---
title: "Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/indian-coast-guard-group-c-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Indian Coast Guard"
category: "Defence"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "19 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "03 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 6
published: "2026-09-24T12:29:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-28T19:17:51.626Z"
last_verified: "2026-09-28T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026

**Last date to apply:** 03 Nov 2026

## Official Links

- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/indian-coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-cgrhq-west-01-2026-group-c-notification-42772f4b.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in)

## Overview

Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai has invited offline applications for direct recruitment to 6 Group 'C' civilian posts (General Central Service, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial). Each post has one vacancy, reserved for EWS, SC or OBC as shown in the vacancy table, and the vacancies are subject to change.

Qualification is 10th or 12th pass depending on the post, plus the post's experience, certificate of competency or driving licence. Applications must be sent by ordinary post and must reach the Mumbai address by 3 November 2026.

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard |
| Total Vacancies | 6 posts |
| Qualification | 10th or 12th pass, plus post-wise experience, certificate of competency or driving licence (see Vacancy Details) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 30 years — Store Keeper 18–25; Engine Driver and Lascar 18–30; Driver, Peon and Chowkidar 18–27. Over-age is checked on 03 Nov 2026, the last day of receipt. Relaxation: SC 5 years for the reserved Engine Driver post; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 years for Driver, Peon and Chowkidar; Government servants up to 40 years for Store Keeper and Lascar, and as per Central Government orders for the other posts. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Pay Level 1, 2 or 4 depending on the post – ₹18,000 to ₹81,100 across the six posts (see post-wise pay below) |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Job Location | Coast Guard Region (West) units, with all-India transfer liability |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement in Employment News | 19 Sept 2026 — Employment News issue of 19–25 Sep 2026 |
| Notice on ICG website | 24 Sept 2026 — Detailed notice PDF on indiancoastguard.gov.in |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application | 03 Nov 2026 — The application must reach Mumbai by this date (45 days from the Employment News advertisement); the posting date does not count |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| All categories | No fee mentioned in the notice (enclose a self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp) |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Store Keeper Grade II | 1 (EWS) | 12th pass from a recognised Board or University, plus 1 year's experience in handling stores in a recognised firm, Central or State Government organisation or PSU. |
| Engine Driver | 1 (SC) | Essential: Matriculation plus a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognised Government institute or equivalent. Desirable (not compulsory): 2 years' service as Sarang on a vessel of over 400 BHP. |
| Lascar | 1 (EWS) | Matriculation or equivalent, plus 3 years' experience in service on a boat. |
| Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | 1 (OBC) | 10th pass; valid driving licence for both heavy and light motor vehicles; knowledge of motor mechanism (able to remove minor defects in vehicles); at least 2 years' experience in driving motor vehicles. |
| MTS (Peon) | 1 (OBC) | Matriculation or equivalent, plus 2 years' experience as an office attendant. |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | 1 (OBC) | Matriculation or equivalent, plus 2 years' experience as a Chowkidar in a recognised institution or organisation. |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Educational Qualification | 12th pass for Store Keeper Grade II; 10th / Matriculation for the other five posts — Each post also needs experience, a certificate of competency or a driving licence – see Vacancy Details |
| Age Limits | Store Keeper Grade II: 18–25 years; Engine Driver and Lascar: 18–30 years; Driver, MTS (Peon) and MTS (Chowkidar): 18–27 years — Over-age on 03 Nov 2026 means rejection |
| Certificates | All documents must be issued on or before 03 Nov 2026 — Category certificate in the Central Government format (Annexure-II / III) |

## Selection Process

1. **Scrutiny of applications** — Applications are checked against the eligibility criteria and documents; shortlisted candidates get admit cards for document verification and the written exam.
2. **Document verification** — Before the written exam. Bring original documents and 2 sets of self-attested photocopies, as the admit card instructs.
3. **Biometric verification** — Thumb impression and photo are captured at document verification and used to verify identity at every later stage, including joining.
4. **Written examination** — Pen-and-paper, 1 hour, 80 objective questions (bilingual), 1 mark each, no negative marking. Qualifying marks: 50%; 45% for SC/ST; no relaxation for OBC or EWS.
5. **Trade test (where applicable)** — For candidates who qualify the written exam.
6. **Merit list** — Prepared strictly on written exam marks and published on the Indian Coast Guard website.

## How to Apply

1. **Check your post and category** — Each post has one vacancy reserved for one category (EWS, SC or OBC). Check the qualification, experience and age limit for your post.
2. **Fill Annexure-I** — Use the application form given at Annexure-I of the notice. Fill it in English or Hindi without overwriting or corrections.
3. **Photo, thumb impression and signature** — Affix a recent passport-size colour photograph, self-attest it, give your left-hand thumb impression and sign.
4. **Attach self-attested photocopies** — Photo ID, 10th, 12th/UG/PG/Diploma as required, category certificate, experience certificate, NOC if in Government service, and two passport-size colour photographs. No originals.
5. **Enclose a self-addressed envelope** — A separate blank envelope addressed to yourself, with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it.
6. **Superscribe the envelope** — Write in BOLD letters "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________" and your category (UR / EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST).
7. **Send by ordinary post** — To Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill, Mumbai 400006. It must reach by 03 Nov 2026.

