The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), through its Directorate of Recruitment, has released the Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting offline applications for 4 vacancies in the post of Foreman of Stores. The post falls under General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, carrying Pay Level 6, and selection is through Direct Recruitment.
Eligible Indian citizens holding a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (or a relevant diploma) along with prescribed stores and accounts experience can apply. The application process is offline only, and the duly filled form must reach the Directorate of Recruitment, Noida, by ordinary post between 19 September 2026 and 3 November 2026. This article explains the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process and how to apply, based strictly on the details available in the official notification and its verified summaries.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Indian Coast Guard |
|---|---|
| Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Recruiting Authority | Directorate of Recruitment |
| Post Name | Foreman of Stores |
| Post Classification | General Central Service, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Total Vacancies | 4 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Application Mode | Offline by ordinary post |
| Selection Process | Application Scrutiny, Document Verification and Written Examination |
| Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 3 November 2026 |
| Posting Locations | Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Receive Application (by ordinary post) | 3 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
| Admit Card Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification (admit cards to be sent by post to shortlisted candidates) |
| Result Date | Not Mentioned in the Official Notification |
Applications must be sent by ordinary post only, so that they reach the Directorate of Recruitment on or before 3 November 2026. Applications sent by hand delivery or courier will not be considered.
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Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned in the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 notification for any category. Candidates can apply free of cost.
However, every applicant must enclose a separate self-addressed blank envelope with a Rs. 50 postal stamp affixed to it, along with the application. This envelope is used by the ICG to send communication (such as the admit card) to shortlisted candidates and is not to be confused with an application fee.
Vacancy Details
The Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 has announced a total of 4 vacancies, distributed category-wise as follows:
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
Note: The number of vacancies and the places of posting are tentative and may increase, decrease, or change according to service requirements, as stated in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy either of the following two qualification-and-experience combinations, as specified in the notification:
Option 1 – Master’s Degree with Experience:
- Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognized university or institution.
- One year of experience in handling stores and maintaining store accounts.
Option 2 – Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma with Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognized university or institution; OR
- Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing, Logistics or Public Procurement from a recognized university or institution.
- Two years of experience in handling stores and maintaining store accounts.
Acceptable Organizations for Experience:
The prescribed stores and accounts experience must have been gained in any of the following, as per the notification:
- Central Government organization
- State Government organization
- Statutory or autonomous organization
- Public Sector Undertaking
- University or recognized institution
- Bank
- Private-sector organization listed on an Indian stock exchange
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Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 30 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 3 November 2026 (last date of application) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| ST candidates applying against the reserved (ST) vacancy | 5 years |
| Eligible Government servants | Up to 5 years, as per Central Government rules |
Post-wise Eligibility
This recruitment cycle covers a single post — Foreman of Stores — so the educational qualification, experience and age criteria listed under ‘Eligibility Criteria’ above apply uniformly to all 4 vacancies across the UR, ST and EWS categories. No separate post-wise eligibility break-up is applicable.
Salary / Pay Scale
The Foreman of Stores post carries Pay Level 6 under the applicable Central Government (7th Pay Commission) pay structure. As per the standard 7th CPC pay matrix, Level 6 corresponds to a basic pay range of approximately Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month; the exact starting basic pay for a new recruit and other allowance details were not separately broken down in the notification summary available. In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other benefits admissible to Central Government employees, such as CGHS medical facilities, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), children’s education allowance and group insurance.
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Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages, in order:
- Scrutiny of Applications
- Shortlisting of Eligible Candidates
- Document Verification
- Written Examination
- Preparation of Merit List based on Written Examination marks
Admit cards will be sent by post to shortlisted candidates using the self-addressed stamped envelope enclosed with the application. The list of shortlisted candidates will also be published on the Indian Coast Guard’s official website.
