The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Directorate of Recruitment, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has officially issued a recruitment notification for direct recruitment to the post of Foreman of Stores. The post is categorized under General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. A total of Various vacancies are open.
Eligible candidates with a Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in relevant fields and stores management experience may submit their completed applications in the prescribed format by ordinary post before the closing deadline.
Below are the complete details regarding this recruitment drive, covering vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection stages, and step-by-step application instructions.
Recruitment Overview
- Organization: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence
- Post Name: Foreman of Stores
- Classification: General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
- Total Vacancies: Various Posts
- Pay Scale: Level-6 in the Pay Matrix (7th CPC)
- Application Fee: Nil (Candidates must enclose a self-addressed blank envelope with a ₹50/- postal stamp affixed)
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: September 19, 2026
- Offline Application Submission Starts From: September 19, 2026
- Last Date for Receipt of Applications by Ordinary Post: November 03, 2026
- Crucial Cut-Off Date for Age & Documents: November 03, 2026
- Written Examination / Document Verification: To be notified on the official portal
Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements
Candidates must satisfy either of the following educational criteria from a recognized University or Institution along with the requisite experience:
Option A:
Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration.
Experience: Minimum 01 year of experience in handling stores and maintaining store accounts in a Central/State Government organization, statutory/autonomous body, PSU, University, Bank, or a listed private-sector organization.
OR
Option B:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration; OR
Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing Management, Purchasing, Logistics, or Public Procurement.
Experience: Minimum 02 years of experience in handling stores and maintaining store accounts in a recognized Central/State Government body, PSU, Bank, or listed company.
Age Limit & Relaxations (As on 03.11.2026)
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Permissible Age Relaxations:
- ST Candidates (applying against reserved vacancies): 5 Years (up to 35 years)
- Eligible Central Government Servants: Up to 5 years as per Central Government orders
Selection Process
- Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will be screened based on age, educational credentials, and relevant experience documents.
- Document Verification (DV): Scrutiny of original certificates, mark sheets, and experience proofs.
- Written Examination: Objective-type test to evaluate domain aptitude, general knowledge, reasoning, and store management concepts.
- Final Merit List: Prepared purely based on marks obtained in the written examination.
How to Apply
Visit the official website at indiancoastguard.gov.in and download the prescribed Application Format (Annexure-I).
Print the form and fill it in either English or Hindi using capital letters.
Affix a recent passport-sized color photograph duly self-attested across the front.
Enclose self-attested photocopies (with signature and date) of the following documents:
Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation / 10th standard certificate)
Relevant UG / PG / Diploma Mark Sheets and Passing Certificates
Experience Certificate(s) showing relevant store handling experience
Valid Category Certificate (ST / EWS valid for the current financial year)
Aadhaar Card copy
No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently serving in a government department
Enclose two additional passport-sized color photographs and one self-addressed blank envelope affixed with a ₹50/- postal stamp.
Super-scribe the main outer envelope in bold letters with:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES”.
Dispatch the completed envelope by Ordinary Post only (applications sent by hand, Speed Post, or courier will not be accepted) to the Directorate of Recruitment address designated in the official notification.
Ensure the envelope reaches the recipient on or before November 03, 2026.
Important Links:
Official Notification: Download Notification
For Application Link: APPLY ONLINE
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