HLL Lifecare Limited has released a fresh trainee recruitment notice for its Kanagala Factory in Belagavi district, Karnataka, under the Training and Development Scheme. This is not a regular permanent recruitment. It is a structured training engagement for up to three years, and the notification covers multiple trainee categories ranging from SSLC and ITI to graduate, diploma and pharmacy qualifications.
For most applicants, the most important points are these: the engagement is under the TDS route, the training is initially at HLL Lifecare, Kanagala, the stipend varies by category and training year, and the last date to receive applications is 6 May 2026. The notice requires candidates to send their resume in the prescribed format along with educational and community documents and a recent passport-size photograph.
This guide focuses on what a candidate actually needs to verify before applying: which trainee categories are covered, what qualifications and minimum marks are required, how the stipend changes each year, what the age rules mean, where the application has to be sent, and what the training terms do and do not offer. Since HLL has not clearly published a post-wise vacancy count in the notice, applicants should treat this as a category-based intake rather than a vacancy-count advertisement.
What this HLL Recruitment 2026 notice is about
This HLL recruitment notice is for trainees to be engaged under the Training and Development Scheme at HLL Lifecare Limited's Kanagala Factory in Belagavi district, Karnataka. The notice is meant for candidates looking for training-based openings in categories such as Pharmacist, Diploma, Graduate, B.Sc., ITI and SSLC.
The scheme is designed as a training arrangement rather than direct regular employment. Selected candidates will undergo training for up to three years, subject to the terms laid down in the official notification.
Trainee categories covered in the notification
The official advertisement covers the following trainee categories under the three-year TDS structure:
- Pharmacist Trainee
- Diploma Trainee
- Graduate Trainee
- Graduate Trainee (B.Sc.)
- ITI Trainee
- SSLC Trainee
The topic users usually search for mentions Pharmacist, Diploma, Graduate, ITI and SSLC. However, the official notice also separately includes a B.Sc.-based Graduate Trainee category, so applicants should check the exact educational bracket that fits them.
Post-wise qualification and minimum marks
| Trainee category | Minimum qualification | Marks requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Trainee | B. Pharma pass | Minimum 60% marks |
| Diploma Trainee | Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical | Minimum 60% marks |
| Graduate Trainee | Any Graduate | Minimum 60% marks |
| Graduate Trainee (B.Sc.) | B.Sc. in Chemistry or Microbiology | Minimum 60% marks |
| ITI Trainee | ITI in Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, AC Mechanic or Machinist | Minimum 60% marks |
| SSLC Trainee | SSLC pass | No separate percentage condition stated in the summary table |
Candidates should check that their qualification is fully completed by the closing date. The notice states that age and qualification conditions are to be treated as on the closing date of the advertisement.
Stipend for each trainee category
| Trainee category | First year stipend | Second year stipend | Third year stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Trainee | Rs. 11,500 | Rs. 13,000 | Rs. 15,000 |
| Diploma Trainee | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 12,500 |
| Graduate Trainee | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 12,500 |
| Graduate Trainee (B.Sc.) | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 12,500 |
| ITI Trainee | Rs. 9,500 | Rs. 10,500 | Rs. 12,000 |
| SSLC Trainee | Rs. 9,000 | Rs. 10,000 | Rs. 11,500 |
The stipend increases with each training year. Candidates should read the notice as a training stipend structure, not a regular pay scale with allowances and service benefits.
Age limit and who should verify category-wise conditions carefully
The official notice states that the maximum age limit for TDS trainees is 35 years and 30 years respectively, with relaxation for SC, ST and OBC candidates as per Government of India rules. The public summary lines do not present a separate age table for each trainee category.
Because of that, candidates should be careful not to assume that one single age ceiling applies equally to every category. As a practical reading of the notice, applicants should treat 35 years as the upper ceiling mentioned in the advertisement while also verifying whether their exact trainee category falls under the 30-year ceiling in the detailed recruitment format or internal screening process.
Training period, posting and service conditions
The training period under the Training and Development Scheme is for three years. The notice also says the company may reduce the training period at its discretion without assigning reasons.
Selected candidates will initially be posted for training at HLL Lifecare, Kanagala, Belagavi, Karnataka. The company also reserves the right to transfer trainees from one place to another existing or future location.
The notification clearly says that this training will not create any right or claim for regular employment in the company. Candidates applying mainly for a permanent appointment should keep this condition in mind before submitting the application.
How to apply for HLL TDS trainee posts
The application process is offline in nature. Interested candidates have to send their resume only in the format available on the HLL website, along with required supporting documents.
- Download or prepare the resume in the prescribed HLL format.
- Match your qualification with the correct trainee category.
- Attach copies of educational qualification certificates.
- Attach community certificate, if applicable.
- Attach a recent passport-size photograph.
- Send the application package to the address mentioned in the notice before the last date.
The application has to be sent to: General Manager Operations and Unit Chief, HLL Lifecare Limited, Kanagala - 591225.
Documents to send with the application
The official notice specifically asks candidates to send their resume in the website format together with supporting records. A careful applicant should include the following:
- Prescribed resume or application format
- Copies of educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Community certificate, if claiming reservation-related relaxation
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Any other supporting proof relevant to the trainee category, where applicable
Applicants already working in Government, quasi-Government or PSU organisations should route the application through proper channel or be prepared to produce a no objection certificate when called for test or interview.
Important dates and deadline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 22 April 2026 |
| Application start | From publication of the notice |
| Deadline rule mentioned in notice | Within 15 days from the date of publishing the advertisement |
| Last date to receive applications | 6 May 2026 |
The safest approach is to treat 6 May 2026 as the effective deadline and ensure the application reaches HLL before that date. Since this is not an online form, late receipt can result in rejection even if the application was dispatched earlier.
Who is not eligible or may face rejection
The notice contains a few clear disqualification and rejection conditions. Candidates who have already undergone training in HLL under these schemes are not eligible to apply again.
- Applicants who do not meet the qualification or age criteria as on the closing date can be rejected.
- Incomplete or unsupported claims in the application can lead to rejection.
- Incorrect, false or suppressed information can lead to cancellation of candidature or termination even after joining.
- Canvassing in any form is treated as a disqualification.
Meeting the minimum eligibility does not automatically guarantee that a candidate will be called for test, selection or appointment. HLL has reserved the right to restrict the number of candidates and to stop or cancel the recruitment process if required.
Frequently Asked Questions
The official notice says applications must be received within 15 days of publication, and it specifically mentions 6 May 2026 as the last date to receive applications.
No. This notice is for trainees under the Training and Development Scheme, and the notification clearly says it does not create a right to regular employment.
The minimum qualification in the notified trainee categories is SSLC pass.
The notice lists Fitter, Electrician, Welder, Turner, AC Mechanic and Machinist for the ITI Trainee category.
The Pharmacist Trainee stipend is Rs. 11,500 in the first year, Rs. 13,000 in the second year and Rs. 15,000 in the third year.
Selected trainees will be initially posted for training at HLL Lifecare, Kanagala, Belagavi district, Karnataka.
No. The notification says candidates who have already undergone training in HLL under these schemes are not eligible.