
Vacancies: 4 (tentative) · Posts: 1 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Offline (Ordinary Post only) · Fee: Nil (₹50 stamped self-addressed envelope required) · Apply: 19 September 2026–03 November 2026 · Salary: Level-6; in-hand ~₹53,000–₹62,000/month · Selection: Scrutiny + DV + Written Exam · Location: Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, Bhubaneswar (all-India liability)
A second civilian store-cadre window in the same year is uncommon in the maritime security sector. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has opened Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 for 4 Group ‘B’ posts.
The Directorate of Recruitment, Coast Guard Headquarters, Noida, is filling Foreman of Stores (General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) on direct recruitment. Pay is Level-6 of the 7th Pay Commission. Tentative stations are Karwar in Karnataka, Minicoy in Lakshadweep, Pipavav in Gujarat and Bhubaneswar in Odisha. Selected candidates remain liable to serve anywhere in India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.
Indian citizens who hold the notified Master’s, Bachelor’s or diploma plus store-accounts experience can send the prescribed form by ordinary post from 19 September 2026. Applications must reach Noida on or before 03 November 2026. There is no application fee. Courier and hand delivery are not accepted.
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Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)
- M.A. / M.Com / M.Sc (Statistics) / Master’s in Business Studies or Public Administration + 1 year store-and-accounts experience → Foreman of Stores – 4 posts
- B.A. (Economics) / B.Com / B.Sc (Statistics) / Bachelor’s in Business Studies or Public Administration + 2 years store-and-accounts experience → Foreman of Stores – 4 posts
- Diploma in Material Management / Warehousing Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement + 2 years store-and-accounts experience → Foreman of Stores – 4 posts
- Serving Central Government employees within the 18–30 year band (further relaxable up to 5 years as per Central Government orders) who can route the form through proper channel with NOC readiness → same 4 posts
- ST candidates against the 1 reserved ST vacancy (age relaxable by 5 years) and EWS candidates holding a valid current-financial-year certificate against the 1 EWS vacancy
Experience must include handling stores and maintaining store accounts in a Central or State Government organisation, statutory or autonomous body, PSU, university, recognised institution, bank, or a private-sector organisation listed on a stock exchange in India. Use our Experience Calculator to count completed years before 03 November 2026.
Who cannot apply
- Persons who are not Indian citizens
- Candidates whose only experience is in an unlisted private firm
- Applicants whose degree, diploma or experience certificate is issued after 03 November 2026
- UR/EWS candidates older than 30 years as on 03 November 2026 (unless covered by a stated Government-servant relaxation)
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 19 September 2026 |
| Application start (ordinary post) | 19 September 2026 |
| Last date for receipt of application at Noida | 03 November 2026 |
| Age and document cut-off | 03 November 2026 |
| Written examination | To be notified on the admit card |
| Exam centres (tentative) | New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar |
The completed form must reach the Directorate of Recruitment by 03 November 2026. Posting the cover on the last day is not enough if it arrives late.
Quick Overview – Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores 2026
- Organisation: Indian Coast Guard, Directorate of Recruitment
- Sector: Defence & Maritime Security (civilian cadre)
- Notification / Advertisement No.: Not mentioned in the available official extract; notice dated 19 September 2026
- Post: Foreman of Stores (GCS Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
- Total vacancies: 4 (tentative; may change with service requirement)
- Job location: Karwar (Karnataka), Minicoy (Lakshadweep), Pipavav (Gujarat), Bhubaneswar (Odisha); all-India transfer liability
- Official website: Visit the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page for shortlists and exam notices
- Last date: 03 November 2026 (receipt at Noida)
- Apply Offline: Download the ICG Foreman of Stores 2026 notification (Annexure-I form inside) and post the filled form to Noida
- Notification PDF: Download Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 PDF
- Pay: Level-6 (₹35,400–₹1,12,400)
- Application fee: Nil
- Selection: Application scrutiny → shortlisting → document verification → written examination → merit based on written marks
- Domicile: No state domicile. Indian citizenship is required.
What Posts Are Available?
