| Coal India Recruitment 2026 :- Coal India presents a prestigious career opportunity for young, energetic, and promising engineering and science graduates to join Coal India Limited (CIL), a Schedule ‘A’ – MAHARATNA Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. CIL is the single largest coal-producing company in the world, contributing around 75% of total coal production in India, with a manpower of approximately 2.12 lakhs. The company is committed to diversifying into “Coal to Chemicals” business strategy to ensure greater value addition. CIL invites applications for the post of Management Trainee in E-1 Grade across nine disciplines: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, Electronics & Telecommunication, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Rajbhasha (Hindi), and Company Secretary. With a total of 660 vacancies (including backlog), this is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates. Selection will be based solely on a Computer Based Test (CBT) without any interview. |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Details
| Post Code | Discipline | Total Vacancies (including Backlog) | Minimum Qualification | Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026) | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Civil | 178 | Degree in Civil Engineering with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 12 | Electrical | 221 | Degree in Electrical Engineering with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 13 | Mechanical | 145 | Degree in Mechanical Engineering with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 14 | System | 43 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in CS/IT or 1st Class Degree with MCA | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 15 | Electronics & Telecommunication | 38 | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in E&T with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 16 | Geology | 15 | M.Sc./M.Tech. in Geology/Applied Geology/Geophysics/Applied Geophysics with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | 11 | Degree in Industrial Engineering with min. 60% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 05 | MA in Hindi with min. 60% marks, Graduation with Hindi & English as main subjects with 50% marks | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| 19 | Company Secretary | 04 | Graduate with Associate/Fellow membership of ICSI | 30 years | E-1 Grade: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| TOTAL | 660 |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) / OBC / EWS | ₹ 1,180/- (Non-refundable) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries | Exempted (No fee) |
| Payment Mode | Online only |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Category | Upper Age Limit(as on 30.04.2026) | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) / EWS | 30 Years | No relaxation |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30 Years | 3 years (up to 33 years) |
| SC / ST | 30 Years | 5 years (up to 35 years) |
| PwBD (General/UR) | 30 Years | 10 years (up to 40 years) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 30 Years | 13 years (up to 43 years) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 30 Years | 15 years (up to 45 years) |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 30 Years | As per Govt. of India guidelines |
| Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries | No age bar | – |
| Maximum Age (including all relaxations) | 56 years | – |
| Crucial Date for Age Calculation | April 30, 2026 |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Stage 1: Online Application | Candidates must submit online application with all required documents and fee (if applicable). |
| Stage 2: Computer Based Online Test (CBT) | Duration: 3 hours. Two papers of 100 marks each (Total: 200 marks). Paper I: General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English (100 questions, 100 marks). Paper II: Professional Knowledge (Discipline related) (100 questions, 100 marks). No negative marking. |
| Stage 3: Qualifying Marks in CBT | UR/EWS: Minimum 40 marks in each paper; OBC: Minimum 35 marks in each paper; SC/ST/PwD: Minimum 30 marks in each paper. |
| Stage 4: Merit List | Final merit panel prepared based on marks obtained in CBT only. No interview. |
| Stage 5: Document Verification (DV) & Initial Medical Examination (IME) | Shortlisted candidates will be intimated about DV & IME on CIL website and registered email ID. |
| Stage 6: Offer of Appointment | Issued only after successful completion of DV & IME. |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Registration of Applications | May 12, 2026 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date for Online Submission of Applications | June 11, 2026 (18:00 Hrs) |
| Cut-off Date for Age & Qualification | April 30, 2026 |
| Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) | To be intimated through Admit Card |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Syllabus (CBT)
| Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Marks | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English | 100 | 100 | Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, scientific research, sports; analogies, similarities/differences, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making; number systems, simplification, percentages, profit & loss, time & work, time & distance; grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, sentence structure |
| Paper II | Professional Knowledge (Discipline specific) | 100 | 100 | Civil: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management; Electrical: Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, Power Electronics; Mechanical: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Machine Design, Manufacturing Processes; System: Programming, DBMS, Computer Networks, Operating Systems; E&T: Communication Systems, Signal Processing, VLSI, Microprocessors; Geology: Mineralogy, Petrology, Structural Geology, Economic Geology, Geophysics; Industrial Engineering: Production Planning, Operations Research, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management; Hindi: Translation, Grammar, Literature, Official Language Policy; CS: Companies Act, SEBI Regulations, Corporate Governance, ICSI syllabus |
Coal India Recruitment 2026 Compensation & Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (E-1 Grade) |
| Training Period | 1 year (as Management Trainee) |
| Basic Pay during Training | ₹60,000/- per month |
| Post-Confirmation | Officer (Discipline) in E-1 Grade |
| Additional Allowances | Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Perquisites under cafeteria approach, Performance Related Pay (PRP) |
| Benefits | Leave, Medical facilities, CMPF, CMPS, Gratuity, CIL Executive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme |
| Service Agreement Bond | ₹3 Lakhs (deduction of ₹5,000 per month, refunded without interest after completion of 60 months) |
| Posting | Anywhere in Subsidiary companies including Coalfield areas |
How to Apply ?
