Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Coal India Limited has released the notification for Management Trainee (Mining) recruitment through GATE 2025 for 276 vacancies in E-1 Grade.
Short Information
Coal India Limited, a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has invited applications for 276 Management Trainee (Mining) positions. The online application process starts on May 8, 2026, and the last date to apply is June 7, 2026. Selection will be based on GATE-2025 scores followed by document verification and medical examination.
Application Fee
| Category |
Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS |
₹1,180/- (₹1,000 + ₹180 GST) |
| SC / ST / Employees of Coal India Limited and its Subsidiaries |
Exempted (No Application Fee) |
| Payment Modes |
Online only |
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Notification Date |
2026-05-05 |
| Application Start Date |
2026-05-08 |
| Application Last Date |
2026-06-07 |
| Fee Payment Last Date |
2026-06-07 |
Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
| Post Name |
Vacancy Count |
Age Limit |
Educational Qualification |
| Management Trainee (Mining) |
276 |
30 years (as on 30-04-2026)
Relaxation: 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST |
Degree in Mining Engineering with minimum 60% marks (55% for SC/ST) from a recognized University/Institute - regular full-time course only |
| Category |
Vacancy Count |
| UR (General) |
114 |
| EWS |
27 |
| SC |
41 |
| ST |
20 |
| OBC (NCL) |
74 |
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The selection process for Coal India Management Trainee (Mining) Recruitment 2026 is based entirely on the valid GATE-2025 score in Mining Engineering (Paper Code: MN). There is no separate written examination.
| Stage |
Details |
| Shortlisting |
Based on GATE-2025 Score/Marks in Mining Engineering (Paper Code: MN); shortlisted category-wise in ratio of 1:3 (3 candidates per vacancy) in order of merit |
| Documents Verification (DV) |
Shortlisted candidates will be called for Documents Verification; intimated via CIL website and registered email ID only |
| Initial Medical Examination (IME) |
By the company's Medical Committee as per CIL Medical Attendance Rules; Medical Committee decision is final and binding |
| Offer of Appointment |
Issued only after successful completion of DV & IME |
How to Apply Online
- Online only through the CIL official website www.coalindia.in under the section "Career with CIL >>> Jobs at Coal India"
- Hard copy applications will not be accepted
- No modifications are allowed after the online application form is submitted
Required Documents
- Recent passport size colour photograph (not older than 3 weeks, JPG/JPEG format)
- Signature with black ink pen (JPG/JPEG format)
- Matriculation/Secondary Board Certificate/Admit Card/Birth Certificate (age proof)
- Mark sheet of graduation (percentage proof); CGPA/GPA/CPI conversion certificate issued by University/Institute (if applicable)
- Final/Provisional Degree/Graduation Certificate
- OBC (NCL) / SC / ST Caste Certificate in prescribed format issued on or after 01.04.2026 (if applicable)
- Income & Asset Certificate (EWS) issued by competent authority based on income for 2025-26, valid for 2026-27 (if applicable)
- Discharge/Service Certificate (Ex-Servicemen candidates)
- J&K Domicile Certificate in prescribed format issued by competent authority (if applicable)
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