Coal India Management Trainee Mining Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 276 Posts

Mining engineering candidates with a valid GATE 2025 Mining score can apply for Coal India Management Trainee Mining Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 01/2026. This is a separate GATE-based MT recruitment for 276 Management Trainee Mining posts, and it should not be mixed with Coal India’s CBT-based 660 MT recruitment under another advertisement. The online application window runs from 8 May 2026 to 7 June 2026.

Contents

• Quick Overview
• Should You Read This Job Post?
• Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary
• Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit
• Salary and Posting Value
• Selection Process
• Documents You Should Keep Ready
• How to Apply
• Quick FAQs

Quick Overview

Should You Read This Job Post?

Read this if

• You have the required Mining Engineering qualification and a valid GATE 2025 score in Mining Engineering.
• You want a PSU Management Trainee role in Coal India or its subsidiaries.
• You understand that GATE scores from other years or other papers are not valid for this recruitment.
• You are ready for document verification, initial medical examination and the service bond condition after selection.

You may skip this if

• You do not have a valid GATE 2025 score in Mining Engineering paper code MN.
• Your engineering branch is not eligible for the Mining discipline as per the notification.
• You are looking for the CBT-based Coal India MT 660-post recruitment; that is a separate Advertisement No. 03/2026.
• You are not comfortable with mining-sector posting and Coal India service requirements.

Vacancy Details, Eligibility and Salary

Management Trainee Mining role explained

This recruitment is for Mining discipline only. It is suitable for mining engineering candidates who already appeared in GATE 2025 under the Mining Engineering paper and want a Coal India officer-track role. Candidates from other engineering branches should not treat this as a general engineering MT opening.

Important Dates, Fee and Age Limit

Salary and Posting Value

Selected candidates will be appointed as Management Trainees in E-1 Grade in the pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000. During training, the initial basic pay is Rs. 60,000 per month, with benefits governed by Coal India rules.

This is a strong option for mining engineering candidates seeking a long-term PSU officer role. Candidates should also consider posting flexibility, medical standards and service agreement conditions before applying.

Selection Process

Selection is based on the valid GATE 2025 score in Mining Engineering. Candidates will be shortlisted discipline-wise and category-wise for Document Verification and Initial Medical Examination. GATE scores of other years or other paper codes are not valid for this recruitment.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature in the prescribed format
• GATE 2025 admit card and scorecard for Mining Engineering paper
• Matriculation certificate for date of birth proof
• Mining Engineering degree certificate or provisional certificate
• All semester/year marksheets
• CGPA/GPA to percentage conversion certificate, if applicable
• Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS, if applicable
• PwBD certificate, if applicable
• NOC for candidates working in Government/PSU/Semi-Government/autonomous bodies
• Valid photo ID proof
• Application fee payment receipt, if applicable

How to Apply

1. Visit the Coal India official website and open the Career with CIL section.
2. Go to Jobs at Coal India and find the Management Trainee Mining recruitment under Advertisement No. 01/2026.
3. Download and read the full notification and FAQ before registration.
4. Confirm your Mining Engineering qualification, GATE 2025 paper code and score details.
5. Register on the online application portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.
6. Fill in personal, academic, GATE and category details carefully.
7. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
8. Pay the application fee online if applicable to your category.
9. Submit the form before 07 June 2026 up to 06:00 PM and keep the application printout for document verification.

Quick FAQs

What is the last date for Coal India MT Mining Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 07 June 2026 up to 06:00 PM.

How many vacancies are available?

Coal India has notified 276 tentative Management Trainee vacancies in the Mining discipline.

What is the advertisement number?

The advertisement number is 01/2026 dated 05 May 2026.

Is GATE compulsory for this recruitment?

Yes. A valid GATE 2025 score in Mining Engineering is required. Scores from other years or other papers are not valid.

What is the salary for Coal India MT Mining?

The pay scale is Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 in E-1 Grade, with initial basic pay of Rs. 60,000 during training.

What is the age limit?

The upper age limit is 30 years for UR/EWS candidates as on 30 April 2026, with relaxation for eligible categories.

What is the selection process?

Selection is based on GATE 2025 Mining Engineering score, followed by Document Verification and Initial Medical Examination.

Is this the same as Coal India MT 660-post recruitment?

No. This 276-post recruitment is Advertisement No. 01/2026 for Mining through GATE 2025. The 660-post recruitment is a separate CBT-based advertisement.