Written Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Mathematics | 15 | 15 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Questions Related to the Profession | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
| Examination Mode | Pen-and-paper (offline) |
| Question Type | Objective-type (multiple choice) |
| Question Paper Language | Bilingual (English and Hindi) |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Marking Scheme | 1 mark per correct answer; no negative marking |
| Qualifying Marks — UR and EWS | 40 marks |
| Qualifying Marks — ST | 36 marks |
| Examination Centres | New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar (subject to change; exact date, time and venue will be mentioned on the admit card) |
How to Apply
Since this recruitment is offline, candidates must follow these steps carefully:
- Download the prescribed application form given as an Annexure to the official notification.
- Fill in the application form completely, in English or Hindi.
- Affix a recent self-attested colour photograph in the space provided on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required educational, experience and category documents.
- Enclose two additional recent passport-size colour photographs.
- Enclose a separate self-addressed blank envelope bearing a Rs. 50 postal stamp.
- Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” in bold letters on the outer envelope, along with the category being applied under.
- Send the complete application by ordinary post only, ensuring it reaches the address below on or before 3 November 2026.
Application Address
The Director General
For PD (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters
Directorate of Recruitment
C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector 62
Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Documents Required
Based on the official notification, candidates should enclose self-attested copies of the following documents with their application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Matriculation (10th) mark sheet and certificate, for age proof
- Degree / postgraduate degree / diploma mark sheets and certificates, as applicable to the qualification claimed
- Experience certificate(s) showing stores and accounts-handling experience of the required duration, from an acceptable organization
- Latest ST or EWS certificate, where the category is claimed
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently serving in a government organization
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs
- A separate self-addressed blank envelope with a Rs. 50 postal stamp affixed
Original certificates should not be sent along with the application; originals must be produced only at the time of document verification.
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Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted by ordinary post only; applications sent by hand delivery or courier will not be considered.
- The outer envelope must clearly mention the post name (Foreman of Stores) and the category under which the candidate is applying.
- All supporting documents/certificates must have been issued on or before 3 November 2026.
- The EWS certificate submitted must be valid for the current financial year.
- Government employees must forward their application through the proper channel, along with a No Objection Certificate.
- Incomplete applications, or applications submitted without the self-addressed stamped envelope, are liable to be rejected.
- Vacancy numbers and posting locations are tentative and may change as per service requirements; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, including island territories.
- Candidates are advised to regularly check the official Indian Coast Guard website for updates related to this recruitment.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many Foreman of Stores vacancies are there in Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026?
There are 4 vacancies in total — 2 for Unreserved (UR), 1 for Scheduled Tribe (ST), and 1 for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) candidates.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026?
The completed application must reach the Directorate of Recruitment, Noida, by ordinary post on or before 3 November 2026.
Q3. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
No application fee has been mentioned in the notification. However, candidates must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 50 postal stamp along with the application.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Foreman of Stores post?
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on 3 November 2026. ST candidates applying against the reserved vacancy get 5 years of age relaxation, and eligible Government servants can get up to 5 years of relaxation as per Central Government rules.
Q5. What is the educational qualification required for this post?
Candidates need either a Master’s degree (in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration) with 1 year of relevant stores/accounts experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in the same subjects (or a relevant diploma) with 2 years of relevant experience.
Q6. What is the selection process for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026?
Selection involves scrutiny of applications, shortlisting, document verification and a written examination of 80 objective-type questions; the final merit list is prepared based on the written examination marks.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the written examination?
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Q8. Can this application be submitted online or by courier?
No. The application must be sent only by ordinary post to the Directorate of Recruitment, Noida. Applications submitted online, by hand, or by courier will not be considered.
Disclaimer
This article has been prepared for general informational purposes based on the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 notification and its officially verified summaries available at the time of writing. Candidates are strongly advised to read the official notification PDF on indiancoastguard.gov.in carefully and verify all details — including eligibility, dates, documents and instructions — before applying. RajSarkariResult.com is not responsible for any changes made by the Indian Coast Guard to the recruitment process after publication of this article.
