The Coal India Limited has released the official notification for Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026. A total of 660 vacancies have been announced across multiple engineering and non-engineering disciplines.
Coal India Limited is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, offering excellent salary packages, career growth, and government job security. Candidates looking for PSU jobs should not miss this opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
Coal India has invited applications from candidates with engineering, science, management, and language qualifications. Applicants must fulfill educational and age criteria before applying online. Final year students awaiting results by August 2026 are also eligible in some disciplines.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- B.E / B.Tech in relevant engineering discipline
- M.Tech / M.Sc / MCA for specific posts
- MA in Hindi for Rajbhasha discipline
- Company Secretary qualification for CS posts
Minimum 60% marks required for General/OBC candidates.
Eligible Disciplines
| Discipline | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Civil | Degree in Civil Engineering |
| Electrical | Degree in Electrical Engineering |
| Mechanical | Degree in Mechanical Engineering |
| System | B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc (CS/IT) |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | Relevant Engineering Degree |
| Geology | M.Sc / M.Tech in Geology |
| Industrial Engineering | Relevant Engineering Degree |
| Rajbhasha | MA in Hindi |
| Company Secretary | Graduate + CS Qualification |
Age Limit
Candidates must satisfy the following age criteria as on 30 April 2026:
- Maximum Age (UR/EWS): 30 Years
Age Relaxation
Reserved category candidates are eligible for upper age relaxation as per Government rules. Coal India also provides relaxation for PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| PwD (General) | 10 Years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt Rules |
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 -Vacancy Details
Coal India has released vacancies for 9 disciplines under E-1 Grade Management Trainee posts. Maximum vacancies are available in Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical disciplines.
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil | 178 |
| Electrical | 221 |
| Mechanical | 145 |
| System (IT/CS) | 43 |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 38 |
| Geology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Rajbhasha | 5 |
| Company Secretary | 4 |
| Total | 660 Posts |
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026- Application Fee
Candidates belonging to General, OBC, and EWS categories must pay the application fee online. Reserved category candidates are exempted from fee payment.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1180/- |
| SC / ST / PwD / Employees of CIL | No Fee |
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026- Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed as Management Trainee in E-1 Grade with attractive PSU salary and allowances. During the training period, candidates will receive a high starting basic pay along with perks.
- Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
- Initial Basic Pay: ₹60,000/- per month
- Additional Benefits:
- DA
- HRA
- Medical Facilities
- Performance Related Pay
- Provident Fund
After successful training, candidates will be confirmed as regular officers in Coal India subsidiaries.
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Candidates must complete online registration before the closing date. The CBT exam schedule will be released later through admit cards.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 June 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026- Selection Process
Coal India will conduct recruitment through a Computer Based Test (CBT) only. No interview will be conducted for MT recruitment, making selection completely merit-based.
Selection stages include:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Final merit will be prepared based on CBT marks.
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026-How to Apply
Candidates can apply online through the official Coal India website by following the steps below. Applications will be accepted only through online mode.
- Visit the official Coal India website
- Go to “Career with CIL” section
- Click on Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
- Register using email and mobile number
- Fill the online application form carefully
- Upload photograph, signature, and documents
- Pay application fee online
- Submit the form and take printout
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 Important Links
Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates regarding admit card, exam date, and result announcements.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Available from 12 May 2026 |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
