Indian Coast Guard Mumbai Group C Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 6 Civilian Posts

Vacancies: 6 (subject to change) · Posts: 6 · Type: Regular Government Service · Mode: Offline (Ordinary Post) · Fee: No fee (₹50 stamped self-addressed envelope compulsory) · Apply: 19 September 2026–03 November 2026 · Salary: Level-1 to Level-4 (₹18,000–₹81,100) · Selection: Scrutiny, DV, biometric, written exam, trade test where applicable · Location: Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai HQ; all-India transfer liability

Six reserved civilian seats, one envelope rule that rejects sloppy posts, and no online form: that is the shape of Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026 under Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai. The Indian Coast Guard, the maritime armed force under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India, is filling these General Central Service Group C posts by direct recruitment through Notification No. CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026.

The six designations are Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade), MTS (Peon) and MTS (Chowkidar). Each post has one vacancy, reserved for a single category. Pay sits on the 7th Pay Commission matrix from Level-1 to Level-4. First posting is at any unit under Coast Guard Region (West). Service thereafter carries all-India transfer liability.

Applications must be filled in English or Hindi on Annexure-I and must reach the Malabar Hill, Mumbai address by ordinary post by 03 November 2026. There is no application fee. A blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp is compulsory. Serving government staff must apply through the proper channel with an NOC.

⚠️ Application Alerts

• The form must reach Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai by 03 November 2026. Ordinary post only. A late delivery is treated as late, even if you posted earlier.
• Each vacancy is a single-category seat (EWS, SC or OBC). Applying under the wrong category for that post is a hard miss.
• The outer envelope must be superscribed in bold: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _____ plus your category (EWS / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / SC / ST / UR). Missing this notation means summary rejection.
• Every enclosed certificate must be issued on or before 03 November 2026. A later-dated caste, EWS or experience paper will not support the form.

📋 Official Source Chain

• Official notice: Recruitment Notification No. CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026, advertised in Employment News 19–25 September 2026 — Download the Indian Coast Guard Region West Group C 2026 PDF
• Official application route: Offline — prescribed Annexure-I form inside the PDF, ordinary post to Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400006, to reach by 03 November 2026
• Official updates page: indiancoastguard.gov.in/recruitment
• Last checked: 24 September 2026, 09:22 PM IST

Also Read: Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 4 Posts

Who Should Apply? (Quick Eligibility Check)

• 12th pass with 1 year of store-handling experience in a recognised firm, Central or State Government office, or PSU → Store Keeper Grade II – 1 EWS post
• Matriculation / 10th plus a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognised government institute or equivalent → Engine Driver – 1 SC post (Desirable, not mandatory: 2 years as Sarang on a vessel above 400 Boat Horse Power)
• Matriculation / 10th plus 3 years service on a boat → Lascar – 1 EWS post
• 10th pass plus valid driving licences for both heavy and light motor vehicles, knowledge of motor mechanism, and 2 years’ driving experience → Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 1 OBC post
• Matriculation / 10th plus 2 years as an office attendant → MTS (Peon) – 1 OBC post
• Matriculation / 10th plus 2 years as a Chowkidar in a recognised institution or organisation → MTS (Chowkidar) – 1 OBC post
• Serving Central/State Government employees who obtain an NOC and route the form through the proper channel before 03 November 2026 → eligible where the notice grants government-servant age relaxation
• SC candidates travelling for the written exam (and not already in government service) → 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route is reimbursed at the venue on ticket submission

Who cannot apply

• A candidate whose age exceeds the post-wise cap on 03 November 2026 (including the printed relaxation for that post)
• A candidate applying against a reserved vacancy without a valid central-format certificate for that exact category
• A serving government employee who sends the form directly, without proper channel and NOC
• Anyone expecting an online portal: this cycle has no apply-online window

Important Dates

Quick Overview – Indian Coast Guard Group C 2026

• Organisation: Indian Coast Guard — Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West)
• Sector: Defence & maritime security (civilian Group C cadre)
• Notification Number: CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026
• Posts: Storekeeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade), MTS (Peon), MTS (Chowkidar)
• Total Vacancies: 6 (each post 1 vacancy; numbers are “subject to change” in the notice)
• Job Type: Regular Government Service — General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
• Job Location: Initially any unit under Coast Guard Region (West); HQ address is Mumbai, Maharashtra. All-India transfer liability after joining
• Qualification Band: 10th / Matriculation or 12th, plus post-wise certificate and experience
• Age Limit: 18–25, 18–27 or 18–30 years, post-wise, as on 03 November 2026
• Application Fee: Not charged. Enclose a blank self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp
• Pay: Level-1 ₹18,000–56,900; Level-2 ₹19,900–63,200; Level-4 ₹25,500–81,100
• Selection: Scrutiny → document verification → biometric → 80-mark written exam → trade test where applicable → merit from written marks
• Apply Mode: Offline, ordinary post only
• Official Website: Indian Coast Guard recruitment page
• Last Date: 03 November 2026 (receipt at Mumbai)
• Apply Offline: Download Annexure-I from the CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026 PDF (open until 03 November 2026)
• Notification PDF: Download Indian Coast Guard Region West Group C Recruitment 2026 PDF

