Coal India · Government Jobs
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Opening Date for Online Registration: 12 May 2026 at 10:00 Hrs.
Last Date for Online Submission: 11 June 2026 at 18:00 Hrs.
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date: To be announced later (candidates will be intimated through their Admit Cards).
Civil: 178 vacancies.
Electrical: 221 vacancies.
Mechanical: 145 vacancies.
System: 43 vacancies.
Electronics & Telecommunication (E&T): 38 vacancies.
Geology: 15 vacancies.
Industrial Engineering: 11 vacancies.
Rajbhasha (Hindi): 5 vacancies.
Company Secretary: 4 vacancies.
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No Rounding Off: For calculating the aggregate final marks, rounding of percentages is strictly prohibited. For example, a score of 59.99% will not be considered eligible if the requirement is 60%.
Regular Degrees Only: Engineering degrees, M.Tech, M.Sc, and MCA qualifications must be regular, full-time courses from a recognized university. Degree obtained through online or distance learning is only accepted for Non-Technical disciplines like Hindi.
Final Year Students: If applicants are in their final semester or year (2025-26), they are fully eligible to apply as long as they expect their results by 31 August 2026.
About the Company: Coal India Limited (CIL) is a Schedule 'A' - MAHARATNA Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal. It is the single largest coal-producing company in the world, contributing around 75% of India's total coal production, and has a workforce of approximately 2.12 Lakhs.
Role Description: CIL is looking for young, energetic, and promising individuals for the entry-level position of Management Trainee (in E-1 grade) across various disciplines. The company is currently diversifying its business into a "Coal to Chemicals" strategy, and these trainees will play a major role in this expansion
While the official notification does not list specific day-to-day tasks, it broadly states that Management Trainees are expected to accept the challenge of working in a diversified company.
Trainees are responsible for contributing to the improvement of the company's operational and financial performance in a sustainable manner.
Candidates will undergo a 1-year training-cum-probation period. Upon successful completion, they will be confirmed and take on the responsibilities of an Officer in their respective disciplines
Pay Scale: Placed in the E-1 Grade with a pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000.
Starting Salary: The initial Basic Pay during the training period is ₹60,000 per month.
Allowances: Includes Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other perquisites under a cafeteria approach, including Performance Related Pay (PRP).
Other Perks: Leave benefits, medical facilities, CMPF, CMPS, Gratuity, and inclusion in the CIL Executive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
1. Upper Age Limit Relaxations The standard upper age limit is 30 years (as of 30 April 2026) for General (UR) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates. However, the following age relaxations apply:
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years.
SC / ST: 5 Years.
Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 10 Years for General (UR), 13 Years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 15 Years for SC / ST.
Ex-Servicemen (ESM) & Dependents: Relaxations apply as per existing Govt. of India and DoPT guidelines (including dependents of those who died in 1984 riots or Defence Persons killed in action).
Internal Candidates: There is no age limit for permanent employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries.
Note: Even with relaxations, the maximum age of any applicant cannot exceed 56 years as of 30 April 2026.
2. Relaxation in Minimum Degree Qualification Marks
General (UR), OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), & EWS: Require a minimum of 60% marks in their respective degrees.
SC, ST, and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Are granted a 5% relaxation, bringing their minimum required degree marks to 55%.
3. Relaxation in Computer Based Test (CBT) Qualifying Marks To pass the CBT, candidates must achieve a minimum score in both Paper-I and Paper-II. The required minimums are:
General (UR) / EWS: Minimum 40 marks in each paper.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Minimum 35 marks in each paper.
SC / ST / PwD: Minimum 30 marks in each paper.
4. Application Fee Exemptions
While General (UR), OBC, and EWS candidates must pay a fee of ₹1180, SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and internal employees of CIL are completely exempted from paying any application fee.
5. Important Conditions for Reserved Categories
Applying for General Posts: If SC, ST, or OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates choose to apply against an unreserved General (UR) post, they will be treated as General candidates. This means they will not receive the age limit relaxation or the application fee exemption.
OBC Creamy Layer: OBC candidates who fall under the "Creamy Layer" are not entitled to reservations or concessions and must apply as "General" category candidates.
1. Computer Based Test (CBT) Only
The selection for the Management Trainee positions is purely based on the marks obtained in the Computer Based Online Test (CBT).
There will be no personal interview for final selection.
2. Exam Pattern & Duration
Duration: The CBT is 3 hours long and will be conducted in a single sitting.
Structure: The exam consists of two papers (Paper-I & Paper-II), each worth 100 marks and featuring 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
Paper-I: Tests General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English.
Paper-II: Tests Professional Knowledge related to the candidate's specific discipline.
Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and importantly, there is no penalty (no negative marking) for wrong answers. No marks are awarded for un-attempted questions.
Language: The test will be bilingual (English and Hindi), though the English version will be considered final in case of any discrepancies.
3. Minimum Qualifying Marks Candidates must achieve the following minimum marks in each paper to qualify:
General (UR) / EWS: Minimum 40 marks in each paper.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Minimum 35 marks in each paper.
SC / ST / PwD: Minimum 30 marks in each paper.
4. Tie-Breaking Rule (Company Secretary Discipline Only)
If multiple candidates for the Company Secretary role score the same total marks, the tie will be resolved by giving preference to those who have work experience in a listed company.
5. Post-Exam Stages
Document Verification (DV) & Medical Exam: Candidates who are shortlisted on the merit panel based on their CBT scores will be called for Document Verification (DV) and an Initial Medical Examination (IME).
Final Appointment: The final offer of appointment will only be issued after the successful completion of both the DV and the IME
Candidates need to know the terms of employment before they commit.
All-India Posting: Candidates must be willing to serve anywhere in India, including coalfield areas. While they can submit three location preferences, the final posting depends on the company's vacancy requirements.
Service Agreement Bond: Selected candidates must sign a bond of ₹3 Lakhs committing to serve the company for a minimum of 60 months (5 years). During this period, ₹5,000 will be deducted from their monthly salary, which will be refunded without interest once the 5 years are successfully completed.
