The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Directorate of Recruitment, Noida has released the official notification for Recruitment of Group ‘B’ Civilian Personnel – 2026. Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for the post of Foreman of Stores through direct recruitment. A total of 04 vacancies have been notified under UR, ST and EWS categories.

The online application process does not apply to this recruitment; candidates have to submit the prescribed application form through ordinary post. The application process starts from 19 September 2026, and the last date for receipt of applications is 03 November 2026. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India, including mainland India, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Indian Coast Guard
Directorate	Directorate of Recruitment
Recruitment	Group ‘B’ Civilian Personnel – 2026
Post Name	Foreman of Stores
Post Classification	Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
Total Vacancies	04
Categories	02 UR, 01 ST, 01 EWS
Pay Level	Level-6
Application Mode	Offline
Application Start Date	19 September 2026
Last Date	03 November 2026
Exam Centres	New Mangalore & Bhubaneswar
Job Location	Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav & Bhubaneswar
Official Website	indiancoastguard.gov.in

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	19 September 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	03 November 2026
Written Examination Date	To be communicated through Admit Card
Exam Centre	New Mangalore / Bhubaneswar

The exact date, time and venue of the written examination will be communicated through the admit card.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The advertisement does not prescribe an application fee. However, candidates are required to enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope bearing a ₹50 postal stamp along with the application.

Category	Application Fee
UR	No Application Fee
ST	No Application Fee
EWS	No Application Fee
Postal Envelope	₹50 Postal Stamp Required

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Vacancy & Qualification

Post	Vacancies	Pay Level
Foreman of Stores	04 (02 UR, 01 ST, 01 EWS)	Level-6

Educational Qualification – Option 1

Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in any one of the following subjects from a recognized University or Institute:

Economics
Commerce
Statistics
Business Studies
Public Administration

AND

One year of experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in a store in a Central/State Government organization, Statutory/Autonomous Organization, Public Sector Undertaking, University, recognized institution, Bank, or a private sector organization listed on the Stock Exchange of India.

Educational Qualification – Option 2

Candidates may alternatively possess:

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognized University/Institute;

Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing, Logistics or Public Procurement from a recognized University/Institute;

AND

Two years’ experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in a store in the specified Government, PSU, University, recognized institution, Bank or eligible private-sector organization.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is 18 to 30 years. The age will be calculated as on the last date of submission of the application, i.e. 03 November 2026. Age relaxation is available by 5 years for ST candidates against reserved vacancies and for eligible Government servants as per Central Government instructions/orders.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

Scrutiny of Applications
Document Verification
Written Examination
Merit List

Only applications fulfilling the prescribed eligibility and document requirements will be shortlisted for the examination. The admit card will be sent by post in the envelope enclosed with the application, and the shortlisted candidate list will also be published on the Indian Coast Guard website.

The written examination will be pen-and-paper based, bilingual and will contain 80 objective questions, with one mark for each correct answer and no negative marking. The final merit list will be prepared based strictly on marks obtained in the written examination.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Mathematics (Arithmetic)	15	15
Mental Ability / Reasoning	15	15
General Awareness	15	15
English	15	15
Questions Related to Profession	20	20
Total	80	80

Exam Particular	Details
Exam Mode	Pen-Paper Based
Duration	1 Hour
Total Questions	80
Total Marks	80
Question Type	Objective Type
Negative Marking	No
Language	Bilingual
Passing Marks – UR/EWS	40
Passing Marks – ST	36

The syllabus includes Mathematics, English, General Awareness, Reasoning and questions related to the profession, particularly supply-chain management, receipt/storage/disbursement of supplies and materials, store ledgers and connected documents.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Important Documents

Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies of the applicable documents with the application:

Aadhaar Card
Matriculation Mark Sheet & Certificate
Graduation/Post-Graduation/Diploma documents as applicable
Experience Certificate
Latest ST/EWS Category Certificate, wherever applicable
NOC from employer for Government employees
Two latest passport-size colour photographs
Separate self-addressed blank envelope with ₹50 postal stamp

No original certificates should be sent with the application. All documents should have been issued on or before 03 November 2026.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026

Candidates must fill the prescribed application form given in Annexure-I in either English or Hindi. The form should contain a duly affixed self-attested colour photograph and self-attested photocopies of all required documents.

The completed application along with all necessary attachments must be sent by ordinary post only to the address given below. Applications sent by hand or courier will not be considered.

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

The envelope must be clearly superscribed in bold letters with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” along with the category applied for. Incomplete applications, applications without photographs/documents, applications containing incorrect information, or applications without the required ₹50 stamped self-addressed envelope may be rejected.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Link	Details
Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Notification	Notification
Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Application Form	Application Form
ICG Official Website	ICG

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