The official Coal India MT Exam Date 2026 has been confirmed for 660 Management Trainee vacancies. Please monitor your registered email inbox for the personalized exam schedule and venue details regarding the upcoming Computer-Based Test (CBT).
CIL MT Exam Date 2026 Out
Coal India Limited (CIL) has officially announced the Coal India MT Exam Date 2026 via candidate email notifications. The examination is scheduled for 24 August 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various centers nationwide. Candidates can download their official CIL MT Admit Card 2026 starting from 21 August 2026.
Coal India MT Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 03/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Disciplines | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, E&T, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Rajbhasha, & Company Secretary |
| Total Vacancy | 660 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech / MCA / MA in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks |
| Selection Process |
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| Application Date | 12 May 2026 (10:00 AM) – 21 June 2026 (6:00 PM) (extended) |
| Exam Date (Electrical) | 24 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years (as on 30 April 2026) |
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month (E-1 Grade) |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | www.coalindia.in |
| Helpdesk Email | [email protected] |
CIL Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 12 May 2026 (10 AM) |
| Apply Online End | 21 June 2026 (06 PM) (extended) |
| Age Calculated As On | 30 April 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 11 August 2026 |
| CIL Exam Date 2026 | 24 August 2026 |
| Admit Card | 21 August 2026 |
CIL Exam Schedule 2026
| Particular | Objective |
| Date of Examination | 24 August 2026 |
| Shift Timing | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Reporting Time | 07:30 AM |
Coal India MT Vacancy 2026
| Category | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts | 278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 660 |
CIL MT Discipline-wise Vacancy 2026
| Discipline | Post Code | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total Vacancies | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 11 | 72 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 178 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | 91 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 221 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 61 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 145 | 7 |
| Systems (IT/CS) | 14 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 19 |
| Electronics & Telecom | 15 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 5 |
| Geology | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 0 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Company Secretary | 19 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| Total |
278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 660 | 64 | |
CIL MT Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Civil | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 12 | Electrical | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 13 | Mechanical | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 14 | Systems | Recognized 1st Class Degree in BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / I.T or any 1st Class Degree with MCA |
| 15 | Electronics & Telecommunication | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in a relevant branch of Engineering with a minimum 60% marks. |
| 16 | Geology | M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Geology or Applied Geology or Geophysics or Applied Geophysics with a minimum 60% marks |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA in Hindi with a minimum of 60% marks, and a graduation with Hindi and English as main subjects with 50% marks. |
| 19 | Company Secretary | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/ Institute with having acquired Company Secretary qualification with Associate/ Fellow membership of ICSI. Preference would be given to those candidates who have worked in a listed Company. |
Essential Eligibility Guidelines:
- Online, part-time, or distance learning qualifications are accepted only for non-technical roles; they are ineligible for technical positions.
- General, OBC (NCL), and EWS applicants must possess at least 60% marks in their degree, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates require a minimum of 55%.
- Candidates in their final year (academic session 2025–26) are eligible to apply, provided their final results are declared on or before 31 August 2026.
Coal India Management Trainee Age Limit
| Name of Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR)/EWS | Nil | 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 35 Years |
| J&K Domicile Candidates | 5 years | 35 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per extant Govt. of India guidelines | 56 Years |
| Departmental or Subsidiary Candidates of CIL | No upper age limit applicable | |
CIL MT Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the Coal India Management Trainee program consists of rigorous stages. Candidates are required to successfully clear all assessment rounds to qualify for the final recruitment shortlist.
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
Note: There will be no interview stage for the CIL Management Trainee Exam 2026.
Coal India Management Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
| Parameter | Paper I | Paper II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, & English | Professional / Discipline Knowledge | — |
| Questions | 100 MCQs | 100 MCQs | 200 MCQs |
| Max Marks | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Duration | — | — | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No | No | None |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi) | Bilingual | English version final |
Exam Guidelines:
- Candidates are required to secure minimum qualifying marks in both Paper I and Paper II individually.
- The exam features no negative marking and will be held in a single 3-hour session.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 marks in each paper |
| OBC-NCL | 35 marks in each paper |
| SC / ST / PwD | 30 marks in each paper |
Detailed CIL MT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Click Here
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CIL Management Trainee Salary
| Particulers | Salary Amount |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,80,000/- |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Grade | E1 |
| During the Training Period Basic | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Service Bond | 3 Lakhs |
FAQs
For official updates, visit the Coal India Limited (CIL) careers portal at www.coalindia.in.
The CIL Management Trainee Exam 2026 is officially set to take place on 24 August 2026.
The examination window is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Candidates can expect the CIL MT Admit Card 2026 to be released on the official website on 21 August 2026.