What Posts Are Available? – ICG Vacancy & Eligibility 2026

Six Group C civilian posts, one seat each. The useful reading is not the headline “6 posts”. It is the category tag on each row. Store Keeper Grade II and Lascar are EWS-only. Engine Driver is SC-only. The driver and both MTS seats are OBC-only. Engine Driver is the only Level-4 post and the only one that needs a competency certificate.

Vacancies are printed as “subject to change.”

Footnotes: Engine Driver: “2 years as Sarang on a vessel over 400 BHP” is desirable, not essential. Licence for the driver post must cover both heavy and light motor vehicles. Age limits differ by post (see age table).

✅ Confirmed in this notice: post names, one-seat category split, pay levels, essential vs desirable experience, ordinary-post route, written-exam pattern. ❓ Not specified in this notice: exam city, which posts get a trade test, probation length, HRA city class, joining month, NPS deduction schedule.

What Is the Age Limit?

Age is counted on the last date of receipt of applications: 03 November 2026. The notice also rejects applicants found over-aged on that day.

The notice does not print a separate PwBD or Ex-Servicemen maximum-age table. Do not assume a number that is not in this advertisement.

Examples (Store Keeper Grade II, 25-year cap as on 03 November 2026): ✅ A 24-year-old EWS candidate born on 03 November 2002 — eligible (within the 25-year limit as on 03 November 2026). ❌ A 26-year-old EWS candidate born on 03 November 2000 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).

Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.

Experience years also matter on the same date. Use the Experience Calculator against the exact wording on your certificate (stores handling, boat service, office attendant, Chowkidar, driving).

What Is the Group C Civilian Salary in Mumbai?

Pay in this notice is 7th Pay Commission Level pay only. HRA class, transport allowance, NPS and other deductions are not printed. Figures below are illustrative estimates for a Mumbai (X-class) posting at current central DA assumptions around 55% of basic. They are not an official salary slip.

Claim + proof: in-hand is lower than gross because a 10% deduction on (basic + DA) is the usual central NPS employee share. This notice does not confirm NPS in so many words. First posting may also be a non-Mumbai unit under Region (West), which changes HRA.

Run the same Level through the 7th CPC Salary Calculator. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. The official formula in the appointment order prevails.

Other money printed in the notice: SC/ST candidates who are not already in Central or State Government service get 2nd class rail/bus fare (shortest route) reimbursed at the written-exam venue on submission of tickets.

What Is the Application Fee?

No application fee is prescribed for any category.

What you still spend:

• ₹50 postal stamp on the compulsory blank envelope addressed to yourself
• Ordinary-post charges to Mumbai
• Photocopies and photographs

That ₹50 stamp is not a fee. It is a rejection item if missing (para 5.4.6 of the notice).

How to Apply?

There is no portal. One incomplete envelope is a wasted attempt.

1. Download Recruitment Notification No. CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026 and print Annexure-I from the Indian Coast Guard Region West Group C 2026 PDF.

2. Fill the form in English or Hindi. Affix a recent self-attested colour photograph.

3. Attach self-attested photocopies only. Write your name and date on each copy. Do not post originals.

4. Enclose two latest passport-size colour photographs.

5. Enclose a separate blank envelope addressed to yourself with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it.

6. On the outer envelope, write in bold: APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________ and the category (UR / EWS / OBC Non-Creamy Layer / SC / ST).

