⚒️ Coal India Recruitment 2026 – Executive Director (IICM) Notification

📢 Advertisement by Coal India Limited (CIL)

Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Company under the Government of India, has released Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 12 August 2026 for the engagement of Executive Director (Indian Institute of Coal Management – IICM) on a fixed tenure contract basis. IICM, established in 1994 at Ranchi, functions as a Centre of Excellence imparting specialized training programs for executives of Coal India and its subsidiaries.

📋 Post Details

👨‍💼 Role Profile

• Head of IICM, responsible for planning, administration, and management.
• Leadership in technical, administrative, and financial functions.
• Responsible for training, quality evaluation, skill certification, syllabus updation, and HR initiatives.
• Experience in running management/training institutes, organizational behaviour, OD interventions, and designing MDPs.
• Promote learning culture, training need analysis, orientation programs, and modern learning mediums (webinars, e-courses, etc.).

📅 Important Dates

• Opening Date for Online Application: 17 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
• Closing Date for Online Application: 16 September 2026 (11:59 PM)

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Degree in Engineering / MSW / MBA / CA / Post-graduation in Management, HRM, Behavioral Sciences, Finance & Accounts. Added Advantage: Doctorate degree in relevant fields.
• Experience: Minimum 25 years in executive cadre/officer grade with specific experience in management/training institutes or corporate HRD/T&D setups. Preference for candidates with Board-level experience in CPSEs or CMD of Mini Ratna CPSE.
• Medical Fitness: Must be certified medically fit by a Company Medical Officer.

💰 Salary & Tenure

• Contract tenure: 2 years, extendable by another 2 years at the discretion of CIL Chairman.
• Consolidated monthly remuneration as per E9 grade norms.

📝 How to Apply

1. Apply online through www.coalindia.in under Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India.
2. Upload scanned passport-size photo, signature, and self-attested documents (DoB proof, ID proof, educational certificates, experience certificates, publications, HRD experience, category certificate, etc.).
3. Submit a two-page write-up on vision for IICM and contribution to CIL’s mission (max 1000 words).
4. Government/PSE candidates must upload NOC from current employer.

⚖️ Selection Process

• Shortlisting of up to 15 candidates based on qualification, experience, relevance, and vision document.
• Final merit list prepared based on performance in Personal Interview.

📌 General Instructions

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
• All certificates must be in English or Hindi.
• Applications with incomplete/incorrect details or missing documents will be rejected.
• Contractual engagement will not confer rights for permanent employment in CIL.
• Legal jurisdiction: Kolkata.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Coal India ED (IICM) Recruitment 2026

1. Which organization has released this recruitment?

This recruitment has been released by Coal India Limited (CIL), a Maharatna Company under the Government of India.

2. What is the advertisement number?

The advertisement number is 05/2026, dated 12 August 2026.

3. What is the post available?

The post is Executive Director (Indian Institute of Coal Management – IICM) at Ranchi.

4. How many vacancies are there?

There is a total of 01 vacancy for the post of Executive Director (IICM).

5. What is the upper age limit?

The upper age limit is 62 years as on the date of notification.

6. What is the tenure of the post?

The initial tenure is 2 years, extendable for another 2 years at the discretion of the Chairman, CIL.

7. What are the educational qualifications required?

Candidates must have one of the following:
- Degree in Engineering (any discipline)
- MSW
- MBA or equivalent
- Chartered Accountant (CA)
- Post-graduation in Management/HRM/Behavioral Sciences/Finance & Accounts
Added Advantage: Doctorate degree in relevant fields.

8. What experience is required?

- Minimum 25 years of overall experience in executive cadre/officer grade.
- Specific experience in reputed management/training institutes or corporate HRD/T&D setups.
- Preference for candidates with Board-level experience in CPSEs or CMD of Mini Ratna CPSE.
- Added advantage: Published papers in reputed journals.

9. What is the application period?

- Opening Date: 17 August 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Closing Date: 16 September 2026 (11:59 PM)

10. How can candidates apply?

Candidates must apply online through the official CIL website: www.coalindia.in under Career with CIL → Jobs at Coal India.

11. What documents are required to upload?

- Date of Birth proof
- Photo identity proof (Aadhar/PAN/Driving License/Voter ID)
- Educational & professional qualification certificates
- Experience certificates
- Publications & research works
- Vision write-up (max 1000 words)
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- NOC for Govt./PSE candidates
- Relieving certificate for retired executives

12. What is the selection process?

- Shortlisting of up to 15 candidates based on qualification, experience, relevance, and vision write-up.
- Final merit list prepared based on Personal Interview performance.

13. Where will the interview be conducted?

The interview details (date, time, venue) will be communicated via email and uploaded on the CIL website.

14. Is this a permanent job?

No. This is a contractual engagement and does not confer rights for permanent employment in Coal India Limited.

15. Where can candidates get more information?

Visit the official website www.coalindia.in regularly for updates. Queries can be directed to 033-71104279/4276 or email lateral-recruitment.cil@coalindia.in during the application period.

✅ Conclusion – What Candidates Should Do Next

The Coal India Limited Recruitment 2026 offers a prestigious opportunity to lead the Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM) as Executive Director. Eligible candidates must apply online between 17 August 2026 and 16 September 2026 with all required documents and vision statement. This role is crucial in shaping training, HRD, and organizational development initiatives for Coal India.

Official Source: Coal India Limited – Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 12 August 2026.