Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Coal, has officially released the recruitment notification (Advt No. 01/2026) for the post of Management Trainee (MT). This recruitment drive is specifically dedicated to the Mining discipline, and the selection will be based strictly on the GATE 2025 Score.
A total of 276 vacancies have been announced. The online application window will open on May 08, 2026, and will remain active until June 07, 2026.
CIL MT Mining Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026 |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) – Mining |
| Total Vacancies | 276 Posts |
| Selection Basis | GATE 2025 Score Card |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | coalindia.in |
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Important Dates (Official Schedule)
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 08 May 2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Merit List / Shortlist Date | To be notified soon |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1180/- |
| SC / ST / PH / CIL Employees | ₹0/- (Exempted) |
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Age Limit (as on 30.04.2026)
- Maximum Age: 30 Years.
- Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (NCL) candidates will be provided as per government norms.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Management Trainee (MT)- Mining | 276 | Degree in Mining Engineering (with 60% marks) + GATE 2025 Score |
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
| Discipline | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
| Mining | 114 | 27 | 41 | 20 | 74 | 276 |
Selection Process
Coal India will not conduct a separate written examination for this specific advertisement.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on their GATE 2025 Scores in a 1:3 ratio for the next stage.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates must present original academic certificates and their GATE 2025 scorecard.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to candidates meeting the medical fitness standards prescribed by CIL.
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Salary & Benefits (Grade E-2)
Selected candidates will be placed in the E-2 Grade during the training period.
- Pay Scale: ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000.
- Confirmation: On successful completion of the 1-year training period, candidates will be promoted to E-3 Grade (₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000).
- Extra Perks: Dearness Allowance (DA), HRA, Performance Related Pay (PRP), and comprehensive medical facilities.
How to Apply for Coal India MT Mining 2026?
- Visit the official CIL website: coalindia.in.
- Click on the “Careers with CIL” tab and navigate to the “Jobs at Coal India” section.
- Click on the apply link for MT Mining (Advt 01/2026).
- Enter your GATE 2025 Registration Number exactly as it appears on your admit card.
- Fill in your personal and academic details.
- Upload required documents and pay the application fee.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation page for future use.
Important Related Links
| Title | Date | Link |
| Apply Online | 08/05/2026 | Apply Now |
| Download Full Notification | 05/05/2026 | Download PDF |
| Coal India Official Website | 05/05/2026 | Visit Now |
FAQs – Coal India MT Mining recruitment via GATE 2025 score
Ans: No. This specific notification (Advt 01/2026) is strictly for candidates who appeared in GATE 2025 in the Mining (MN) paper.
Ans: As per the notice, shortlisting is done based on GATE scores for Document Verification. Check the full notification for any potential Interview/Personality test phase.
Ans: While General/OBC/EWS require 60%, the marks are relaxed to 55% for SC/ST/PwD candidates in their qualifying degree.
Ans: Yes, CIL generally requires candidates to sign a Service Bond to serve the company for a specific period after training.
Ans: The merit list is expected to be released 2-3 months after the document verification process is completed.
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