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Coal India Limited MT Recruitment 2026 – 660 Posts, Apply Online
Management Trainee (MT) | E-1 Grade | Engineering & Non-Engineering Disciplines
🔔 Application Window Open: Online applications started on 12 May 2026 and close on 11 June 2026 at 6:00 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to join India’s largest coal producer as a Management Trainee.
Overview
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise and the world’s largest coal-producing company, has officially notified the CIL MT Recruitment 2026 for 660 Management Trainee (MT) vacancies across Engineering and non-Engineering disciplines. Selected candidates will be placed in E-1 grade — the entry-level officer cadre at CIL.
This is one of the most sought-after government sector job notifications of 2026 for fresh engineering graduates and postgraduates looking for a stable, high-paying career in a Maharatna PSU. The selection process is purely based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), making it merit-driven and transparent.
Discipline-wise Vacancy Breakdown
A total of 660 Management Trainee posts are distributed across 9 disciplines:
Salary & Pay Scale
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 30 April 2026)
| General / EWS | Maximum 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Maximum 33 years (+3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | Maximum 35 years (+5 years relaxation) |
| PwD – General | Maximum 40 years (+10 years) |
| PwD – OBC (NCL) | Maximum 43 years (+13 years) |
| PwD – SC/ST | Maximum 45 years (+15 years) |
Educational Qualification
- •Civil / Electrical / Mechanical / Industrial Engg: B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch with minimum 60% marks.
- •Systems (IT/CS): 1st Class B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in CS/IT/CE, OR any 1st Class degree + MCA.
- •Electronics & Communication (E&T): B.E./B.Tech in relevant branch with minimum 60% marks.
- •Geology: M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology / Applied Geology / Geophysics with minimum 60% marks.
- •Rajbhasha (Hindi): MA in Hindi with 60% marks + Graduation with Hindi & English as main subjects (50% marks).
- •Company Secretary: Graduate from recognized university + Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI. Preference to candidates with experience in a listed company.
Application Fee
Important Dates
How to Apply – Step by Step
- 1Visit the official CIL Recruitment Portal at coalindia.in.
- 2Click on “Online Application Form” and complete new registration by selecting “Click here for New Registration”.
- 3Log in with your registered credentials and open the Online Application Form.
- 4Fill in all personal details, educational qualifications, and upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- 5Pay the application fee online as per your category.
- 6Submit the application and download/print a copy for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026 will be based entirely on a Computer Based Test (CBT). There is no interview round. Candidates will be shortlisted strictly on the basis of CBT scores, followed by document verification and medical examination.
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Interview | No interview – CBT score based merit |
| Document Verification | Post CBT shortlisting |
| Medical Test | Before final joining |