Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 – 4 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 has been announced for eligible Indian citizens for recruitment to the post of Foreman of Stores under Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial category. A total of 4 vacancies are available through direct recruitment for different Coast Guard locations.

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

The recruitment notification provides 4 vacancies for the Foreman of Stores post. The category-wise distribution mentioned in the notification includes UR, OBC, ST and EWS vacancies.

Places where vacancies exist: Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav and Bhubaneswar.

Educational Qualification & Experience

For Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026, candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational qualification and relevant experience requirements.

Route 1 – Master’s Degree

• Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute.
• At least 1 year of experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in stores in a Central Government, State Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organisation, Public Sector Undertaking, University, recognised Institution, Bank or eligible private-sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchange of India.

Route 2 – Bachelor’s Degree

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute.
• At least 2 years of experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in stores in the prescribed organisations/sectors.

Route 3 – Diploma Qualification

• Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management or Purchasing/Logistics, Public Procurement or equivalent from a recognised University or Institute.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in stores as prescribed in the notification.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on the last date of submission of the application.

Salary / Pay Scale

The Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 post is classified under Level-6 of the Pay Matrix. The corresponding pay scale is ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 as mentioned in the recruitment information.

Selected candidates will also receive applicable allowances and benefits according to the rules governing the post and Indian Coast Guard service conditions.

Nature of Duties

The Foreman of Stores will be responsible for store-related administrative and operational work. Major duties include:

• Acting as custodian of the store house.
• Supervising staff working under the post holder.
• Assisting the Supervisory Officer in audit-related matters.
• Maintaining inventory control of store items.
• Managing disposal of scrap as applicable.
• Supervising receipt and issue of stores in the warehouse.
• Ensuring effective and efficient material management.
• Performing other duties related to stores and service.

Selection Process

The selection process under Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 includes application scrutiny, document verification and a written examination.

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will initially be checked against the prescribed eligibility requirements and supporting documents.
2. Admit Card: Eligible/shortlisted candidates will be issued admit cards as per the recruitment procedure.
3. Document Verification: Candidates will have to produce the original documents mentioned in the admit card.
4. Written Examination: Eligible shortlisted candidates will appear for the prescribed written test.
5. Merit List: The merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in the written examination.

Written Examination Pattern

The written examination will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The question paper will be bilingual, and there will be no negative marking.

Written Exam Syllabus

Mathematics

Mathematical simplification, ratio and proportion, interest, profit and loss, percentage, work and time, speed and distance, simple mensuration and measures of central tendency such as average, median and mode.

English

Passages, prepositions, sentence correction, active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech, verbs, tense, non-finites, punctuation, synonyms, antonyms, difficult words, adjectives and compound prepositions.

General Awareness

Geography, soil, rivers, mountains, ports, inland harbours, culture, religion, freedom movement, important national facts, heritage, arts and dance, history, defence, neighbouring countries, awards, authors, discoveries, diseases, nutrition, current affairs, languages, capitals, currencies, abbreviations, eminent personalities, national symbols, sports and general science.

Reasoning

Spatial reasoning, numerical reasoning, associative ability, logical reasoning, sequences, spelling unscrambling, coding-decoding, seating arrangement, blood relations, inequality, decision making and input-output.

Questions Related to the Post

Questions may cover standard practices in supply chain management, procedures and equipment used in receipt, storage, requisition and disbursement of supplies and materials, maintenance of store ledgers and connected documentation.

Exam Centres

The written examination centres mentioned in the notification are:

• New Mangalore
• Bhubaneswar

The examination centre may be changed by the Indian Coast Guard due to administrative or technical reasons. The exact date, time and venue will be communicated through the admit card.

How to Apply

To apply for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026, eligible candidates must submit the prescribed application form through post.

1. Download the prescribed application form from the official notification.
2. Fill the application form in English or Hindi.
3. Enter all educational, personal and experience details correctly.
4. Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph.
5. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents.
6. Attach the applicable category certificate for reserved candidates.
7. Government employees should provide the required NOC through proper channel.
8. Attach two recent passport-size colour photographs as prescribed.
9. Enclose a separate blank envelope addressed to yourself with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it.
10. Send the completed application and attachments by ordinary post to the prescribed address.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card.
• Matriculation/10th Mark Sheet and Certificate.
• UG/PG/Diploma Mark Sheet and Certificate as applicable.
• Experience Certificate.
• Latest category certificate for eligible ST/EWS candidates.
• NOC from employer, wherever applicable.
• Two recent passport-size colour photographs.
• Prescribed application form.
• Self-attested copies of required documents.
• Separate blank envelope with ₹50 postal stamp.

Important Dates

Important Instructions

• The vacancies are tentative and may change according to service requirements.
• The place of posting may also change depending on organisational requirements.
• Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in India, including mainland and Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep Islands.
• Applications with incomplete information may be rejected.
• Overwriting, cutting, corrections or incorrect information may lead to rejection.
• Photographs must be properly affixed as prescribed.
• Self-attested copies of required documents must accompany the application.
• Government employees should forward applications through proper channel with NOC.
• Merely appearing in or qualifying the written examination does not guarantee appointment.
• Candidates should regularly check the official Indian Coast Guard website for updates.

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Conclusion

Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 offers 4 Group ‘B’ civilian vacancies for eligible candidates with the required educational qualification and stores-related experience. The recruitment is being conducted through direct recruitment, with the application process based on the prescribed offline form.

Interested candidates should carefully check the qualification, experience, age limit, documents and postal application requirements before sending their application. The completed application must reach the prescribed address by 03 November 2026.

Nimain Charan Juanga

Founder & Government Job Analyst | CareerJobAlert.com

Nimain Charan Juanga is the Founder of CareerJobAlert.com and a Government Job Analyst specializing in SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitment updates. He focuses on publishing accurate job notifications, exam updates, admit cards, results, and official career alerts across India. All information is carefully verified from official government sources before publication to ensure reliability and accuracy for job seekers.