Coal India Recruitment 2026: Coal India Limited (CIL) has officially released the latest notification for the recruitment of 660 Management Trainee (MT) positions across various disciplines. The recruitment will be conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Eligible Engineering Graduates, MCA, M.Sc, M.Tech, Hindi, and Company Secretary-qualified candidates can apply online for Coal India Recruitment 2026 through the official website of Coal India Limited. The online application process will start from 12 May 2026, and the last date to apply online is 11 June 2026.
Details for Coal India Recruitment 2026:
| Organization Name | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Salary | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Official Website | www.coalindia.in |
Vacancy Details:
| Discipline | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Civil | 178 |
| Electrical | 221 |
| Mechanical | 145 |
| System | 43 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 38 |
| Geology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 05 |
| Company Secretary | 04 |
Educational Qualification:
Candidates applying for Coal India Recruitment 2026 must possess the following qualifications:
- Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering: Degree in relevant Engineering discipline with minimum 60% marks.
- System: BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT or First Class Degree with MCA.
- E&T: BE/B.Tech/B.Sc Engineering in a relevant branch with minimum 60% marks.
- Geology: M.Sc/M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geophysics with a minimum 60% marks.
- Rajbhasha (Hindi): MA in Hindi with minimum 60% marks and Graduation with Hindi & English as main subjects.
- Company Secretary: Graduate with Associate/Fellow Membership of ICSI.
Note: SC/ST/PwBD candidates will get 5% relaxation in minimum qualifying marks.
Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD (General) | 40 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 43 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 45 Years |
Age will be calculated as of 30 April 2026.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1180/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| CIL Employees | Nil |
The application fee must be paid through online mode only.
Selection Process:
The selection process for Coal India Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Initial Medical Examination (IME)
CBT Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability & English | 100 |
| Paper-II | Professional Knowledge (Discipline Related) | 100 |
| Total | 200 Marks | |
- Total Duration: 3 Hours
- 100 MCQs in each paper
- 1 Mark for each correct answer
- No Negative Marking
- Exam Language: English & Hindi
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
| Category | Minimum Marks in Each Paper |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 Marks |
| OBC (NCL) | 35 Marks |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30 Marks |
Salary Details:
Selected candidates will be appointed as Management Trainees in E-1 Grade with an attractive salary package: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 Per Month
Additional benefits include:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Medical Facilities
- Performance Related Pay (PRP)
- CMPF & Pension Benefits
- Leave Benefits
- Gratuity
How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: www.coalindia.in
- Go to Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India.
- Click on the Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
- Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Fill the online application form carefully.
- Upload a photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future reference.
Documents Required:
- Passport Size Photograph
- Signature
- 10th Certificate
- All Semester Mark Sheets
- Degree Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- EWS Certificate
- NOC (If applicable)
- PwBD Certificate
- Experience Certificate for CS Discipline
Important Dates
| Starting Date of Online Application | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11 June 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | Notify Later |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Available Soon |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – Coal India Recruitment 2026:
Q1. What is the total vacancy in Coal India Recruitment 2026?
Coal India Limited has announced a total of 660 Management Trainee vacancies.
Q2. What is the starting date to apply online for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
The online application process will begin on 12 May 2026.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit an online application is 11 June 2026.
Q4. What is the salary of a Coal India Management Trainee?
The salary of a Management Trainee is ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000.
Q5. What is the selection process for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.