Coal India Recruitment 2026–27
Latest Coal India Limited (CIL) Recruitment for Management Trainee, Executive, Engineering, Technical, Medical, Apprenticeship and other PSU job opportunities.
Page Updated: 25 September 2026The latest recruitment windows currently listed by Coal India have closed. The recent Management Trainee recruitment under Advertisement No. 03/2026 was for 660 posts and its CBT was conducted on 24 August 2026.
The latest Executive Director (IICM) recruitment under Advertisement No. 05/2026 closed on 16 September 2026. This page will be updated when CIL announces the next recruitment.
🔥 Latest Coal India Recruitment 2026
Coal India Management Trainee Recruitment 2026
Management Trainee (MT) – E-1 Grade
| Advertisement No. | 03/2026 |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post | Management Trainee |
| Grade | E-1 |
| Total Vacancies | 660 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 June 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Application Fee |
₹1,180/-
for General / OBC / EWS candidates.
SC / ST / PwBD candidates and employees of Coal India and its subsidiaries were exempted as specified in the recruitment notification. |
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 E-1 Grade |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹60,000 per month |
| Age Limit |
Maximum 30 years for General / EWS candidates as on
30 April 2026.
Applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories as per Government/CIL rules. |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| CBT Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Training / Probation | One year training-cum-probation as prescribed by CIL. |
📊 Discipline-wise Vacancy
| Discipline | Vacancies | Typical Relevant Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 221 | Full-time Engineering Degree in the prescribed Electrical / Electrical & Electronics discipline, subject to notification conditions. |
| Civil | 178 | Full-time Engineering Degree in Civil Engineering as prescribed. |
| Mechanical | 145 | Full-time Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering as prescribed. |
| System | 43 | Relevant Engineering / Computer / IT qualification as specified for the System discipline. |
| Electronics & Telecommunication | 38 | Relevant Electronics / Telecommunication / Electronics & Communication Engineering qualification. |
| Geology | 15 | Relevant Geology / Applied Geology qualification as prescribed. |
| Industrial Engineering | 11 | Relevant Engineering / Industrial Engineering qualification as prescribed. |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 5 | Relevant Hindi / English postgraduate qualification and language requirements as prescribed. |
| Company Secretary | 4 | Graduate degree with valid Company Secretary qualification / ICSI membership requirements as prescribed in the notification. |
Engineering candidates were required to possess the prescribed full-time engineering qualification with the required marks. The recruitment also included non-engineering disciplines such as Geology, Rajbhasha and Company Secretary.
Candidates should always match their exact degree, branch, percentage and other conditions with Advertisement No. 03/2026.
The examination consisted of two papers of 100 marks each. Paper-I covered General Knowledge / Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability and English. Paper-II covered discipline-specific professional knowledge.
The examination duration was three hours and there was no negative marking.
Coal India Executive Director (IICM) Recruitment 2026
Executive Director – Indian Institute of Coal Management, Ranchi
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
|---|---|
| Post | Executive Director – Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM) |
| Grade | E9 |
| Total Vacancy | 01 Post |
| Job Location | IICM, Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Nature of Appointment | Fixed Tenure Contract |
| Application Start | 17 August 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Last Date | 16 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application Fee | No application fee was specified as payable for this recruitment. |
| Upper Age Limit | Not exceeding 62 years as on 12 August 2026. |
| Contract Period | Initial period of two years, with extension subject to the terms of the recruitment notification. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by Personal Interview and document verification as applicable. |
🎓 Educational Qualification
- Degree in Engineering in any discipline; OR
- Master of Social Work (MSW); OR
- MBA or equivalent; OR
- Chartered Accountant qualification; OR
- Post-graduation in Management, HRM, Behavioural Sciences, Finance & Accounts or the other prescribed equivalent areas.
A Doctorate/equivalent qualification in relevant areas such as Management, HRM, Behavioural Sciences, Finance & Accounts or Engineering was an added advantage.
👨💼 Experience Required
This was a senior-level leadership position requiring substantial executive/officer-level experience. The notification specified experience routes involving management/training institutions, HRD/training & development and senior executive experience.
Candidates from Government, PSU, autonomous organisations and eligible private-sector organisations were subject to the experience and documentary conditions of Advertisement No. 05/2026.
