Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 04 Posts

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About Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Directorate of Recruitment, Noida, under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the recruitment notification for the post of Foreman of Stores under Group ‘B’ Civilian Personnel.

The recruitment is for 04 vacancies of Foreman of Stores under the General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial category. The posts carry Pay Level-6 and are available across ICG units at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar.

Eligible Indian citizens possessing the prescribed educational qualification and experience can apply through the offline mode. The completed application form along with all required self-attested documents must be sent by Ordinary Post only and should reach the prescribed address on or before 3 November 2026.

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Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particular	Details
Organization	Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
Ministry	Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Post Name	Foreman of Stores
Post Group	Group ‘B’ Civilian
Classification	General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies	04 Posts
Pay Level	Level-6
Application Mode	Offline
Application Start Date	19 September 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	3 November 2026

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Vacancy Details

Post Name	UR	EWS	ST	Total
Foreman of Stores	02	01	01	04

Place of Posting

The vacancies are available at the following Indian Coast Guard units:

• Karwar
• Minicoy
• Pipavav
• Bhubaneswar

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Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill the prescribed educational qualification and experience requirements.

Educational Qualification & Experience

Candidates can meet the eligibility requirement through either of the following two options:

Option	Educational Qualification	Required Experience
Option 1	Master’s Degree in Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Business Studies / Public Administration from a recognized University	1 year experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in store in Government / PSU / Autonomous / Bank / Listed Company
Option 2	Bachelor’s Degree in Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Business Studies / Public Administration OR Diploma in Material Management / Warehousing / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement	2 years experience in handling stores and store accounting

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Age Limit

The age limit is to be calculated as on 3 November 2026.

Particular	Age
Minimum Age	18 Years
Maximum Age	30 Years
ST Candidates	Up to 5 years upper-age relaxation against reserved posts
Central Government Servants	Up to 5 years upper-age relaxation as per Government of India rules

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Selection Process

The selection process for the Foreman of Stores post consists of the following stages:

1. Scrutiny of Offline Applications
2. Document Verification
3. Written Examination
4. Final Merit List

The written examination will be conducted through OMR / Pen-and-Paper mode.

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Exam Pattern

The written examination will consist of 80 questions carrying 80 marks, with a total duration of 60 minutes.

Subject	Questions	Marks
Arithmetic / Mathematics	15	15
Mental Ability / Reasoning	15	15
General Awareness	15	15
General English	15	15
Profession / Store Management Domain	20	20
Total	80	80

Marking Scheme

• 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
• No negative marking.
• Minimum qualifying marks:
  • UR/EWS: 40 marks
  • ST: 36 marks

Examination Centres

The written examination is tentatively proposed to be conducted at:

• New Mangalore
• Bhubaneswar

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Salary & Benefits

The Foreman of Stores post carries Pay Level-6.

Post	Pay Level	Nature of Post
Foreman of Stores	Level-6	Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial

The supplied recruitment information does not specify the exact basic-pay range or detailed allowances. Therefore, no additional salary figures have been added here.

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Application Fee

There is no application fee for the Foreman of Stores post.

Category	Application Fee
General	₹0
OBC	₹0
EWS	₹0
SC	₹0
ST	₹0

Mandatory Postal Enclosure

Candidates must enclose a separate self-addressed blank envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp affixed to it.

The envelope is required for sending the admit card.

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Important Dates

Event	Date / Details
Application Start Date	19 September 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	3 November 2026
Written Examination	To be communicated through Admit Card
Admit Card	Sent by Post / Uploaded Online

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How to Apply?

Eligible candidates must apply through the offline mode using the prescribed application form.

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Download the official Application Form / Annexure-I from the Indian Coast Guard website.
2. Fill out the application form neatly in English or Hindi.
3. Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
4. The photograph should be self-attested across the front.
5. Attach self-attested photocopies of the required documents.
6. Enclose the following documents:
   • Class 10th marksheet and certificate
   • UG/PG Degree/Diploma marksheets and certificates
   • Experience certificates
   • Category certificate, wherever applicable
   • Current-year EWS certificate, wherever applicable
   • Identity proof
   • NOC, if the candidate is serving in Government service
7. Enclose two additional passport-size colour photographs.
8. Enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp affixed to it.
9. Superscribe the main envelope in BOLD letters as follows:“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES – CATEGORY: [UR / ST / EWS]”
10. Send the complete application packet through ORDINARY POST ONLY.
11. Ensure that the application reaches the prescribed address on or before 3 November 2026.

Postal Address

The Director General,
{For PD (Rectt)},
Coast Guard Headquarters,
Directorate of Recruitment,
C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area,
Sector-62, Noida,
U.P. – 201309.

Important: Courier and by-hand submissions will not be accepted according to the supplied recruitment information.

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Important Links

Particular	Link
Download Application Form & Notification PDF	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Join Telegram Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

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Important Instructions

• Only eligible Indian citizens should apply.
• Candidates should carefully check the prescribed educational qualification and experience before applying.
• Applications must be submitted in the prescribed format.
• The application should be filled neatly in English or Hindi.
• The photograph must be self-attested across the front.
• All required documents should be self-attested.
• Candidates should enclose two additional passport-size colour photographs.
• A separate self-addressed blank envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp must be enclosed.
• The application envelope must clearly mention the post name and category.
• Applications must be sent by Ordinary Post only.
• Courier and by-hand applications will not be accepted.
• The completed application must reach the prescribed address by 3 November 2026.
• Candidates should retain proof of dispatch for their records.
• The written examination will be conducted in OMR/Pen-and-Paper mode.
• There will be no negative marking in the written examination.
• Candidates should carefully follow the instructions issued with the admit card.
• The written examination is tentatively proposed at New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar.

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FAQs

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