Particulars | Details |
Organisation | Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) |
Notification Number | Estt./1/2035/2026-27 |
Notification Date | 09/09/2026 |
Posts Advertised | General Manager (E8), Deputy General Manager (E7) |
Disciplines | Mining, HR, Finance, Materials & Contracts |
Total Vacancies | 10 Posts |
Date of Reckoning | 01/09/2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 08/10/2026 |
Mode of Application | Offline (by post/courier); no online application mode specified |
Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal (Corporate Office); posting anywhere in India/abroad |
Selection Process | Personal Interview (with shortlisting if applications exceed the interview zone) |
Official Website |
HCL GM & DGM Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of all important dates related to this recruitment to avoid missing any deadline. The schedule mentioned below is based on official information and may be updated from time to time.
Event | Date |
|---|---|
Notification Date | 09/09/2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 08/10/2026 |
HCL GM & DGM Vacancy Details 2026
Here, you can find the position wise vacancies detail of each position open under HCL DGM GM Recruitment 2026 notification. You can find here the number of vacancies, qualification, age limit and pay scale. The complete eligibility criteria of each position open under HCL is given below.
General Manager (Mining)
No. of Vacancies: 3 (UR:1, OBC:1, SC:1)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under Metalliferous Mines Regulations
Age Limit: Max 56 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E8: ₹1,20,000-2,80,000/- (IDA)
General Manager (HR)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (UR:1)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies with MBA (Personnel Management) or PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work
Age Limit: Max 56 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E8: ₹1,20,000-2,80,000/- (IDA)
Deputy General Manager (Mining)
No. of Vacancies: 2 (UR:1, SC:1)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under Metalliferous Mines Regulations
Age Limit: Max 55 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E7: ₹1,00,000-2,60,000/- (IDA)
Deputy General Manager (Finance)
No. of Vacancies: 2 (UR:1, SC:1)
Qualification: Passed Final Examination of ICAI or Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Age Limit: Max 55 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E7: ₹1,00,000-2,60,000/- (IDA)
Deputy General Manager (HR)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (OBC:1)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies with MBA (Personnel Management) or PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work
Age Limit: Max 55 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E7: ₹1,00,000-2,60,000/- (IDA)
Deputy General Manager (Materials & Contracts)
No. of Vacancies: 1 (UR:1)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Engineering with PG Degree/Diploma in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistics OR MBA with specialization in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management
Age Limit: Max 55 Years (as on 01/09/2026)
Pay Scale: E7: ₹1,00,000-2,60,000/- (IDA)
HCL GM & DGM Eligibility Criteria and Qualification
Eligibility for HCL Recruitment 2026 depends on the discipline applied for. The essential qualification for each discipline is given below.
Discipline | Essential Qualification |
|---|---|
Mining | Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations. The Certificate of Competency is qualifying in nature; post-qualification experience is counted from the date of the Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering. |
HR | Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies (BBA/BCA etc.) with an MBA specialising in Personnel Management, or a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work acceptable under Labour Legislation for a Welfare Officer. Preference is given to candidates additionally holding an LLB. |
Finance | Passed the Final Examination of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) or the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). |
Materials & Contracts | Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Engineering with a Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management/Logistics & Supply Chain Management, OR a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA specialising in the same fields. |
Equivalent qualifications are considered as per Government/UGC/AIU/AICTE guidelines. Where the qualification certificate does not mention the specialisation, or the nomenclature differs from what is prescribed, applicants must submit a Certificate of Specialisation or Certificate of Equivalence from their institute. A "Diploma" for eligibility purposes must be a Post-Graduate level course; if this is not explicitly reflected on the certificate, a Certificate of Equivalence is mandatory.
HCL GM & DGM Age Limit and Post-Qualification Experience
Advertised Post | Grade & Pay Scale (IDA) | Maximum Age Limit | Post-Qualification Experience Required | Next Below Grade (IDA) / Level (CDA) | Monthly Gross Salary Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Manager | E8, ₹1,20,000-2,80,000 | 56 years | 20 years | E7 ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 (IDA) / L-13 ₹1,23,100-2,15,900 (CDA) | ₹1,90,700 |
Deputy General Manager | E7, ₹1,00,000-2,60,000 | 55 years | 17 years | E6 ₹90,000-2,40,000 (IDA) / L-12 ₹78,800-2,09,200 (CDA) | ₹1,71,630 |
Age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC candidates, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, and as per Government of India guidelines for PwD candidates - applicable to external applicants, up to the extent that leaves a minimum residual service of 3 years before superannuation. Internal HCL employees applying on a regular basis do not have a maximum age limit, but must have completed at least one year of service in the next-below scale of pay and must meet the prescribed post-qualification experience.
Experience is counted only from the date of obtaining the essential qualification, must be in the relevant field (Mining/Metal/Manufacturing industry, or another industry with a supporting experience certificate and job description), and does not include teaching, research fellowship, internship, apprenticeship, consultancy, or academic project experience.
