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Coal India Limited (CIL) has published the Management Trainee (MT) E-1 Grade Notification 2026 on 05 May 2026. The recruitment drive aims to fill 660 MT positions across 9 disciplines. Candidates within the age range of up to 30 years for General category and holding a regular full-time Engineering/M.Tech/M.Sc./MCA degree in the relevant discipline with minimum qualifying marks are eligible to apply online at www.coalindia.in. The application process will be active from 12 May 2026 to 11 June 2026, and candidates can access the official notification PDF and apply online link below.
Coal India Limited Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
Coal India Limited (CIL) – a Schedule ‘A’ Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of Coal, Government of India – has officially released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 05.05.2026 for recruitment to 660 posts of Management Trainee (MT) in E-1 Grade across 9 disciplines. CIL is the single largest coal producing company in the world, contributing around 75% of total coal production in India, with a manpower of approximately 2.12 Lakhs. The notification includes complete details on vacancies, eligibility, selection process, examination syllabus, fee, and application instructions. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the full notification before applying online. The notification PDF is available on the official CIL website under the “Career with CIL” tab.
Coal India Limited Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Coal India Limited (CIL), Corporate Headquarters, Kolkata (A Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026, dated 05.05.2026 |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Grade | E-1 Grade |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/- (Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 60,000/- per month during training period) + DA, HRA, Perquisites & Allowances under cafeteria approach including PRP |
| Total Vacancies | 660 Posts (including 13 Backlog Vacancies; 64 vacancies reserved for PwD on horizontal basis) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via CIL website – www.coalindia.in under Career with CIL >>>> Jobs at Coal India) |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only – No Interview |
| Training Period | 1 Year Training cum Probation. On successful completion, confirmed in E-1 Grade as Officer (Discipline). |
| Service Agreement Bond | Rs. 3 Lakhs bond; minimum service of 60 months. Rs. 5,000/- per month deducted from salary, refunded without interest after 60 months. |
| Official Website | https://www.coalindia.in |
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Applications | 12-05-2026 (from 10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date of Online Submission of Applications | 11-06-2026 (by 18:00 Hrs) |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be intimated through Admit Card (downloadable via individual login portal) |
| Upper Age Limit Calculated As On | 30-04-2026 |
| EWS Certificate Validity (Income / Assets) | Based on income of FY 2025-26; valid for year 2026-27 |
| OBC-NCL Certificate Issue Date | On or after 01-04-2026 |
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
A total of 660 vacancies (647 Fresh + 13 Backlog) have been announced for the post of Management Trainee in E-1 Grade across 9 disciplines. These are distributed across UR, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC-NCL categories. A total of 64 vacancies are reserved for PwD candidates on a horizontal basis (including PwD backlog vacancies of previous recruitments). The above vacancy is tentative and may increase or decrease as per requirement.
| 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 | 05 |
| Company Secretary | 19 | 04 |
| Total | 660 |
*Total 64 vacancies are reserved for PwD candidates (horizontal basis) which includes backlog vacancies of PwD from previous recruitments. **The above vacancy is tentative and may increase or decrease as per requirement.
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the last date of online submission of applications (11-06-2026). Admission to the Computer Based Online Test will be purely provisional. Engineering Degree/M.Tech/M.Sc./MCA must be of regular full-time course from a University/Institute recognized by the appropriate statutory authority in India. For calculating aggregate final marks, the aggregate marks of all years/semesters/trimesters would be taken. Rounding of percentage will not be acceptable; even 59.99% will not be treated as eligible. Final year/semester/trimester students of academic year 2025-26 who expect their results by 31.08.2026 are also eligible to apply.
Discipline-wise Minimum Qualification
| Post Code | Discipline | Minimum Qualification | Eligible Branches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Civil | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering with any combination (words “Civil or Civil Engineering” must precede in Nomenclature of Course) |
| 12 | Electrical | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Electrical Engineering; Electrical Engineering with any combination (words “Electrical or Electrical Engineering” must precede) |
| 13 | Mechanical | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Mechanical Engineering; Mining Machinery; Mechanical Engineering with any combination (words “Mechanical or Mechanical Engineering” must precede) |
| 14 | System | Recognized 1st Class Degree in BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/I.T OR any 1st Class Degree with MCA | Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / MCA |
| 15 | E&T (Electronics & Telecommunication) | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Electronics & Telecommunication; Electronics & Communication; Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering; Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
| 16 | Geology | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology or Applied Geology or Geophysics or Applied Geophysics with minimum 60% marks | Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics / Applied Geophysics |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with minimum 60% marks | Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Industrial Engineering and Production Engineering; Production and Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Operation Research |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA in Hindi with minimum 60% marks AND Graduation with Hindi and English as main subjects with 50% marks | Hindi (degree through online/correspondence/ODL is also recognized if recognized by relevant statutory bodies for Central Govt. employment) |
| 19 | Company Secretary | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/Institute having acquired Company Secretary qualification with Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI. Preference to candidates who have worked in a listed Company. | Any discipline graduation + CS qualification (Associate/Fellow member of ICSI) |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | 60% (even 59.99% is not eligible; no rounding) |
| SC / ST / Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 55% (5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks) |
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 30th April 2026 for General (UR) and EWS category candidates. Age relaxation is applicable to reserved category candidates as per Government of India guidelines. The upper age limit under any category shall not exceed 56 years as on 30-04-2026. There is no age bar for permanent employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries.
