Coal India Limited (CIL) officially released the Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 notification on 06 May 2026. A total of 660 posts are available across nine disciplines — from Electrical and Civil Engineering to Geology and Company Secretary. Online applications open on 12 May 2026 and close on 11 June 2026. Last updated: 11.05.2026.
This is one of the most sought-after central government engineering jobs, placing selected candidates directly into the E2 pay grade as Assistant Manager-level officers. There is no interview — selection is purely through a Computer Based Test.
Vacancy Details – Discipline Wise
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 221 |
| Civil Engineering | 178 |
| Mechanical | 145 |
| System (IT) | 43 |
| Electronics & Communication | 38 |
| Geology | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 |
| Rajbhasha Hindi | 5 |
| Company Secretary | 4 |
| Total | 660 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 06.05.2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 12.05.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 11.06.2026 (6 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 11.06.2026 |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a full-time BE / B.Tech / B.Sc Engineering degree in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks. SC/ST candidates are eligible with 55% marks.
- For Rajbhasha Hindi: Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a subject at graduation level, or postgraduate diploma in Hindi translation
- For Company Secretary: Qualified CS from the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 30 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 33 years |
| SC / ST | 35 years |
| PwD (General) | 40 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,180 |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | Nil |
Fee payment is accepted via debit card, credit card, net banking, or offline e-challan.
Selection Process
CIL follows a single-stage selection through a Computer Based Test (CBT) — no group discussion or interview. The CBT has two papers totalling 200 marks in 3 hours. To understand the full paper structure and important topics, check the Coal India MT 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
Pay Scale
Selected Management Trainees join at the E2 pay grade with a basic pay of ₹50,000 per month plus IDA-based allowances. After the training period, they are confirmed as Assistant Managers — a permanent Group A officer role in one of India’s largest public sector companies.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: coalindia.in
- Click on the Careers section and open the MT 2026 notification
- Click Apply Online (link activates from 12.05.2026)
- Register with a valid email and mobile number
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and discipline
- Upload scanned photo (20–50 KB, JPEG) and signature (10–20 KB)
- Pay the application fee online
- Submit the form and save the printout for reference
Important Links
- Official Notification – coalindia.in
- Coal India MT 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern
- Admit Card – When Released
- Result & Merit List
- Expected Cut Off Marks
With 660 vacancies and a CBT-only selection process, Coal India MT 2026 is among the better central government opportunities for engineering graduates this year. Applications open on 12 May — keep the documents ready.
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