Preferred Experience for HCL GM & DGM Posts
Discipline | Preferred Experience |
|---|---|
Mining | 5 years in underground mining, with sound competency in underground project management/execution, including regulatory compliance for underground mining projects. |
Finance | 5 years in finalisation of accounts, cost accounting, budgeting, MIS, mergers and acquisitions, banking, fund management, taxation, audits, and concurrence of proposals. |
HR | 5 years handling contract labour matters and labour law compliance in a large project/unit, long-term wage settlements in a multi-unit CPSU, bipartite/tripartite settlements with trade unions, Board-level matters, and service matters before legal fora such as CGIT, CAT, and High Court/Supreme Court. |
Materials & Contracts | 5 years in a senior managerial position with experience in materials planning, inventory control, vendor development, supply chain and logistics management, ERP systems, and E-Tendering (GeM, CPPP), preferably in the Mining/Metal industry. |
HCL GM & DGM Salary and Cost to Company (CTC)
Selected candidates will draw pay as per the IDA scale of the advertised grade, along with Dearness Allowance, perks and allowances, UG Allowance, NPS and PF employer contributions, PRP (as per DPE guidelines), gratuity, medical benefits, and leave encashment as per HCL rules.
Designation | Grade | Approx. CTC (₹ Lakhs Per Annum) - Minimum | Approx. CTC (₹ Lakhs Per Annum) - Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
General Manager | E-8 | 37.94 | 102.40 |
Deputy General Manager | E-7 | 31.79 | 93.77 |
Candidates from Government/CPSEs will be given pay protection (last drawn Basic pay and DA only), subject to their application being routed through proper channel or an NOC being submitted at the time of interview.
Application Fees
Here is the complete information about HCL DGM GM Recruitment 2026 application fee. We advise the candidates that read the rules, methods and guidelines in the official notification before any payment of the application fee.
Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
Fee | ₹/- |
HCL GM & DGM Selection Process
The detailed selection procedure has been mentioned in the official notification of HCL DGM GM Recruitment 2026. But we are giving you here the short summary of the selection procedure. The candidates are advised to refer to official notification for selection procedure.
Selection Procedure:
Selection shall be made based on the performance of the candidate in the Personal Interview (PI).
Candidates shall be shortlisted for Personal Interview in the ratio of 1:5, subject to a minimum of 10 candidates or as per HCL’s decision.
If applications received exceed the zone of consideration, shortlisting shall be done based on:
For every completed year of relevant experience beyond the minimum requirement: 1 Mark.
For every additional higher qualification over the minimum essential qualification (in relevant cadre/discipline): 1 Mark (maximum 2 Marks).
In case of a tie, higher company turnover shall determine higher rank in the shortlisting list.
HCL reserves the right to shortlist candidates more than the prescribed ratio if required.
Intimation of Personal Interview shall be communicated through HCL website (career page) / e-mail.
How to Apply for HCL General Manager & Deputy General Manager Recruitment 2026
Here is the complete procedure to apply for HCL DGM GM Recruitment 2026. The candidates should read the complete procedure to apply in the official notification from the links given below.
The application procedure for is not fully online. Candidates are advised to follow the detailed instructions given below.
Download the prescribed proforma application (Annexure-I) from the HCL website.
Fill in the application form completely (typed or neatly handwritten) for each advertised post.
Enclose all required documents as per the checklist in Para 10(iv) of the notification.
Superscribe the envelope with the name of Post, Cadre, and Grade.
Send the duly filled application form along with enclosures via Registered / Speed Post / Courier only to: Executive Director (HR), Hindustan Copper Limited, Tamra Bhavan, 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata – 700019.
Application must reach on or before 08/10/2026.
Candidates working in Government/CPSEs must forward application through proper channel or produce NOC at the time of interview.
Documents Required for HCL GM & DGM Document Verification
Candidates called for Personal Interview must carry original documents for verification, including:
Date of Birth proof (10th Standard certificate or School Leaving Certificate)
12th Standard Passing Certificate/Mark Statement
Graduate and/or Post-Graduate/Professional Qualification mark sheets and certificates
Experience certificates for each declared organisation, along with supporting proof such as appointment letter, release letter, PF statement, Form-16, pay slips, and bank statements
NOC and proof of parallel/next-below grade, if presently working in a PSU/Government organisation
Caste/category certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer) or Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, in the prescribed Government of India format
Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving Licence/Voter ID/Passport)
Non-production of original documents at the interview will debar the candidate from appearing for the interview.
HCL Recruitment 2026 - Important Instructions
Only Indian Nationals aged 18 years and above are eligible to apply.
Appointment is subject to medical fitness and verification of character, antecedents, and caste/category certificates.
Any canvassing, directly or indirectly, will disqualify the candidature.
Travelling ticket fare is reimbursed only to candidates who are actually interviewed.
Legal jurisdiction for any dispute arising from this recruitment is Kolkata only.
In case of any conflict between the Hindi and English versions of the notification, the English version prevails.
HCL Recruitment 2026 - Important Link
Official Notification PDF: Click Here
Official Website: Click Here