HLL Lifecare Trainee Recruitment 2026 – Graduate, Pharmacist & ITI Trainees at Kanagala Factory, Apply by 26 November
HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, has issued Advertisement No. HLL/BGM/HR/KFB/11/2026 dated 12 November 2026 for Trainees under its Training & Development Scheme (TDS) at the Kanagala Factory in Belagavi district, Karnataka. Three types of trainees are wanted: Graduate Trainee, Pharmacist Trainee and ITI Trainee. Applications go by post and must reach the factory by 26 November 2026.
About HLL Lifecare Limited (Mini Ratna PSU, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India)
The training runs for up to three years, though the company can shorten it without notice. You will start at HLL Lifecare, Kanagala – 591 225, but you can be moved to other HLL locations, existing or new. The advertisement does not give the number of seats. Training under this scheme does not give you a right to a regular job in HLL, and anyone who has already trained under these schemes cannot apply. Government, quasi-government and PSU employees must apply through proper channel or bring an NOC to the test or interview.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Trainee | — |
| Pharmacist Trainee | — |
| ITI Trainee (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, AC Mechanic, Machinist) | — |
Eligibility
Graduate Trainee: a pass in graduation with at least 60% marks. Pharmacist Trainee: B.Pharm with at least 60% marks. ITI Trainee: ITI pass with at least 60% marks in Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, AC Mechanic or Machinist. You must hold the qualification as on 1 November 2026.
The original notice listed two limits, but a corrigendum dated 13 November 2026 fixed the maximum age at 35 years for all TDS trainees. Age is counted as on 1 November 2026. SC, ST and OBC candidates get age relaxation under Government of India rules. All other terms of the advertisement remain unchanged.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 12 November 2026 |
| Corrigendum on age limit | 13 November 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age and qualification | 1 November 2026 |
| Last date to receive applications (by post) | 26 November 2026 |
Application Fee
Refer to the official notification for fee details.
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | Stipend per month – Graduate Trainee ₹13,000/14,000/15,500; Pharmacist Trainee ₹14,500/16,000/18,000; ITI Trainee ₹12,500/13,500/15,000 (1st/2nd/3rd year) |
Trainees receive a monthly stipend that rises each year. Graduate Trainee: ₹13,000 in year one, ₹14,000 in year two and ₹15,500 in year three. Pharmacist Trainee: ₹14,500, ₹16,000 and ₹18,000. ITI Trainee: ₹12,500, ₹13,500 and ₹15,000. This is a training stipend, not a regular salary.
Selection Process
HLL may limit the number of candidates it calls, and that decision is final. Shortlisted candidates are called for a test and/or interview, and you can answer in Hindi if you wish. Meeting the conditions does not guarantee a call. Canvassing in any form disqualifies you, and wrong or hidden information leads to cancellation even after joining.
How to Apply
Download the blank application format from the TDS notice on lifecarehll.com → Careers and fill it in. Attach copies of your educational and community certificates and a recent passport-size photograph. Post it to The General Manager Operations & Unit Chief, HLL Lifecare Limited, Kanagala – 591 225, Belagavi Dist., Karnataka, so that it arrives by 26 November 2026. The notice does not mention any application fee or online form. Use only the format given on the website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trainee posts are offered in the HLL Lifecare TDS 2026 notice?
Graduate Trainee, Pharmacist Trainee and ITI Trainee (Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, AC Mechanic, Machinist) at the Kanagala Factory.
What is the last date?
Applications must reach the Kanagala factory by 26 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years as on 1 November 2026 (as revised by the corrigendum of 13 November 2026), with SC/ST/OBC relaxation as per rules.
How much is the stipend?
₹12,500–15,000 for ITI, ₹13,000–15,500 for Graduate and ₹14,500–18,000 for Pharmacist Trainees over three years.
How many vacancies are there?
The advertisement does not state the number of seats.
Will I get a permanent job?
No. The training does not give any right to regular employment in HLL.