Vacancies are tentative and may change with service requirements. All 4 seats are the same designation. The practical takeaway: this is a single-post civilian drive, so category and experience route matter more than choosing between titles. UR has 2 of the 4 seats. There is no OBC or SC vacancy in this notice. OBC/SC candidates can compete only in UR if they meet the unreserved age and merit standard.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreman of Stores | 4 (UR 2, ST 1, EWS 1) | Master’s in Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Business Studies / Public Administration + 1 yr store-accounts exp; or Bachelor’s in the same subjects or Diploma in Material Management / Warehousing / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement + 2 yrs store-accounts exp | Level-6 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| EWS | 1 |
| OBC | 0 |
| SC | 0 |
| Total | 4 |
ST age relaxation of 5 years applies to the reserved ST vacancy. EWS must hold a certificate valid for the current financial year. PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and sports-quota splits are not specified in this notice.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Experience
Two alternative routes are notified. Meet one full route. Do not mix a Master’s degree with the two-year experience path unless you also satisfy Route 2 on its own terms.
Route 1 (Master’s + 1 year)
M.A. (Economics) / M.Com / M.Sc (Statistics) / Master’s in Business Studies / Master’s in Public Administration from a recognised university or institute, plus one year in handling stores and keeping store accounts.
Route 2 (Bachelor’s or Diploma + 2 years)
B.A. (Economics) / B.Com / B.Sc (Statistics) / Bachelor’s in Business Studies / Bachelor’s in Public Administration, or Diploma in Material Management / Warehousing Management / Purchasing / Logistics / Public Procurement from a recognised university or institute, plus two years in handling stores and keeping store accounts.
Eligible experience organisations: Central Government, State Government, statutory or autonomous organisation, Public Sector Undertaking, university, recognised institution, bank, or a private-sector organisation listed on a stock exchange of India.
All certificates must be dated on or before 03 November 2026. Final-year or result-awaited status is not permitted in the notice. Safer reading: the qualification and the experience must already stand on the cut-off date.
What Is the Age Limit?
Age is reckoned as on 03 November 2026. Minimum: 18 years. Maximum 30 years for UR and EWS.
| Category | Minimum | Maximum as on 03 November 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 18 years | 30 years |
| EWS | 18 years | 30 years |
| ST (against the reserved ST vacancy) | 18 years | 35 years (5 years’ relaxation as printed) |
| Government servants | 18 years | Relaxable up to 5 years as per Central Government orders |
The notice does not print a separate OBC/SC/PwBD maximum. Do not assume +3 or +10 unless a later official clarification says so.
Examples:
✅ A 29-year-old UR candidate born on 04 November 1996 — eligible (within the 30-year limit as on 03 November 2026).
❌ A 31-year-old UR candidate born on 02 November 1995 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Foreman of Stores Salary?
Pay is Level-6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix: basic ₹35,400–₹1,12,400. This is a civilian central post, so Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance follow civilian 7th CPC rates, not military pay.
Indicative monthly picture at current DA near 55% of basic (verify the DA order in force at joining):
| Component | Y-class example (Bhubaneswar) | Z-class example (Karwar / Minicoy / Pipavav) |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 |
| DA (~55%) | ₹19,470 | ₹19,470 |
| HRA (20% / 10%) | ₹7,080 | ₹3,540 |
| TA (illustrative) | ~₹3,600 | ~₹1,800 |
| Approximate gross | ~₹65,500 | ~₹60,200 |
| Minus NPS (~10% of basic+DA) and CGHS/misc | ~₹6,000–₹6,500 | ~₹6,000–₹6,500 |
| Indicative in-hand | ~₹59,000–₹62,000 | ~₹53,000–₹56,000 |
Figures are estimates, not an offer letter. Actual take-home depends on DA, city class, NPS tier and any station-specific allowance. Calculate a working estimate with the 7th CPC Salary Calculator. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. The official pay fixation on joining prevails.
New central civilian recruits are generally covered by the National Pension System. Confirm the exact scheme from the appointment order. The NPS Pension Calculator is useful only after you know your basic and contribution rate.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is charged for any category.
Every candidate must still enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it. That stamped envelope is used to despatch the admit card. An application without this envelope is liable to be rejected. The ₹50 stamp is not described as an application fee.
How to Apply Offline?
Applications are accepted only by ordinary post. Hand delivery and courier are not considered.
Download the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 notification PDF. The prescribed form is Annexure-I inside that PDF. If the direct file does not open, use the ICG recruitment page → open the Foreman of Stores advertisement → download Annexure-I.
Fill the form in English or Hindi. Affix a recent self-attested colour photograph in the space provided.
Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, experience certificates, category/EWS certificate where applicable, and identity proof. Do not send originals.
Serving Government employees should send the form through proper channel and keep an NOC ready for document verification.
