The Indian Coast Guard has published a fresh official notification inviting offline applications for the position of Foreman of Stores. This role is officially categorized as a General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post. Currently, a total of 04 tentative vacancies are available across various Indian Coast Guard units situated in Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, and Bhubaneswar. Interested and eligible Indian citizens possessing the required academic qualifications and relevant store management experience must submit their applications to the Indian Coast Guard Directorate of Recruitment. The application window is open from 19 September 2026, and all offline forms must arrive by ordinary post no later than 03 November 2026.
Recruitment Overview:-
| Parameter | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Coast Guard (Directorate of Recruitment) |
| Post Name | Foreman of Stores |
| Classification | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Vacancy Year | 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 04 (Tentative) |
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-6 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (By Ordinary Post only) |
| Selection Mode | Application Scrutiny, Document Verification, and Written Examination |
| Official Indian Coast Guard Website | https://www.indiancoastguard.gov.in |
Important Dates:-
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release & Application Start | 19 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 03 November 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Age & Certificates | 03 November 2026 |
| Written Examination Date | To be communicated on the Admit Card |
Vacancy Details:-
The vacancies announced by the Indian Coast Guard are tentative and remain subject to alteration based on administrative or service requirements.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 02 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 01 |
| Total | 04 |
Initial Postings: Selected candidates will initially be placed at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, or Bhubaneswar. However, personnel are liable to serve anywhere within India, covering both the mainland and the Andaman & Nicobar or Lakshadweep islands.
Post Details and Salary:-
- Post Name: Foreman of Stores
- Pay Level: Level-6 in the Central Pay Matrix
- Service Conditions: Appointees will be governed by Central Civil Services rules as applicable to civilian personnel of the Indian Coast Guard.
Eligibility Criteria:-
Educational Qualification & Experience
Candidates must satisfy the conditions of either Option 1 or Option 2 exactly as prescribed in the official notification:
Option 1 (Post-Graduation Route)
- Education: Candidates must hold a Master Degree with Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration from recognised University or Institute.
- Experience: Applicants require one year experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in store. This experience must be acquired in a concern of Central Government or State Government or Statutory or Autonomous Organisation or Public Sector Undertaking or University or any recognised Institutions or Bank or in a private sector organisation listed in the Stock Exchange of India.
Option 2 (Graduation / Diploma Route)
- Education: Candidates need a Bachelor degree in Economics or Commerce or Statistics or Business Studies or Public Administration from recognised University or Institute; OR a Diploma in Material Management or Warehousing Management or Purchasing or Logistics Public procurement from recognised University or Institute.
- Experience: A minimum of two years’ experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in store is required. Similar to Option 1, this must be from a Central/State Government entity, PSU, Autonomous/Statutory body, University, recognised Institution, Bank, or a stock exchange-listed private sector organisation.
Age Limit:-
The Indian Coast Guard has established the age criteria as follows:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years
- Crucial Calculation Date: Age limits are strictly calculated as on the application closing date (03 November 2026).
Age Relaxation:-
Upper age relaxation is granted according to Central Government orders:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): Relaxable by 05 years (applicable only against reserved vacancies).
- Government Servants: Relaxable up to five years in accordance with the instruction or orders issued by the Central Government.
Application Fee:-
The Indian Coast Guard does not charge any application fee for this recruitment. However, candidates must mandatorily affix a Rs. 50/- postal stamp on a separate blank self-addressed envelope and enclose it with their application package.
Selection Process:-
The recruitment stages involve:
- Scrutiny of Applications: Officials will verify all received forms against the eligibility parameters. Admit cards will be issued solely to candidates whose applications are complete and correct. The shortlist will be published on the official Indian Coast Guard web portal.
- Document Verification: On the day of the examination, shortlisted applicants must present their original certificates corresponding to the self-attested copies submitted earlier.
- Written Examination: Eligible candidates will take a pen-and-paper written test. The Indian Coast Guard retains the authority to include questions that match the technical standards of the post to ensure high-quality selection.
- Final Merit List: Final selection is strictly based on the merit position derived from the written examination marks, which will be published on the Indian Coast Guard portal with further instructions.
Exam Pattern:-
For this Indian Coast Guard examination, candidates will face an 80-mark objective-type paper. The test duration is 01 Hour (60 minutes). The question paper will be available bilingually, excluding the English language section.
- Mathematics (Arithmetic): 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- Mental Ability/Reasoning: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- General Awareness: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- English: 15 Questions / 15 Marks
- Questions related to the profession: 20 Questions / 20 Marks
Qualifying Criteria & Marking Scheme:
- Each correct answer is awarded one mark.
- There will be no negative marking for incorrect attempts.
- Minimum passing marks are set at 40 for UR/EWS candidates and 36 for ST candidates.
