Coal India Recruitment 2025
Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna PSU, invites applications for the prestigious Management Trainee (MT) positions across various disciplines. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for dynamic professionals to join the largest coal-producing company in the world.
Coal India Limited seeks talented individuals for MT roles in disciplines such as Community Development, Finance, Environment, Legal, Marketing, Materials Management, Personnel & HR, and Security. The selected candidates will contribute to CIL’s expanding operations and sustainability efforts.
Coal India Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Organization Name | Coal India Limited |
| Exam name | Recruitment of Management Trainees |
| Advt. No. | 01/2025 |
| Total Posts | 434 |
| Post Name | Management Trainee |
Application Fee
- General/OBC (NCL)/EWS: ₹1,000 + GST (Total ₹1,180)
- SC/ST/PwBD/Employees of CIL and subsidiaries: Exempted
- Payment is accepted only through online mode.
Note: Application fees are non-refundable.
Important Dates
- Online Registration Starts: January 15, 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Online Registration Ends: February 14, 2025 (6:00 PM)
- Admit Card Availability: To be announced
- CBT Exam Date: To be announced via admit card.
Applicants are advised not to wait until the last date to avoid submission errors due to high traffic
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- Disciplines such as Community Development, Environment, Finance, Legal, and others require specific educational qualifications with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Graduates and postgraduates in relevant fields, including MBA, PGDM, and Engineering, are eligible.
- Candidates in the final year of their academic programs can also apply, provided they meet the requirements by the final selection stage.
Age Limit (As of September 30, 2024)
- Maximum Age: 30 years for General/EWS
- Relaxations:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government norms
Vacancy Details
A total of 434 vacancies are available across multiple disciplines. Detailed breakdown is:
| SL.No. | Discipline | Total Vacancies including Backlog |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Development | 20 |
| 2 | Environment | 28 |
| 3 | Finance | 103 |
| 4 | Legal | 18 |
| 5 | Marketing & Sales | 25 |
| 6 | Materials Management | 44 |
| 7 | Personnel & HR | 97 |
| 8 | Security | 31 |
| 9 | Coal Preparation | 68 |
| TOTAL | 434 |
Selection Process
The selection process is based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) consisting of two papers:
- Paper I: General Knowledge, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General English
- Paper II: Professional Knowledge (discipline-specific)
- Duration: 3 hours
- No negative marking
- Minimum qualifying marks:
- General/EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 35%
- SC/ST/PwBD: 30%
The final merit list will be based on CBT scores. Shortlisted candidates will undergo Document Verification (DV) and Initial Medical Examination (IME).
Salary and Benefits
- During Training: ₹50,000–₹1,60,000 (E-2 Grade)
- Post Training: ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 (E-3 Grade)
Additional benefits include:
- Performance-Related Pay (PRP)
- Medical facilities
- Gratuity
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Housing and other allowances
How to Apply for Coal India Recruitment 2025
- Visit CIL’s official website under the “Career with CIL” section.
- Register and fill out the application form with accurate details.
- Upload necessary documents:
- Educational certificates
- Caste/Category certificates (if applicable)
- Recent photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Submit and retain a copy of the application for future reference.
FAQs for Coal India Recruitment 2025
1. Can final-year students apply?
Yes, provided they meet the eligibility criteria by the time of final selection.
2. Is there a service bond?
Yes, selected candidates must serve CIL for a minimum of 5 years and sign a bond of ₹3,00,000.
3. Can I choose my posting location?
Candidates can select up to three preferences, but the final decision lies with CIL.
4. Is there any relaxation for departmental candidates?
Yes, there is no age limit or application fee for permanent employees of CIL and its subsidiaries.
5. Where will the CBT be conducted?
The CBT will be held across various centers in India. Candidates can select three preferences during registration.