Enclose a separate self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp.
Post the packet by ordinary post to:
The Director General,
{For PD (Rectt)},
Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment,
C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector-62,
Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Suggested (not stated as mandatory wording in the extracts available): superscribe the envelope with “Application for the post of Foreman of Stores – 2026”. Keep a photocopy of the filled form and the speed/ordinary-post receipt.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the form by courier or submitting it by hand at Noida or a regional office. Those packets are not treated as valid applications.
- Omitting the ₹50-stamped self-addressed envelope. Scrutiny can reject the file before the exam stage.
- Counting experience from an unlisted private shop or family firm. Only the organisation types printed in the notice count.
- Posting on 03 November 2026 and assuming the date of despatch is enough. The test is the date of receipt at the Directorate.
- Send original certificates with the application. Carry originals only for document verification/exam, as later instructed.
भारतीय तटरक्षक फोरमैन ऑफ स्टोर्स भर्ती 2026 – 4 पदों के लिए ऑफलाइन आवेदन
भारतीय तटरक्षक बल ने फोरमैन ऑफ स्टोर्स के 4 नागरिक ग्रुप-बी पदों की सीधी भर्ती निकाली है। वेतन लेवल-6 है। संभावित तैनाती कारवार, मिनिकॉय, पीपावाव और भुवनेश्वर में है, लेकिन सेवा पूरे भारत में हो सकती है। आवेदन 19 सितंबर 2026 से साधारण डाक से भेजें। नोएडा कार्यालय में पहुँचने की अंतिम तिथि 3 नवंबर 2026 है। आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है?
अर्थशास्त्र, वाणिज्य, सांख्यिकी, बिजनेस स्टडीज या लोक प्रशासन में मास्टर डिग्री के साथ स्टोर और स्टोर-अकाउंट का 1 वर्ष अनुभव पर्याप्त है। स्नातक डिग्री या मैटेरियल मैनेजमेंट, वेयरहाउसिंग, परचेसिंग, लॉजिस्टिक्स या पब्लिक प्रोक्योरमेंट डिप्लोमा वालों को 2 वर्ष का वही अनुभव चाहिए। अनुभव सरकार, पीएसयू, बैंक, विश्वविद्यालय या शेयर बाजार में सूचीबद्ध निजी संस्था में होना चाहिए। आयु 18 से 30 वर्ष है (3 नवंबर 2026 को)। एसटी आरक्षित पद पर 5 वर्ष छूट है।
वेतन और चयन क्या हैं?
बेसिक वेतन ₹35,400 से शुरू होता है। शहर वर्ग के अनुसार इन-हैंड लगभग ₹53,000 से ₹62,000 हो सकता है। चयन आवेदन जाँच, दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन और 80 अंकों की लिखित परीक्षा पर आधारित है। साक्षात्कार का उल्लेख नहीं है। उत्तीर्ण अंक अनारक्षित/ईडब्ल्यूएस के लिए 40 और एसटी के लिए 36 हैं। परीक्षा केंद्र न्यू मंगलुरु और भुवनेश्वर बताए गए हैं।
आवेदन कैसे करें?
अधिसूचना के Annexure-I फॉर्म को भरें और साधारण डाक से भेजें: The Director General, For PD (Rectt), Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment, C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector-62, Noida, U.P. – 201309। ₹50 का टिकट लगा, स्वयं का पता लिखा लिफाफा जरूर लगाएँ। कूरियर या हाथ से देने वाला आवेदन नहीं चलेगा। अपडेट indiancoastguard.gov.in पर देखें।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not a single event.
- Scrutiny of applications received by ordinary post.
- Shortlisting of candidates who meet education, experience, age and document-date conditions.
- Document verification of shortlisted candidates (originals at this stage or as directed on the admit card).
- Written examination (pen-and-paper, objective, bilingual).
- Merit list prepared strictly on written-examination marks and published on the Indian Coast Guard website.
- Appointment subject to medical fitness, character verification and vacancy.
No interview stage is mentioned in the current notification. Selection after the written paper is based on written marks plus document verification and other joining conditions.
Written examination pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 15 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 15 | 15 |
| General Awareness | 15 | 15 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Questions related to the profession (stores/inventory/accounts) | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 80 | 80 |
Duration: 1 hour. One mark per correct answer. No negative marking. Qualifying marks: 40/80 for UR and EWS, 36/80 for ST. Centres named in the notice: New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar (administrative change possible).
