Coal India announces Management Trainee vacancies across engineering and other disciplines

Coal India Limited has released a recruitment notification for 660 Management Trainee posts in E-1 grade across multiple disciplines through a computer-based test.

The Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal will begin the online application process on May 12, 2026, at 10 AM. Candidates can submit applications till June 11, 2026, up to 6 PM through the official website, coalindia.in.

The recruitment includes openings in civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems, electronics and telecommunication, geology, industrial engineering, Rajbhasha (Hindi), and company secretary streams.

Among all disciplines, the highest number of vacancies has been announced for electrical engineering with 221 posts. Civil engineering has 178 vacancies, while mechanical engineering accounts for 145 positions.

Selection Process

Selection of candidates will be based entirely on performance in the computer-based test. The examination will consist of two papers carrying 100 marks each:

• Paper I will cover general knowledge, reasoning, numerical ability, and English
• Paper II will assess discipline-specific professional knowledge

Each paper will include 100 multiple-choice questions. The company has clarified that there will be no negative marking in the examination.

Application Fee and Age Limit

The application fee for General, OBC, and EWS category candidates is ₹1,180, including GST. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, along with employees of Coal India and its subsidiaries, are exempted from paying the fee.

The upper age limit for General and EWS category applicants is 30 years as of April 30, 2026. Reserved category candidates will receive relaxation according to Government of India rules.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants for engineering disciplines must hold a full-time degree in the relevant branch with at least 60% marks. SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in qualifying marks.

Final-year students whose results are expected by Aug 31, 2026, can also apply for the recruitment process.

Candidates will need to upload the following documents during registration:

• Class 10 certificate for age proof
• Degree certificate and marksheets
• Category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate and UDID card, if applicable
• EWS certificate for eligible candidates
• NOC for candidates employed in government or PSU organizations
• CGPA to percentage conversion certificate, if applicable

Steps To Apply

• Visit the official website of Coal India Limited and open the “Career with CIL” section.
• Click on the Management Trainee recruitment link and register using a mobile number and email ID.
• Fill in personal, academic, and category details.
• Upload photograph, signature, and required documents.
• Pay the application fee and submit the form.

Applicants are advised to keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

Salary and Training

Selected candidates will be appointed in the E-1 pay scale of ₹60,000 to ₹180,000, with an initial basic pay of ₹60,000 per month during training.

After successfully completing one year of training and probation, candidates will be confirmed as officers in their respective disciplines.