Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 — 276 Vacancies

About This Job

Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal, is hiring 276 Management Trainees in the Mining discipline (E-1 Grade) based on GATE-2025 scores. If you have a Degree in Mining Engineering with 60% marks (55% for SC/ST), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 7 June 2026 (6:00 PM). Salary is Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000 per month in E-1 Grade.

Coal India Limited (CIL) Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 - 276 Posts

Coal India Limited (CIL) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026 dated 5 May 2026 for direct recruitment of 276 Management Trainees in the Mining discipline. CIL is the single largest coal producing company in the world, contributes around 75% of India's total coal production and has a manpower of 2.12 lakhs. Selection is purely on GATE-2025 score — no separate written exam by CIL. Posting can be anywhere in India in CIL or its subsidiary companies.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Discipline: Mining (Post Code 10, GATE Paper Code MN)
• Total Vacancies: 276

Category-wise Breakdown:

• General (UR): 114
• OBC-NCL: 74
• SC: 41
• EWS: 27
• ST: 20

The above vacancy is tentative and may increase or decrease as per requirement.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: Degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (regular full-time course from a recognised University/Institute).
• For SC/ST candidates: Relaxation of 5% — minimum 55% marks.
• GATE Score: You must have a valid GATE-2025 score in Mining (MN paper). GATE 2024 or earlier scores are not valid.
• CGPA Conversion: If your degree is in CGPA/GPA/CPI, attach the conversion certificate from the University/Institute.
• Final Year: Candidates who have passed their final semester examination as on the cut-off date are eligible.
• Nationality: Only Indian Nationals are eligible.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 30 years as on 30 April 2026 for General (UR) and EWS candidates
• Age Relaxation:
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years (up to 33 years)
• SC/ST: 5 years (up to 35 years)
• J&K Domicile (1980 to 1989): 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules
• Maximum age after all relaxations: 56 years
• Departmental candidates of CIL/subsidiaries: No age limit

Salary

• Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 60,000 per month during 1-year training period
• Pay Scale: Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 1,80,000 in E-1 Grade
• After successful training, you become Officer (Mining) in E-1 Grade
• Plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, perquisites, allowances under cafeteria approach and Performance Related Pay (PRP)
• Other benefits: Leave, Medical facilities, CMPF, CMPS, Gratuity and CIL Executive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Application Fee

• General (UR) / OBC (Creamy & Non-Creamy Layer) / EWS: Rs. 1,180 (Rs. 1,000 + GST Rs. 180)
• SC / ST: No fee (exempted)
• Coal India and Subsidiary Employees: No fee (exempted)
• Payment mode: Online only

Selection Process

Selection is based on GATE-2025 score with these stages:

1. GATE-2025 Score Shortlisting: Candidates shortlisted category-wise in the ratio of 1:3 against vacancies.
2. Tie-breaker: If two candidates have the same GATE score, the one with higher percentage/CGPA in qualifying degree is placed higher. If still tied, the senior candidate gets preference.
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Initial Medical Examination (IME)
5. Offer of Appointment issued only after DV and IME are cleared.

You must execute a service agreement bond of Rs. 3 Lakhs plus GST to serve CIL for a minimum of 60 months.

How to Apply

1. Go to the Coal India website at www.coalindia.in and click on Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India.
2. Read the detailed advertisement and FAQs carefully.
3. Register and complete the online application form starting 8 May 2026 (10:00 AM).
4. Upload required documents: photograph, signature, matriculation/birth certificate, graduation marksheet and degree, caste certificate (if applicable), EWS certificate (if applicable).
5. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 1,180 for General/OBC/EWS).
6. Submit the application before 7 June 2026 (6:00 PM).

Apply only through the CIL website. Do not respond to advertisements in other places.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 5 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 8 May 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 7 June 2026 (6:00 PM)
• Document Verification & Medical Exam: To be announced

• Plan and supervise mining operations across CIL coalfields and subsidiary companies
• Ensure safe, scientific and sustainable extraction of coal resources
• Implement mine safety regulations and statutory compliance under DGMS
• Manage day-to-day production targets, productivity and operational efficiency
• Oversee blasting operations, drilling, transportation and dumping of overburden
• Coordinate with engineering, electrical and mechanical teams for equipment uptime
• Prepare technical reports, mine plans and statutory submissions
• Lead a team of supervisors and workmen in the assigned mining unit