Coal India Limited recruitment-2025

Coal India Limited (CIL), a government-owned corporation under the Ministry of Coal, is inviting applications for various positions across multiple disciplines. This recruitment offers exciting career opportunities in diverse fields, including Community Development, Legal, and Personnel & HR.

Key Details

• Total Number of Positions: 434

• Age Limit: 30 years as of 30-Sep-2024 (Relaxation as per government guidelines)

• Application Fee:

  • General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,180 (including GST)
  • SC/ST/PwD: Exempt

• Selection Process:

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • No interview process

• Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • General/EWS: 40 marks in each paper
  • OBC: 35 marks in each paper
  • SC/ST/PwD: 30 marks in each paper

Detailed Selection Process

Computer-Based Online Test (CBT) Structure

Qualifying Marks Criteria

Selection Process Flow

1. Online Application

   • Apply through the official CIL website: www.coalindia.in
   • Pay the application fee
   • Upload required documents
   • Submit before the deadline: 14-Feb-2025, 6:00 PM

2. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

   • Admit cards will be available through individual login
   • Test will be conducted in various selected cities
   • Total duration: 3 hours (both papers)
   • Question papers will be bilingual (English & Hindi)

3. Merit List Preparation

   • Merit list will be prepared solely based on marks obtained in the CBT
   • No interview process
   • Merit list will be prepared category-wise

4. Document Verification & Medical Examination

   • Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification
   • Initial Medical Examination (IME) as per CIL guidelines
   • Medical fitness is mandatory

5. Final Selection & Posting

   • Offer of appointment will be issued after successful document verification and medical examination
   • Candidates will sign a service agreement bond
   • Posting to a subsidiary company based on availability
   • Candidates will undergo joining formalities

Important Guidelines

• Test Cities:
  Candidates can choose up to three test cities in order of preference. Final allocation will be at CIL’s discretion, and changes may occur based on applicant numbers.

• Response Query Management:
  A response query window will be available 3 days after the CBT completion. Candidates have 5 days to submit objections online.

• Bond Requirement:
  A service agreement bond of ₹3 Lakhs is required. The minimum service period is 60 months, with a monthly deduction of ₹5,000, refundable after completion of the bond period.

• Medical Standards:
  Candidates must meet the medical standards as per CIL Medical Attendance Rules. The medical committee’s decision will be final. There are specific standards for candidates applying for the Security discipline.

• Posting Preferences:
  Candidates can provide three preferences for subsidiary company posting. Final posting will depend on vacancy availability and may require relocation anywhere in India.

Special Provisions

1. For PwD Candidates:

   • Scribe facility is available as per government guidelines
   • Additional time is provided as per norms
   • Specific disability categories for each discipline

2. For Departmental Candidates:

   • No age limit and no application fee
   • NOC from the current department is required

3. For Ex-Servicemen:

   • Age relaxation as per government guidelines
   • Special consideration for Security discipline
   • Service certificate required

Position Breakdown