Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 (4 Posts) — Apply Offline Till 3 November
Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Directorate of Recruitment, has opened applications for 4 Foreman of Stores posts — General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The notification came out on 19 September 2026, and this is an offline recruitment — completed applications need to reach ICG’s office by 3 November 2026 via ordinary post. Open to all India, so wherever you’re based, if you’re 10th pass with relevant experience, it’s worth a look given the strong salary on offer.
About the Recruitment
This is a genuinely small drive — just 4 vacancies split as 2 UR, 1 ST, and 1 EWS — but it comes with a solid salary of ₹81,100 and postings at coastal locations including Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, and Bhubaneswar. One important detail worth flagging clearly: applications must be sent by ordinary post only — hand delivery or courier dispatch won’t be accepted. Also worth knowing, you’re required to enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp affixed, along with your application, since all communications from ICG go out via post or the official website rather than email or SMS alerts.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 19/09/2026 |
| Application Begin | 19/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 03/11/2026 |
| Selection Mode | Written Examination (Pen-Paper Based) + Document Verification |
Application Fee
| All Categories | Nil (No application fee mentioned) |
| Application Mode | Offline, via Ordinary Post only |
Even though there’s no fee, you’ll need to include a separate blank envelope, addressed to yourself, with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it, alongside your application.
Age Limit (as on last date for submission)
| General / OBC | 18 – 30 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 – 35 Years |
| Age Relaxation | As per Government rules for other reserved categories |
Eligibility Criteria
You’ll need 10th pass along with relevant work experience related to stores management. Alongside the qualification, physical standards apply too — 165 cm for male candidates and 152 cm for female candidates generally, with a slightly relaxed 160 cm (male)/150 cm (female) standard for candidates from the North India Zone. Worth checking the detailed notification PDF for the exact category-wise breakup and experience requirements before you invest time preparing your application.
Vacancy Details (Total: 4 Posts)
| Post Name | Category | Total Post |
|---|---|---|
| Foreman of Stores | UR | 2 |
| Foreman of Stores | ST | 1 |
| Foreman of Stores | EWS | 1 |
Selected candidates will be appointed at coastal locations including Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, and Bhubaneswar, subject to service requirements, with a salary of ₹81,100 — a genuinely attractive figure for a 10th-pass-eligible post.
Selection Process
Selection runs through a pen-paper based Written Examination, to be held at New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar, followed by Document Verification. So this isn’t purely a shortlisting exercise — you’ll need to actually sit and clear a written test as the core stage.
Documents Required
Keep these ready: a duly filled application form with a self-attested colour photograph pasted on it, self-attested photocopies of your 10th certificate, experience certificates related to stores management, category certificate (if applicable), a valid ID proof, and a separate blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp.
How to Apply Offline
- Visit the official website: joinindiancoastguard.gov.in
- Download the official notification and the prescribed application format.
- Fill in the application form carefully in English or Hindi.
- Paste a recent self-attested colour passport-size photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of your educational, experience, and category certificates.
- Enclose a separate blank envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp, addressed to yourself.
- Send the completed application by ordinary post only — do not use courier or hand delivery — to the Directorate of Recruitment, Indian Coast Guard, at the address mentioned in the notification.
- Ensure it reaches on or before 3 November 2026.
Important Links
| Download Notification & Application Form | Click Here |
| Official Website | indiancoastguard.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What’s the last date for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026?
3 November 2026 — applications must reach ICG by this date, sent only by ordinary post.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
4 in total — 2 UR, 1 ST, and 1 EWS.
Q3. Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned, but you must enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp.
Q4. What’s the selection process?
A pen-paper based Written Examination (held at New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar), followed by Document Verification.
