Coal India Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025 – Detailed Notification
Coal India Limited (CIL)
Coal India Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025 – Detailed Notification
About the Organization (Coal India Limited)
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.
Recruitment Overview
| 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-wise Training Slots
| 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.
Stipend & Training Terms
- Monthly Stipend: ₹22,000 (consolidated)
- Training Period: 15 months from the date of joining
- This engagement is not employment and does not confer any right to permanent or temporary appointment in CIL or its subsidiaries.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Passed Intermediate Examination of CA conducted by ICAI
OR - Passed Intermediate Examination of CMA conducted by ICMAI
Not Eligible:
Candidates who have already undergone industrial training for one year or more under a similar scheme in any other PSU.
Age Limit (as on Crucial Date)
| Category | Upper Age Limit |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
- Age relaxation for PwBD:
- UR: +10 years
- OBC (NCL): +13 years
- SC / ST: +15 years
Reservation Details (Pan CIL)
| 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.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on percentage of marks obtained in CA/CMA Intermediate examination (both groups).
- Candidates must provide preference order for 9 companies at the time of application.
- In case of tie in marks:
- Older candidate (by Date of Birth) will be ranked higher
- If still tied, higher marks in Class X will be considered
- A waiting list of 125 candidates will also be prepared.
Additional Preference:
- Land Owners: 15% preference
- Wards of Employees: 20% preference
Facilities & Conditions
- TA/DA: Not admissible
- Accommodation: May be provided on sharing basis if available
- Medical: Free OPD treatment in company dispensaries/hospitals (no indoor treatment)
- Laptop: Trainees must bring their own laptop
- Bond: Trainees must execute a bond stating no claim for employment after training
How to Apply Online – Step-by-Step
- Visit the official website: https://www.coalindia.in
- Go to Careers section and open the Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025 link.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill all required details carefully and select 9 company preferences in order.
- Upload scanned documents including:
- Passport size photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth proof
- Aadhaar card
- CA/CMA Intermediate certificates & mark sheets
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Submit the application form online.
- Download and print the Registration-cum-Application Form for future reference.
No manual or paper applications will be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 26 December 2025 (10:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 15 January 2026 (17:00 Hrs) |
FAQs
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.
Requirements
Official Notice Verification
This recruitment notification has been curated and verified by the FromCampus Editorial Team from official government gazettes and recruitment portal updates. Candidates are advised to carefully review the official notification document before submitting applications.