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| Step 1: Website Visit | Visit the official CIL website: www.coalindia.in → Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India section. |
| Step 2: Online Registration | The online registration portal will be open from May 12, 2026 (10:00 Hrs) to June 11, 2026 (18:00 Hrs). Register with a valid email ID and mobile number. |
| Step 3: Fill Application Form | Fill the online application form carefully with all required personal, educational, and qualification details. Select three Test Cities in order of preference. |
| Step 4: Upload Documents | Upload scanned copies of: Recent passport size colour photograph (jpg/jpeg), Signature (jpg/jpeg), Matriculation certificate (age proof), Marksheets of all semesters (pdf), Degree certificate, CGPA to percentage conversion certificate (if applicable), Caste/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable), NOC (if employed in Govt./PSU/Autonomous Body), Company Secretary certificate (for CS discipline), Experience certificate in listed company (for CS discipline). |
| Step 5: Pay Application Fee | Pay non-refundable fee of ₹1180/- (₹1000 + GST ₹180) online. SC/ST/PwBD/Employees of CIL & its Subsidiaries are exempted. |
| Step 6: Submit Application | Submit the online application. Retain printout of application form and payment acknowledgement slip for future reference. Do not send hard copy to CIL. |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
For Coal India Recruitment 2026, the last date for online submission of applications is June 11, 2026 (18:00 Hrs) . The online registration portal opens on May 12, 2026 (10:00 Hrs) . The cut-off date for determining age and qualification is April 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Q2: How can I apply for the Management Trainee posts under Coal India Recruitment 2026?
For Coal India Recruitment 2026, candidates must apply ONLINE ONLY through the official CIL website (www.coalindia.in) under Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India section. Candidates need to register, fill the application form, upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, educational certificates, category certificates, etc.), pay the application fee (if applicable), and submit the application. No hard copy is required to be sent to CIL.
Q3: What is the application fee for Coal India Recruitment 2026? Who is exempted?
For Coal India Recruitment 2026, candidates belonging to General (UR), OBC, and EWS categories are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,180/- (₹1,000 + GST ₹180). SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries are exempted from payment of application fee. The fee must be paid online. Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted.
Q4: What is the age limit for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
For Coal India Recruitment 2026, the upper age limit for General (UR) and EWS candidates is 30 years as on April 30, 2026. Age relaxation is available as per Government norms: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) , 5 years for SC/ST , 10/13/15 years for PwBD candidates (depending on category), and as per rules for Ex-Servicemen. Employees of CIL and its subsidiaries have no age bar. The maximum age of the applicant on the crucial date shall not exceed 56 years.
Q5: What is the selection process for Coal India Recruitment 2026?
The selection process for Coal India Recruitment 2026 is based solely on the Computer Based Online Test (CBT) . No interview will be held. The CBT is of 3 hours duration consisting of two papers: Paper I (General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English – 100 marks) and Paper II (Professional Knowledge – 100 marks). There is no negative marking. Qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40 marks in each paper; OBC – 35 marks in each paper; SC/ST/PwD – 30 marks in each paper. Final merit panel is prepared based on marks obtained in the CBT only. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo Document Verification (DV) and Initial Medical Examination (IME) before the offer of appointment.