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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 126+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1Coal India Limited (CIL) is classified under which category of Public Sector Undertaking in India?
2Which ministry is the administrative ministry for Coal India Limited?
3The headquarters of Coal India Limited is located in:
4Which of the following is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited?
5According to Ministry of Coal reporting current through April 2026, what is India's position in global coal production?
6The Constitution of India was adopted on:
7Article 21 of the Indian Constitution guarantees:
8The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was established in the year:
9Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect due to human activities?
10The Tropic of Cancer passes through which of the following Indian states?
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
Paper-I: General Awareness
Indian Constitution and polity, history, geography, economy, environment, and coal/PSU sector facts including CIL.
Paper-I: Reasoning
Series, coding-decoding, blood relations, syllogisms, directions, seating, analogies, and analytical puzzles.
Paper-I: Numerical Ability
Arithmetic, percentages, ratio, profit-loss, SI/CI, averages, time-work, speed-distance, and DI.
Paper-I: General English
Vocabulary, grammar, error detection, idioms, one-word substitution, and sentence improvement.
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
- Work through all 126 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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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.