The Indian Coast Guard, Directorate of Recruitment, has invited applications for the post of Foreman of Stores under Recruitment of Group ‘B’ Civilian Personnel – 2026. A total of 04 vacancies are to be filled through Direct Recruitment at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar. Applications are accepted by ordinary post only and must reach Coast Guard Headquarters, Noida on or before 03.11.2026.
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🎓 Eligibility
PG / Degree / Diploma + stores experience
📌 Vacancies
04 Posts (UR-02, ST-01, EWS-01)
💰 Salary
Pay Matrix Level-6
🗓️ Last Date
03.11.2026
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Foreman of Stores (General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) |
| Organization | Indian Coast Guard, Directorate of Recruitment, Ministry of Defence |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Not specified in notification (issued as “Recruitment of Group ‘B’ Civilian Personnel – 2026”) |
| Location | Karwar (Karnataka), Minicoy (Lakshadweep), Pipavav (Gujarat) and Bhubaneswar (Odisha) — selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India including the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands |
| Total Vacancies | 04 (UR-02, ST-01, EWS-01) — tentative and may change as per service requirement |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree in Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Business Studies / Public Administration with 1 year stores experience, OR Bachelor’s Degree in those subjects or a Diploma in Material Management / Warehousing Management / Purchasing / Logistics Public Procurement with 2 years stores experience |
| Age Limit | 18 to 30 years as on 03.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Scrutiny of Applications → Admit Card by post → Document Verification → Written Examination → Merit List |
| Pay Scale | Pay Matrix Level-6 (7th CPC) — the notification states the level only and does not print the rupee band |
| How to Apply | Offline only — send the Annexure-I application form by ordinary post to Coast Guard Headquarters, Noida |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | indiancoastguard.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 19.09.2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 03.11.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age Calculation | 03.11.2026 (last date of submission) |
| Cut-off Date for Issue of All Certificates | On or before 03.11.2026 |
| Written Examination Date | Not specified in notification — will be intimated on the admit card |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / ST — all candidates | No application fee is mentioned in the notification |
| Mandatory postal enclosure | One separate blank envelope addressed to yourself, with a Rs. 50 postal stamp pasted on it, must be enclosed with the application — applications without it are summarily rejected |
Vacancy Details
| Category | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Total | 04 |
| Place Where Vacancy Exists | State / UT |
|---|---|
| Karwar | Karnataka |
| Minicoy | Lakshadweep |
| Pipavav | Gujarat |
| Bhubaneswar | Odisha |
Note: The place of appointment or posting may vary as per service requirement, and selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India, in the mainland or in the Andaman and Nicobar / Lakshadweep islands.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification — Option 1 | Master’s Degree in Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute, and one year’s experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in store in a Central / State Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organisation, PSU, University, recognised Institution or Bank, or a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchange of India |
| Educational Qualification — Option 2 | Bachelor’s Degree in Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration, or a Diploma in Material Management or Warehousing Management or Purchasing or Logistics Public Procurement from a recognised University or Institute, and two years’ experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in store in the organisations listed above |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years, calculated as on the last date for submission of application (03.11.2026) Check your age eligibility → |
| Nationality | Indian citizens — the candidate declares citizenship of India by birth or domicile in the application form |
| Character Restriction | Candidates must not have been arrested or convicted, and must have no pending criminal case or police investigation in any court of law |
| Serving Government Employees | Must apply through proper channel and enclose an NOC from the concerned authority; failure to produce the NOC leads to cancellation before the appointment letter is issued |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 05 years, against reserved vacancies |
| Government Servants | Up to 05 years, in accordance with instructions or orders issued by the Central Government |
| UR / EWS | No relaxation stated in the notification |
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth, the 03.11.2026 cut-off date and your category relaxation to see instantly whether you fall inside the 18 to 30 year band — or inside the 18 to 35 year band if you are an ST candidate applying against a reserved vacancy.
