Coal India Limited (CIL) has officially released the Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment Notification 2025 for 125 training posts. Candidates who have cleared the Intermediate level of CA or CMA are eligible to apply online through the official website coalindia.in.
The online application process starts on 26 December 2025 at 10:00 AM and will remain open until 15 January 2026 at 5:00 PM. Interested candidates are advised to apply well before the last date.
Coal India Industrial Trainee 2025 – Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Coal India Limited (CIL) |
| Post Name | Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) |
| Total Vacancies | 125 |
| Training Period | 15 Months |
| Stipend | ₹22,000 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Across CIL & Subsidiaries |
| Official Website | coalindia.in |
Important Dates
- Online Registration Start Date: 26 December 2025 (10:00 AM)
- Online Registration Last Date: 15 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Vacancy Details (Company-wise)
| Company | Location | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Coal India Ltd. (HQ) | 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Passed Intermediate Examination of Chartered Accountant (CA) conducted by ICAI
OR - Passed Intermediate Examination of Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) conducted by ICMAI
Note:
- Candidates who have already undergone similar industrial training for one year or more in any PSU are not eligible.
- Applicants must be registered with ICAI or ICMAI.
Age Limit (as on Crucial Date)
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 28 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 31 Years |
| SC / ST | 33 Years |
| PwD (UR) | +10 Years |
| PwD (OBC-NCL) | +13 Years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | +15 Years |
Crucial Date: 1st day of the month in which the advertisement is published.
Stipend Details
- Monthly stipend of ₹22,000
- Engagement is strictly for 15 months
- Completion of training does not guarantee employment in Coal India or its subsidiaries
Application Fee
- No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on:
- Merit list prepared from marks obtained in CA/CMA Intermediate (both groups combined)
- Reservation policy of Government of India
- Preference to Land Owners and Wards of Employees
- Posting based on:
- Merit rank
- Preference order of companies selected by the candidate
Tie-breaking Rules:
- Older candidate gets preference
- If DOB is same, higher Class X marks will be considered
A waiting list of 125 candidates will also be prepared.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official website coalindia.in
- Go to the Career section
- Click on Industrial Trainee (CA/CMA) Recruitment 2025
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents, including:
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Date of Birth proof
- Aadhar Card
- CA/CMA Intermediate certificates & mark sheets
- Caste/EWS/PwD certificates (if applicable)
- Land ownership / Ward of employee proof (if applicable)
- Select nine company preferences
- Submit the application and download the confirmation form
Note: No offline or paper applications will be accepted.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals are eligible
- Candidates must be medically fit
- Providing false information may lead to rejection at any stage
- Legal jurisdiction for disputes will be Kolkata only
Important Links
- Apply Online: Available on official website
- Official Notification PDF: Available on Coal India portal
- Official Website: coalindia.in