Recruitment Notice: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Government of India Enterprise, invites online applications from Indian Nationals for the post of Hindi Translator (Grade T-10) as per Advertisement No.: Estt./1/2031/2025-26 dated 15/01/2026.
Organization Details
- Organization Name: Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL)
- Type: Government of India Enterprise
- Registered Office: Tamra Bhavan, 1, Ashutosh Chowdhury Avenue, Kolkata – 700 019
- City: Kolkata
- State: West Bengal
- Country: India
- Postal Code: 700019
- CIN: L27201WB1967GOI028825
- Phone: 033 2283-2226
- Email: careers@hindustancopper.com
- Official Website: www.hindustancopper.com
Note: Indicative posting is shown in the notification; selected candidates are likely to be posted anywhere as per organizational requirements.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Opening Date for submission of online application | 10/02/2026 (11:00 AM onwards) |
| Last Date of submission of online application | 09/03/2026 (Till Midnight) |
| Date of Reckoning for eligibility (age/experience/qualification, etc.) | 01/01/2026 |
Date of Reckoning: Applicants must possess the requisite qualifications and experience and must not have attained the maximum age prescribed as on 01/01/2026.
Post Details, Vacancies, Grade & Pay Scale
| Grade | Cadre / Post | Scale of Pay (Rs.) | Number of Posts | Category | PwD Reservation |
| T-10 | Hindi Translator | 28740-3%-72110 | 2 | UR | One seat reserved for PwD (VH – Visually Handicapped) |
| Grade | Name of the Post | Maximum Age (in years) | Posting (Indicative) |
| T-10 | Hindi Translator | 35 | Corporate Office, Kolkata |
Emoluments: Selected incumbent, besides Basic Pay, shall be entitled to IDA (51.8% existing rate, variable from time to time), HRA (30% for Kolkata location), CPF (12%), NPS (6%), Gratuity (4.81%), and medical benefits for self and dependants as per Company rules. Applicants whose applications are received through Proper Channel or who provide NOC at the time of Document Verification shall be eligible for Pay Protection (Basic Pay + DA) as per Government guidelines.
Eligibility Criteria (Qualification & Experience)
Educational Qualification (Any One)
- Master’s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level
- Master’s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level
- Master’s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi Medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level
- Master’s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English Medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level
- Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level
Translation Qualification / Experience (Required)
- Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa OR
- Two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government office, including Government of India Undertaking.
Preference
Preference shall be given to candidates having knowledge of Hindi typing and Computers (MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint etc.).
No pre-scrutiny before Written Test: No scrutiny of candidature vis-à-vis the eligibility criteria shall be done before the Written Test. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves fully before applying that they meet all prescribed eligibility criteria for the concerned post.
Age Limit & Relaxations
| Post | Maximum Age | Age Reckoning Date |
| Hindi Translator (Grade T-10) | 35 years | 01/01/2026 |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| PwD - General | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Government Guideline |
Condition: Relaxation is subject to production of relevant certificate(s) from the prescribed authority.
Internal Candidates (HCL Employees)
- Serving employees of Hindustan Copper Limited with requisite qualification and post qualification experience must also apply online.
- They must submit the online Application Form along with acknowledgement slip and other required documents through proper channel (Unit/Office) for onward transmission to Corporate Office with Vigilance/Disciplinary status in one lot, to reach Corporate Office within 15 days from the closing date of submission of applications.
- NOC shall not be issued to internal candidates if they fail to comply with these provisions.
- Internal candidates are exempted from payment of Application Processing Fee.
- The age limit applicable for internal candidates shall be 50 years.
Reservation Details
Reservation for SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) communities / Ex-Servicemen / Persons with Disabilities (PwD) shall be as per Government directives. Candidates claiming reservation benefits must submit requisite details in the online application and produce original certificate(s) at document verification.
