The Coal India MT Exam Date 2026 for the 660 Management Trainee vacancies is anticipated soon. Stay informed with the latest updates on the exam schedule, admit card release, Computer-Based Test (CBT) pattern, selection criteria, salary structure, and official syllabus.
CIL 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) |
| 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] |
Coal India MT Recruitment 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 |
| CIL Exam Date 2026 | To be notified |
| Admit Card | To be notified |
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 Criteria:
- Online, part-time, or distance learning degrees are valid only for non-technical roles; they are not accepted for technical disciplines.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for General, OBC (NCL), and EWS candidates; 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
- Candidates in their final year for the 2025–26 academic session may apply, provided their final results are declared by August 31, 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 recruitment process for Coal India Management Trainees consists of several mandatory stages. Candidates must qualify through all phases to be considered for final appointment.
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
Note: There is no interview phase for the Coal India CIL 2026 Management Trainee recruitment.
Coal India MT Admit Card 2026
The CIL MT Admit Card 2026 will be available for download on the official portal prior to the CBT. Candidates must use their Registration Number and Password/Date of Birth to access it. No hard copies will be mailed.
Ensure all details are accurate on your admit card, including:
- Candidate Name
- Roll Number
- Exam Date
- Reporting Time
- Exam Centre
- Candidate Photograph
- Important Exam Instructions
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 Pattern Highlights:
- Candidates must achieve the qualifying score in both Paper I and Paper II.
- There is no negative marking, and the examination duration is 3 hours in a single sitting.
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 |
Complete CIL MT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Click Here
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
Visit the official Coal India Limited (CIL) website at www.coalindia.in for the official recruitment notification and to access the online application portal.
To be eligible for the CIL MT 2026 recruitment, candidates must hold a B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc (Engg.), MCA, M.Sc, or M.Tech degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks from a recognized university.
The recruitment drive covers 936 Management Trainee positions across diverse fields, including Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, and Mining engineering.
Selected Management Trainees will be deployed to coalfield projects located in key states, including Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh.
The minimum qualifying requirement is 60% aggregate marks for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, and 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD applicants.
To maximize your performance, focus on core engineering subjects, practice previous years' question papers, participate in mock tests, and optimize your time management strategies.