HCL Recruitment 2026 Through GATE Shortlisting Out, Check Number of Shortlisted Candidates
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has released the shortlist for Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) positions, based on GATE 2023, 2024, and 2025 scores. Interviews are scheduled from February 11-16, 2026, for various engineering disciplines. A larger number of candidates are shortlisted to ensure category-wise reservation ratios, with final selection based on interview performance.
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL) has released the shortlisting list for Graduate Engineer Trainees (GET) recruitment 2026 through GATE 2023/2024/2025 scores, following Notification 11825 with 27 vacancies across disciplines.The online application window opened on August 12, 2025, and closed on September 2, 2025, with shortlisting now out for eligible candidates. Interviews for shortlisted applicants are scheduled from February 11 to 16, 2026, contributing 30% weightage alongside 70% from GATE scores for final merit. Candidates can check their status and download call letters via the HCL careers portal using registered credentials.
Latest Update: Shortlisting for HCL Personal Interviews
HCL has now published the list of candidates shortlisted for the Personal Interview stage for the GET positions. This shortlisting considers scores from the last three years: GATE 2023, GATE 2024, and GATE 2025. A significantly larger number of candidates have been shortlisted than the available vacancies. This approach ensures that the required ratios for different reservation categories are maintained effectively during the final selection process.
HCL GET Recruitment 2026 Overview
Hindustan Copper Limited announced GET recruitment through GATE 2023/2024/2025 under Notification 11825, targeting engineering graduates for 27 vacancies across disciplines.Shortlisting based on GATE scores is now out, with interviews set for February 11-16, 2026.
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HCL GET Recruitment 2026 Overview |
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Key Aspect |
Details |
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Notification No. |
11825 |
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Total Vacancies |
27 (Mining:10, Geology:6, Metallurgy:1, Electrical:2, Mechanical:7, Systems:1) |
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Application Period |
Aug 12 - Sep 2, 2025 |
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Shortlisting Basis |
GATE Scores (2023/24/25) |
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Interviews |
Feb 11-16, 2026 |
Discipline-Wise Shortlisted Candidates
The number of candidates shortlisted for interviews in each discipline, compared to the initial vacancies, is as follows:
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Discipline-Wise Shortlisted Candidates |
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Discipline |
Vacancies |
Shortlisted Candidates
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Mining Engineering |
10 |
67 |
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Geology |
6 |
43 |
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Metallurgy |
1 |
11 |
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Mechanical Engineering |
7 |
53 |
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Electrical Engineering |
2 (initially) |
21 |
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Systems |
1 |
10 |
HCL Recruitment 2026 Through GATE Interview Schedule and Final Selection Process
The personal interviews for the shortlisted candidates are scheduled to take place from February 11, 2026, to February 16, 2026. The specific interview locations have also been announced by HCL. The final merit list will be compiled based on each candidate's performance in the interview process. All applicants are strongly advised to check the official HCL list to verify their shortlisting status and other relevant details.