7. Post by ordinary post only to:

   Headquarters
   Coast Guard Region (West)
   Alexander Graham Bell Road
   PO Malabar Hill
   Mumbai 400006

8. The packet must reach this office by 03 November 2026.

9. Serving government employees: forward the form through the proper channel only, with NOC, before the same date.

Suggested (not a notification rule): post at least a week early and keep a photocopy of the filled Annexure-I plus the speed-of-ordinary-post receipt. The notice does not accept courier or speed post as the stated mode.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using Speed Post, Registered Post or courier. The notice says ordinary post only.
2. Skipping the ₹50 self-addressed stamped envelope. That single omission is listed as a summary-rejection ground.
3. Blank outer envelope. No post name and no category in bold = rejected.
4. LMV-only licence for the driver seat. The essential condition is a valid licence for both heavy and light motor vehicles, plus proof you can remove minor defects.
5. Experience certificate that names the wrong duty. Peon needs “office attendant” years. Chowkidar needs Chowkidar duty in a recognised institution or organisation. Storekeeper needs stores handling, not generic clerk work. Use the Experience Calculator only after the wording matches.
6. OBC Creamy Layer or state-format caste paper. Reserved-category certificates must follow the Government of India appointment formats in Annexures II and III, issued on or before 03 November 2026.
7. Serving staff posting the form themselves. Proper channel + NOC is mandatory before the due date.

इंडियन कोस्ट गार्ड मुंबई ग्रुप सी भरती 2026 – 6 नागरी पदांसाठी ऑफलाइन अर्ज

मुख्यालय, कोस्ट गार्ड क्षेत्र (पश्चिम), मुंबई याने अधिसूचना क्रमांक सीजीआरएचक्यू(वेस्ट)/०१/२०२६ अंतर्गत ६ ग्रुप सी नागरी पदांची थेट भरती जाहीर केली आहे. ही भारतीय तटरक्षक दलाची नागरी भरती आहे. अर्ज सामान्य डाकेने ३ नोव्हेंबर २०२६ पर्यंत मालabar हिल, मुंबई पत्त्यावर पोहोचणे गरजेचे आहे. अर्ज फी नाही. मात्र स्वतःच्या नावे ₹५० टपाल तिकिट लावलेली कोरी लिफाफा सोबत देणे बंधनकारक आहे. ही पश्चिम क्षेत्रातील Bharti आहे; निवडीनंतर अखिल भारतीय बदली लागू होते.

कोण अर्ज करू शकतो?

बारावी उत्तीर्ण आणि एक वर्ष साठा हाताळणीचा अनुभव असलेल्या उमेदवारांसाठी स्टोर कीपर ग्रेड II (१ EWS जागा) आहे. दहावी/मॅट्रिक आणि इंजिन ड्रायव्हर कॉम्पिटन्सी प्रमाणपत्र असलेल्या SC उमेदवारासाठी इंजिन ड्रायव्हर (१ जागा) आहे. बोटीवरील तीन वर्षांचा अनुभव असलेल्या EWS उमेदवारासाठी लस्कर पद आहे. अवजड व हलके अशा दोन्ही वाहनांचा वैध परवाना, मोटर मेकॅनिझम आणि दोन वर्षे ड्रायव्हिंग अनुभव असलेल्या OBC उमेदवारासाठी सिव्हिलियन एमटी ड्रायव्हर आहे. कार्यालयीन परिचर किंवा चौकीदार म्हणून दोन वर्षे अनुभव असलेल्या OBC उमेदवारांसाठी एमटीएस पदे आहेत. वयोमर्यादा पदानुसार १८–२५, १८–२७ किंवा १८–३० वर्षे असून गणना ३ नोव्हेंबर २०२६ रोजी केली जाईल.

पगार आणि निवड कशी आहे?

वेतन ७व्या वेतन आयोगानुसार लेव्हल-१ (₹१८,०००–५६,९००), लेव्हल-२ (₹१९,९००–६३,२००) आणि लेव्हल-४ (₹२५,५००–८१,१००) आहे. मुंबईत सुरुवातीचे इन-हँड वेतन अंदाजे ₹३२,००० ते ₹४८,००० दरम्यान राहू शकते; नेमकी भत्ते नियुक्ती आदेशात ठरतात. निवड अर्ज तपासणी, कागदपत्र पडताळणी, बायोमेट्रिक, ८० गुणांची लेखी परीक्षा (निगेटिव्ह मार्किंग नाही) आणि लागू असेल तिथे ट्रेड टेस्ट या क्रमाने होते. गुणवत्ता यादी फक्त लेखी गुणांवर तयार होते.

अर्ज कसा करावा?

अधिसूचनेतील परिशिष्ट-१ भरून छायाचित्र, स्वयंसाक्षांकित झेरॉक्स, दोन फोटो आणि ₹५० टिकिटाची कोरी लिफाफा जोडा. बाह्य लिफाफ्यावर ठळक अक्षरात पदाचे नाव व प्रवर्ग लिहा. पत्ता: Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400006. अधिक माहिती indiancoastguard.gov.in/recruitment वर तपासा.

How Are Candidates Selected?

Selection is a chain of stages, not a single exam day.

