HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser (Operations) Recruitment 2026 — 5 Posts
HMT Machine Tools Limited is looking for 5 Senior Advisers (Operations) on contract, and the call is aimed squarely at senior engineers who are serving or retired in the grade of General Manager or General Technical Manager. The consolidated pay is ₹55,000 to ₹1,15,000 a month. The engagement starts with one year and can be stretched in six-month steps. Applications go by post, and a corrigendum has pushed the deadline to 3 November 2026, the date by which your envelope must reach Bengaluru. If you have spent two decades in machine tools or engineering industry, read on.
About HMT Machine Tools Limited
HMT Machine Tools is a wholly owned subsidiary of HMT Limited and a Government of India PSU, based in Bengaluru. It makes metal cutting and metal forming machine tools, CNC control systems, precision ball screws and offset printing machines, and wants to grow through tie-ups in aerospace, defence, nuclear, power and transportation. The advisers will run day-to-day operations of a unit, set targets, manage budgets, handle tendering and commissioning, and support top management in reviews. Postings can be in Bengaluru, Pinjore, Kalamassery, Hyderabad or Ajmer.
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Adviser (Operations) | 5 |
Eligibility
You need a full-time regular Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication or Metallurgy, with a good academic record. Experience is the bigger test: at least 20 years in total, with 10 of those at senior or middle management level in industrial products or machine tools. That experience should cover technical and commercial work, productivity measurement and workforce planning, and overall operations. An MBA is only desirable. Broad knowledge of machine tool makers and users, and senior PSU experience, will count in your favour but are not compulsory.
You must be below 63 years as on 1 September 2026. The upper limit during the tenure is 65, and the total engagement cannot run past four years or age 65, whichever comes first. No category-wise relaxation is listed. Management keeps the right to relax age and experience for exceptional candidates, but you should not plan on that. Only your SSLC, SSC or Class 10 board certificate is accepted as age proof.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Corrigendum-II Issued | 23 October 2026 |
| Last Date (application to reach) | 3 November 2026 (extended from 23 October 2026) |
Application Fee
| All candidates | Not mentioned in notification |
Salary / Stipend
| Pay | ₹55,000 – ₹1,15,000 per month (consolidated) |
The only pay figure in the notice is a consolidated monthly range of ₹55,000 to ₹1,15,000. No allowances are listed separately. This is a contract role that is not against a permanent vacancy, and it does not lead to regular employment later. The first term of one year can be extended by six months at a time, or until the assignment ends, depending on need and your performance.
Selection Process
A committee set up by the Competent Authority makes the selection. Only shortlisted eligible candidates are called for an interview, held in person or over video. Originals are checked at the interview, so carry them. You will also need a fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner and vigilance clearance if you came from a Central or State PSU; private sector candidates give a self-declaration. Outstation candidates called in person get economy class air fare. No written test is described.
How to Apply
Copy the application format printed at the end of the notification, fill every column and paste a passport-size photo. Attach your resume and self-attested copies of age, qualification, category and experience certificates. Seal it in a cover marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF' with the post name, and send it by ordinary post, speed post, registered post or courier to General Manager (O&M) & Subsidiary HR Chief, HMT Machine Tools Limited, No.59, HMT Bhavan, Bellary Road, Bengaluru – 560 032. Fax, e-mail and hand delivery are rejected. Add an active e-mail ID, since interview calls come by e-mail. No fee is mentioned.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in HMT Senior Adviser 2026?
There are 5 posts of Senior Adviser (Operations). The notice gives no unit-wise split.
What is the last date for HMT Senior Adviser 2026?
Your application must reach HMT by 3 November 2026. The earlier date of 23 October 2026 was extended by Corrigendum-II.
Who can apply?
Serving or retired executives in the General Manager or General Technical Manager grade with an engineering degree and 20 years of experience.
Is there an application fee?
The notification does not mention any fee. Check the official notification if you are unsure.
Is this a permanent job?
No. It is a contract engagement, initially for one year, and gives no claim to permanent employment.