Coal India Limited has issued Advertisement No. 03/2026 for recruitment to the post of Management Trainee in E-1 Grade across multiple disciplines. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Online Test (CBT), and the CBT date will be mentioned on the admit card available through the candidate's individual login portal.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee in E-1 Grade |
| Advertisement Number | 03/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 660, including backlog vacancies |
| Qualification | Engineering degree, postgraduate degree, MCA, MA Hindi or Company Secretary qualification, depending on the discipline |
| Category | Admit Card / Recruitment Notification |
| Selection Mode | Computer Based Online Test (CBT) |
| Status | CBT admit card date will be intimated through the individual login portal |
| Official Website | https://www.coalindia.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 05/05/2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 12/05/2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 11/06/2026 at 6:00 PM |
| Expected Result Date for Final-Year Candidates | 31/08/2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced through the admit card |
Admit Card Details
Coal India Limited will intimate the date of the Computer Based Online Test through the admit card. The admit card will be made available for download through the candidate's individual login portal on the CIL website. Candidates should regularly visit the official website under the Career with CIL section for admit card updates, examination notices and other recruitment-related communications.
Candidates should carefully verify their name, photograph, roll number, examination date, reporting time, test centre address and examination instructions after downloading the admit card. The responsibility for downloading and printing the admit card rests with the candidate.
The CBT will be conducted at test cities selected in the online application. Candidates could opt for three test cities in order of preference; however, CIL may allot a different test city depending on administrative requirements and the number of applicants.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline | Post Code | General (UR) | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil | 11 | 72 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 174 | 4 | 178 |
| Electrical | 12 | 91 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 221 | 0 | 221 |
| Mechanical | 13 | 61 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 145 | 0 | 145 |
| System | 14 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Electronics and Communication | 15 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Geology | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Company Secretary | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 647 | 13 | 660 |
A total of 64 vacancies are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), including backlog vacancies. The vacancies are tentative and may increase or decrease according to the requirement of CIL.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR), OBC and EWS | ₹1,180, including ₹1,000 application fee and ₹180 GST |
| SC, ST and PwBD | Exempted |
| Employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries | Exempted |
The application fee was payable through online mode only. The fee is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any future recruitment activity.
Age Limit
The upper age limit was 30 years as on 30/04/2026 for General and EWS candidates.
- OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
- PwBD candidates from General category: 10 years relaxation
- PwBD candidates from OBC-NCL category: 13 years relaxation
- PwBD candidates from SC/ST category: 15 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: As per applicable Government of India guidelines
- Permanent employees of CIL and its subsidiaries: No age limit
The maximum age after relaxation must not exceed 56 years as on 30/04/2026.
Eligibility / Qualification
| Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with at least 60% marks |
| Electrical | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with at least 60% marks |
| Mechanical | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with at least 60% marks |
| System | Recognized first-class BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology, or any first-class degree with MCA |
| Electronics and Communication | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc. Engineering degree in the relevant branch with at least 60% marks |
| Geology | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology, Applied Geology, Geophysics or Applied Geophysics with at least 60% marks |
| Industrial Engineering | Degree in the relevant branch of Engineering with at least 60% marks |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA in Hindi with at least 60% marks and graduation with Hindi and English as main subjects with at least 50% marks |
| Company Secretary | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university or institute along with Company Secretary qualification and Associate or Fellow membership of ICSI. Preference is given to candidates with experience in a listed company. |
Engineering degrees, MCA, M.Sc. and M.Tech. qualifications must generally be obtained through a regular full-time course from an institution recognized by the appropriate statutory authority in India. Candidates belonging to General, OBC-NCL and EWS categories require at least 60% marks, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates receive a 5% relaxation and require at least 55% marks.
Candidates appearing in the final semester, year or trimester of the required qualification during academic year 2025-26 could apply if they expected to receive their results by 31/08/2026. They were required to upload marksheets up to the latest completed semester, year or trimester.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General English | 100 MCQs | 100 |
| Paper II | Professional Knowledge related to the applied discipline | 100 MCQs | 100 |
| Total | 200 MCQs | 200 |
- Examination duration: 3 hours in one sitting
- Each question carries 1 mark.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- No marks are awarded for unattempted questions.
- The question paper is bilingual in English and Hindi. In case of any discrepancy, the English version will prevail.
CBT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 40 marks in each paper |
| OBC-NCL | 35 marks in each paper |
| SC / ST / PwD | 30 marks in each paper |
Selection Process
Selection is based only on marks obtained in the Computer Based Online Test. No interview will be conducted for final selection.
- Computer Based Online Test
- Merit-based shortlisting and empanelment
- Document Verification
- Initial Medical Examination
- Issuance of appointment offer after successful verification and medical examination
For the Company Secretary discipline, a tie in total marks will be resolved by giving preference to candidates who have worked in a listed company. The final merit panel will be prepared on the basis of CBT marks only.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be appointed as Management Trainees in E-1 Grade with a pay scale of ₹60,000–1,80,000 and an initial basic pay of ₹60,000 per month during the training period. After successful completion of one year of training-cum-probation, candidates will be confirmed in E-1 Grade as Officer in the respective discipline.
Eligible benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, cafeteria-based allowances, Performance Related Pay, leave, medical facilities, CMPF, CMPS, gratuity and the CIL Executive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme, as applicable under company rules.
Important Instructions for Candidates
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply.
- Candidates must keep their registered email ID and mobile number active for at least one year.
- Candidates working in Government departments, PSUs or autonomous bodies must submit an appropriate No Objection Certificate or relieving order as required.
- Only one online application for one discipline could be submitted by a candidate.
- Candidates should carry the admit card and other documents mentioned in the examination instructions to the CBT centre.
- Candidates using a scribe must submit the prescribed scribe certificates as instructed by CIL.
- CIL will not pay TA/DA for appearing in the CBT.
- Any false information, forged document, suppression of facts, unfair means or impersonation may lead to cancellation of candidature and debarment from future CIL appointments.
- The selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, including subsidiary companies and coalfield areas.
- A service agreement bond of ₹3,00,000 is required, and the candidate must serve the company for a minimum period of 60 months from the date of joining.
Contact Details
For queries other than online application-related issues, candidates may contact CIL at mtrecruitment.cil@coalindia.in. Candidates should use the Help Desk option available in the individual login portal for technical problems while filling out the application form.