This was not a fresher vacancy. Candidates were required to satisfy the prescribed senior-level experience conditions in addition to the educational qualification.
🎓 Who Can Apply for Coal India Jobs?
Coal India recruitment is conducted for different educational and professional backgrounds. Eligibility depends on the individual notification.
B.E., B.Tech and relevant engineering degree holders can find applicable CIL technical vacancies here.
CIL periodically recruits candidates with graduate and postgraduate qualifications for specialist and executive posts.
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Executive, specialist and contractual vacancies may require substantial relevant experience.
Coal India and its subsidiaries may release separate medical recruitment notifications.
🎯 Coal India Recruitment Age Limit & Relaxation
| Management Trainee 2026 | Maximum 30 years for General / EWS candidates as on 30 April 2026. |
|---|---|
| OBC / NCL | Applicable relaxation as prescribed under Government/CIL rules. |
| SC / ST | Applicable relaxation as prescribed under Government/CIL rules. |
| PwBD | Applicable additional relaxation according to category and Government/CIL rules. |
| Executive Director – IICM | Maximum 62 years as on 12 August 2026. |
💰 Coal India Salary / Pay Scale
| Management Trainee – E1 | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 |
|---|---|
| MT Initial Basic Pay | ₹60,000 per month |
| Executive Director – IICM | Senior E9-level fixed-tenure contractual position. Remuneration/contract conditions are governed by the applicable Advertisement No. 05/2026. |
Allowances, benefits, medical facilities and other service conditions depend on the relevant CIL recruitment rules and appointment terms.
💳 Coal India Recruitment Application Fee
| CIL Management Trainee 03/2026 | General / OBC / EWS: ₹1,180/- |
|---|---|
| Fee Exemption – MT | SC / ST / PwBD candidates and CIL/subsidiary employees were exempted as specified in the recruitment notification. |
| Executive Director IICM 05/2026 | No application fee was specified as payable. |
Application fee rules can change between recruitment notifications. Candidates must check the fee section of the relevant official advertisement before making payment.
📝 How to Apply for Coal India Recruitment
- Visit the official Coal India website or recruitment portal.
- Open the latest recruitment notification under the Careers / Jobs section.
- Read the complete eligibility, qualification, age and experience requirements.
- Register on the CIL recruitment portal where required.
- Enter personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload photograph, signature and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee where applicable.
- Submit the application before the closing date.
- Save/print the submitted application for future reference.
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❓ Coal India Recruitment 2026 FAQ
Is Coal India Recruitment currently open?
The recent CIL recruitment windows covered on this page have closed. Candidates should check the official CIL recruitment portal for the next notification.
How many Management Trainee vacancies were announced in 2026?
Coal India announced 660 Management Trainee vacancies under Advertisement No. 03/2026.
What was the Coal India MT application fee?
The application fee was ₹1,180 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. SC, ST, PwBD candidates and CIL/subsidiary employees were exempted according to the notification conditions.
What was the Coal India MT salary?
Management Trainees were recruited in E-1 grade with a pay scale of ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 and an initial basic pay of ₹60,000 per month.
Can B.Tech / B.E. candidates apply for Coal India jobs?
Yes, where their engineering branch and other eligibility conditions match the particular CIL recruitment notification. The 2026 MT recruitment included Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System and Electronics & Telecommunication disciplines.
What was the age limit for Coal India Management Trainee 2026?
The upper age limit for General/EWS candidates was 30 years as on 30 April 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
What was the Coal India Executive Director IICM vacancy?
CIL advertised one Executive Director position for the Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM), Ranchi, under Advertisement No. 05/2026 on a fixed-tenure contract basis.
Where can I apply for Coal India recruitment?
Applications should be submitted through the official Coal India recruitment system whenever the relevant application window is open.
Does Coal India recruit freshers?
Some CIL recruitment drives are suitable for candidates with limited or no prior professional experience, while others are specifically for experienced professionals. The eligibility requirements must be checked separately for every notification.
Vacancy99 provides government and PSU recruitment information for educational and informational purposes. Recruitment dates, vacancies, qualifications, age limits, application fees, salary, experience requirements, selection procedures and application links may change according to the official notification.
Candidates should read the original Coal India Limited recruitment notification carefully before applying. The official CIL notification, recruitment portal and subsequent official updates shall prevail in case of any discrepancy.