1. Scrutiny of applications against eligibility and enclosed papers.
2. Admit cards only to shortlisted candidates, for document verification and the written exam.
3. Document verification before the paper. Carry originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies, as the admit card directs.
4. Biometric capture (thumb impression and photograph) at first reporting. The same biometrics are reused at later stages and at joining.
5. Written examination for all shortlisted candidates.
6. Trade test, where applicable, only for those who clear the written qualifying mark.
7. Merit list prepared strictly from written-exam marks and published on the Indian Coast Guard website.

No interview stage is mentioned in the current notification. Selection after the written paper is merit plus document/biometric checks, and a trade test only where the organisation applies one.

Written exam pattern

Mere appearance or a qualifying score does not create a right to appointment. Eligibility still has to stand at every later check.

Why Does the Indian Coast Guard Matter?

The Indian Coast Guard is India’s maritime law-enforcement and search-and-rescue service under the Ministry of Defence. Region (West), headquartered at Malabar Hill, Mumbai, covers the western seaboard and the units that sit under that regional command.

These six seats are civilian Group C posts, not Navik or officer entries. Storekeepers, drivers, lascars and MTS staff keep bases, workshops, boats and offices running so uniformed crews can sail. That is why candidates search “Indian Coast Guard civilian vacancy”, “ICG Mumbai Group C”, “Coast Guard chowkidar peon driver” and “ICG Region West recruitment”.

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Explore more Indian Coast Guard recruitment notifications, other defence sector jobs and Maharashtra government and central postings.

The honest limit: this is a tiny, category-locked list. One EWS, SC or OBC certificate mismatch ends the form. Initial work is under Region (West), but the notice is explicit about all-India transfer liability. Do not treat Mumbai HQ as a guaranteed hometown posting.

The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take

This notice sits next to two other tabs a serious applicant already has open: other Indian Coast Guard regional civilian Group C advertisements (East, Andaman & Nicobar, North-West), and Indian Navy / MES civilian MTS, driver and store-keeper lists. It is not a substitute for ICG Navik (General Duty) or Yantrik, which are enrolled combatant entries with a different exam, training and service culture. Compared with a state MTS board exam, the paper here is shorter (80 questions, one hour, no negative marking), but the vacancy is one seat per designation, and the form is purely postal.

Best fit: candidates who already hold the exact experience line printed in the notice, live within ordinary-post reach of Mumbai’s timeline, and want a regular Group C civilian post inside a defence organisation rather than another state secretariat MTS drive. Engine Driver is the standout pay seat (Level-4) if the competency certificate is already in hand.

Skip this if you need a UR vacancy, an online form, or a guaranteed Mumbai-only career. All six seats are reserved. There is no UR row. All-India transfer is written into the instructions. A 12th pass with no stores experience should not force-fit Store Keeper Grade II.

Practical tip: Treat the outer envelope like a second application form. Write the exact post title and the exact category in bold, drop in the ₹50 self-addressed stamped envelope, and post early by ordinary mail. Most rejections in this format happen before anyone reads your marks.

What Documents Are Required?

Self-attested photocopies only with the form. Originals stay with you until document verification.

• Valid photo ID proof
• Matriculation or equivalent marksheet and certificate
• 12th / UG / PG/diploma marksheet and certificate, if that post needs it
• Latest category certificate (SC / ST / OBC / EWS) in the Government of India appointment format (Annexures II and III for OBC and SC/ST)
• Experience certificate matching the post wording
• NOC plus proper-channel forwarding, if you currently serve in a government organisation
• Two latest passport-size colour photographs
• Separate blank self-addressed envelope with ₹50 postal stamp pasted
• Engine Driver: Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver
• Civilian MT Driver: valid licences for both heavy and light motor vehicles

Document-date alert: every certificate listed above must be dated on or before 03 November 2026.

What Happens After Selection?

1. The merit list, drawn from written-exam marks, is published on the Indian Coast Guard website with joining instructions.
2. Identity is re-checked against the biometrics captured at first document verification.
3. Originals are checked again before any appointment letter is acted on. A mismatch here can drop a name even after a high written score.
4. An appointment order is issued for a Group C civilian post under Coast Guard Region (West). The first unit can be any establishment in that region, not only the Mumbai HQ building.
5. You join the allotted unit on the date given in the order and complete whatever local induction that unit runs. The notice does not print a probation length or a training calendar.
6. After joining, all-India transfer liability applies. A later posting can sit outside Maharashtra.

The notice does not state a result month or a joining month. Plan documents and notice period on the assumption that both can take several months after 03 November 2026.

