Posts & vacancies
One post is open in this recruitment. Vacancies are tentative and may change as per service requirement.
Foreman of Stores (General Central Service, Group 'B', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Eligibility: Either (a) Master's degree in Economics, Commerce, Statistics, Business Studies or Public Administration from a recognised University or Institute; or (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, from a recognised University or Institute
Experience: 1 year with a Master's degree, or 2 years with a Bachelor's degree or Diploma, in handling stores and keeping accounts in store in a Central/State Government, Statutory or Autonomous Organisation, PSU, University, recognised Institution, Bank, or a private sector organisation listed on the Stock Exchange of India
Pay scale: Level 6
Age limit: 18-30 years as on 03 Nov 2026
Key dates
19 Sep 2026
Application start date
03 Nov 2026
Last date for receipt of applications by ordinary post
To be notified
Admit card (sent by post) and written examination date, time and venue
Eligibility snapshot
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Age limit | Minimum 18 years, maximum 30 years, calculated as on the last date for submission of application (03 Nov 2026) |
| Age relaxation | 5 years for ST candidates against reserved vacancies. Government servants: up to 5 years as per Central Government instructions or orders |
| Criminal record | No arrest, conviction or pending criminal case. Candidates facing criminal proceedings or police investigation after an FIR are debarred |
Selection process
Selection is through scrutiny of applications, document verification and a written examination.
1
Scrutiny of applications
Applications are checked against eligibility and documents. Only verified candidates get an admit card, sent by post in the self-addressed envelope. The shortlist is published on www.indiancoastguard.gov.in.
2
Document verification
Shortlisted candidates bring original documents (as listed on the admit card) on the day of the written examination. All documents must have been issued on or before 03 Nov 2026.
3
Written examination
Pen-and-paper test, bilingual, 80 objective questions of 1 mark each, 1 hour, no negative marking.
Passing: UR/EWS 40, ST 364
Merit list
Prepared strictly on marks obtained in the written examination and published on the Indian Coast Guard website with instructions.
Written test centres
Exam centres may change for administrative or technical reasons. Exact date, time and venue will be printed on the admit card.
New MangaloreBhubaneswar
Good to know before you apply
Envelope superscription is mandatory Write in BOLD letters on the envelope: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF FOREMAN OF STORES", along with the category applied under. Applications without this will be summarily rejected.
Ordinary post only Applications sent by hand or by courier will not be considered.
Government employees Apply through proper channel before the due date, with an NOC from the employer. Candidates who fail to produce the NOC are liable to be rejected.
Posting anywhere in India Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India, on the mainland or in the Andaman & Nicobar or Lakshadweep islands. Place of posting may vary as per service requirement.
ST candidates' travel concession 2nd class rail/bus fare by shortest route is reimbursed at the exam venue on submission of original tickets. Not admissible if the centre is less than 30 km from residence or the candidate is already in Central/State Government service.
Reasons for summary rejection Incomplete application, overage on the last date, overwriting or incorrect information, photograph not affixed, self-attested photocopies not enclosed, or self-addressed envelope with Rs. 50 stamp not enclosed.
Reserved category certificates ST/EWS candidates must produce certificates in the prescribed formats (Annexures II and III of the notice). EWS certificate must be valid for the current financial year only.
Check the website regularly Visit www.indiancoastguard.gov.in regularly for updates on this recruitment.
How to Apply
1. Fill the application form (Annexure-I of the notice) in English or Hindi.
2. Affix a self-attested colour passport-size photograph on the form.
3. Enclose self-attested Xerox copies (with name and date) of: Aadhaar card; Matriculation or equivalent mark sheet and certificate; UG/PG/Diploma mark sheet and certificate; latest category certificate (ST/EWS) for reserved category; experience certificate; NOC from employer if serving in a government organisation.
4. Enclose two latest passport-size colour photographs.
5. Enclose a separate blank envelope with a Rs. 50/- postal stamp pasted on it, addressed to yourself.
6. Do not send original certificates. All documents must be issued on or before 03 Nov 2026.
7. Send 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
Exam Pattern
Mathematics (Arithmetic): 15 questions, 15 marks
Mental Ability / Reasoning: 15 questions, 15 marks
General Awareness: 15 questions, 15 marks
English: 15 questions, 15 marks
Questions related to the profession: 20 questions, 20 marks
Total: 80 questions, 80 marks
Duration: 1 hour
Passing marks: UR/EWS 40, ST 36
No negative marking
Syllabus
Mathematics: Mathematical Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple Mensuration, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median and Mode) etc.
English: Passage, Preposition, Correction of sentences, Active/Passive voice, Direct/Indirect speech, Verbs/Tense/Non Finites, Punctuation, Phrasal verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of difficult words, Use of adjectives, Compound preposition.
General Awareness: Geography, Culture and Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts about India, Heritage, Arts and Dance, History, Defense, Wars and neighbours, Awards and Authors, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition, Current Affairs, Languages, Capitals, Currencies, Full Forms and Abbreviations, Eminent Personalities, National symbols, Sports, General Science etc.
Reasoning: Spatial, Numerical Reasoning & Associative Ability, Logical Reasoning, Sequences, Spellings Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding, Seating arrangement, Blood-Relation, Inequality, Decision making, Input-Output.
Post-related: Standard practices in supply chain management, procedures and equipment used in receipt, storage, requisitioning and disbursement of supplies and materials, maintenance of ledgers for stores and connected documents etc.
The syllabus is indicative and not exhaustive.
Nature of Duties
Custodian of store house.
Supervision of staff working under him.
Assisting Superior officer for audit of ledger/folio and liaison with audit authority.
Inventory control of all items in the store house and disposal of scrap.
Supervising handling system for issue and receipt of stores in warehouse for efficient and effective material management.
Any duties related to store and service.