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Key Facts: CIL MT Exam

200 MCQs / 200 marks

Official CIL MT CBT structure (100 Paper-I + 100 Paper-II)

CIL Advt. No. 03/2026

180 minutes

Total CBT duration in one sitting

CIL Advt. No. 03/2026

No negative marking

+1 per correct answer; wrong and unattempted score zero

CIL Advt. No. 03/2026

INR 1180

Application fee (INR 1000 + GST) for UR/OBC/EWS

CIL Advt. No. 03/2026

100

Free practice questions on OpenExamPrep (50 Paper-I + 50 Mechanical Paper-II)

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CIL MT CBT is 200 MCQs in 3 hours (100 aptitude + 100 discipline), +1 marking, no negative marking, INR 1180 fee for UR/OBC/EWS, and paper-wise qualifying marks (40/35/30). This free bank samples Paper-I plus Mechanical Paper-II.

Sample CIL MT Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your CIL MT exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Coal India Limited (CIL) is classified under which category of Public Sector Undertaking in India?
A.Maharatna
B.Navratna
C.Miniratna
D.Schedule A only
Explanation: Coal India Limited holds Maharatna status — the highest PSU classification in India — reflecting its scale, turnover, and strategic importance in the coal sector.
2Which ministry is the administrative ministry for Coal India Limited?
A.Ministry of Power
B.Ministry of Coal
C.Ministry of Mines
D.Ministry of Heavy Industries
Explanation: CIL functions under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, which frames policy for the coal sector.
3The headquarters of Coal India Limited is located in:
A.Ranchi
B.New Delhi
C.Kolkata
D.Dhanbad
Explanation: Coal India Limited is headquartered at Coal Bhawan, Kolkata, West Bengal.
4Which of the following is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited?
A.ONGC
B.NTPC Limited
C.SAIL
D.South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL)
Explanation: SECL is one of CIL's producing subsidiaries operating in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. NTPC, SAIL, and ONGC are separate Maharatna/major PSUs.
5India ranks globally in terms of coal production approximately at:
A.Second largest producer
B.Largest producer
C.Fifth largest producer
D.Tenth largest producer
Explanation: India is the world's second-largest coal producer after China, with CIL being the single largest coal producing company globally.
6The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A.15 August 1947
B.26 November 1949
C.26 January 1950
D.1 January 1950
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949; it came into force on 26 January 1950.
7Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees:
A.Freedom of speech
B.Right to equality
C.Right to life and personal liberty
D.Right to property
Explanation: Article 21 protects the right to life and personal liberty and has been expansively interpreted by the Supreme Court to include dignity and a clean environment.
8The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in the year:
A.1969
B.1947
C.1950
D.1935
Explanation: RBI was established on 1 April 1935 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, and nationalised in 1949.
9Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect due to human activities?
A.Carbon dioxide (CO₂)
B.Nitrogen (N₂)
C.Oxygen (O₂)
D.Argon (Ar)
Explanation: CO₂ from fossil-fuel combustion (including coal power) is the dominant anthropogenic greenhouse gas driving climate change.
10The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following Indian states?
A.Kerala
B.Rajasthan
C.Nagaland
D.Goa
Explanation: The Tropic of Cancer (23.5°N) passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram — not southern states like Kerala or Goa.

About the CIL MT Exam

Coal India Limited recruits Management Trainees through a national Computer-Based Test (e.g., Advt. No. 03/2026 / CBT-26). The 3-hour CBT has two papers of 100 MCQs each: Paper-I covers General Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and English; Paper-II covers Professional Knowledge for the applied discipline. This practice bank pairs Paper-I aptitude with Mechanical Engineering Paper-II topics from CIL’s official Mechanical indicative syllabus (mechanics, SOM, ToM, design, fluids, thermal sciences, manufacturing, and IE/OR). Each question carries 1 mark with no negative marking.

Assessment

Single 3-hour CBT (Advt. 03/2026): Paper-I (GK/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English) and Paper-II (Professional Knowledge for the applied discipline). Practice bank Paper-II follows the official Mechanical Discipline indicative syllabus.

