Coal India Limited has announced a new recruitment drive for 125 Industrial Trainee posts for the year 2025. This opportunity is open for candidates who have completed CA or ICMAI qualifications and are looking to start their career with a Maharatna PSU.
The online application process will begin on 26 December 2025 and interested applicants must submit their forms on or before 15 January 2026. Applications will be accepted only through the official Coal India website – coalindia.in.
Through this recruitment, Coal India aims to engage eligible trainees across its units. In this detailed notification, candidates can check important information such as educational qualification, age limit, monthly stipend/salary, selection procedure, step-by-step online application process, and direct links to the official notification and apply online page.Eligible candidates are advised to read the notification carefully and apply within the given timeline to avoid last-minute issues.
| CIL Recruitment 2025 – Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Title | Industrial Trainee (CA / CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 125 Posts |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹22,000/- per month |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have cleared the Intermediate Examination of Chartered Accountant (CA) conducted by ICAI OR Intermediate Examination of Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) conducted by ICMAI. Applicants who have already completed one year or more of training under a similar scheme in any PSU are not eligible. |
| Age Limit |
UR/EWS: 28 Years OBC (NCL): 31 Years SC/ST: 33 Years PwD Relaxation: +10 Years (UR/EWS), +13 Years (OBC-NCL), +15 Years (SC/ST) |
| Job Profile | Industrial Trainee (Finance & Accounts) |
| Job Location | Across Coal India Limited Units |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Selection Process | Based on Eligibility & Merit as per Official Notification |
| Official Website | coalindia.in |
| CIL Recruitment 2025 – Important Dates | |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date |
26 December 2025 (Registration opens at 10:00 AM) |
| Last Date to Submit Application |
15 January 2026 (Registration closes at 05:00 PM) |
Eligibility Criteria – CIL Recruitment 2025
Candidates applying for the Coal India Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025 must fulfil the educational and age-related conditions mentioned below. Applications of ineligible candidates will be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.
Educational Qualification
Applicants must have cleared the Intermediate level examination of Chartered Accountant (CA) conducted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)OR
Candidates should have passed the Intermediate examination of Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) conducted by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).
Candidates must be validly registered with ICAI or ICMAI at the time of application.
Applicants who have already completed one year or more of training under a similar Industrial Trainee scheme in any other Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) are not eligible to apply for this recruitment.
Age Limit (As on Crucial Date) – CIL Recruitment 2025
Age Limit (Category-wise 👉CIL Recruitment 2025)
- Unreserved (UR) / EWS: Maximum 28 Years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Maximum 31 Years
- SC / ST: Maximum 33 Years
Age Relaxation👉CIL Recruitment 2025
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD – UR/EWS): Up to 10 Years
- PwD (OBC-NCL): Up to 13 Years
- PwD (SC/ST): Up to 15 Years
CIL Recruitment 2025 – Vacancy Details
| Name of Subsidiary Company | Headquarters Location (State) | Number of Trainee Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India Limited | Kolkata, West Bengal | 7 |
| Bharat Coking Coal Limited | Dhanbad, Jharkhand | 12 |
| Central Coalfields Limited | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 15 |
| Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd. (CMPDIL) | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 7 |
| Eastern Coalfields Limited | Sanctoria, West Bengal | 12 |
| Mahanadi Coalfields Limited | Sambalpur, Odisha | 20 |
| Northern Coalfields Limited | Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh | 20 |
| South Eastern Coalfields Limited | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | 20 |
| Western Coalfields Limited | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 12 |
| Total Vacancies | 125 | |
Salary / Stipend Details – CIL Recruitment 2025
- The engagement of candidates as Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) will be strictly for a fixed tenure of 15 months, counted from the date of joining the training.
- Selected trainees will be paid a consolidated monthly stipend of ₹22,000/- during the entire training period.
- Completion of the training period will not confer any right to claim regular employment in Coal India Limited or any of its subsidiary companies.
Application Fee👉CIL Recruitment 2025
As per the official notification, no details related to application or examination fees have been specified for Coal India Industrial Trainee Recruitment 2025.
Selection Process – CIL Recruitment 2025
- The selection of candidates will be carried out strictly on the basis of merit, calculated using the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in the Intermediate Examination (both groups combined) of CA or CMA, as applicable.
- The final selection list will be prepared by following the reservation rules of the Government of India. Due preference will be given to Land Owners and wards of Coal India employees, wherever applicable.
- During the application process, candidates will be required to select their preference order for nine companies, namely: CIL (HQ), ECL, BCCL, CCL, CMPDIL, NCL, MCL, SECL and WCL.
- Allotment of training location will be done based on the candidate’s merit rank and the preferences submitted at the time of application.
- In case two or more candidates secure the same marks, the older candidate (based on date of birth) will be placed higher in the merit list.
- If the tie still persists, preference will be given to the candidate who has scored higher marks in Class X.
- A waiting list of 125 additional candidates will also be prepared by adhering to Government of India reservation norms.
- Any vacancy arising due to non-joining of candidates from the main list will be filled from the waiting list belonging to the respective category.
How to Apply – CIL Recruitment 2025 (Step by Step)
- Visit the official website of Coal India Limited at coalindia.in.
- On the homepage, navigate to the Careers / Jobs / Recruitment section and open the notification for Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025.
- Carefully read the official notification and ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria, age limit, and other conditions.
- Click on the Apply Online link to access the online application form.
- Fill in all the required details such as personal information, educational qualifications, and company preference order correctly.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the prescribed format, if applicable.
- Review all the entered details carefully before final submission to avoid any errors.
- Submit the online application form and take a printout or screenshot of the confirmation page for future reference.
Important Links – CIL Recruitment 2025
- Official Notification (PDF): Download Here
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Website: coalindia.in
FAQs – CIL Recruitment 2025
Coal India Limited has announced a total of 125 vacancies for the post of Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA).
Candidates who have cleared the Intermediate examination of CA or CMA and are registered with ICAI or ICMAI are eligible to apply.
The maximum age limit is 28 years for UR/EWS, 31 years for OBC (NCL) and 33 years for SC/ST candidates, with applicable age relaxation as per rules.
Selected candidates will receive a consolidated stipend of ₹22,000 per month during the training period.
The engagement is purely temporary and will be for a fixed period of 15 months from the date of joining.
No information regarding application or examination fee has been mentioned in the official advertisement.
Selection will be based on merit, considering the marks obtained in the Intermediate examination of CA/CMA, reservation norms, and preference of posting.
No, completion of the Industrial Trainee program does not guarantee employment in Coal India Limited or its subsidiaries.
Disclaimer
The information provided on this page is for reference purposes only and has been compiled from official sources. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, candidates are advised to verify all details such as eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process, and application procedure from the official notification or official website of CIL Recruitment 2025. We shall not be responsible for any inadvertent errors or discrepancies.
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