HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has invited online applications for HLL Recruitment 2026, covering 16 posts spread across Mental Health & Wellness, Lifepath, Allied Healthcare Services, Consumer Goods, Learning & Development, Legal, Pharma Retail, IT, HR, Secretarial, Civil and Finance functions.
The posts, identified by Reference Codes HLL/HR/061/2026 to HLL/HR/076/2026, range from Manager-level positions to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, and are offered on either a Permanent or Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis.
Eligible Indian Nationals who meet the essential qualification, post-qualification experience and age limit specified for a given post can apply online through a Google Form between 18 August 2026 and 23 September 2026. Since eligibility, salary and age limit vary considerably from post to post, candidates are advised to go through the detailed notification carefully and match their profile against the specific requirements of the post they wish to apply for.
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organization | HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL) – Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare |
| Recruitment Name | HLL Recruitment 2026 – Manager, Associate General Manager and More Posts |
| Reference Codes | HLL/HR/061/2026 to HLL/HR/076/2026 |
| Post Names | 16 distinct posts, from Manager (Legal) to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 16 (1 position per post) |
| Contract Type | Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – 7 posts; Permanent – 9 posts |
| Application Mode | Online, through a Google Form |
| Job Locations | Thiruvananthapuram, New Delhi, and West Region (post-specific) |
| Official Website | Click Here |
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 18 August 2026 |
| Revised Last Date to Apply Online | 23 September 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 1 August 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Admit Card Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Interview Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
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HLL Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
The official notification does not specify any application fee for this recruitment drive, for any category of candidates. Since no fee details or payment mode have been mentioned in the notification, candidates are not required to make any payment while submitting the online application. This should still be reconfirmed against the official notification PDF before applying.
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 16 posts have been advertised under this notification, with each post carrying 1 vacancy, as shown below.
| Post Name | Reference Code | Contract Type | Vac. | Location |
| Senior Operations Manager – Mental Health | HLL/HR/074/2026 | FTC | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Assistant General Manager – Mental Health | HLL/HR/073/2026 | FTC | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Assistant General Manager – Lifepath | HLL/HR/068/2026 | FTC | 1 | New Delhi |
| Associate General Manager – Allied Healthcare Services | HLL/HR/067/2026 | FTC | 1 | New Delhi |
| Associate General Manager – Consumer Goods | HLL/HR/066/2026 | FTC | 1 | New Delhi |
| Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager – Learning & Development | HLL/HR/076/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Manager – Legal | HLL/HR/075/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Deputy General Manager / Deputy Vice President – Pharma Retail | HLL/HR/072/2026 | Permanent | 1 | West Region |
| Deputy General Manager – IT | HLL/HR/071/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Deputy Vice President / Associate Vice President – HR | HLL/HR/070/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Deputy Vice President – Secretarial | HLL/HR/069/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Associate Vice President – Civil | HLL/HR/065/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Associate Vice President – Finance | HLL/HR/064/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram / New Delhi |
| Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | HLL/HR/063/2026 | Permanent | 1 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Vice President – Pharma Retail | HLL/HR/062/2026 | FTC | 1 | New Delhi |
| Vice President – Product Marketing | HLL/HR/061/2026 | FTC | 1 | New Delhi |
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for HLL Recruitment 2026 is entirely post-specific. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply, and candidates must satisfy the essential qualification and minimum post-qualification experience prescribed for the exact post they are applying to, as on the cut-off date of 1 August 2026. SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates are entitled to age relaxation as per Government of India directives, subject to submission of the applicable certificate — an SC/ST Caste Certificate or an OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in the Government of India prescribed format. Candidates already working in Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector Undertakings or Autonomous Bodies must produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
