HCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 171 Posts.
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) recruitment for 171 Trade Apprentice posts at Malanjkhand Copper Project, Madhya Pradesh.
* Organization: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL).
* Advt No: HCL/MCP/HR/Trade App./01/2026.
* Total Vacancies: 171.
* Location: Madhya Pradesh.
* Last Date: 24/11/2026.
* Qualification: 10th/Matric + ITI in concerned trade (most trades) or just 10th (specific roles like Mate Mines, Shotfirer).
* Age Limit: 18-25 years (relaxations for SC/ST/OBC).
* Selection: Merit-based (70% 10th marks, 30% ITI marks; 100% 10th for non-ITI roles).
* Application Mode: Online (Two-step process: Apprenticeship Portal + HCL Website).
* Fees: Not mentioned.
* Important Dates: Opening 05/11/2026, Closing 24/11/2026.
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* *Lead Paragraph:* Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has announced a recruitment drive for **171 Trade Apprentice** positions. These vacancies are located at the **Malanjkhand Copper Project** in **Madhya Pradesh**.
* *Overview:* This recruitment is conducted under the **Apprentices Act 1961**. It aims to provide training opportunities to enhance employability in various technical trades.
* *Important Dates:*
* Online Application Opening Date: **05/11/2026**
* Online Application Closing Date: **24/11/2026**
* Publication of Short-listed Candidates: **08/12/2026**
* *Vacancy Details & Eligibility:*
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* Post 1: Mate Mines (Fresher) | 4 | 18-25 | 10th/Matric
* Post 2: Shotfirer/Blaster (Mines) | 13 | 18-25 | 10th/Matric
* Post 3: Driver-cum-Mechanic (LMV) | 6 | 18-25 | 10th/Matric
* Post 4: Electrician | 36 | 18-25 | 10th + ITI Electrician
* Post 5: Fitter | 16 | 18-25 | 10th + ITI Fitter
* Post 6: Computer Assistant (COPA) | 20 | 18-25 | 10th + ITI COPA
* …and so on. To be “comprehensive”, I should try to capture the variety.
* *Application Fee:* Not specified.
* *How to Apply:*
1. Register on the **Government of India Apprenticeship Portal** (www.apprenticeship.gov.in).
2. Search for **Hindustan Copper Limited, Malanjkhand Copper Project** and note your unique registration number.
3. Complete your profile with **100% Aadhaar verification**, bank details, and eKYC.
4. Apply online for the specific trade on the Apprenticeship Portal.
5. Complete the second mandatory step by submitting your application through the **official HCL website** (www.hindustancopper.com).
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* *Refining Table:*
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Table Headers: Post Name, Vacancies, Age Limit, Qualification.
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* Excerpt: HCL invites applications for 171 Trade Apprentice vacancies at Malanjkhand Copper Project, Madhya Pradesh.
* MetaTitle: HCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 171 Posts
* MetaDesc: Apply online for 171 Trade Apprentice posts at Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) for 2026. Check eligibility, dates, and how to apply.
* Tags: HCL Recruitment 2026, Trade Apprentice Jobs, ITI Jobs, Madhya Pradesh Govt Jobs, Hindustan Copper Limited.
* Category: Government Jobs (or similar, based on instructions – “Exact name from the 13 categories” – I’ll use “Government Jobs”).
* EnglishTitle: HCL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 171 Posts.
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