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Vacancy Details
- Civil – Management Trainee (MT): 178 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Civil Engineering with minimum 60% marks - Electrical – Management Trainee (MT): 221 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Electrical/Electronics & Electrical Engineering with minimum 60% marks - Mechanical – Management Trainee (MT): 145 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Mechanical/Mining Machinery related branches with minimum 60% marks - System (IT/CS) – Management Trainee (MT): 43 vacancies
Qualification: Recognized 1st Class Degree in BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT OR any 1st Class Degree with MCA - Electronics & Communication (E&T) – Management Trainee (MT): 38 vacancies
Qualification: BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in relevant Electronics & Telecommunication branches with minimum 60% marks - Geology – Management Trainee (MT): 15 vacancies
Qualification: M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geophysics with minimum 60% marks - Industrial Engineering – Management Trainee (MT): 11 vacancies
Qualification: Degree in Industrial Engineering or related branches with minimum 60% marks - Rajbhasha (Hindi) – Management Trainee (MT): 5 vacancies
Qualification: MA in Hindi with minimum 60% marks AND Graduation with Hindi and English as main subjects with 50% marks - Company Secretary – Management Trainee (MT): 4 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate in any discipline with Company Secretary qualification and Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 56 years
Application Fees
- General (UR) / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy) / EWS: ₹1180
- SC / ST / PwBD / Employees of CIL and its Subsidiaries: ₹0
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single Computer Based Online Test only; no interview. CBT is 3 hours in one sitting with two papers of 100 marks each (Paper I: General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English – 100 MCQs; Paper II: Professional Knowledge – 100 MCQs). Each question carries 1 mark, no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks per paper vary by category (e.g., General/EWS 40 marks each paper).
How to Apply
1: Visit the official website https://www.coalindia.in under ‘Career with CIL’ -> ‘Jobs at Coal India’ or use the direct application link provided.
2: Register and fill the online application form selecting only one discipline/post. Ensure all details are correct as no modifications are allowed after submission.
3: Upload self-attested documents in prescribed formats (photo, signature, matriculation certificate, marksheets, degree certificate or provisional certificate, caste/PwBD/EWS certificates as applicable).
4: Pay the application fee online if applicable (General/OBC/EWS: Rs. 1,180; others exempt).
5: Submit the application online before the last date and download/print the application and keep login details for admit card download and future correspondence.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Official Notification Release Date:
- Opening Date for Online Registration of Applications:
- Initial Last Date of Online Submission of Applications:
- Extended Online Submission Period End Date:
- Upper Age Limit Calculated As On:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for the CIL MT 2026 recruitment?
Candidates must have a regular full-time Engineering Degree / M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA from a recognized University/Institute as per discipline-specific requirements. Minimum aggregate marks are 60% for General/OBC/EWS and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD; final year students of 2025-26 who expect results by 31-08-2026 may apply provisionally.
How do I apply for Coal India Limited Management Trainee 2026?
Applications must be submitted online via the CIL website under ‘Career with CIL’ -> ‘Jobs at Coal India’ or via the provided application link. Upload all required self-attested documents in prescribed formats and pay the application fee online if applicable before submission.
What is the last date to apply for the CIL MT 2026 recruitment?
The online application window was open from 12-05-2026 and extended; the last date to apply is 21-06-2026 (extended).
What is the selection process for these Management Trainee posts?
Selection is through a Computer Based Online Test (CBT) only; there is no interview. The CBT consists of two papers of 100 marks each, total duration 3 hours, with no negative marking.
What is the pay scale for selected Management Trainees?
The pay scale is Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000/-. Initial basic pay during training is Rs. 60,000 per month plus DA, HRA, and other perquisites and allowances under a cafeteria approach including PRP.
