Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has released the notification for recruitment of Management Trainees in E-1 Grade through GATE 2025 score. A total of 276 vacancies have been announced for Mining discipline. The online application process starts from 08 May 2026 and the last date to apply online is 07 June 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official website of Coal India Limited.
| Organisation | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee |
| Discipline | Mining |
| Total Vacancy | 276 |
| Starting Date of Application | 08 May 2026 |
| Ending Date of Application | 07 June 2026 |
| Selection Basis | GATE 2025 Score |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years |
| Educational Qualification | Degree in Mining Engineering with minimum 60% marks from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Minimum Marks | General/OBC/EWS candidates require minimum 60% marks while SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation (minimum 55%). |
| GATE Requirement | Candidates must have qualified GATE 2025 in Mining Engineering paper code MN. |
| Nationality | Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply. |
| Age Limit | Maximum age is 30 years as on 30 April 2026 for General/EWS candidates. |
| Selection Basis | Selection will be based on GATE 2025 Scores/Marks. |
| Shortlisting | Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise in 1:3 ratio based on merit. |
| Tie Breaking Rule | Higher qualifying marks percentage/CGPA and then senior age will be considered in case of tie. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification (DV) and Initial Medical Examination (IME). |
| Category | Vacancy |
| General (UR) | 114 |
| EWS | 27 |
| SC | 41 |
| ST | 20 |
| OBC-NCL | 74 |
| Total | 276 |
| GATE 2025 Score | Candidates must qualify GATE 2025 in Mining paper. |
| Shortlisting | Shortlisting based on GATE 2025 marks and vacancies. |
| Document Verification | Candidates shortlisted will be called for DV and IME. |
| Medical Examination | Candidates must qualify Initial Medical Examination. |
| Final Merit List | Final merit list prepared based on GATE 2025 scores. |
| Post | Pay Scale |
| Management Trainee (E-1 Grade) | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Training Period | Initial Basic Pay ₹60,000 per month during training |
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹1180 (₹1000 + GST ₹180) |
| SC / ST / Coal India Employees | No Fee |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Online Application | Visit the official Coal India Limited website www.coalindia.in. |
| Career Section | Go to Career with CIL >> Jobs at Coal India section and open the relevant recruitment notification. |
| Application Mode | Apply only through online mode as per the prescribed eligibility and qualification criteria. |
| Application Form | Fill the online application form carefully with all required personal, educational and category details. |
| Photograph Upload | Upload recent passport size colour photograph in jpg/jpeg format (not older than 3 weeks). |
| Signature Upload | Upload scanned signature with black ink pen in jpg/jpeg format. |
| Age Proof | Upload Matriculation / Secondary Board certificate / Admit Card / Birth Certificate as proof of age. |
| Educational Documents | Upload graduation mark sheets to establish eligibility and percentage of marks. |
| CGPA Conversion Certificate | Candidates having CGPA/GPA/CPI/CQPI must upload official conversion certificate issued by university/institute. |
| Degree Certificate | Upload Final Degree / Provisional Graduation Certificate. |
| Caste Certificate | SC/ST/OBC (NCL) candidates should upload valid caste certificate in prescribed format. |
| EWS Certificate | EWS candidates should upload valid Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26 valid for 2026-27. |
| Ex-Servicemen Certificate | Ex-Servicemen candidates should upload discharge/service certificate. |
| J&K Domicile Certificate | Candidates belonging to J&K domicile should upload domicile certificate issued by competent authority. |
| Document Verification | Ensure all scanned documents are clear and legible otherwise application may be rejected. |
| Multiple Applications | If multiple applications are submitted, the latest submitted application will be considered final. |
| Incomplete Application | Incomplete applications or applications without required documents may be rejected. |
| Final Submission | Submit the online application form before the last date and keep a printout for future reference. |
| What is the starting date to apply for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026? | Starting date is 08-05-2026. |
| What is the last date to apply online? | Last date is 07-06-2026. |
| What is the eligibility for Coal India MT Mining post? | Degree in Mining Engineering with minimum 60% marks and qualified GATE 2025. |
| What is the maximum age limit? | Maximum age limit is 30 years as on 30 April 2026. |
| How many vacancies are available? | Total 276 vacancies are available. |