Syllabus Overview:-
Candidates should focus on the following indicative curriculum vital for the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores role:
- Mathematics: Candidates must prepare foundational arithmetic subjects such as Profit & Loss, Interest calculations, Percentages, and Simple Mensuration. Additional topics include Speed and Distance, Work and Time, Ratio and Proportion, Mathematical Simplification, alongside statistical measures like Average, Median, and Mode.
- English Language: Language proficiency covering Synonyms and Antonyms, Reading Comprehension (Passages), Tenses, Verbs and Non-Finites, Punctuation rules, Adjective usage, Prepositions (including Compound Prepositions), Sentence correction, Voice conversion (Active/Passive), Speech conversion (Direct/Indirect), Meanings of complex words, and substituting expressions with phrasal verbs.
- General Awareness: Broad topics encompassing Current Affairs, Indian History, Freedom Movement, Arts, Dance, Culture, and Religion. Geography topics like Mountains, Soil, Rivers, Ports, and Inland Harbours. General Science, Diseases, Nutrition, and Discoveries. Static GK covering Defense, Wars, National Facts, Heritage, Languages, Capitals, Currencies, Abbreviations, Awards, Authors, Eminent Personalities, National Symbols, and Sports terminology.
- Reasoning: Analytical skills covering Coding-Decoding, Seating arrangement, Blood-Relation problems, Inequality, Decision making, Input-Output, Logical Reasoning, Spellings Unscrambling, Sequences, Spatial abilities, Numerical Reasoning, and Associative Ability.
- Profession-Related Questions: Core domain knowledge focusing on warehouse documentation, ledger maintenance for stores, equipment and procedures utilized for the receipt, storage, disbursement, and requisitioning of materials, alongside standard supply chain management practices.
Duties and Job Profile:-
As outlined by the Indian Coast Guard, duties include:
- Acting as the primary custodian of the store house.
- Supervising the staff working under their command.
- Aiding superior officers during ledger/folio audits and maintaining liaison with audit authorities.
- Overseeing inventory control for all store house items and managing scrap disposal.
- Directing the handling systems for the receipt and issue of warehouse stores to ensure effective material management.
- Executing any other duties related to store and service operations.
Important Points Before Applying:-
- Mode of Dispatch: Send applications exclusively by ordinary post. Submissions delivered by hand or courier will not be considered.
- Envelope Labeling: Ensure the outer mailing envelope is explicitly marked in BOLD lettering with the phrase “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” followed by your specific category. Applications lacking these notations will be summarily rejected.
- Crucial Dates for Certificates: All educational, experience, and category certificates (including the EWS certificate valid for the current Financial Year) must be issued on or before the closing date advertised by the Indian Coast Guard.
- Legal Eligibility: Candidates facing criminal proceedings or facing police investigation post registration of FIR against them are debarred from applying in response to this Indian Coast Guard recruitment advertisement.
- Website Tracking: Applicants should check the official Indian Coast Guard platform regularly for future updates regarding admit cards and merit lists.
How to Apply:-
- Obtain the Form: Print the prescribed Annexure-I application format directly from the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment advertisement.
- Fill Details: Complete the application in English or Hindi and affix a recent self-attested colour photograph.
- Attach Documents: Include self-attested photocopies of your Aadhaar card, matriculation certificate, applicable degree/diploma mark sheets and certificates, ST/EWS category certificate, experience letters, NOC (if presently in government service), and two extra passport-size photographs.
- Include the Stamped Envelope: Do not forget to enclose a separate blank envelope (addressed to yourself) bearing a Rs. 50/- postal stamp.
- Post the Application: Mail the complete set via ordinary post only to the following address before 03 November 2026:
The Director General,
{For PD (Rectt)}
Indian Coast Guard Headquarters,
Directorate of Recruitment,
C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area,
Sector-62, Noida, U.P.-201309
Important Official Links:-
- Indian Coast Guard Official Portal: Click Here
- Official Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Notice: Click Here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):-
1. What is the total number of vacancies for Foreman of Stores in the Indian Coast Guard?
A total of 04 tentative vacancies have been announced (02 UR, 01 ST, and 01 EWS).
2. What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
The offline application must reach the Directorate of Recruitment by 03 November 2026.
3. Can I send my application via Speed Post?
No, the notification clearly specifies that applications must be sent by ordinary post only. Courier or hand deliveries are not considered.
4. Is there an application fee for this Indian Coast Guard recruitment?
There is no application fee. However, candidates must enclose a self-addressed envelope affixed with a Rs. 50/- postal stamp.
5. What is the maximum age limit?
The maximum age limit is 30 years as of the closing date, with age relaxations applicable for ST candidates and Central Government employees.
6. Where are the examination centers located?
The written examination centers are designated at New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar.
7. Is negative marking applicable in the written test?
No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in this exam.
8. What are the minimum qualifying marks?
UR and EWS candidates need a minimum of 40 marks, whereas ST candidates must secure at least 36 marks out of 80 to pass the written test.