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Post-wise Educational Qualification and Experience
| Post Name | Essential Qualification | Minimum Post-Qualification Experience |
| Senior Operations Manager – Mental Health | Graduation in Science with MBA (Marketing/Operations) | 6 years in operations management for mental health, wellness, healthcare, rehabilitation or allied sectors |
| Assistant General Manager – Mental Health | Graduation in Science with MBA (Marketing/Operations Management) | 12 years in business development, institutional sales or project development in mental health, behavioural wellness, healthcare, rehabilitation or allied services |
| Assistant General Manager – Lifepath | Graduation in Science with MBA (Marketing) | 12 years in healthcare skilling, capacity-building projects or training operations |
| Associate General Manager – Allied Healthcare Services | Graduation in Science with MBA (Marketing) | 18 years in healthcare, medical education or public health programmes |
| Associate General Manager – Consumer Goods | MBA (Marketing) / PG Diploma in Marketing | 18 years in FMCG, consumer healthcare, OTC or personal healthcare products |
| Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager – Learning & Development | MBA (HR) / PGDM (HR) | Senior Manager: 10 years; Deputy General Manager: 12 years, in Learning & Capability Development |
| Manager – Legal | Full-time LL.B. from a recognised University/Institution | 8 years in corporate legal matters, litigation management, and contract drafting/vetting |
| Deputy General Manager / Deputy Vice President – Pharma Retail | Graduation in B.Pharm/B.Tech with MBA (Marketing/Operations Management) | DGM: 12 years; DVP: 15 years, in pharmacy retail and regional sales |
| Deputy General Manager – IT | BE/B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering/IT/Software Engineering | 12 years in IT strategy, enterprise architecture, SAP/ERP, cloud or cybersecurity |
| Deputy Vice President / Associate Vice President – HR | MBA (HR) / PGDM (HR) | DVP: 15 years; AVP: 18 years, in HR management and industrial relations |
| Deputy Vice President – Secretarial | ACS (Associate Company Secretary) | 15 years in company secretarial functions and corporate governance |
| Associate Vice President – Civil | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (MBA desirable) | 18 years in project management and civil construction |
| Associate Vice President – Finance | CA / CMA | 18 years in corporate finance, FP&A, treasury, taxation and statutory compliance |
| Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | CA / CMA | 20 years in corporate finance, accounts finalisation, budgeting, taxation and treasury |
| Vice President – Pharma Retail | Graduation in B.Pharm/B.Tech/Science with MBA (Marketing/Operations Management) | 20 years overall, including a minimum of 7 years in leadership roles in pharmacy retail |
| Vice President – Product Marketing | MBA (Marketing) / PG Diploma in Marketing | 20 years overall, including a minimum of 7 years in leadership roles in healthcare product marketing |
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The maximum age for every post is calculated as on 1 August 2026, which also serves as the cut-off date for qualification and post-qualification experience.
| Post Name | Maximum Age (as on 01.08.2026) |
| Senior Operations Manager – Mental Health | 45 years |
| Assistant General Manager – Mental Health | 50 years |
| Assistant General Manager – Lifepath | 50 years |
| Associate General Manager – Allied Healthcare Services | 50 years |
| Associate General Manager – Consumer Goods | 50 years |
| Senior Manager / Deputy General Manager – Learning & Development | 45 years |
| Manager – Legal | 40 years |
| Deputy General Manager / Deputy Vice President – Pharma Retail | DGM: 45 years; DVP: 50 years |
| Deputy General Manager – IT | 45 years |
| Deputy Vice President / Associate Vice President – HR | 50 years |
| Deputy Vice President – Secretarial | 50 years |
| Associate Vice President – Civil | 50 years |
| Associate Vice President – Finance | 50 years |
| Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | 50 years (relaxable up to 55 years for equivalent excess experience, with supporting documents) |
| Vice President – Pharma Retail | 52 years (relaxable up to 57 years for equivalent excess experience, with supporting documents) |
| Vice President – Product Marketing | 52 years (relaxable up to 57 years for equivalent excess experience, with supporting documents) |
In addition to the post-specific age limits above, SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates are eligible for further age relaxation as per Government of India directives.
