Coal India Limited (CIL) has announced 640 vacancies for Management Trainees, with the online application process starting on 29th October 2024. Candidates should check the official notification for eligibility criteria, pay scale, application fees, and important dates.
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About CIL
Coal India Limited (CIL) is the largest government-owned coal producer in the world, operating under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, and headquartered in Kolkata. CIL accounts for approximately 82% of India’s total coal production, producing 554.14 million tonnes of raw coal in 2016–17. The company earned revenues of ₹95,435 crore (about $11 billion) from coal sales in that financial year. In April 2011, CIL received the Maharatna status, making it one of only seven companies to hold this distinction. As of October 2015, CIL’s market capitalization was ₹2.11 lakh crore (around $25 billion), ranking it as India’s 8th most valuable company.
CIL Recruitment 2024
Coal India Limited (CIL) is seeking to fill 640 Management Trainee (MT) vacancies across various disciplines: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Mining, System, and E&T. Selection will be based on GATE 2024 scores. Interested candidates can apply online starting from 29th October 2024 at 10:00 AM via the official website Coal India. Candidates should review the eligibility criteria for the MT posts before submitting their applications.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Organization Name | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Management Trainees |
| Education Qualification | GATE Qualified+Degree in Relevant Field. |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 Years |
| No.of Vacancies | 640 |
| Application Start Date | 29th October 2024 |
| Application End Date | 28th November 2024 |
| Salary | Monthly Pay- Rs. 50,000/- to Rs. 1,60,000/- (E2 Grade), Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 1,80,000/- (E3 Grade) |
| Selection Process | Merit List Based on GATE 2024 Scores & Medical Examination |
| Mode of Application | Online |
CIL Recruitment 2024 Vacancies
| Sl. No. | Discipline | Post Code | Total Vacancy | GATE Paper Code |
| 01 | Mining | 11 | 263 | MN |
| 02 | Civil | 12 | 91 | CE |
| 03 | Electrical | 13 | 102 | EE |
| 04 | Mechanical | 14 | 104 | ME |
| 05 | System | 15 | 41 | CS |
| 06 | E&T | 16 | 39 | EC |
| Total | | | 640 | |
CIL Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications
- General Note:
- B.E. / B.Tech / B.Sc (Engg.) / MCA must be from a recognized University/Institute and should be a full-time course.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- General (UR), OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), & EWS: 60%
- SC, ST, & Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 55% (relaxation of 5%)
- CGPA/GPA candidates must attach a conversion certificate in percentage.
Eligibility for Appearing Candidates:
- Candidates currently in the final semester/year of their required qualification and who have appeared in GATE 2024 are eligible to apply, provided their name appears in the qualified candidates list from the organizing institute.
- Final pass results must be submitted before final selection/document verification.
- All subjects of the final year must be cleared in a single attempt.
- Previous years/semesters must also be cleared by the final results declaration date.
- Upload the latest year/semester mark sheet of the relevant qualification.
Minimum Qualifications by Post Code:
| Post Code | Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
| 11 | Mining | Degree in Mining Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks |
| 12 | Civil | Degree in a relevant branch of Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks |
| 13 | Electrical | Degree in a relevant branch of Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks |
| 14 | Mechanical | Degree in a relevant branch of Engineering with a minimum of 60% marks |
| 15 | System | 1st Class Degree in BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in Computer Science / Computer Engineering / I.T or any 1st Class Degree with MCA |
| 16 | E&T | BE/B.Tech/B.Sc (Engg.) in the relevant branch |
Upper Age Limit:
- General (UR) & EWS: 30 years as of 30th Sept 2024.
- Category-wise Relaxation:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Persons with Disabilities:
- General (UR): 10 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 13 years
- SC/ST: 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Relaxation as per government guidelines.
Note: Maximum age on 30th Sept 2024 should not exceed 56 years.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
- Eligible candidates must have qualified for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE 2024).
- Shortlisting will be discipline-wise and category-wise based on GATE scores in a 1:3 ratio, in order of merit.
- In case of a tie in GATE scores:
- Preference will be given first to candidates with a higher percentage mark/CGPA in the minimum eligible qualification.
- If there’s still a tie, the older candidate will be preferred.
- A final merit list will be prepared solely based on GATE 2024 scores; prior or subsequent scores will not be considered.
- Candidates currently employed in Government/PSUs/Autonomous bodies must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a properly receipted copy of their application seeking NOC during the online application process.
- Applications with any document other than a NOC will be rejected.
- Those joining after submitting their application must present a proper NOC during document verification and initial medical examination, or risk rejection.
- The final list of selected candidates will be posted on the CIL website, with notifications about Document Verification (DV) and Initial Medical Examination (IME) sent via email.
- Offers of appointment will be made after the successful completion of Document Verification and Initial Medical Examination, along with the submission of a relieving letter from the current employer if applicable.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Salary
- Selected candidates will be Management Trainees in E-2 Grade, with a pay scale of ₹50,000 – ₹1,60,000, starting at ₹50,000 during training.
- After one year of training and passing the required test, they will be regularized to E-3 Grade, starting at ₹60,000, with a one-year probation.
- Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, and allowances under a cafeteria approach, including Performance Related Pay (PRP).
- Candidates will also receive benefits like leave, medical facilities, gratuity, and pension schemes as per company rules.
- Actual remuneration may vary based on posting location, company performance, and individual ratings.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Posting & Agreement Bond
- Candidates may be posted anywhere within the subsidiary companies, including coalfield areas. Applicants must be willing to serve anywhere in India.
- Candidates will provide three preferences for posting, but the final decision will depend on vacancy availability and CIL Management’s discretion.
- Appointed candidates must serve a minimum of 60 months from the joining date and execute a service agreement bond of ₹3 Lakhs.
- A deduction of ₹5,000 per month from the salary will be made towards the bond, which will be refunded without interest after completing 60 months of service.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
- Candidates from GENERAL (UR), OBC (Creamy and Non-Creamy Layer), and EWS categories must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000 plus applicable GST of ₹180, totaling ₹1,180.
- SC, ST, PwBD candidates, and employees of Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries are exempt from paying the application fee.
- The application fee must be paid online; no other payment methods are accepted.
- CIL is not responsible for any incorrect fee deposits in the wrong accounts.
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, so candidates should ensure their eligibility before applying.
- CIL does not charge any fees or charges other than the specified application fee.
CIL Recruitment 2024 Application Process
- Visit the official website: coalindia.in.
- Click on the apply button for the recruitment of management trainees through GATE.
- Fill in the necessary details to obtain the registration number.
- Log in using the registration number and password.
- Read the instructions carefully and complete the application form.
- Upon submission, a unique number will be generated.
- Download and print the application form for future reference.
Official Notification: Click Here