Open the Age CalculatorNature of Duties
- Custodian of the store house.
- Supervision of staff working under him.
- Assisting the superior officer for audit of ledger or folio and liaison with the audit authority.
- Inventory control of all the items in the store house and disposal of scrap.
- Supervising the handling system for issue and receipt of stores in the warehouse for efficient and effective material management.
- Any other duties related to stores and service.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Scrutiny of Applications | Every application received is scrutinised against the eligibility criteria and the enclosed documents. Only candidates whose applications are verified and found correct are issued an admit card. The list of shortlisted candidates is published on indiancoastguard.gov.in. |
| Stage 2 — Issue of Admit Card | The admit card is sent by post in the self-addressed envelope the candidate enclosed with the application. This is why the Rs. 50 stamped envelope is mandatory — without it there is no way to send you the admit card. |
| Stage 3 — Document Verification | Held on the day of the examination for all shortlisted candidates. Original documents listed on the admit card must be produced, and every document must have been issued on or before 03.11.2026. |
| Stage 4 — Written Examination | Pen-and-paper based, bilingual question paper, 80 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each, total 80 marks, duration 01 hour. There is no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 40 for UR and EWS, 36 for ST. Subjects: Mathematics (Arithmetic) 15, Mental Ability / Reasoning 15, General Awareness 15, English 15, Questions related to the profession 20. Exam centres are New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar, subject to change for administrative or technical reasons. |
| Stage 5 — Merit List | Prepared strictly on merit position as per marks obtained in the written examination, and published on the Indian Coast Guard website along with the necessary instructions. Qualifying in the written examination alone does not confer any right to appointment unless the eligibility criteria are fulfilled. |
Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (Arithmetic) | 15 | 15 |
| Mental Ability / Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Questions related to the profession | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Duration: 01 Hour for the whole paper. Passing Marks: 40 for UR and EWS, 36 for ST. No negative marking, and the question paper is bilingual.
Topic-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | Mathematical Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Profit and Loss, Percentage, Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple Mensuration, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median and Mode) |
| English | Passage, Preposition, Correction of sentences, Change active to passive and passive to active voice, Change direct to indirect and indirect to direct, Verbs / Tense / Non-Finites, Punctuation, Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of difficult words, Use of adjectives, Compound preposition |
| General Awareness | Geography — Soil, Rivers, Mountains, Ports, Inland Harbours; Culture and Religion; Freedom Movement; Important National Facts about India; Heritage, Arts and Dance; History; Defence, Wars and neighbours; Awards and Authors; Discoveries; Diseases and Nutrition; Current Affairs; Languages; Capitals; Currencies; Common Names; Full Forms and Abbreviations; Eminent Personalities; National Bird / Animal / Sport / Flower / Anthem / Song / Flag; Sports — Championship, Winners, Terms, Number of Players; General Science |
| Reasoning | Spatial, Numerical Reasoning and Associative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Sequences, Spellings Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Seating arrangement, Blood Relation, Inequality, Decision making, Input-Output |
| Questions related to the post | Standard practices followed in supply chain management; procedures and equipment used in the receipt, storage, requisitioning and disbursement of supplies and materials; maintenance of ledgers for stores and connected documents |
Note: The Indian Coast Guard states that the syllabus given above is indicative and not exhaustive, and reserves the right to include questions of a standard commensurate with the technical requirements of the post.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-6 (7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix) |
| Basic Pay / Gross Emoluments | Not specified in notification — only the pay matrix level is stated |
| Allowances | Not specified in notification — Central Government allowances applicable to the post and place of posting will apply |
| Travel Concession for ST Candidates | ST candidates are entitled to 2nd Class rail or bus fare by the shortest route as per Government rules, reimbursed at the venue of the written examination on submission of original tickets. Not admissible to ST candidates whose centre is less than 30 km from their place of residence, or who are already in Central or State Government service. |
How to Apply
- Download the official notification and fill the prescribed application form at Annexure-I, in either English or Hindi.