PwD Disablement Categories Identified for the Post
- (a) B, LV
- (b) HH
- (c) OL, BL, OA
- (d) SD/SI (Without), SD/SI (With) – OL/BL/OA/OAL, LC, Dw, AAV, MD
- (e) ASD, SLD, MI
- (f) Multiple disabilities amongst (a) to (e) above
PwD candidates are required to submit Disability Certificate issued by the competent authority as prescribed under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017.
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Application Processing Fee | Remarks |
| All candidates | ₹ 500/- (Non-refundable) | Except SC/ST/PwD candidates |
| SC / ST / PwD | Exempted | No fee as per notification |
The application processing fee plus applicable bank charges shall be paid by the applicant using the Payment Gateway / NEFT online transfer through HCL website only. No other form of remittance shall be accepted.
How to Apply (Online Application Process)
- Submit the application online only through the Company’s website: www.hindustancopper.com. No other means/mode of application will be accepted.
- Before filling the online application, carefully read the instructions contained in the “How to Apply” document (available separately on HCL website). Candidates may click on the button “Career” to get instructions for online application submission.
- Upload passport-size color photograph (size less than 50 KB) and signature in black ink (size less than 50 KB) in .jpg format.
- After submitting the online application, print the computer-generated Online Application and the Acknowledgment Slip and keep a copy for reference and records.
- Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
Technical difficulty while applying: In case of any difficulty while filling the online application, write an email to hclrecruitmenttech@gmail.com and careers@hindustancopper.com by enclosing the error message appearing on the screen.
Selection Process & Written Test Pattern
For the post of Hindi Translator, selection shall be based on Written Test and shall be subject to Document Verification towards eligibility.
| Section / Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration (Minutes) | Type |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 50 | 50 | 90 | Objective |
| English Vocabulary and Grammar | 40 | 40 | Included in above 90 minutes | Objective |
| Hindi Vocabulary and Grammar | 40 | 40 | Included in above 90 minutes | Objective |
| Computer Knowledge | 20 | 20 | Included in above 90 minutes | Objective |
| Translation from Hindi to English | 5 | 25 | 30 | Descriptive |
| Translation from English to Hindi | 5 | 25 | Included in above 30 minutes | Descriptive |
| English Essay | 1 | 10 | Included in above 30 minutes | Descriptive |
| Hindi Essay | 1 | 10 | Included in above 30 minutes | Descriptive |
- Objective type questions are multiple choice (maximum 4 options) with distracters and one correct answer.
- Negative Marking: 1/4th mark shall be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Written Test date, venue, etc., shall be shared with the call letter issued to candidates.
- The written test pattern/details are indicative and likely to change; changes, if any, will be conveyed through call letter.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30% of aggregate marks in Written Test for shortlisting candidates for Document Verification.
- PwD persons having limitations which hamper writing capabilities may opt for scribe and must declare scribe requirement in the online application form; medical certificate regarding physical limitation in writing must be submitted at the time of Written Test.
Venue: Written Test / Document Verification venue shall be at Kolkata or any other place in India, as decided by HCL.
Call Letters / Admit Card
- Call letter for Written Test and Skill Test shall be available for download from HCL’s website.
- All correspondence with the candidate shall be done through email and/or announcements on the Company’s website: www.hindustancopper.com.
- It is the responsibility of the candidate to download/print the Admit Card.
- The Company shall not be responsible for any loss of email sent due to invalid/wrong email ID provided by the candidate or due to any other reasons.
Document Verification (DV) Details & Required Documents
Important: Non-production of original documents at the time of Document Verification will debar candidates from the selection process. DV date/time/venue will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through email, and call letters will be made available through registered account on HCL website. Requests for change in DV date/time/venue shall not be entertained.
Original Documents to be Verified
- Date of Birth proof: Xth Standard Passing Certificate indicating Date of Birth OR School Leaving Certificate
- XIIth Standard Passing Certificate
- Mark Sheet of Diploma / Graduate Degree and/or Post Graduate Degree as applicable
- Final Diploma / Graduate Degree / Post Graduate Degree Certificate as applicable (Provisional if Final Degree Certificate is not available)
- Experience Certificate(s) to establish post-qualification experience as required
Category / Reservation Certificates
- SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates must produce caste/category certificate as per Government of India format.
