Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a leading public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Mines, has officially announced its HCL Recruitment 2025 drive. This initiative opens up 64 vacancies for the position of Junior Manager (E-0 Grade) across a diverse range of 13 technical and support disciplines, offering a significant career opportunity for qualified professionals in India's mining sector.
HCL Recruitment 2025: Key Dates and Application Details
The online application window for HCL Recruitment 2025 is set to commence on 27 November 2025 at 11:00 AM. Aspiring candidates must ensure their applications are submitted before the deadline on 17 December 2025, at midnight. The entire process is online, and applications will only be accepted through the official HCL website under the 'Careers' section. The application fee is set at Rs. 1,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while candidates from PwBD and other exempt categories are not required to pay the fee.
Vacancy Distribution and Eligibility Criteria
The 64 available posts are distributed with a clear reservation policy. The breakdown is as follows: 10 for Scheduled Caste (SC), 6 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), 16 for Other Backward Classes - Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), 6 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS), and 26 for Unreserved (UR) categories. Furthermore, 4 positions are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), with 2 for the visually handicapped, 1 for the hard-of-hearing, and 1 for those with multiple disabilities.
The recruitment drive aims to bolster HCL's core operations in disciplines including Mining, Geology, Survey, Environment, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Mineral Processing, Finance, HR, Administration, Law, and Materials & Contracts. The educational and experience requirements are specific to each discipline. For instance, the Mining discipline requires a Diploma with 5 years of experience and a valid Foreman’s Certificate, or a degree in Mining Engineering with 2 years of experience and a mandatory Mines Manager/Foreman certification. For the Finance role, candidates need ICWA/CA Inter with 3 years of experience or an MBA/PG Diploma in Finance with 2 years of experience. The upper age limit for applicants is 40 years, with standard relaxations applicable for SC/ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, and ex-servicemen as per government norms.
Selection Process and Salary Package
The selection for these coveted positions will be conducted entirely through a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Candidates need to secure qualifying marks to proceed to the document verification stage; the cut-off is 30% for UR and OBC candidates and 20% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates. Upon final selection, the chosen candidates will be offered a lucrative career with HCL.
The selected Junior Managers will receive a starting basic pay of Rs. 30,000 in the pay scale of Rs. 30,000–3%–1,20,000. As a part of the employment terms, candidates are required to sign a service bond of ₹3 lakh, committing to serve the company for a minimum of three years.
This recruitment drive by Hindustan Copper Limited presents a strategic opportunity for skilled professionals to build a stable and rewarding career in one of India's premier mining enterprises. With the application window opening soon, eligible candidates are advised to prepare their documents and apply online promptly to avoid last-minute delays.
