| Detail |
Info |
| Organization |
Coal India Limited (CIL), Corporate Headquarters, Kolkata |
| Advertisement No. |
03/2026, dated 05-05-2026 |
| Post |
Management Trainee (MT) – E‑1 Grade |
| Total Vacancies |
660 posts (including 13 backlog & 64 PwD reservations) |
| Pay Scale |
Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 1,80,000 (Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 60,000/month) + DA, HRA, perquisites & allowances |
| Application Mode |
Online only (via official CIL website) |
| Selection Mode |
Computer Based Online Test (CBT) – No interview |
| Training Period |
1 year (training cum probation) – thereafter confirmed as Officer (E‑1 Grade) |
| Service Bond |
Rs. 3 Lakhs bond; minimum 60 months service; Rs. 5,000/month deducted & refunded after completion |
| Official Website |
https://www.coalindia.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Organization: Coal India Limited (CIL) – Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
- Post Name: Management Trainee (MT)
- Grade: E‑1 Grade
- Pay Scale: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 1,80,000 (Initial Basic Pay Rs. 60,000/month) plus allowances.
- Total Vacancies: 660 (including 13 backlog & 64 PwD reservations)
- Application Mode: Online only via coalindia.in
- Selection Mode: CBT only – No interview
- Training Period: 1 year (training cum probation)
- Service Bond: Rs. 3 Lakhs for 60 months
Vacancy Details
| Discipline |
Post Code |
Total Vacancies |
| Civil |
11 |
178 |
| Electrical |
12 |
221 |
| Mechanical |
13 |
145 |
| System (IT/CS) |
14 |
43 |
| Electronics & Communication (E&T) |
15 |
38 |
| Geology |
16 |
15 |
| Industrial Engineering |
17 |
11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) |
18 |
5 |
| Company Secretary |
19 |
4 |
| Total |
660 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| Category |
Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
| General (UR) / EWS |
30 years (as on 30-04-2026) |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
33 years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST |
35 years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwD – General (UR) |
40 years (10 years relaxation) |
| PwD – OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) |
43 years (13 years relaxation) |
| PwD – SC / ST |
45 years (15 years relaxation) |
| Ex‑Servicemen (ESM) |
As per extant Government of India guidelines |
| Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries |
No age bar |
| Maximum age under any circumstance |
56 years (as on 30-04-2026) |
Educational Qualification & Minimum Marks
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| General (UR) / OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) / EWS |
60% (no rounding) |
| SC / ST / PwBD |
55% (5% relaxation) |
Discipline‑wise Minimum Qualification
| Post Code |
Discipline |
Minimum Qualification |
Eligible Branches |
| 11 |
Civil |
Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
Civil Engineering |
| 12 |
Electrical |
Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Electrical Engineering |
| 13 |
Mechanical |
Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
Mechanical Engineering; Mining Machinery |
| 14 |
System (IT/CS) |
1st Class BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT OR any 1st Class Degree with MCA |
Computer Science / Computer Engineering / IT / MCA |
| 15 |
Electronics & Telecommunication (E&T) |
BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in relevant branch with minimum 60% marks |
Electronics & Telecommunication; Electronics & Communication; Electronics & Instrumentation |
| 16 |
Geology |
M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics or Applied Geophysics with minimum 60% marks |
Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics / Applied Geophysics |
| 17 |
Industrial Engineering |
Degree in Industrial Engineering with minimum 60% marks |
Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering & Management |
| 18 |
Rajbhasha (Hindi) |
MA in Hindi with minimum 60% marks AND Graduation with Hindi & English as main subjects with 50% marks |
Hindi (including recognized distance/online courses) |
| 19 |
Company Secretary |
Graduate in any discipline + CS qualification (Associate/Fellow member of ICSI) |
Any discipline + ICSI membership |
Pay Scale & Salary
Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month during the training period.
Overall Pay Scale: Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 1,80,000 per month (inclusive of DA, HRA, perquisites, allowances under the cafeteria approach and PRP).
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non‑Creamy Layer) / EWS |
Rs. 1,000 + GST Rs. 180 = Rs. 1,180 (Non‑Refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Employees of CIL and its Subsidiaries |
NIL (Exempted) |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date & Time |
| Opening Date for Online Registration |
12-05-2026 (from 10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date of Online Submission |
11-06-2026 (by 18:00 Hrs) |
| Extended Online Submission |
11-06-2026 to 21-06-2026 (by 18:00 Hrs) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date |
To be intimated through Admit Card |
| Upper Age Limit Calculated As On |
30-04-2026 |
| EWS Certificate Validity (Income/Assets) |
Based on FY 2025-26; valid for year 2026-27 |
| OBC‑NCL Certificate Issue Date |
On or after 01-04-2026 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only – duration 3 hours, single sitting.
- Two papers, each of 100 marks:
- Paper‑I: General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English.
- Paper‑II: Professional Knowledge (discipline‑specific).
- Each question carries 1 mark; no negative marking.
- Question paper bilingual (English & Hindi); English version prevails in case of errors.
- Final selection based solely on CBT score; no interview.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Coal India website: https://www.coalindia.in.
- Navigate to Career with CIL ► Jobs at Coal India.
- Click on the “Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026” advertisement.
- Read the complete notification carefully.
- Click the “Online Application” link to open the registration portal.
- Register using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational and professional details as per the notification.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, certificates, etc.).
- Pay the application fee (if applicable) through the online payment gateway.
- Review the entered information, submit the application, and note down the generated Application ID.
- Print the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links
FAQ’s
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The extended last date is 21-06-2026 by 18:00 hrs.
- What is the upper age limit for General category candidates?
Candidates must not be older than 30 years as on 30-04-2026.
- Is there any interview in the selection process?
No. Selection is based solely on the Computer Based Online Test (CBT).
- What is the application fee for SC/ST candidates?
SC/ST candidates are exempted; the fee is NIL.
- Can final year students apply?
Yes. Final year/semester students of the 2025‑26 academic year expecting results by 31-08-2026 are eligible.