| Category | Upper Age Limit / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 30 years (as on 30-04-2026) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (33 years) |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (35 years) |
| PwD – General (UR) | 10 years relaxation (40 years) |
| PwD – OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 13 years relaxation (43 years) |
| PwD – SC / ST | 15 years relaxation (45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per extant Govt. of India guidelines |
| Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries | No age bar |
| Maximum age under any circumstance (as on 30-04-2026) | 56 years |
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
Candidates belonging to General (UR)/OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS category are required to pay a non-refundable fee. SC/ST/PwBD candidates and Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries are exempted from payment of application fee. Application fee will be paid through online mode only. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any further recruitment activity under any circumstances. CIL does not seek any other charges/fees except the application fee mentioned in this advertisement.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC (Creamy Layer & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS | Rs. 1,000/- + GST Rs. 180/- = Rs. 1,180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty only) – Non-Refundable |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Employees of CIL and its Subsidiaries | NIL (Exempted) |
Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for CIL MT Recruitment 2026 consists of a Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only. There will be NO interview for final selection. The CBT will be of 3 hours duration (in one sitting) consisting of two papers of 100 marks each. Paper-I covers General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General English. Paper-II covers Professional Knowledge (Discipline related). Each question carries 1 mark and there is NO penalty for wrong answers. No marks will be awarded for un-attempted questions. The question paper will be bilingual (English and Hindi); in case of any error in Hindi version, the English version will be valid and final.
Candidates may opt for three Test Cities in order of preference (cannot be changed after submission). CIL reserves the right to allocate any Test City other than opted and to add/delete cities based on applicant numbers.
Computer Based Online Test (CBT) Structure
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge/Awareness + Reasoning + Numerical Ability + General English | 100 MCQs | 100 |
| Paper II | Professional Knowledge (Discipline / Subject related) | 100 MCQs | 100 |
| Total Duration | 3 Hours (in one sitting) | No Negative Marking | ||
Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks (in each paper) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | Minimum 40 marks in each paper |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Minimum 35 marks in each paper |
| SC / ST / PwD | Minimum 30 marks in each paper |
Tie-Breaking Rule
| Company Secretary (CS) Discipline Tie-Break | Preference to candidates who have worked in a Listed Company |
How to Apply for Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted through online mode available on CIL website www.coalindia.in only, under Career with CIL >>>> Jobs at Coal India section. No hard copy of the application form or any documents should be sent to the CIL office. Candidates can submit online application for one discipline (post) only. No modifications are allowed after the candidate submits the online application form. Candidates are advised not to wait till the last date and submit their application well within time.
The Admit Card for CBT will be available for downloading through the individual login portal on the CIL website. All correspondences/announcements will be made through CIL website www.coalindia.in only. Candidates must have an active email ID and mobile number valid for at least the next one year. For queries, candidates may refer to the FAQs section on the CIL website or write to Email: mtrecruitment.cil@coalindia.in.
Documents to be Uploaded with Online Application (Self-attested, in PDF format unless specified):
- Recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 3 weeks; in jpg/jpeg format)
- Signature with Black ink pen (in jpg/jpeg format)
- Copy of Matriculation/Secondary Board level certificate (as age/DOB proof)
- Marksheets of all semesters/trimesters/years of graduation/post-graduation in a single PDF
- Final/Provisional Degree/Certificate for Graduation and Post-Graduation (as applicable)
- Final year students: all marksheets up to latest semester/year/trimester
- Company Secretary certificate/Associate Member certificate/Fellow Member certificate of ICSI (for Post Code 19)
- Experience certificate of working in listed company (for CS discipline candidates – preference)
- CGPA/GPA to percentage conversion certificate issued by University/Institute (if applicable)
- Valid Caste Certificate in prescribed format (for OBC-NCL/SC/ST candidates)
- PwBD Certificate in Govt. of India prescribed format + UDID Card issued by competent authority (if applicable)
- Valid Income & Asset Certificate for EWS (based on FY 2025-26 income; valid for 2026-27)
- Discharge/Service Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for candidates presently employed in Govt./PSU/Semi-Govt./Autonomous body
Apply Online at: https://www.coalindia.in (under Career with CIL >>>> Jobs at Coal India)
Important Instructions for Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Engineering Degree/M.Tech/M.Sc./MCA must be from a recognized University/Institute and must be a regular full-time course; no online/correspondence/part-time courses (except Hindi for Rajbhasha discipline).
