Coal India Limited (CIL) has recently released the detailed notification for the recruitment of Management Trainees (MT) in the Mining discipline based on GATE-2025 scores. Interested candidates can apply for the CIL MT Recruitment 2026 (Advt No. 01/2026) for a total of 276 posts. We strongly advise all eligible candidates to carefully read the official notification regarding the age limit, educational eligibility, vacancy details, and selection procedure before submitting their online applications prior to the deadline on June 07, 2026.
Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Start Date | 08-May-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07-June-2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07-June-2026 |
| Merit List Release | To be notified soon |
Application Fee Details
- General (UR) / OBC / EWS: ₹ 1180/- (₹ 1000/- + ₹ 180/- GST)
- SC / ST / CIL Employees: ₹ 0/- (Exempted)
- Payment Mode: Pay the application fee through Online Mode only. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Coal India Limited Notification 2026: Age Limit as on 30-April-2026
- Minimum Age: Not specified
- Maximum Age: 30 Years (For General UR & EWS candidates)
- Age Relaxation Extra as per Coal India Limited Recruitment Rules: OBC-NCL candidates receive a 3-year relaxation, and SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year relaxation.
Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Total Vacancies: 276 Posts
| Post Name | Total Posts | Educational Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (Mining) | 276 | – Degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST).- Must have qualified GATE-2025 in Mining discipline (GATE Paper Code: MN). |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Discipline | General (UR) | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining | 114 | 27 | 74 | 41 | 20 | 276 |
Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026: Selection Process
- Shortlisting: Based solely on GATE-2025 Scores/Marks.
- Candidates will be shortlisted category-wise in the ratio of 1:3 in order of merit.
- Document Verification (DV).
- Initial Medical Examination (IME).
How To Apply Online for Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official website of Coal India Limited (CIL) at www.coalindia.in.
- Navigate to the Career with CIL > Jobs at Coal India section.
- Click on the registration link for “Management Trainee Recruitment based on GATE-2025 Score (Advt No. 01/2026)”.
- Fill in your basic details, educational qualifications, and GATE-2025 registration/score information carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (recent passport-size photograph, signature, Category Certificate, GATE-2025 Scorecard, Degree Marksheets) in the prescribed format.
- Pay the required application fee through the online payment gateway (if applicable to your category).
- Review all entered details thoroughly before finally submitting the application form.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference and for the Document Verification stage.
Important Links for Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026
| Important Link / Action | Direct Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here to Register/Login |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here to Download PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Homepage |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for Coal India MT Recruitment 2026? The last date to register and submit the online application form is June 07, 2026 (till 06:00 PM).
2. Who is eligible to apply for the CIL Management Trainee posts? Candidates holding a Degree in Mining Engineering with at least 60% marks and a valid GATE-2025 qualification in the Mining paper (Code: MN) are eligible to apply.
3. What is the application fee for General and OBC candidates? The non-refundable application fee for General (UR), OBC, and EWS candidates is ₹1180/- (inclusive of GST). SC and ST candidates are fully exempted from the fee.
4. Is there any written examination for this Coal India Recruitment? No, there is no separate written examination. The entire shortlisting process is based strictly on the candidate’s GATE-2025 score, followed directly by Document Verification.
5. How can I download the official Coal India Notification 2026? You can download the official notification PDF directly from the ‘Important Links’ section provided above on this page, or by visiting the official Coal India website.