- EWS applicants must submit requisite certificate in Government of India format valid for year 2025-26 from competent authority.
- OBC applicants must indicate “Creamy Layer” or “Non-Creamy Layer” while filling online application. Applicants belonging to “Creamy Layer” are not entitled for relaxations/concessions admissible to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) applicants must submit certificate in prescribed Government of India format issued on or after 01.04.2025 by competent authority. Further, OBC applicants called for DV must give an undertaking indicating that they belong to OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) category at the time of reporting for DV.
- PwBD candidates must submit Disability Certificate issued by authority as prescribed in Rights of Persons with Disabilities Rules, 2017; failing which candidature as PwBD will not be considered.
- If EWS/SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate is issued in a language other than English/Hindi, candidates must submit a self-certified translated copy in either English or Hindi.
Note: Original documents for verification and self-attested copies along with duly signed hard copy of the Online Application are required to be produced at the time of Document Verification.
Medical Fitness
Appointment is subject to being found medically fit by such Medical Authority as may be prescribed by HCL Management.
Amendments / Corrigendum
Any amendment / modification / corrigendum in respect of recruitment through this Advertisement shall only be communicated through the Company’s website: www.hindustancopper.com. Candidates are advised to keep themselves updated by visiting the website from time to time.
General Instructions, Conditions & Disclaimers
- Only Indian Nationals of 18 (Eighteen) years of age and above are eligible to apply.
- Candidates are advised to submit their online application well in advance without waiting for the closing date.
- The onus of proving correctness and authenticity of details provided in the application lies with the applicant.
- Candidate will have the option to opt out of the disclosure scheme under the Right to Information Act, 2005 (option at time of filling online application).
- In case of variation in name/surname/name-spelling in application vs certificates, candidate must submit an affidavit sworn before judicial magistrate/appropriate authority, failing which candidature may be cancelled.
- No Travelling Allowance shall be reimbursed for appearing in Written Test / Skill Tests.
- Candidates employed in Government / Semi-Government / PSU must also apply online and either submit application through proper channel or produce No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of document verification.
- HCL may reject any application at any stage if candidate is found ineligible.
- HCL reserves the right to change number of vacancies and/or cancel/restrict/modify/alter recruitment process without further notice or assigning any reason.
- HCL reserves the right to shortlist candidates and decide modalities for recruitment (Written Test or Skill Test or both) and venue/schedule thereof.
- Selected candidate shall be liable to serve the Company anywhere in India/abroad where it may have business interests.
- Appointment is provisional and subject to verification of Character & Antecedents by prescribed authorities.
- Appointment will remain provisional subject to verification of caste/category certificates and other testimonials. If claim is found false, services may be terminated forthwith and further action may be taken.
- Category (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/EWS/PwBD) once filled in online application will not be changed and no benefit of other category will be admissible during recruitment/selection.
- Mere fulfilling minimum eligibility criteria does not entitle any applicant to be called for document verification/appointment.
- HCL shall not be liable for delay or loss in email/postal transit for any reason.
- Email ID and mobile number entered must remain active till recruitment process is complete; no change in email ID allowed once entered; all future correspondence will be via email.
- As Written Test for all disciplines shall be conducted on same day, candidates are advised to apply against a single discipline/post.
- Any canvassing directly or indirectly will disqualify candidature.
- In case of doubt/discrepancy/conflict/confusion/ambiguity regarding content of advertisement, HCL decision shall be final.
- In case of doubt/discrepancy/conflict/confusion/ambiguity that may arise in Hindi version, English version shall prevail.
- Legal jurisdiction in case of dispute arising out of this recruitment shall be Kolkata only.
- HCL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity.
Contact & Support
Official Contacts
- Phone: 033 2283-2226
- Email: careers@hindustancopper.com
- Website: www.hindustancopper.com
Online Application Technical Support
If you face any difficulty while filling the online application, email:
- hclrecruitmenttech@gmail.com
- careers@hindustancopper.com
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