Contact & Helpline

Postal (only address printed in this recruitment notice)
Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West)
Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill
Mumbai 400006

Region (West) HQ numbers listed on the official Indian Coast Guard “Who is Who” page (not a dedicated recruitment helpline):
Commander, CGRHQ (West) — +91-22-24379478
Watch the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page for admit cards and merit lists. Do not use social media handles as a helpline.

⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification and the organisation’s public contact page. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.

Important Links – ICG Group C 2026

FAQs – ICG Group C Recruitment 2026

What is the last date to apply for ICG Group C 2026?

03 November 2026. That is the date the application must reach Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai, by ordinary post. No extension is printed in Notification No. CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026 as of 24 September 2026.

What is the age limit for these Coast Guard civilian posts?

It depends on the post: 18–25 for Store Keeper Grade II, 18–27 for the driver and both MTS posts, and 18–30 for Engine Driver and Lascar. Age is counted on 03 November 2026. Printed relaxations include OBC +3 on the OBC seats, SC +5 on Engine Driver, and government-servant relief where the notice names it.

Is there an exam for ICG Mumbai Group C, or is it interview-based?

Yes, there is a written exam. Shortlisted candidates face document verification, biometric capture, then an 80-question, one-hour bilingual paper with no negative marking. A trade test follows where applicable. Merit is based on written marks. No interview is mentioned.

What is the salary of Coast Guard Group C civilian staff?

Basic pay is Level-1 ₹18,000, Level-2 ₹19,900 or Level-4 ₹25,500. An illustrative Mumbai in-hand range is about ₹32,000–₹48,000 a month after allowances and a notional 10% deduction. HRA and NPS are not spelt out in this notice, so treat the range as an estimate only.

Can final-year students apply for this recruitment?

No. You need the essential certificate and the required experience by the closing date. Documents must be issued on or before 03 November 2026. A result-awaited marksheet dated after that day does not meet the notice.

Is ICG Group C a permanent government job?

Yes, these are direct-recruitment General Central Service Group C civilian posts, not apprenticeship seats and not a fixed-term project contract. The notice does not mention pension versus NPS language. All-India transfer liability is explicit.

Can candidates from other states apply for ICG Region West posts?

Yes. Indian citizens may apply. There is no Maharashtra domicile bar in this advertisement. First posting is any unit under Region (West), and later transfers can be anywhere in India.

Where will I be posted if selected?

Initially, at any unit or establishment under Coast Guard Region (West). The application office is in Mumbai, but that building is not promised as your duty station. After joining, all-India transfer liability applies.

Do I need to send a separate application for each post?

Yes, treat each designation as its own form. The envelope must name one post. The notice does not describe a single form with multiple post ticks. If you are eligible for two seats, send two complete packets.

Is there negative marking in the written exam?

No. Each correct answer carries one mark. Wrong answers are not penalised in this notification. Qualifying marks are still 50% for General, OBC and EWS, and 45% for SC and ST.

What are the disadvantages of this Coast Guard civilian recruitment?

The trade-off is scale and mobility. Six reserved seats mean one mistake in category or envelope format ends the attempt. You also accept all-India transfer after joining. If you want a large UR MTS pool or a fixed Mumbai desk, this is a poor match.

Is a driving licence enough for the Coast Guard driver post?

No. Civilian MT Driver (Ordinary Grade) needs 10th pass, licences for both heavy and light motor vehicles, knowledge of motor mechanism, and at least two years of driving experience. A two-wheeler or LMV-only licence does not meet the printed essential conditions.

How much do Central Defence civilian Group C staff earn in Mumbai?

Level-1 to Level-4 basic pay starts at ₹18,000, ₹19,900 or ₹25,500. With X-class HRA and current DA assumptions, illustrative take-home sits roughly between ₹32,000 and ₹48,000. Actual pay follows the appointment order, not this estimate.

Final Checklist – Is This the Right Job for You?

• You meet the age and educational criteria as of 03 November 2026, including the exact experience line for your post.
• Your category certificate matches the single reserved vacancy you are targeting (EWS, SC or OBC Non-Creamy Layer).
• You are comfortable with Regular Government Service under Coast Guard Region (West) and with all-India transfer.
• You can assemble Annexure-I, self-attested copies, two photographs and the ₹50 stamped self-addressed envelope before posting.
• You are prepared for the written exam (80 questions, one hour) as the merit-deciding stage.
• You will send the packet by ordinary post so that it reaches Mumbai by 03 November 2026.

📄 Source: Official notification released by Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Indian Coast Guard, as Recruitment Notification No. CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026, published in Employment News 19–25 September 2026. All details are sourced from the official notification PDF.