## Notification details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement No. | CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai |
| Advertised in | Employment News, 19–25 Sep 2026 |
| Posts | General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Posting | Initially any unit or establishment under Coast Guard Region (West), with all-India transfer liability |
| Travel fare | SC/ST candidates get 2nd class rail/bus fare by the shortest route, reimbursed at the written exam venue on showing tickets — Not for SC/ST candidates already in Central or State Government service |

## Post-wise Pay Level and Age Limit

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Store Keeper Grade II | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) · Age 18–25 years |
| Engine Driver | Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) · Age 18–30 years |
| Lascar | Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) · Age 18–30 years |
| Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) | Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) · Age 18–27 years |
| MTS (Peon) | Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) · Age 18–27 years |
| MTS (Chowkidar) | Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) · Age 18–27 years |

## Written Exam Pattern and Syllabus

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Mode | Pen-and-paper, objective, bilingual question paper |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Questions and marks | 80 questions, 80 marks — 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking |
| Syllabus | General Knowledge, Mathematics, General English, and questions on the relevant trade |
| Qualifying marks | 50%; SC/ST 45% — No relaxation for OBC or EWS |

## Application Form, Documents and Rejection Grounds

The application form is [Annexure-I in the notice (PDF, page 8)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/indian-coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-cgrhq-west-01-2026-group-c-notification-42772f4b.pdf#page=8). Fill it in English or Hindi, affix a recent passport-size colour photograph and self-attest it, give your left-hand thumb impression and sign it (para 2).

**Attach self-attested photocopies (with your name and date) of:**

- Valid photo ID proof
- Matriculation (10th) marksheet and certificate
- 12th / UG / PG / Diploma marksheet and certificate, as the post's essential qualification requires
- Latest category certificate, if you apply as SC, ST, OBC or EWS: OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) in the [Annexure-II format (PDF, page 9)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/indian-coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-cgrhq-west-01-2026-group-c-notification-42772f4b.pdf#page=9), SC/ST in the [Annexure-III format (PDF, page 11)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/indian-coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-cgrhq-west-01-2026-group-c-notification-42772f4b.pdf#page=11)
- Experience certificate
- NOC from your employer, if you are now serving in any Government organisation
- Two latest passport-size colour photographs

Also enclose a separate blank envelope addressed to yourself with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it. Do not send original certificates. Every document must be issued on or before 03 Nov 2026 (para 2.8.1).

**Your application will be rejected without further notice if (para 5.3–5.4):**

- the envelope is not superscribed in BOLD letters "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ________" with your category (UR / EWS / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC / ST)
- the application is incomplete, or has overwriting, cutting or corrections
- you are over the age limit on 03 Nov 2026, the last day of receipt
- the photograph is not affixed, or the self-attested photocopies are missing
- the ₹50-stamped self-addressed envelope is not enclosed

Serving Government employees must send the application through proper channel, with an NOC from the concerned authority, before the last date (para 5.5).

## Official Links

- [Notice CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026 with application form and certificate formats (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/indian-coast-guard/indian-coast-guard-cgrhq-west-01-2026-group-c-notification-42772f4b.pdf)
- [Official source of the notice on the Indian Coast Guard website](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/recruitment-notification-no-cgrhqwest012026)
- [Indian Coast Guard official website – indiancoastguard.gov.in](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in) (admit cards and the merit list will be published here, para 4.7 and 5.9)

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### How many vacancies are available in Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026?

6 vacancies, one in each of six posts: Store Keeper Grade II (EWS), Engine Driver (SC), Lascar (EWS), Civilian Motor Transport Driver (OBC), MTS Peon (OBC) and MTS Chowkidar (OBC). The notice says the vacancies are subject to change.

### What qualification is required?

12th pass for Store Keeper Grade II and 10th/Matriculation for the other posts, plus the post's own requirement: stores experience, a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver, boat service, a heavy and light motor vehicle driving licence with driving experience, or office attendant/Chowkidar experience.

### What is the salary?

It depends on the post: Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) for Lascar, MTS Peon and MTS Chowkidar; Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) for Store Keeper Grade II and Driver; Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) for Engine Driver.

### What is the last date to apply?

The application must reach Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai by 3 November 2026. This is the date of receipt, not the date of posting.

### What is the mode of application?

Offline only, by ordinary post, using the Annexure-I form in the notice.

### Where should the application be sent?

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

### Is there any application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notice, but you must enclose a self-addressed envelope with a ₹50 postal stamp pasted on it. Without it the application is rejected.

### Where will I be posted?

Initially at any unit or establishment under Coast Guard Region (West), with all-India transfer liability.

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