Why Does the Indian Coast Guard Matter?
The Indian Coast Guard is the Union’s maritime law-enforcement and search-and-rescue service under the Ministry of Defence. It patrols India’s coastline, island territories and Exclusive Economic Zone, and supports pollution response and offshore security. Candidates often search “ICG civilian vacancy”, “Foreman of Stores Coast Guard salary” and “tatrakshak bharti” because sailor (Navik/Yantrik) entries are frequent while Group ‘B’ store posts are few.
A Foreman of Stores is not a sea-going combat sailor. Daily work is warehouse and inventory control: receipt, issue, accounting and supervision of material at a Coast Guard store. That is why the notice insists on store-accounts experience, not swimming or PST.
One downside candidates should weigh: the four named stations include island and smaller-port locations. Minicoy and similar island postings mean limited family infrastructure compared with a metro civilian office. Transfers can still send you to the mainland or to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. If you want only a home-state desk job, this cadre will feel unsettled.
Read more on the Indian Coast Guard organisation page and other defence and police recruitments.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
This drive sits next to other ICG civilian Group B/C notices and store-cadre posts in defence establishments, not next to Navik GD or SSC CGL as the first comparison tab. Those exams offer more seats and a public CBT calendar. Here you get four Level-6 seats, an offline form, and an 80-mark professional paper with no interview. The previous 2026 civilian Foreman cycle (closed 20 January 2026) was a different, smaller notice with different stations and a different category mix. Treat this September notice as a fresh application, not a continuation of that file.
Best fit: Commerce, economics or statistics graduates who already keep store ledgers in a government office, PSU, bank or listed company and can accept a coastal or island warehouse posting. Diploma holders in material management with two clean years of store accounts are equally in the zone.
Skip this if you only have shop-floor experience in an unlisted private firm, you need an online form with instant acknowledgement, or you will not serve at Minicoy, Karwar, Pipavav or Bhubaneswar. Also skip if you are preparing solely for an interview-heavy officer exam and have no store-accounts proof.
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Practical tip: Count backwards from 03 November 2026 and post the form at least seven to ten days early. Build a one-page experience annex that names “handling stores” and “keeping store accounts” in the same language as the notice, on the letterhead of a listed or government employer.
Realistic timeline from similar ICG civilian papers: expect several weeks after the last date for scrutiny, then an admit card by post and email, then joining only after merit, medical and police verification. Promotion path after joining is the normal Group ‘B’ civilian store hierarchy; exact next grade is fixed by cadre rules, not by this advertisement.
What Documents Are Required?
Keep photocopies for the postal application and originals for verification/exam day.
- Annexure-I application form with self-attested photograph
- Identity proof (Aadhaar or equivalent)
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth)
- Bachelor’s / Master’s / diploma marksheets and certificates
- Experience certificate showing store handling and store-accounts work, with dates
- ST certificate in the prescribed Central format (if claiming the ST vacancy)
- EWS certificate valid for the current financial year (if claiming EWS)
- NOC / proper-channel forwarding for serving Government employees
- Self-addressed envelope with ₹50 postal stamp
- Copies of any name-change gazette or marriage certificate, if applicable
Document alert: every certificate used for eligibility should be issued on or before 03 November 2026. An EWS certificate for a previous financial year is a common rejection point.
Service Conditions
This is Regular Government Service in the General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Probation period, bond and exact leave rules are not specified in the extracts of this notice. They will follow the appointment order and ICG civilian service rules.
Postings named in the notice: Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar. Place of appointment may change. You remain liable to serve anywhere in India on the mainland or in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. No domicile preference form is described.
What Happens After Selection?
- Your name appears on the written-exam merit list hosted on the Indian Coast Guard website after scrutiny and the pen-and-paper test.
- You complete the remaining document verification and a medical examination as directed in the offer / joining instructions.
- Character and antecedent verification runs in parallel with joining formalities.
- You report to the allotted store location (one of the notified stations or another unit if service so requires) and receive pay fixation in Level-6.
- You enter civilian service conditions (typically NPS for new central recruits) and learn unit store procedures, inventory software and audit cycles on the job.
- Confirmation, transfers and promotion follow ICG civilian cadre rules after satisfactory service, not after a second written exam described in this notice.
Hostel, canteen or island-specific facilities, if any, depend on the unit and are not guaranteed in this advertisement.
