Interested candidates are invited through ONLINE APPLICATION MODE for the post of Management Trainee (E‑1 grade) in different disciplines, as per the details given below. The selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
Important Dates for COAL India MT Recrutiement
| Activity | Date / Time |
| Opening date for online registration of applications | 12‑05‑2026, 10:00 Hours |
| Last date of online submission of applications | 11‑06‑2026, 18:00 Hours |
Qualifications Coal India MT Recruitment 2026
| Post Code | Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
| 11 | Civil | Degree in Civil Engineering with ≥60% marks |
| 12 | Electrical | Degree in Electrical Engineering with ≥60% marks |
| 13 | Mechanical | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with ≥60% marks |
| 14 | System | 1st Class BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science/Engineering/IT or 1st Class Degree + MCA |
| 15 | E&T (Electronics & Telecom) | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in relevant E&T branch with ≥60% marks |
| 16 | Geology | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geophysics with ≥60% marks |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | Degree in Industrial Engineering with ≥60% marks |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA Hindi (≥60%) + Graduation with Hindi/English as main subjects (≥50%) |
| 19 | Company Secretary | Any Graduate + Associate/Fellow ICSI membership (preference for listed company experience) |
Degree Recognition
Degrees like B.E./B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.)/MCA/M.Sc/M.Tech must come from Indian universities/institutes recognized by statutory authorities and be full-time regular courses. Online, correspondence, part-time, or ODL modes are accepted only for non-technical disciplines (e.g., Hindi in Rajbhasha), if recognized by Central Government employment bodies.
Qualifying Marks
General/UR, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates need at least 60% marks. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates get a 5% relaxation (minimum 55%). For CGPA/GPA, attach the university/institute’s conversion certificate.
Appearing Candidates
Final-year/semester/tri-semester students in 2025-26 (expecting results by 31.08.2026) can apply, provided they meet the minimum marks criteria for completed portions. They must upload all available marksheets/transcripts up to the latest semester/year, plus other required documents.
Eligible Branches by Discipline
| Discipline | Eligible Branches |
| Civil | Civil Engineering; Civil Engineering with any combination (Civil must precede in certificate name) |
| Electrical | Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Electrical Engineering; Electrical Engineering with any combination (Electrical must precede in certificate name) |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering; Mining Machinery; Mechanical Engineering with any combination (Mechanical must precede in certificate name) |
| Electronics & Telecommunication (E&T) | Electronics & Telecommunication; Electronics & Communication; Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering; Electronics Instrumentation and Control Engineering |
| Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Management; Industrial Engineering and Production Engineering; Production and Industrial Engineering; Industrial Engineering and Operation Research |
Vacancy Summary
| Post Code | Discipline | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC(NCL) | Fresh Total | Backlog | Grand Total | PwBD Categories (Suitable) |
| 11 | Civil | 72 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 174 | 4 | 178 | HH-6, OH(OA,OL,Dw)-3, SLD/MD-6 |
| 12 | Electrical | 91 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 221 | 0 | 221 | HH-7, OH(OL,Dw)-3, SLD/MD-6 |
| 13 | Mechanical | 61 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 145 | 0 | 145 | HH-3, OH(OL,Dw)-2, SLD/MD-2 |
| 14 | System | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 0 | 43 | LV-15, HH-3, OH-1, ASD(M)-0, MD-0 |
| 15 | Electronics & Communication | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 0 | 38 | HH-3, OH(OL,Dw)-0, SLD/MD-2 |
| 16 | Geology | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 1 (SC) | 15 | HH-0, OH-0, SLD/MD-0 |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | HH-0, OH-0, SLD/MD-0 |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 (ST) | 5 | B/LV-1, HH/OA/OL/etc.-0, SLD/MD-0 |
| 19 | Company Secretary | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | LV-1, HH-0, OH-0, MD-0 |
| Total | 278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 647 | 13 | 660 | 64 total PwBD slots |
PwBD Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Full Form |
| LV | Low Vision |
| HH | Hard of Hearing |
| OA | One Arm |
| OL | One Leg |
| B | Blind |
| BL | Both Legs |
| OAL | One Arm & One Leg |
| BLOA | Both Legs and One Arm |
| Dw | Dwarfism |
| ASD(M) | Autism Spectrum Disorder (Mild) |
| SLD | Specific Learning Disability |
| MD | Multiple Disabilities |
The selection for Management Trainee (E-1 grade) is entirely based on a Computer Based Online Test (CBT), with no interview—final merit comes from CBT scores alone, followed by Document Verification (DV) and Initial Medical Examination (IME) for shortlisted candidates.
