Recruitment for the Graduate Engineer Trainee program at Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) 2024
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) is seeking applications from Indian Nationals for the position of Graduate Engineer Trainee in different disciplines / cadres. Interested and eligible candidates must apply online through HCL’s official website.
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Discipline / Cadre wise vacancies with category –
SN | Cadre / Disciplines | Total | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS | UR |
1 | Mining | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
2 | Geology | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
3 | Electrical | 8 | 1[BL] | 1[BL] | 1[BL] | 1 | 4 |
4 | Instrumentation | 1 | 1 | ||||
5 | Civil | 5 | 1[BL] | 1 | 3 | ||
6 | Mechanical | 11 | 2[BL] | 1 | 2[BL-1] | 1 | 5 |
7 | System | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Total | 40 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 21 |
Vacancies reserved for PwBDs are as follows.
Category | Number of Post/s |
Visually Handicapped (VH) | 1 |
Hard of Hearing (HH) | 2* |
The PwBDs appointed will be adjusted against the vacancy of respective categories, viz., UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS.
Eligibility: Applicants are required to obtain a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates) in the overall aggregate of the qualifying degree mentioned in the essential qualification table for each cadre/discipline. The degree must be obtained from a University/Institution that is recognized by the Government/UGC/AIU/AICTE.
SN | Cadre / Disciplines | Essential Qualification with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) in the qualifying degree |
1 | Mining | Full time Bachelor Degree in Mining Engineering |
2 | Geology | Post-Graduation (full time) in Geology from a recognized Indian University/Institution |
3 | Electrical | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology (Electrical). |
4 | Instrumentation | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology (Instrumentation / Electronics & Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication). |
5 | Civil | Full time Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering. |
6 | Mechanical | Full time Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Mining Machinery. |
7 | System | Full time Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Technology (Information Technology / Computer Science) or MBA with specialization in Systems / IT or MCA. |
The candidate must have successfully cleared the GATE Examination in any of the years 2021, 2022, or 2023, and possess a valid GATE score from 2021, 2022, or 2023 in the same field as their qualifying degree discipline.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2024)
The maximum age limit for the position of Graduate Engineer Trainee is 28 years as of January 1, 2024. Nevertheless, there are certain relaxations in age criteria for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-servicemen categories.
Category | Age Relaxation (in years) |
SC / ST | 5 |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 |
PWD – General / EWS | 10 |
PWD – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 13 |
PWD – SC / ST | 15 |
Ex. Servicemen | As per Govt. Guideline |
The selection process to the post of Graduate Engineer Trainee will be a two-step process with the weightage assigned to each step is as under.
Steps | Weightage in % |
1. GATE Score / Marks | 70% |
2. Personal Interview | 30% |
Candidates will be invited for a Personal Interview in a ratio of 1:5. This means that for every advertised vacancy, five candidates will be selected for the interview process. However, if there is only one vacancy available, then ten candidates will be shortlisted for the Personal Interview. In the event that the number of applications received is lower than the prescribed ratio for conducting interviews, HCL will make a separate decision regarding whether to proceed with a Personal Interview involving a smaller number of candidates.
Application Fee: Candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories are obligated to pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs.500/- (Five Hundred Only). However, all other candidates, including PwBDs, are exempted from paying any fees. The applicant must make the payment using the Payment Gateway / NEFT On-line Transfer through HCL’s website, along with the applicable bank charges. No other method of payment will be accepted.
How to Apply: It is strongly recommended that the candidates submit their Online Recruitment Application well ahead of the closing date. Any manual or paper applications will not be considered.
Opening date for submission of online Application | Last date of submission of online application |
29/01/2024 (11.00 AM Onwards) | 19/02/2024 (Till Midnight) |
For more information visit: https://www.hindustancopper.com/Page/Career_new