Coal India Limited (CIL) Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Coal India Limited — Ministry of Coal
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start | 12 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Jun 2026 |
📋 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Management Trainee |
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| Total Vacancies | 660 |
| Qualification | Full-time Engineering Degree, M.Tech, M.Sc, or MCA in relevant discipline with 60% marks. |
| Age Limit | 30 years as on 2026-04-30 (relaxations as per govt rules). |
| Salary | Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000 per month. |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,180 for General/OBC/EWS; Nil for others. |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only; no interview. |
📝 Detailed Notification Information
Overview of Coal India Limited Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking, has invited online applications for 660 Management Trainee (MT) positions in E-1 Grade. The recruitment covers nine engineering and professional disciplines. Applicants should note that the submission deadline has been extended to June 21, 2026.
Vacancy Details by Discipline
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil | 178 |
| Electrical | 221 |
| Mechanical | 145 |
| System (IT/CS) | 43 |
| Electronics & Communication (E&T) | 38 |
| Geology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 5 |
| Company Secretary | 4 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualifications
Candidates must possess a regular full-time Engineering Degree, M.Tech, M.Sc, or MCA, depending on the discipline, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. For reserved categories (SC/ST/PwBD), the minimum qualifying mark is 55%. The upper age limit is 30 years as of April 30, 2026, with standard government relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
Selection Process and Examination Pattern
The selection process is based entirely on a Computer Based Online Test (CBT). There will be no interview stage. The test consists of two papers, each carrying 100 marks. Paper-I includes General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English, while Paper-II focuses on the relevant professional discipline. No negative marking applies.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration Closing Date | 2026-06-21 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
Application Fee Structure
- General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,180 (inclusive of GST)
- SC/ST/PwBD/CIL Employees: Nil
Critical Application Instructions
Ensure that all uploaded documents, including marksheets and certificates, are in the requested format. Candidates must hold a valid email and mobile number for at least one year. Once the online form is submitted, no further modifications are permitted. Applicants are strongly advised to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid technical issues on the portal.
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