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Salary / Pay Scale
Remuneration for HLL Recruitment 2026 varies by post, with basic pay starting at Rs. 35,000 for Senior Operations Manager and going up to a scale of Rs. 1,00,000–2,60,000 for the Vice President & CFO post. The two Vice President posts offered on FTC (Pharma Retail and Product Marketing) do not carry a fixed pay scale; instead, the notification specifies a consolidated remuneration commensurate with the candidate’s qualification, experience and last drawn salary.
| Post Name | Basic Pay Range | Approx. Gross Salary | Approx. Annual CTC |
| Senior Operations Manager – Mental Health | Rs. 35,000 – 65,000 | Rs. 70,945 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 10.07 lakh (Non-Metro) |
| Assistant General Manager – Mental Health | Rs. 60,000 – 90,000 | Rs. 1,21,620 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 17.06 lakh |
| Assistant General Manager – Lifepath | Rs. 60,000 – 90,000 | Rs. 1,27,620 (Metro) | Rs. 17.78 lakh (Metro) |
| Associate General Manager – Allied Healthcare Services | Rs. 70,000 – 95,000 | Rs. 1,48,890 (Metro) | Rs. 20.69 lakh |
| Associate General Manager – Consumer Goods | Rs. 70,000 – 95,000 | Rs. 1,48,890 (Metro) | Rs. 20.69 lakh |
| Senior Manager / DGM – Learning & Development | SM: Rs. 60,000–1,80,000; DGM: Rs. 70,000–2,00,000 | SM: Rs. 1,26,420; DGM: Rs. 1,47,490 (Non-Metro) | SM: Rs. 18.54 lakh; DGM: Rs. 21.57 lakh |
| Manager – Legal | Rs. 50,000 – 1,60,000 | Rs. 1,05,350 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 15.50 lakh |
| DGM / DVP – Pharma Retail | DGM: Rs. 70,000–2,00,000; DVP: Rs. 80,000–2,20,000 | DGM: Rs. 1,47,490; DVP: Rs. 1,68,560 (Non-Metro) | DGM: Rs. 21.57 lakh; DVP: Rs. 24.61 lakh |
| Deputy General Manager – IT | Rs. 70,000 – 2,00,000 | Rs. 1,47,490 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 21.57 lakh |
| DVP / AVP – HR | DVP: Rs. 80,000–2,20,000; AVP: Rs. 90,000–2,40,000 | DVP: Rs. 1,68,560; AVP: Rs. 1,89,630 (Non-Metro) | DVP: Rs. 24.61 lakh; AVP: Rs. 27.65 lakh |
| Deputy Vice President – Secretarial | Rs. 80,000 – 2,20,000 | Rs. 1,68,560 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 24.61 lakh |
| Associate Vice President – Civil | Rs. 90,000 – 2,40,000 | Rs. 1,89,630 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 27.65 lakh |
| Associate Vice President – Finance | Rs. 90,000 – 2,40,000 | Rs. 1,89,630 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 27.65 lakh |
| Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | Rs. 1,00,000 – 2,60,000 | Rs. 2,10,700 (Non-Metro) | Rs. 30.70 lakh, plus Performance Related Pay per Government guidelines, if applicable |
| Vice President – Pharma Retail | Consolidated remuneration (no fixed scale) | — | Commensurate with qualification, experience and last drawn salary |
| Vice President – Product Marketing | Consolidated remuneration (no fixed scale) | — | Commensurate with qualification, experience and last drawn salary |
HLL Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
As per the notification, selection for HLL Recruitment 2026 follows this sequence:
- Screening of applications against the essential qualification, experience and age criteria prescribed for the post applied for.
- Interview of shortlisted candidates, during which all details submitted in the application are verified against original documents.
- Submission of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview stage, for candidates currently employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies.
- Final selection decision, which rests with HLL Management and is treated as final.
