Coal India Limited (CIL) Management Trainee Recruitment 2026

Coal India Limited (CIL), a prestigious Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, has officially released the recruitment notification for Management Trainee (Mining) positions for the year 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 276 vacancies in the E-1 Grade. Aspiring engineers who have appeared for the GATE 2025 examination in the Mining Engineering (MN) discipline are eligible to apply. CIL is the world's largest coal-producing company, offering a dynamic work environment and an attractive pay scale ranging from Rs. 60,000 to 1,80,000.

Eligibility and Selection Overview

Candidates must possess a regular full-time Degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST candidates). The selection process is strictly based on the performance in GATE 2025; no separate written examination will be conducted by Coal India. Shortlisted candidates will proceed directly to Document Verification (DV) and an Initial Medical Examination (IME). The upper age limit is set at 30 years as of April 30, 2026, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories and departmental candidates.

Application Details

The online application window opens on May 8, 2026, and concludes on June 7, 2026. Candidates from General, EWS, and OBC categories are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 1,180, while SC, ST, and departmental employees are exempted. Applicants are advised to keep their GATE 2025 registration details ready and ensure all documents are self-attested before uploading them to the official portal at coalindia.in.