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Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced the CIL Management Trainee (MT) Exam Date 2026 to candidates through email for 660 Management Trainee (E-1 Grade) vacancies (Advt. No. 03/2026). Candidates who have successfully submitted their online applications should check their registered email ID for the latest updates regarding the CBT exam date, admit card release, and examination schedule. The official CBT Exam is scheduled on 24 August 2026 from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
CIL MT Exam Date 2026 Out
Coal India Limited has announced the Coal India MT Exam Date 2026 through email. The exam will be conducted on 24 August 2026 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in online Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode at various exam centres. Candidates can download the CIL MT Admit Card 2026 from 21 August 2026.
Coal India MT Exam Date 2026: Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainee (MT) |
| Advertisement Numbers | 03/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Disciplines | Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, System, E&T, Geology, Industrial Engineering, Rajbhasha, & Company Secretary |
| Total Vacancy | 660 |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech / M.Sc / M.Tech / MCA / MA in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks |
| Selection Process |
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| Application Date | 12 May 2026 (10:00 AM) – 21 June 2026 (6:00 PM) (extended) |
| Exam Date (Electrical) | 24 August 2026 |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 Years (as on 30 April 2026) |
| Pay Scale | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 per month (E-1 Grade) |
| Official Notification | PDF Link |
| Official Website | www.coalindia.in |
| Helpdesk Email | mtrecruitment.cil@coalindia.in |
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CIL Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Events | Important Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 05 May 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 12 May 2026 (10 AM) |
| Apply Online End | 21 June 2026 (06 PM) (extended) |
| Age Calculated As On | 30 April 2026 |
| City Intimation Slip | 11 August 2026 |
| CIL Exam Date 2026 | 24 August 2026 |
| Admit Card | 21 August 2026 |
CIL Exam Schedule 2026
| Particular | Objective |
| Date of Examination | 24 August 2026 |
| Shift Timing | 09:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Reporting Time | 07:30 AM |
Coal India MT Vacancy 2026
| Category | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Posts | 278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 660 |
CIL MT Discipline-wise Vacancy 2026
| Discipline | Post Code | UR | EWS | SC | ST | OBC-NCL | Total Vacancies | PwD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 11 | 72 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 46 | 178 | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 12 | 91 | 22 | 33 | 16 | 59 | 221 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | 61 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 39 | 145 | 7 |
| Systems (IT/CS) | 14 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 43 | 19 |
| Electronics & Telecom | 15 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 38 | 5 |
| Geology | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Industrial Engineering | 17 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 0 |
| Rajbhasha (Hindi) | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Company Secretary | 19 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| Total |
278 | 61 | 94 | 45 | 169 | 660 | 64 | |
CIL MT Educational Qualification
| Post Code | Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Civil | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 12 | Electrical | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 13 | Mechanical | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 14 | Systems | Recognized 1st Class Degree in BE/ B.Tech/ B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / I.T or any 1st Class Degree with MCA |
| 15 | Electronics & Telecommunication | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg) in a relevant branch of Engineering with a minimum 60% marks. |
| 16 | Geology | M.Sc. / M.Tech. in Geology or Applied Geology or Geophysics or Applied Geophysics with a minimum 60% marks |
| 17 | Industrial Engineering | Degree in a relevant Engineering branch with a minimum 60% marks |
| 18 | Rajbhasha (Hindi) | MA in Hindi with a minimum of 60% marks, and a graduation with Hindi and English as main subjects with 50% marks. |
| 19 | Company Secretary | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University/ Institute with having acquired Company Secretary qualification with Associate/ Fellow membership of ICSI. Preference would be given to those candidates who have worked in a listed Company. |
Important Note:
- Online, part-time, Open & Distance Learning qualifications are acceptable only for non-technical disciplines; they are not valid for technical disciplines.
- General, OBC (NCL), & EWS candidates need 60% , while SC, ST, & PwBD candidates need 55% qualification marks in their Degree.
- Candidates in the final year of the academic session 2025–26 can also apply if their results are declared on or before 31 August 2026.
Coal India Management Trainee Age Limit
| Name of Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR)/EWS | Nil | 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years | 33 Years |
| SC / ST | 5 years | 35 Years |
| J&K Domicile Candidates | 5 years | 35 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | As per extant Govt. of India guidelines | 56 Years |
| Departmental or Subsidiary Candidates of CIL | No upper age limit applicable | |
CIL MT Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Coal India will consist of various distinct phases. Candidates must successfully clear all rounds to be considered eligible for the position, which are as follows:
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
Note: No interview for the Coal India CIL management trainee exam 2026.
Coal India Management Trainee Exam Pattern 2026
| Parameter | Paper I | Paper II | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | General Awareness, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, & English | Professional / Discipline Knowledge | — |
| Questions | 100 MCQs | 100 MCQs | 200 MCQs |
| Max Marks | 100 | 100 | 200 |
| Duration | — | — | 3 Hours |
| Negative Marking | No | No | None |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi) | Bilingual | English version final |
Important Note:
- Candidates must qualify each paper separately (Paper I & Paper II).
- There is no negative marking & exam will be conducted in one sitting of 3 hours.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40 marks in each paper |
| OBC-NCL | 35 marks in each paper |
| SC / ST / PwD | 30 marks in each paper |
CIL MT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Click Here
CIL MT Previous Year Question Papers – Click Here
CIL Management Trainee Salary
| Particulers | Salary Amount |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,80,000/- |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Grade | E1 |
| During the Training Period Basic | Rs. 60,000/- |
| Service Bond | 3 Lakhs |
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