CBT Structure
- Duration: 3 hours (one sitting).
- Papers: Two papers (Paper-I & Paper-II), each 100 marks, 100 MCQs (1 mark each).
- Paper-I: General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English.
- Paper-II: Professional Knowledge (discipline-specific).
- Marking: No negative marking; unattempted questions get 0.
- Language: Bilingual (English & Hindi); English version prevails in case of discrepancy.
- Admit card details (including CBT date) available via candidate login portal.
Qualifying Marks (Per Paper)
| Category | Minimum Marks (Each Paper) |
| General (UR)/EWS | 40 |
| OBC (NCL) | 35 |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 30 |
Merit & Tie-Breaker
Shortlisting and empanelment based on CBT merit, category-wise cut-offs. Unfilled vacancies filled from merit panel per DoPT rules. For Company Secretary (Post 19), ties resolved by preference to listed company experience. Final selected list on CIL website, with DV/IME intimation via website/email.
The notification covers application fees (non-refundable, online-only) and upper age limits as on 30.04.2026 for Management Trainee (E-1 grade) posts.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. 18% GST) |
| UR / OBC (CL & NCL) / EWS | ₹1180 (₹1000 + ₹180) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / CIL Employees | Exempt |
Fee payable online only; no refunds/adjustments. Verify eligibility before paying—CIL not liable for wrong payments.
Coal India MT Recruitment 2026 Age
Upper Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026)
Base: 30 years for UR/EWS.
| Category | Relaxation |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| PwBD | UR: +10; OBC(NCL): +13; SC/ST: +15 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | (Details cut off; typically +3-5 years per govt norms) |
Selected Management Trainees (E-1 grade) start at a basic pay of ₹60,000/month (scale: ₹60,000–1,80,000), with postings anywhere in India (including coalfields) and a ₹3 lakh service bond for 60 months.
Compensation Details
- Training Period (1 year): E-1 grade, initial basic ₹60,000/month.
- Post-Training: Confirmed as Officer (Discipline) in E-1.
- Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance, HRA/allowances (cafeteria system), Performance Related Pay (PRP).
- Leave, medical, CMPF, CMPS, Gratuity, CIL Executive Pension Scheme.
- Actual pay varies by posting, company performance, and individual rating.
Posting & Bond
- Posting: Anywhere in CIL subsidiaries/coalfields; submit 3 preferences, but management decides finally.
- Bond: ₹3 lakhs (₹5,000/month deducted from salary); refunded (no interest) after 60 months service. Early exit requires repayment.
Applications for Management Trainee (E-1 grade) must be submitted online only via the CIL website: www.coalindia.in under Career with CIL > Jobs at Coal India. Upload clear, legible scanned/self-attested documents (photo/signature in JPG/JPEG; others in PDF) or risk candidature cancellation.
Required Uploads
- Photo: Recent passport-size color (not older than 3 weeks, JPG/JPEG).
- Signature: Scanned with black ink pen (JPG/JPEG).
- Documents (self-attested PDFs):
- Matric/Secondary certificate (age/DOB proof).
- All semester/year/trimester marksheets of graduation/post-graduation (single PDF).
- Final/Provisional Degree Certificate(s).
- Appearing candidates: Latest marksheets/transcripts.
- Company Secretary: ICSI Associate/Fellow certificate (+ listed company experience cert).
- CGPA/GPA: University conversion cert (or marksheet formula/certificate).
- OBC(NCL)/SC/ST: Valid caste cert in prescribed format.
Apply during 12-05-2026 (10:00) to 11-06-2026 (18:00); pay fee if applicable before submission. This matches standard CIL MT processes.
FAQs Coal India MT recruitment 2026
It is opening on 12 May for the recruitment of 660 MT in Coal India
It has vacancies for engineers but it also carries CA and Rajbhasha specialist
The candidates will appear for the written test the date of written test candidates will get information
For general candidates will score 40 percent and SC/ST is 30 per cent and for OBC it is 35 percent
The application fee for MT is Rs.1180 and SC/ST and coal India employee exempted