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

Minimum 40 marks per paper (UR/EWS), 35 (OBC-NCL), 30 (SC/ST/PwD); merit from CBT marks

Exam Fee

INR 1180 (INR 1000 + INR 180 GST) for UR/OBC/EWS; exempt for SC/ST/PwBD and CIL/subsidiary employees (Coal India Limited)

CIL MT Exam Content Outline

~25% of Paper-I

Paper-I: General Awareness

Indian Constitution and polity, history, geography, economy, environment, and coal/PSU sector facts including CIL.

~25% of Paper-I

Paper-I: Reasoning

Series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, directions, seating, analogies, and analytical puzzles.

~25% of Paper-I

Paper-I: Numerical Ability

Arithmetic, percentages, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, averages, time-work, speed-distance, and DI.

~25% of Paper-I

Paper-I: General English

Vocabulary, grammar, error detection, idioms, one-word substitution, and sentence improvement.

100 MCQs officially (50 in this bank)

Paper-II: Mechanical Engineering

Engineering mechanics; mechanics of materials; theory of machines and vibrations; machine design; fluid mechanics; heat transfer; thermodynamics and thermal applications (IC engines, RAC, turbomachinery, power cycles); engineering materials and heat treatment; casting, forming, joining, and machining; metrology; production/inventory and operations research — per CIL Mechanical Discipline syllabus PDF.

How to Pass the CIL MT Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Minimum 40 marks per paper (UR/EWS), 35 (OBC-NCL), 30 (SC/ST/PwD); merit from CBT marks
  • Assessment: Single 3-hour CBT (Advt. 03/2026): Paper-I (GK/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English) and Paper-II (Professional Knowledge for the applied discipline). Practice bank Paper-II follows the official Mechanical Discipline indicative syllabus.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes
  • Exam fee: INR 1180 (INR 1000 + INR 180 GST) for UR/OBC/EWS; exempt for SC/ST/PwBD and CIL/subsidiary employees

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

CIL MT Study Tips from Top Performers

1Split preparation evenly between Paper-I aptitude and your Paper-II discipline — both papers have separate qualifying cutoffs (40/35/30 by category).
2Attempt all questions in mocks: there is no negative marking on the official CBT.
3For Mechanical MT, drill the official CIL Mechanical syllabus: SOM, ToM, thermo-fluids, design, manufacturing, and IE/OR — not only GATE memory items.
4Practice bilingual comfort: English and Hindi versions are provided; English prevails if wording conflicts.
5Download your discipline’s Paper-II PDF from the CBT-26 careers page; syllabus differs across Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, System, and others.
6Track CIL career notices for cut-offs and shortlists from the latest cycle to set mock score targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CIL MT exam pattern?

Per Coal India Advt. No. 03/2026, the CBT lasts 3 hours in one sitting with Paper-I (100 MCQs: General Knowledge/Awareness, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General English) and Paper-II (100 MCQs: Professional Knowledge for your discipline). Each question is worth 1 mark.

Is there negative marking in the CIL MT exam?

No. Each correct answer earns 1 mark, there is no penalty for wrong answers, and unattempted questions score zero. Papers are bilingual (English and Hindi).

What are the qualifying marks for CIL MT?

Candidates must score at least 40 marks in each paper (UR/EWS), 35 marks (OBC-NCL), or 30 marks (SC/ST/PwD) as specified in Advt. No. 03/2026.

What is the application fee for CIL MT?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay INR 1000 plus INR 180 GST (total INR 1180). SC, ST, PwBD candidates and employees of CIL and its subsidiaries are exempt.

Which Paper-II discipline does this practice bank cover?

Paper-II in this bank focuses on Mechanical Engineering, aligned to Coal India’s Mechanical Discipline indicative syllabus for CBT-26. Candidates in other disciplines should also revise their official discipline PDF on coalindia.in.

Is there an interview in CIL MT selection?

For CBT-based MT recruitment under Advt. No. 03/2026, selection is based on CBT marks followed by document verification and initial medical examination — no interview stage is listed in the detailed advertisement.