Coal India Limited (CIL), one of the world’s largest coal-producing companies and a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has officially released Advertisement No. 03/2026 for recruitment to 660 Management Trainee (MT) posts in E-1 Grade across 9 disciplines. Online applications are open from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026. Candidates aged up to 30 years (for General/EWS) with relevant Engineering Degree / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA qualification can apply online at coalindia.in. Selection will be purely through a Computer Based Test (CBT) — no interview.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 12 May 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 11 June 2026
- Last Date Fee Payment : 11 June 2026
- CBT / Exam Date : Not Released Yet
- Admit Card : Before Exam (via individual login portal)
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
- Age Limit Cut-off Date : 30 April 2026
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : ₹1,000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1,180 (Non-Refundable)
- SC / ST / PwBD / CIL Employees : NIL (Exempted)
- Payment Mode : Online (UPI / Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking)
Age Limit
- Minimum Age : As per official notification
- Maximum Age : 30 Years (as on 30 April 2026 for General/EWS)
- OBC (NCL) : 33 Years | SC/ST : 35 Years
- PwD (General) : 40 Years | PwD (OBC) : 43 Years | PwD (SC/ST) : 45 Years
- CIL Employees : No age bar (subject to maximum 56 years)
- Age relaxation applicable as per Government of India rules.
Eligibility Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil (MT) | Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Electrical (MT) | Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| Mechanical (MT) | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
| System / IT (MT) | 1st Class BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in CS/IT or any 1st Class Degree with MCA |
| Electronics & Communication (MT) | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Electronics & Telecommunication / E&C with minimum 60% marks |
| Geology (MT) | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics with minimum 60% marks |
| Industrial Engineering (MT) | Degree in Industrial Engineering or related branch with minimum 60% marks |
| Rajbhasha / Hindi (MT) | MA in Hindi with min. 60% marks AND Graduation with Hindi & English as main subjects with 50% marks |
| Company Secretary (MT) | Any Graduate + CS qualification (Associate/Fellow member of ICSI) |
SC / ST / PwBD candidates get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks (55% applicable). Final year students of academic year 2025–26 expecting results by 31 August 2026 are also eligible.
Post Details
| Post Name | Post Code | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Civil | 11 | 178 |
| Electrical | 12 | 221 |
| Mechanical | 13 | 145 |
| System (IT/CS) | 14 | 43 |
| Electronics & Communication | 15 | 38 |
| Geology | 16 | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 18 | 05 |
| Company Secretary | 19 | 04 |
| Total | 660 |
Includes 13 Backlog Vacancies. 64 posts reserved for PwD candidates on horizontal basis. Vacancy is tentative and may change.
How To Apply Online for Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification PDF carefully before starting the application
- Visit coalindia.in → “Career with CIL” → “Jobs at Coal India”
- Register and fill the online application form correctly
- Upload all required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, marksheets) in prescribed format
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the completed form before 11 June 2026 (by 18:00 Hrs)
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference
- Do NOT send any hard copy to the CIL office
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answers for Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Q1. When did the application start?
Application started from 12 May 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Last date is 11 June 2026 (up to 18:00 Hrs).
Q3. What is the age limit?
Maximum age is 30 Years for General/EWS candidates (as on 30 April 2026). Reserved category candidates get relaxation as per Government norms. No age bar for CIL employees (maximum overall age limit: 56 years).
Q4. What is the eligibility for CIL MT 2026?
Eligibility varies by discipline. Engineering graduates with minimum 60% marks are required for most posts. Geology needs M.Sc./M.Tech., Rajbhasha needs MA in Hindi, and Company Secretary needs ICSI membership. For complete discipline-wise qualification details, refer to the official notification.
Q5. What is the selection process?
Selection is through Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only — no interview. The test has 2 papers of 100 marks each (Paper I: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English; Paper II: Professional Knowledge). Total duration is 3 hours with no negative marking.
Q6. What is the pay scale for CIL Management Trainee 2026?
Selected candidates will get an initial basic pay of ₹60,000 per month during the training period (Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000) along with DA, HRA, and other allowances as per company rules.