- Affix a self-attested recent passport size colour photograph on the form, and enclose two more latest passport size colour photographs separately.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents, each signed with your name and date. No original certificates are to be forwarded with the application.
- Enclose one separate blank envelope addressed to yourself with a Rs. 50 postal stamp pasted on it — this is what your admit card will be posted in.
- Super-scribe the envelope in bold letters with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” along with the category you are applying under, and send it by ordinary post so that it reaches on or before 03.11.2026 to: The Director General, {For PD (Rectt)}, Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment, C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector-62, Noida, U.P. – 201309.
Note: Applications dispatched by hand or by courier will not be considered for recruitment — ordinary post only. Applications without the mandatory super-scription on the envelope will be summarily rejected.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar card | Self-attested photocopy with name and date |
| Matriculation or equivalent mark sheet and certificate | Self-attested photocopy |
| Intermediate mark sheet and certificate | Self-attested photocopy |
| UG / PG / Diploma mark sheets and certificates | Each year or semester, as per the essential eligibility for the post |
| Experience Certificate | Evidencing 1 year (Master’s route) or 2 years (Bachelor’s or Diploma route) of stores handling and store accounts experience |
| Latest Category Certificate (ST / EWS) | In the prescribed format at Annexure-II (ST) or Annexure-III (EWS). The EWS certificate must be valid for the current Financial Year only. |
| NOC from employer | Mandatory for candidates presently serving in any government organisation |
| Two latest passport size colour photographs | In addition to the one affixed and self-attested on the application form |
| Blank self-addressed envelope | With a Rs. 50 postal stamp pasted on it |
Every document above must be issued on or prior to the closing date of application, i.e. 03.11.2026.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Official Website | indiancoastguard.gov.in |
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| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the application by courier or delivering it by hand — only ordinary post is accepted, and anything else is rejected outright.
- Forgetting the blank self-addressed envelope with the Rs. 50 postal stamp pasted on it — this single omission is listed in the notification as grounds for summary rejection.
- Leaving the envelope un-super-scribed, or omitting the category — the envelope must carry “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” in bold letters along with your category.
- Sending original certificates instead of self-attested photocopies signed with your name and date.
- Enclosing a certificate issued after 03.11.2026 — every document must be dated on or before the closing date, and the EWS certificate must be valid for the current financial year.
- Overwriting, cutting or correcting entries on the application form, or failing to affix the photograph — both are listed as deficiencies that lead to rejection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores 2026?
The duly filled application must reach Coast Guard Headquarters, Noida by ordinary post on or before 03.11.2026.
How many vacancies are there for Foreman of Stores?
There are 04 vacancies in total — 02 Unreserved, 01 Scheduled Tribe and 01 EWS — and the notification states these are tentative and may change as per service requirement.
What qualification is required for this post?
Either a Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration with one year of stores experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in those subjects or a Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing or Logistics Public Procurement with two years of stores experience.
What is the age limit and who gets relaxation?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years calculated as on 03.11.2026, relaxable by 5 years for ST candidates applying against reserved vacancies and by up to 5 years for Government servants as per Central Government orders.
Is there any application fee?
The notification mentions no application fee, but every candidate must enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope carrying a Rs. 50 postal stamp, without which the application is summarily rejected.
Can I apply online for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores?
No — this recruitment is offline only, and the application must be sent by ordinary post, as dispatch by hand or by courier will not be considered.
What is the written exam pattern and is there negative marking?
The written exam is pen-and-paper based with 80 bilingual objective questions of 1 mark each in 1 hour, with no negative marking, and the passing marks are 40 for UR and EWS candidates and 36 for ST candidates.
Where will the exam be held and where are the postings?
The exam centres are New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar, while the vacancies themselves are at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar, with selected candidates liable to serve anywhere in India including the Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
