B.Tech / BE
India
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 660 Posts
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL), Corporate Headquarters, Kolkata (A Maharatna PSU under Ministry of Coal, Govt. of India) |
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| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Total Vacancies | 660 Posts (including 13 Backlog Vacancies; 64 vacancies reserved for PwD on horizontal basis) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | India |
| Notification No. | 03/2026, dated 05.05.2026 |
| Last Updated | 12 May 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.coalindia.in |
660 Posts (including 13 Backlog Vacancies; 64 vacancies reserved for PwD on horizontal basis)
Vacancies
11-06-2026 (by 18:00 Hrs)
Last Date
Online
Apply Mode
India
Location
Coal India Limited (CIL) has released the official Management Trainee (MT) Notification 2026 on 05.05.2026 at CIL coalindia.in. A total of 660 vacancies have been announced under the CIL MT Recruitment 2026. Eligible candidates aged up to 30 years for General/EWS category (with relaxations for reserved categories as per Govt. rules) and possessing a relevant full-time Engineering Degree / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA qualification can apply online from 12-05-2026 to 11-06-2026. The official notification PDF and online application link are available below
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 12-05-2026 (from 10:00 Hrs) |
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| Last Date to Apply | 11-06-2026 (by 18:00 Hrs) |
| Event / Date | Date & Time |
| 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 |
Application Fee
General / UR
Rs. 1,000/- + GST Rs. 180/- = Rs. 1,180/- (Rupees One Thousand One Hundred Eighty only) - Non-Refundable
SC
NIL (Exempted)
Age Limit
| Maximum Age | 56 years |
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| Details | 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. |
Qualification / Eligibility
| Matched Qualifications | ITI, B_Tech_BE, M_Sc, M_E_MTech, MCA, CA |
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| Details | 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 | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| 1 | 178 |
| 2 | 221 |
| 3 | 145 |
| 4 | 43 |
| 5 | 38 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 05 |
| 9 | 04 |
| 10 | 660 |
| Total | 1320 |
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Posts |
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| Discipline | Total |
| Post Code | 19 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| 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 |
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Selection Process
1Paper Subject No. of Questions Marks
2Paper I General Knowledge/Awareness + Reasoning + Numerical Ability + General English 100 MCQs 100
3Paper II Professional Knowledge (Discipline / Subject related) 100 MCQs 100
4Total Duration 3 Hours (in one sitting) | No Negative Marking
How to Apply
- 1Applications 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.
- 2The 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: [email protected].
- 3Documents to be Uploaded with Online Application (Self-attested, in PDF format unless specified):
- 4Recent passport-size colour photograph (not older than 3 weeks; in jpg/jpeg format)
Important Instructions
- 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.