HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser (Operations) Recruitment 2026: 5 Contract Posts – Eligibility, Salary and How to Apply by Post
If you are a serving or retired General Manager or General Technical Manager, this one is meant for you. HMT Machine Tools Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMT Limited and a Govt. of India PSU, wants 5 Senior Advisers (Operations) on contract. The pay is a consolidated ₹55,000 – ₹1,15,000 a month. Read the full PSU jobs list on our site if you follow this sector.
This is not a fresher post, and there is no online form. You must send a filled application by post or courier, and it must reach Bengaluru on or before 3 November 2026, the date set by Corrigendum-II. Read this guide fully on GovtJobsAlert.in before you post anything, because a wrong mode of sending means automatic rejection.
Key Highlights of HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser Recruitment 2026
HMT Machine Tools Limited makes metal cutting and metal forming machine tools, CNC control systems, precision ball screws and offset printing machines. It plans to grow by joining hands with firms in aerospace, defence, nuclear, power and transportation, and these Advisers will help run its units.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | HMT Machine Tools Limited, Bengaluru |
| Post | Senior Adviser (Operations) – Post A |
| Total Vacancies | 5 |
| Who Can Apply | Serving or retired senior executives in the grade of General Manager or General Technical Manager |
| Engagement | Contract, initially one year |
| Job Location | Bengaluru, Pinjore, Kalamassery, Hyderabad, Ajmer |
| Advertisement Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 November 2026 (reach by) |
How Many Vacancies Are There in HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Posting |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Adviser (Operations) | 5 | Manufacturing units of HMT Machine Tools |
The notification does not give a unit-wise split of the 5 posts. It says management may recommend or select a candidate for any unit, and that the number of vacancies may go up or down at the company’s discretion.
What is the Eligibility for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Full-time regular Engineering Degree from a recognised University, College or Institute, with a good academic record |
| Branches | Mechanical, Production, Electrical & Electronics, Electronics & Communication, or Metallurgy Engineering |
| Desirable | MBA from a reputed recognised institute |
| Experience | Minimum 20 years, of which 10 years at Senior or Middle Management level in industrial products or machine tools |
| Experience must also show | Command of technical and commercial aspects; productivity measurement and workforce optimisation; overseeing entire operations |
| Domain | Machine Tools Industry or Engineering Industry |
Your engineering degree must be a full-time regular one. An MBA is only desirable, so do not skip the post if you do not have it.
The notification also says you should preferably have:
- wide knowledge of machine tool makers and their end users
- wider work experience across production, sales, marketing, engineering, customer service, HR, finance and administration
Candidates with senior management experience in PSUs or autonomous organisations will be preferred. Remember that the “preferably” and “desirable” points above are not hard conditions. The hard conditions are the engineering degree, the experience in the table above, and being a serving or retired General Manager or General Technical Manager. If you fall short on one of these, think twice before posting, because the company says only candidates who fulfil the criteria need apply.
Age Limit
| Detail | Limit |
|---|---|
| Age | Less than 63 years as on 1 September 2026 |
| Upper age limit during tenure | 65 years |
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No category-wise age relaxation is listed. Management has reserved the right to relax age and experience, and to consider related qualification and experience, for deserving or exceptional candidates, but do not count on it. The total tenure is capped at four years or age 65, whichever comes first.
What is the Salary for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Consolidated monthly emoluments | ₹55,000 to ₹1,15,000 |
The notification states only this consolidated monthly range.
The job is contractual. It is not against any permanent vacancy, and it will not give you regular or permanent employment in the company later. The one-year term can be extended six months at a time or till the assignment ends, whichever is earlier, depending on need and performance.
What Will a Senior Adviser (Operations) Do?
You will handle day-to-day operations and general management of the unit given to you. The notification lists these main duties:
- set operational objectives in line with company goals
- keep production, quality control, logistics and customer service running smoothly
- study operational data and take corrective action
- prepare and manage operational budgets
- build relations with suppliers, customers and other stakeholders
- run safety and quality control programmes
- help top management in apex level reviews and client meetings
- create upgraded technical products and lead business verticals
- plan and track a project portfolio
- handle tendering and the erection and commissioning of machines
What is the Selection Process for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Selection committee | A committee set up by the Competent Authority selects the candidate |
| Shortlisting | Only short-listed eligible candidates are called |
| Interview | In person or through video conferencing |
| Document check | Originals are verified at the interview |
| Medical fitness | Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner |
| Vigilance | Clearance for those serving in or retired from Central or State PSUs or autonomous organisations; self-declaration on character for private sector |
Outstation candidates called for an in-person interview get to-and-fro Economy class air fare by the shortest route, on proof of journey. The notification does not describe a written test.
How to Apply for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026 Offline?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Copy the prescribed application format printed at the end of the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Fill every column and affix a passport size photograph |
| 3 | Attach your resume and self-attested photocopies of age, qualification, category and experience certificates |
| 4 | Put everything in a sealed cover marked “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF” followed by the post name |
| 5 | 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 |
Your envelope must reach the address on or before 3 November 2026, so post it early. Write a valid e-mail ID on the form. It is mandatory, and interview calls will come by e-mail, so keep it active for at least one year and check it regularly. The company is not responsible for bounced mails.
What are the Important Dates for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Age counted as on | 1 September 2026 |
| Corrigendum-II issued | 23 October 2026 |
| Last date, extended by Corrigendum-II | 3 November 2026 (earlier 23 October 2026) |
Corrigendum-II is a one-line notice. It moves only the last date from 23 October to 3 November 2026 and says all other terms remain unchanged.
Is There an Application Fee for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser 2026?
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Conditions That Can Cost You This Job
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Incomplete or wrong format | Incomplete applications, or those not in the prescribed format, will be rejected, and no correspondence will be entertained |
| Mode of sending | Fax, e-mail or by hand will not be accepted and is summarily rejected |
| No changes | Once applied, you cannot change your application; requests to change address, category or discipline will not be entertained |
| Documents | If supporting documents are not sent with the application, it is rejected at any stage |
| Originals at interview | Without the original certificates, you will not be allowed to appear for the interview and no TA is payable |
| Age proof | Only the SSLC, SSC or 10th Standard Board Certificate is accepted as proof of age |
| Incomplete testimonials | Candidates submitting an incomplete application or testimonials will not be allowed to appear for interview |
| False information | Candidature can be rejected at any stage, even after joining, if the information is false or does not meet the eligibility |
| Medical | If you are medically unfit, the offer letter is cancelled automatically |
| Other paperwork | The selected candidate must sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement, and vigilance clearance or a self-declaration is needed |
| Company rights | The company is not liable for injury or loss during recruitment or travel, and may cancel, curtail or enlarge the process without notice |
Only candidates who fulfil the qualification and experience criteria need apply.
Essential Links for HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF – Senior Adviser (Operations) Advertisement and Application Format
- Download Corrigendum-II PDF – Last Date Extended to 3 November 2026
- Visit HMT Machine Tools Senior Adviser (Operations) Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
You now have the full picture, so check your 20 years of experience against the requirement and get your certificates ready. The last date is 3 November 2026, and the envelope must reach Bengaluru by then, so do not leave it to the final week. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more government job updates.