Indian Coast Guard
Permanent

ICG Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 19, 2026
Foreman of Stores

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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
04 Posts
Pay Scale
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)
Age Limit
18 to 30 Years (as on 03 Nov 2026)
Job Location
Karnataka50All India43+7 More...

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 19, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 19, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window19 Sep – 3 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess either:
(i) Master's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration from a recognized University/Institute AND 1 year experience in store handling and keeping accounts in a Central/State Govt, PSU, Autonomous Body, University, Bank, or Stock Exchange-listed private firm; OR
(ii) Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration OR Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or Public Procurement AND 2 years experience in store handling and keeping accounts in a Central/State Govt, PSU, Autonomous Body, University, Bank, or Stock Exchange-listed private organization.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 18 and 30 years of age as on the closing date (03 Nov 2026). Upper age relaxation of 5 years is admissible for ST candidates (up to 35 years) against reserved vacancies. Central Government civilian employees are eligible for up to 5 years age relaxation as per government rules.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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How will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.

Scrutiny of Applications & Admit Card Dispatch

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Document Verification (At Exam Centre)

OfflineQualifying Only

Written Examination (OMR / Pen-Paper)

OfflineMerit Scored

Final Merit List & Medical Examination

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through a multi-stage process:
1. Application Scrutiny: Applications received via ordinary post are verified, and shortlisted candidates are issued admit cards via post.
2. Document Verification: Original certificates and testimonials are verified at the exam centre on the day of the test.
3. Written Examination: Pen-paper objective test comprising 80 questions (80 marks, 60 minutes) across Mathematics, Reasoning, General Awareness, English, and Store Management. Qualifying passing marks: UR/EWS - 40 marks (50%), ST - 36 marks (45%). No negative marking.
4. Merit List: Formulated strictly based on marks secured in the written examination.

Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview

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What is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.

Exam Tier / Mode

Written Examination (OMR Objective Test)

Total Duration

60 Minutes

Negative Marking

No negative marking (1 mark per correct question)

Subject / SectionQuestionsMax Marks
Mathematics (Arithmetic)1515
Mental Ability / Reasoning1515
General Awareness1515
English Language1515
Questions Related to the Profession (Storekeeping & Material Management)2020
Total8080

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Foreman of Stores is a Group 'B' non-gazetted civilian appointment functioning as the operational custodian of ICG storehouses across strategic coastal bases (Karwar, Pipavav, Bhubaneswar, and Minicoy Island). Duties involve managing marine spares inventory, handling logistics supply chains for coast guard ships and aircraft, supervising storekeeper staff, leading scrap disposal boards, and assisting superior officers in internal and CAG audits. Roles stationed in island bases such as Minicoy involve remote maritime logistics operations with specialized island compensatory allowances.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Selected civilian personnel are appointed on regular central government service under the Ministry of Defence with All-India transfer liability. Postings span across coast guard headquarters, regional commands, district headquarters, and air stations in the mainland as well as Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep islands. Standard probation period is two years.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Part of the central civilian stores cadre hierarchy: Foreman of Stores (Pay Level-6, ₹35,400–₹1,12,400) -> Assistant Store Officer (Pay Level-7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400) -> Store Officer (Pay Level-8/10), governed by departmental promotion committees (DPC) based on bench service tenure and APAR gradings.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Ordinary Post Mandatory: Applications must be dispatched strictly via Ordinary Post only. Submissions sent via speed post, registered post, courier, or by hand will be summarily rejected.
  • Return Envelope with ₹50 Stamp: Applicants must enclose a separate blank self-addressed envelope affixed with a ₹50/- postal stamp. Non-compliance results in outright rejection.
  • Mandatory Envelope Superscription: The main envelope must be super-scribed in BOLD letters with 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES' along with the category applied for (UR/ST/EWS).
  • Experience Authenticity: Storekeeping and store account handling experience is valid only if acquired in Central/State Government, PSUs, Autonomous bodies, Universities, Banks, or Stock Exchange-listed private firms. Experience from unlisted private shops or firms is not recognized.
  • Crucial Date for Eligibility: All qualifying degrees, diplomas, experience certificates, and category certificates must be issued on or before the closing date of 03 November 2026.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR2
  • ST1
  • EWS1
  • OBC0
  • SC0
Total Vacancies04 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level-6 with entry basic pay of ₹35,400/- per month plus applicable central allowances.

General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in Pay Level-6 of 7th CPC plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, and other central government allowances.

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How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download the official prescribed application format given at Annexure-I of the recruitment notification from the Indian Coast Guard website (www.indiancoastguard.gov.in).
  2. Fill in the application form accurately in English or Hindi in block letters. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph signed across by the candidate.
  3. Enclose self-attested photocopies (with name and date) of essential documents: Aadhaar Card, Matriculation Certificate (for proof of age), Degree/Diploma Mark Sheets & Certificates, Category Certificate (ST/EWS in prescribed Govt of India format), Storekeeping Experience Certificate, and NOC from current employer (for Govt servants). Do not send original certificates.
  4. Enclose a separate blank envelope with candidate's self-address and a ₹50/- postal stamp affixed on it (for dispatch of admit card).
  5. Place the completed application and all enclosures in an envelope super-scribed in BOLD letters: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES" along with the category applied for (UR / ST / EWS).
  6. Send the application strictly by Ordinary Post only to: The Director General, {For PD (Rectt)}, Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment, C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector-62, Noida, U.P. – 201309 so that it reaches on or before 03 November 2026. Applications sent by hand, speed post, or courier will be rejected.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

No application fee is charged by the Indian Coast Guard. Candidates must only enclose a self-addressed envelope affixed with a ₹50/- postal stamp.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must possess either a Master's Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration with 1 year store experience, OR a Bachelor's Degree in these disciplines (or Diploma in Material Management/Logistics) with 2 years store handling and accounting experience. Age must be between 18 and 30 years as on 03 November 2026.

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