examination. Note: The cost of the medical examination is to be borne by the candidate.
  4. Final Selection: Based on interview performance and medical fitness.

Application Fee

Category Fee
All Categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/PwD) No Application Fee is mentioned in the official notification.

How to Apply (Offline Mode)

Candidates must follow these steps to apply for HCIL Recruitment 2026:

  1. Visit Official Website: Go to www.centaurhotels.com.
  2. Download Form: Download the application form for the General Manager (Operations) post.
  3. Fill Application: Fill the form carefully with correct information (use BLOCK letters where required).
  4. Attach Documents: Attach self-attested copies of the following:
    • Recent passport-sized photograph.
    • Signature.
    • ID Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Passport).
    • Academic and Experience Certificates.
  5. Review: Check all details carefully before submission.
  6. Submission: Send the completed application form via Speed Post or Registered Post to the address mentioned in the official notification.
  7. Deadline: Ensure the application reaches the specified address by 17-03-2026.
  8. Keep Copy: Retain a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Event Date
Eligibility Cut-off Date 01-02-2026
Last Date to Submit Application 17-03-2026

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About Hotel Corporation of India Limited

Welcome to Centaur! The Centaur Hotels are the units of Hotel Corporation of India Ltd. The Hotel Corporation of India Ltd. (HCI) is a public limited subsidiary Company of Air India Limited and was incorporated on July 8th 1971 under the companies act 1956 when Air India decided to enter the hotel industry in keeping with the then prevalent trend among world airlines. The objective was to offer passengers a better product, both at the international airport and other places of tourist interest thereby also increasing tourism in India.


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Hotel Corporation of India Limited (A wholly owned subsidiary of AIR-India) Unit: The Centaur Lake View Hotel, Srinagar Cheshmashai, Srinagar-190001
Cheshmashai, - 190001
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