Coal India Limited (CIL) will soon close the online application process for the recruitment of Management Trainees (MT) 2026. Interested and eligible candidates who are yet to apply can submit their applications through the official website, coalindia.in, before the registration deadline of 11 June 2026.Through this recruitment drive, Coal India aims to fill a total of 660 vacancies for management trainees across various disciplines.Candidates are advised to complete the application process as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Eligibility criteria
The educational qualification varies according to the specialty.
- For Rajbhasha posts, candidates must have a Master of Arts degree in Hindi with a minimum of 60 per cent. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree who are studying Hindi and English as their core subjects and with at least 50 per cent marks are also eligible.
- For Company Secretary positions, candidates must have a postgraduate degree in any discipline along with a valid Company Secretary qualification. Applicants must also be an associate member or fellow of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Candidates are advised to check the detailed notification of eligibility requirements in terms of discipline before applying.
Selection process
Selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT).The exam consists of two papers, each containing 100 objective questions. Each correct answer will carry one mark.The first paper will include questions from:
- Public knowledge and awareness
- The ability to reason
- Numerical ability
- General English
The examination will be conducted for three hours.There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. Questions left unanswered will not result in any penalty.
Application fee
Candidates belonging to General Classes (UR), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Economic Weaker Section (EWS) are required to pay an application fee of Rs 1,180.
However, candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and Persons with Standard Disabilities (PwBD) categories, as well as employees of Coal India and employees of its subsidiaries, are exempted from paying the application fee.
How to apply Coal Recruitment India MT 2026
Candidates can follow the following steps to submit their applications:
- Visit Coal India’s official website at coalindia.in.
- Go to the “Jobs” or “Jobs at CIL” section.
- Click on the Management Trainee Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete the registration process using the required details.
- Log in and fill out the application form.
- Upload the required documents, photo and signature.
- Pay the application fee, if any.
- Check all details carefully and submit the form.
- Download the confirmation page and save it for future reference.
Direct link here.
Required documents
Candidates must keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form:
- Certificates of educational qualifications
- A recent passport size photo
- Signature
- Class certificate, if any
- Company Secretary Qualification Certificate (for relevant positions)
- Other supporting documents mentioned in the notification
With only a few days left before the application window closes, eligible candidates are advised to complete the registration process as soon as possible and visit the official website regularly for further recruitment updates.