- Rounding of percentage is not acceptable; 60% means 60.00% and above only; even 59.99% is not eligible.
- Final year/semester students of academic year 2025-26 are eligible if they expect results by 31.08.2026; minimum marks criteria applies to completed semesters.
- A candidate can submit online application for one discipline (post) only; if multiple applications are submitted, only the application with the higher Application Sequence Number will be entertained.
- OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01-04-2026 in the latest prescribed format applicable for Central Govt. PSU appointment.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate must be based on income of FY 2025-26 and valid for the year 2026-27.
- No TA/DA will be paid to any candidate (including SC/ST/PwD/EWS) for appearing in the Computer Based Online Test.
- Candidates working in Govt./PSUs/Autonomous bodies must submit NOC at the time of online application or DV/IME or submit proper relieving order at the time of joining.
- Selected candidates will be required to execute a service agreement bond of Rs. 3 Lakhs and must serve for a minimum period of 60 months; Rs. 5,000/- per month will be deducted from salary towards bond money, refunded without interest after 60 months.
- Canvassing in any form shall disqualify candidature. CIL does not demand any fee other than the application fee; do not respond to fraudulent agents.
- All notices, selection list, etc. will be uploaded only on CIL website under the tab “Career with CIL”. Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly.
- Any dispute with regard to recruitment will be settled within the jurisdiction of Kolkata only.
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Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 03/2026)?
Coal India Limited has released Advertisement No. 03/2026 dated 05 May 2026 for recruitment of 660 Management Trainees (MT) in E‑1 Grade across 9 disciplines through a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Q2. How many vacancies are there in Coal India MT Recruitment 2026?
A total of 660 MT vacancies have been notified (647 fresh + 13 backlog) across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, Electronics & Communication, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Rajbhasha (Hindi), and Company Secretary disciplines, including 64 PwD posts on a horizontal basis.
Q3. What are the important dates for Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026?
The online registration starts on 12 May 2026 (from 10:00 hrs) and the last date for online submission of applications is 11 June 2026 (up to 18:00 hrs), while the CBT date will be notified separately through admit cards on the CIL website.
Q4. What is the salary or pay scale for Coal India Management Trainee 2026?
Selected candidates will be appointed as Management Trainees in E‑1 Grade with a pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000, with an initial basic pay of Rs. 60,000 per month during the training period, along with DA, HRA, perquisites and performance related pay as per company rules.
Q5. What is the eligibility criteria for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026?
Eligibility is discipline‑wise: engineering graduates with minimum 60% marks in relevant branches for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, E&T and Industrial Engineering; M.Sc./M.Tech in Geology/Geophysics for Geology; MA in Hindi with graduation in Hindi and English for Rajbhasha; and any graduate with Company Secretary qualification (ICSI) for CS, with 5% relaxation in marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
Q6. What is the age limit for Coal India Management Trainee 2026?
The upper age limit is 30 years as on 30 April 2026 for UR/EWS candidates, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC (NCL), 5 years for SC/ST, higher relaxations for PwBD and Ex‑Servicemen as per Government norms, and no age bar for CIL employees subject to an overall maximum age of 56 years.
Q7. What is the selection process for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026?
The selection is based on a Computer Based Online Test only, consisting of two papers of 100 marks each (Paper‑I: General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English; Paper‑II: Professional Knowledge), with 3 hours total duration and no interview for final selection.
Q8. What is the exam pattern for Coal India Management Trainee CBT 2026?
The CBT has 200 multiple‑choice questions divided into Paper‑I (100 questions on General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General English) and Paper‑II (100 questions on discipline‑related Professional Knowledge), held in a single 3‑hour session with no negative marking.
Q9. What is the application fee for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026?
General, OBC (Creamy and Non‑Creamy Layer) and EWS candidates must pay a non‑refundable application fee of Rs. 1,000 + Rs. 180 GST = Rs. 1,180, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates and employees of CIL and its subsidiaries are exempted from paying the fee.
Q10. How can I apply online for Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must apply online only through the CIL website [coalindia.in] → “Career with CIL” → “Jobs at Coal India”, register and fill the MT application form, upload required documents, pay the fee online (if applicable), and submit the form before 11 June 2026 (18:00 hrs); no offline/physical applications are accepted.