The notification does not describe any separate written examination for this recruitment. HLL has also reserved the right to cancel, restrict or modify the selection process, or to not fill any or all of the notified posts, and the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased based on organizational requirements.
How to Apply for HLL Recruitment 2026
Applications for HLL Recruitment 2026 must be submitted online through a Google Form. The official notification references the application link as a “Click here to Apply” hyperlink within the notification PDF. The broad application steps are as follows:
- Open the online application (Google Form) link provided in the official notification or on the HLL website.
- Download the prescribed job application format from the link given in the form or on the HLL website.
- Fill the application form digitally and save it as a PDF or Word file — handwritten application forms are not accepted.
- Upload the completed application form through the file upload option in the Google Form, keeping each file under 10 MB.
- Attach supporting documents such as CV, educational and experience certificates, and latest salary slip, in PDF or Word format, each under 10 MB.
- Select the correct post being applied for within the form, to ensure the application is processed against the right vacancy.
- Submit the form on or before 23 September 2026; late submissions will not be considered.
Candidates should clearly mention the post applied for and the relevant Reference Code in the application. Applications that do not follow the prescribed format will not be considered, and no separate communication will be issued for such rejections.
Documents Required
- Digitally filled application form, saved as PDF or Word file
- Updated CV/Resume
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Experience certificates supporting the required post-qualification experience
- Latest salary slip
- SC/ST Caste Certificate or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate, in the Government of India prescribed format, where age or category relaxation is claimed
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies (to be submitted at the interview stage)
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for these posts.
- Candidates should verify that they meet all eligibility conditions for the specific post before applying.
- The cut-off date for age, qualification and post-qualification experience is 1 August 2026 for all posts.
- SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates are eligible for age relaxation as per Government of India directives, on submission of the applicable certificate.
- Candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government, PSU or Autonomous Bodies must submit an NOC at the time of interview.
- All information submitted will be verified against original documents at the interview stage; false, incorrect or non-conforming information can lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature at any stage.
- HLL reserves the right to cancel, restrict or modify the selection process, or to not fill any or all posts; the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased based on organizational requirements.
- The decision of HLL Management on selection is final.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is HLL Recruitment 2026?
It is a recruitment drive by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, for 16 posts (Reference Codes HLL/HR/061/2026 to HLL/HR/076/2026) ranging from Manager to Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in HLL Recruitment 2026?
A total of 16 posts have been advertised, with 1 vacancy against each post.
Q3. What is the last date to apply for HLL Recruitment 2026?
The application process began on 18 August 2026, and the revised last date to submit the online application is 23 September 2026.
Q4. Is there any application fee for HLL Recruitment 2026?
The official notification does not mention any application fee for any category of candidates.
Q5. What is the qualification required for HLL Recruitment 2026?
Qualification is post-specific and ranges from a full-time LL.B. and CA/CMA to an MBA/PGDM in HR or Marketing, B.Tech/B.E. in Civil or IT, B.Pharm with MBA, and ACS. Candidates should refer to the eligibility table for the qualification linked to their post of interest.
Q6. What is the age limit for HLL Recruitment 2026?
The maximum age limit varies from 40 years for Manager – Legal to 52 years for the Vice President posts, with relaxation available up to 55–57 years in specific cases based on excess post-qualification experience. The cut-off date for age is 01 August 2026.
Q7. How can candidates apply for HLL Recruitment 2026?
Applications are to be submitted online through a Google Form, after downloading and digitally filling the prescribed application form and uploading it along with the required supporting documents. Handwritten or offline applications are not accepted.
Q8. What is the selection process for HLL Recruitment 2026?
Selection is based on screening of applications followed by an interview and document verification. The notification does not mention a separate written examination.
Disclaimer
This article has been prepared for general informational purposes based on the details available in the official HLL Recruitment 2026 notification at the time of writing. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all information — including dates, eligibility, fees and vacancy details — from the official HLL website and the original notification PDF before applying, as this website does not guarantee employment or selection of any kind.