Coal India Limited (CIL) is a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking under the Government of India and the single largest coal-producing company in the world. With fourteen wholly owned subsidiary companies and an annual turnover exceeding ₹1,40,000 crore, CIL plays a vital role in meeting India’s energy requirements.
Coal India regularly engages professional trainees to support its finance and accounts functions across headquarters and subsidiaries, offering valuable exposure to large-scale public sector operations.
Coal India Limited has released the Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025 notification for engagement of CA (Intermediate) / CMA (Intermediate) candidates on a purely training basis for a fixed tenure of 15 months. The training slots are available across CIL Headquarters and its subsidiary companies.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025/HRD |
| Post Name | Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) |
| Training Duration | 15 Months |
| Total Training Slots | 125 |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹22,000 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | CIL HQ & Subsidiaries |
| Online Application Start Date | 26 December 2025 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 January 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
| Official Website | https://www.coalindia.in |
| Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Company | Location (HQ) | Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India Limited | Kolkata, West Bengal | 7 |
| Bharat Coking Coal Ltd. (BCCL) | Dhanbad, Jharkhand | 12 |
| Central Coalfields Ltd. (CCL) | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 15 |
| CMPDIL | Ranchi, Jharkhand | 7 |
| Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (ECL) | Sanctoria, West Bengal | 12 |
| Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd. (MCL) | Sambalpur, Odisha | 20 |
| Northern Coalfields Ltd. (NCL) | Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh | 20 |
| South Eastern Coalfields Ltd. (SECL) | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh | 20 |
| Western Coalfields Ltd. (WCL) | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 12 |
| Total | 125 |
Note: Trainees may be posted in any office under the jurisdiction of the concerned company.
Not Eligible:
Candidates who have already undergone industrial training for one year or more under a similar scheme in any other PSU.
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved | 51 |
| OBC (NCL) | 34 |
| SC | 19 |
| ST | 9 |
| EWS | 12 |
| PwBD | 5 (included) |
| Total | 125 |
Reservation and relaxations will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Additional Preference:
No manual or paper applications will be accepted.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 26 December 2025 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 January 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
Q1. Is this a permanent job in Coal India?
No. This is a training engagement for 15 months only.
Q2. What is the stipend for Industrial Trainees?
The stipend is ₹22,000 per month.
Q3. Can final-year CA/CMA students apply?
No. Only candidates who have passed Intermediate examination are eligible.
Q4. Is there any written test or interview?
No. Selection is based on CA/CMA Intermediate marks only.
Q5. Can I apply if I already completed PSU training earlier?
No. Candidates who completed similar training for one year or more in any PSU are not eligible.
Official Update Source:
Coal India Limited – Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment Notification 2025
Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and to apply well before the last date.