Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released a new recruitment notification for the post of Management Trainee (MT) in various engineering and management disciplines. A total of 660 vacancies has been announced. The recruitment will be conducted through Computer Based Test (CBT).
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Start Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 June 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Salary | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Official Website | coalindia.in |
| Online Registration | Apply Now (Registration will start from May 12, 2026) |
Coal India Management Trainee Vacancy 2026
Coal India Limited has released a total of 660 vacancies, including backlog positions. Out of all the available disciplines, Electrical Engineering accounts for the highest number of openings.
| Discipline | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil | 178 |
| Electrical | 221 |
| Mechanical | 145 |
| System | 43 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 38 |
| Geology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 5 |
| Company Secretary | 4 |
| Total | 660 |
Coal India Limited Management Trainee Eligibility
The minimum required marks for General, OBC, and EWS candidates are 60%, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates receive a relaxation of 5%.
| Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil | Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Electrical | Degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| Mechanical | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with minimum 60% marks. |
| System | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in CS/IT or MCA |
| Electronics and Telecommunication | BE/B. Tech in relevant branch with 60% marks |
| Geology | M.Sc/M.Tech in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics |
| Industrial Engineering | Degree in relevant Engineering branch |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA in Hindi with required subjects |
| Company Secretary | Graduate with Associate/Fellow Membership of ICSI |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 30 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 35 Years |
| PwBD | Additional Relaxation |
Age will be calculated as on 30 April 2026.
Age Relaxation
OBC (NCL): 3 Years
SC/ST: 5 Years
PwBD (General): 10 Years
PwBD (OBC): 13 Years
PwBD (SC/ST): 15 Years
CIL Employees: No age limit
Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Initial Medical Examination
There will be no interview for most disciplines.
Salary Details
Selected candidates will be appointed in E-2 Grade with pay scale:
- ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000 per month
- Additional benefits include DA, HRA, medical facilities, provident fund, and other PSU allowances.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Coal India website.
- Open the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Click on “Management Trainee Recruitment 2026”.
- Register using email ID and mobile number.
- Fill the application form carefully.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit the form and take a printout.
Computer Based Online Test
The examination will be conducted in a single session lasting 3 hours and will include two sections — Paper I and Paper II — carrying 100 marks each. Paper I will cover subjects such as General Knowledge & Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English, while Paper II will focus on discipline-specific professional knowledge. Both papers will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with each question carrying one mark. No negative marking will be applied for incorrect responses, and unanswered questions will not receive any marks. The examination will be available in both English and Hindi. However, if any discrepancy arises in the Hindi translation, the English version will be treated as final and authoritative. The minimum qualifying marks for the Computer-Based Online Test are as follows:
| Qualifying marks in the Computer Based Online Test | ||
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC / ST /PwD |
| Minimum 40 marks in each paper | Minimum 35 marks in each paper | Minimum 30 marks in each paper |
Coal India Limited Management Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
| Paper | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper – I | GK, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English | 100 | 3 Hours |
| Paper – II | Professional Knowledge | 100 | |
| Total | 200 | ||
- Total Duration: 3 Hours
- Total Questions: 200 MCQs
- Each Question: 1 Mark
- Negative Marking: No
- Language: English & Hindi
Some Important Useful Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |