The Indian Coast Guard has released a fresh offline recruitment notification for four Foreman of Stores posts, a General Central Service, Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial position at Pay Level 6. This is a structured, exam-based recruitment aimed at candidates with a background in stores, logistics, or materials management, and it stands out for its clearly defined written examination pattern — a rare level of detail compared to many contractual walk-in drives currently open.
Because Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 runs entirely offline through ordinary post, with a written examination as the core selection filter, candidates need to plan both their document preparation and their exam readiness well ahead of the 3 November 2026 deadline. This article breaks down the category-wise vacancy split, the two qualification pathways, the full exam pattern, and the exact postal application procedure.
Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026 Overview
Particular
Details
Organisation
Indian Coast Guard, Directorate of Recruitment
Post(s)
Foreman of Stores (Group B, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial, Pay Level 6)
Total Vacancies
4 (Unreserved: 2, ST: 1, EWS: 1)
Application Mode
Offline (ordinary post only)
Application Opens
19 September 2026
Application Closes
3 November 2026
Age Limit
18 to 30 years (as on 3 November 2026)
Salary
Pay Level 6 (7th CPC)
Official Website
indiancoastguard.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can qualify through either of two pathways. Under Option 1, a Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies, or Public Administration along with one year of stores/account management experience is required. Under Option 2, a Bachelor’s degree in the same set of subjects, or a Diploma in Material Management, Warehousing, Purchasing, Logistics, or Public Procurement, along with two years of stores/account management experience is required. In both cases, the experience must have been gained with the Central/State Government, a statutory body, a PSU, a university, a bank, or a private firm listed on an Indian stock exchange. The age limit is 18 to 30 years, calculated as on 3 November 2026, with a 5-year relaxation for ST candidates and up to 5 years for eligible government servants as per Central Government rules.
Selection Process
Application scrutiny by the Directorate of Recruitment
Document verification of eligible applications
Written examination (objective type, bilingual, pen-and-paper)
Merit list preparation based on written exam performance
The written exam carries 80 marks and runs for 1 hour, with no negative marking. It covers Mathematics (15 questions), Mental Ability & Reasoning (15 questions), General Awareness (15 questions), English (15 questions), and Professional Knowledge on Supply Chain/Stores Management (20 questions). The qualifying marks are 40 for UR/EWS candidates and 36 for ST candidates. The exam will be held at centres in New Mangalore and Bhubaneswar, and selected candidates may be posted at Karwar, Minicoy, Pipavav, Bhubaneswar, or elsewhere in India, including the Andaman & Nicobar Islands or Lakshadweep.
Application Fee
No application fee has been mentioned for this recruitment; however, candidates must enclose a self-addressed envelope affixed with a Rs. 50 postal stamp along with their application.
How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026
Download the prescribed application form from the official notification on indiancoastguard.gov.in.
Fill the form completely in either English or Hindi, following the format specified in the notification.
Affix a recent self-attested colour photograph on the form and attach two additional passport-size photographs.
Attach self-attested photocopies of Aadhaar, Matriculation mark sheet/certificate, degree/diploma mark sheets and certificates, ST/EWS certificate (if applicable), experience certificates, and an NOC if currently employed in government service.
Enclose a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 50 postal stamp affixed, as applications without this will be rejected.
Clearly mark the envelope “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES” along with your category, and send it strictly by ordinary post (not by hand or courier) to: The Director General, For PD (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters, Directorate of Recruitment, C-1, Phase II, Industrial Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh – 201309, to reach on or before 3 November 2026.
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Q1: How many vacancies are there for Foreman of Stores in the Indian Coast Guard?
A: There are 4 vacancies in total: 2 Unreserved, 1 ST, and 1 EWS.
Q2: What is the last date to apply for Indian Coast Guard Foreman of Stores Recruitment 2026?
A: Applications must reach the Coast Guard Headquarters, Noida by ordinary post on or before 3 November 2026.
Q3: What is the written exam pattern for this post?
A: The exam has 80 objective-type bilingual questions worth 80 marks in total, to be completed in 1 hour, with no negative marking, and qualifying marks of 40 for UR/EWS and 36 for ST candidates.
Q4: Is there an application fee?
A: No fee is charged, but a self-addressed envelope with a Rs. 50 postal stamp must be enclosed with the application.
Q5: Can applications be submitted by hand or courier?
A: No, only applications sent by ordinary post are accepted; applications submitted by hand or courier will be rejected.
Practical Tip: Since the written exam includes a dedicated 20-question Professional Knowledge section on Supply Chain and Stores Management, candidates from a general Commerce/Economics background (rather than a Materials Management background) should specifically revise stores accounting, inventory control, and procurement procedures rather than relying only on general aptitude preparation.
