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Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced 660 tentative vacancies for the Management Trainee (MT) Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 03/2026. This is one of the largest PSU hiring drives of the year, spread across nine disciplines with vacancies reserved across General, EWS, SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories, along with dedicated backlog and PwBD vacancies. Here’s a complete guide to the Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026, showing the distribution of vacancies across disciplines and categories.
Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026 – Notification PDF Download
Download the Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026 Notification PDF to check the complete discipline-wise and category-wise vacancy details, reservation, post distribution, eligibility criteria, and other important recruitment information. Refer to the official notification for the most accurate vacancy details before applying
Coal India CIL Management Trainee​ Recruitment 2026 Notification Details
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
| Grade | E-1 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 (Tentative, including 13 backlog) |
| PwBD Reserved Vacancies | 64 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | www.coalindia.in |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India (CIL Subsidiaries/Coalfield areas) |
| Notification Date | 05-05-2026 |
| Online Registration Start Date | 12-05-2026, 10:00 Hrs |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 11-06-2026, 18:00 Hrs |
| Application Fee (Gen/OBC/EWS) | ₹1,000 + ₹180 GST = ₹1,180 |
| Application Fee (SC/ST/PwBD/CIL Employees) | Exempted |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) only, no interview |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (single sitting) |
| Exam Pattern | Paper I – GK/Reasoning/Numerical Ability/English (100 marks); Paper II – Professional Knowledge (100 marks) |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Exam Medium | Bilingual (English & Hindi); English version final in case of dispute |
| Upper Age Limit | 30 years as on 30-04-2026 (Gen/EWS) |
| Age Relaxation – OBC (NCL) | +3 years |
| Age Relaxation – SC/ST | +5 years |
| Age Relaxation – PwD | +10 to +15 years (category-wise) |
| Max Age Cap (with relaxation) | 56 years |
| Starting Salary | ₹60,000/month (Basic), Pay Scale ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
| Probation/Training Period | 1 year |
| Service Bond | ₹3 Lakh, minimum 60 months service |
| Bond Deduction | ₹5,000/month (refundable without interest after 60 months) |
| Disciplines Covered | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, E&T, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Rajbhasha (Hindi), Company Secretary |
| Issuing Authority | General Manager (HR/Recruitment), CIL, Kolkata |
| Query Email | mtrecruitment.cil@coalindia.in |
Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026Â Overview
CIL has clarified that the above vacancy figures are tentative and may increase or decrease depending on the company’s actual requirement at the time of final selection.
| Particulars | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Tentative Vacancies | 660 |
| Fresh Vacancies | 647 |
| Backlog Vacancies | 13 |
| PwBD Reserved Vacancies (within total) | 64 |
| Number of Disciplines | 9 |
Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026Â Discipline-Wis List
| Post Code | Discipline | General (UR) | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Fresh Vacancies | Backlog Vacancies | Total (incl. Backlog) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Civil | 72 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 174 | OBC(NCL)-02, ST-02 (Total 04) | 178 |
| 12 | Electrical | 91 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 221 | NIL | 221 |
| 13 | Mechanical | 61 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 145 | NIL | 145 |
| 14 | System | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 43 | NIL | 43 |
| 15 | Electronics & Communication (E&T) | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 38 | NIL | 38 |
| 16 | Geology | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 14 | SC-1 | 15 |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | 4 | – | – | – | – | 4 | SC-02, ST-01, OBC(NCL)-04 (Total 07) | 11 |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 3 | – | – | – | 1 | 4 | ST-01 | 5 |
| 19 | Company Secretary | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | 4 | NIL | 4 |
| Total | 278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 647 | 13 | 660 |
Coal India CIL Management Trainee Vacancy 2026 – Key InsightsÂ
- Electrical has the highest vacancy count — 221 posts, the largest opportunity among all disciplines for CIL MT 2026, followed closely by Civil (178) and Mechanical (145). Together, these three core engineering disciplines account for over 80% of the total vacancies.
- Smaller, high-value openings exist in Company Secretary (4 vacancies) and Rajbhasha/Hindi (5 vacancies) — these are niche, low-competition-per-seat categories for candidates with the right specialized qualifications.
- Backlog vacancies are concentrated mainly in Civil (4), Industrial Engineering (7), Geology (1), and Rajbhasha Hindi (1) — these are carried forward from previous recruitment cycles and are being filled in this drive.
- Category-wise, General (UR) accounts for 278 vacancies, the largest share, followed by OBC-NCL (169), SC (94), EWS (61), and ST (45).
Coal India CIL MT 2026 – PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) Vacancy Details
A total of 64 vacancies across all disciplines are reserved for PwBD candidates, including backlog PwBD vacancies from earlier recruitment cycles. These are distributed on a horizontal basis across categories and disciplines, covering specific disability categories such as:
- HH (Hard of Hearing)
- OH/OL/OA (Orthopedically Handicapped – One Leg/One Arm)
- OAL/BLOA (One Arm & One Leg / Both Leg & One Arm)
- SLD (Specific Learning Disability)
- LV/B (Low Vision/Blind)
- ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder – Mild)
- MD (Multiple Disabilities)
The specific disability categories eligible vary by discipline — for example, System discipline includes LV, HH, OH, and ASD(M) sub-categories, while Rajbhasha (Hindi) covers B, LV, HH, and OA/OL/BL combinations. Candidates applying under PwBD should carefully check the disability category applicable to their specific discipline in the official notification before applying.
CIL MT Vacancy 2026 – Guidelines for Candidates
- Tentative nature: CIL has explicitly stated the vacancy numbers may increase or decrease based on actual organizational requirement — candidates should not treat these as final figures.
- Horizontal reservation: PwBD and EWS reservations are applied horizontally across all categories, meaning a PwBD candidate is first counted within their own category (General/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and then adjusted against the PwBD quota.
- Category conversion rule: SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates who apply against General (UR) category posts will be considered under General (UR) only for the purpose of age relaxation and application fee — not for reservation benefit duplication.
- One discipline, one application: Regardless of how many disciplines a candidate may be eligible for, only one online application (for one discipline/post) is allowed per candidate.
With 660 tentative vacancies across nine disciplines, CIL’s Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 offers one of the broadest entry points into a Maharatna PSU this year. Candidates should factor in not just the raw vacancy numbers but also their category, discipline eligibility, and the qualifying marks criteria before finalizing which post to apply for — remember, only one discipline can be selected per application.
For the latest updates on any revision to vacancy numbers, candidates should keep checking www.coalindia.in, as CIL has confirmed all modifications, corrigenda, and selection-related notices will be published there exclusively.