Contact & Helpline
Postal correspondence for this recruitment:
The Director General,
{For PD (Rectt)},
Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment,
C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector-62,
Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309
Recruitment-specific phone and email numbers are not printed in the notice extracts used for this article. Watch shortlists and exam notices on the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page and the official ICG website.
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Important Links – Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF (form in Annexure-I) | Download Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Official recruitment page | Open the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page |
| Official website | Visit the Indian Coast Guard official website |
| Apply method | Ordinary post only to the Noida address above; no online form in this notice |
FAQs – Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores 2026
What is the last date to apply for ICG Foreman of Stores 2026?
03 November 2026. That is the last date for the form to reach the Directorate of Recruitment, Noida, by ordinary post. No extension is announced as of 19 September 2026. Late packets are generally not accepted.
What is the age limit for ICG Foreman of Stores?
18 to 30 years as on 03 November 2026 for UR and EWS. ST candidates applying against the reserved ST vacancy get 5 years. Government servants may get up to 5 years as per Central Government orders. No separate OBC maximum is printed.
Is there an exam for ICG Foreman of Stores, or is it interview-based?
Yes, there is a written exam. After scrutiny and document checks, ICG holds an 80-mark, one-hour objective paper (Mathematics, Reasoning, GK, English, professional stores questions). No negative marking. No interview stage is mentioned. Merit is based on written marks.
What is the salary of an ICG Foreman of Stores?
Level-6 basic is ₹35,400. Indicative in-hand is about ₹53,000–₹62,000 per month after DA, HRA and NPS, depending on whether you join a Y-class city such as Bhubaneswar or a Z-class station such as Karwar or Minicoy. These are estimates, not appointment figures.
Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for ICG 2026?
No safe reading supports that. Certificates used for eligibility must be issued on or before 03 November 2026. The notice does not say final-year students may apply. Produce the degree or diploma and the experience letter at verification.
Is ICG Foreman of Stores a permanent government job?
Yes. It is Regular Government Service: General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. It is not an Agniveer or Navik sailor contract. Probation length is not printed here. New central civilians are generally covered by NPS; confirm from the offer.
Can candidates from other states apply for ICG recruitment?
Yes. This is an all-India civilian recruitment. Indian citizenship is required. No state domicile is stated. You can be posted at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, Bhubaneswar or elsewhere in India, including island territories.
Where will I be posted if I get selected for Foreman of Stores?
Vacancies are indicated at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar. Those stations can change. ICG can post you anywhere in India, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep. The first posting is not a candidate’s choice in this notice.
Is there negative marking in this written exam?
No. Each correct answer carries one mark. The paper has 80 questions in 60 minutes. UR and EWS need 40 marks to qualify. ST needs 36. Merit among qualifiers is based on the written score after document verification.
Do I need to apply online on Join Indian Coast Guard or a portal?
No. This civilian notice is offline only. Fill Annexure-I and send it by ordinary post to the Noida recruitment directorate. Navik and Yantrik sailor entries use a different online system. Do not mix the two processes.
What are the disadvantages of this ICG civilian post?
Worth knowing before you apply: there are only four seats, the form travels by ordinary post with no tracking unlike a portal, and island or small-port postings are in play. Family schooling and hospitals at Minicoy will not match a metro civilian office. Transfers remain an all-India liability.
How much do store supervisors earn in central defence civilian cadres?
Level-6 civilian store posts generally start near ₹35,400 basic. With current DA and city HRA, take-home often sits in the low-to-mid ₹50,000s outside X-class cities. That is higher than most Level-2 store clerk posts and lower than Group ‘A’ logistics officers.
Is a Coast Guard civilian stores job better than a PSU stores job?
It depends. ICG gives central civilian status, coastal or island postings, and a compact written exam. A PSU stores job may pay IDA scales and stay in one industrial township. If you want sea-service glamour, this is still a warehouse role, not a ship billet.
Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?
- You meet the age and educational criteria as on 03 November 2026.
- You can prove store-handling and store-accounts experience from an eligible employer.
- You are comfortable with Regular Government Service and all-India / island posting.
- You can arrange certificates issued on or before the cut-off date and the ₹50 stamped envelope.
- You are prepared for the written examination (no interview listed).
- You will send the form by ordinary post so that it reaches Noida by 03 November 2026.
📄 Source: Official notification released by the Indian Coast Guard on 19 September 2026. All details above are sourced from the Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores official notification PDF. Direct automated fetching of some ICG pages can fail; confirm the live file on the official recruitment page before you post the form.