Hindustan Copper GM & DGM 2026 — 10 Posts, Apply by 08 Oct

Hindustan Copper GM & DGM Recruitment 2026 (10 Posts), Apply Offline by 08 October 2026 in West Bengal. Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Government of India Public Sector Undertaking, has released Notification No. Estt./1/2035/2026-27 inviting offline applications for 10 posts of General Manager (E8) and Deputy General Manager (E7) across four disciplines: Mining, HR, Finance, and Materials & Contracts. This HCL government job 2026 opportunity is open to external candidates as well as internal HCL and other Government/CPSE employees. Eligible candidates holding the discipline-specific qualification and post-qualification experience below can apply offline through Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier before the closing date. Hindustan Copper Limited is India's only vertically integrated copper producing company, operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines, with mining, milling, and smelting operations across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Jharkhand and its corporate headquarters in Kolkata. Because these senior E7/E8-grade posts sit just above the "Next Below Grade," candidates should note the notification's detailed monthly gross salary threshold requirement at that grade (₹1,71,630 for DGM aspirants, ₹1,90,700 for GM aspirants) as an additional eligibility filter beyond the stated post-qualification experience, and should confirm their current gross salary meets this bar before applying. Selected General Managers and Deputy General Managers will be posted at HCL's Corporate Office in Kolkata or anywhere in India or abroad as required. The HCL 2026 selection process is based solely on a Personal Interview, with shortlisting in a 1:5 ratio (subject to a minimum of 10 candidates) if applications exceed the zone of consideration; there is no written examination. The salary for HCL GM & DGM 2026 is the IDA pay scale of ₹1,20,000 to ₹2,80,000 per month for General Manager (E8) and ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,60,000 per month for Deputy General Manager (E7), with approximate annual CTC ranging from ₹31.79 lakh to ₹102.40 lakh depending on grade. The HCL GM & DGM 2026 offline application form (Annexure-I) is available at hindustancopper.com. The last date for the application to reach HCL's Corporate Office in Kolkata is 08 October 2026. There is no separate application fee mentioned in the notification. Candidates must read the complete official HCL notification PDF before applying, since qualification, age limit, and post-qualification experience requirements differ substantially across the four disciplines, and Government/PSU employees must route their application through proper channel or submit an NOC.

• Mining (GM/DGM): Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations
• HR (GM/DGM): Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies with an MBA in Personnel Management, or a PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work; LLB preferred additionally
• Finance (DGM): Final examination of ICAI or ICMAI
• Materials & Contracts (DGM): Bachelor's Degree with a PG Degree/Diploma in Materials/Supply Chain Management, or a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA in the same fields

• General Manager (E8): Maximum 56 years (external candidates), 20 years post-qualification experience
• Deputy General Manager (E7): Maximum 55 years (external candidates), 17 years post-qualification experience
• Relaxation: 5 years SC/ST, 3 years OBC, 5 years Ex-Servicemen, PwD per GOI guidelines
• No maximum age limit for internal HCL employees applying on a regular basis

• Mining (GM/DGM): Bachelor's Degree in Mining Engineering with First Class Mine Manager's Certificate of Competency (Unrestricted) under the Metalliferous Mines Regulations; experience counted from the date of the Mining Engineering degree
• HR (GM/DGM): Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Commerce/Science/Engineering/Professional Studies with an MBA specialising in Personnel Management, or a PG Degree/Diploma in Personnel Management/Social Work acceptable under Labour Legislation for a Welfare Officer; LLB preferred additionally
• Finance (DGM): Final examination of ICAI or ICMAI
• Materials & Contracts (DGM): Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce/Engineering with a PG Degree/Diploma in Materials Management/Supply Chain Management, or a Bachelor's Degree with an MBA in the same fields
• General Manager (E8): maximum age 56 years for external candidates, 20 years post-qualification experience; Deputy General Manager (E7): maximum age 55 years, 17 years post-qualification experience
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen, per Government of India guidelines for PwD; no maximum age limit for internal HCL employees applying on a regular basis
• Experience must be in the relevant field (Mining/Metal/Manufacturing industry or another industry with supporting documentation) and does not include teaching, research fellowship, internship, apprenticeship, or consultancy experience

Not specified in the notification

• General Manager (E8): ₹1,20,000–2,80,000/month (IDA); approx. CTC ₹37.94–102.40 lakh/annum
• Deputy General Manager (E7): ₹1,00,000–2,60,000/month (IDA); approx. CTC ₹31.79–93.77 lakh/annum
• Plus DA, perks, UG Allowance, NPS/PF employer contribution, PRP, gratuity, medical benefits, leave encashment

1. Download the prescribed application proforma (Annexure-I) from the official HCL notification
2. Fill the application (typed or neatly handwritten) completely for each advertised post applied for
3. Attach all supporting documents establishing eligibility for qualification and experience as listed in Paragraph 10(iv) of the notification
4. Superscribe the envelope with the Post Name, Cadre, and Grade applied for
5. Government/Semi-Government/PSU employees must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview
6. Send the application by Registered Post, Speed Post, or Courier only (no email, fax, or hand delivery) to: Executive Director (HR), Hindustan Copper Limited, Tamra Bhavan, 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata - 700019
7. Ensure the application reaches the above address on or before 08 October 2026
8. Retain a copy of the submitted application and all enclosures for future reference