Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 Overview
Important Dates
Indian Coast Guard Vacancy Details
Post-Wise Qualification and Experience
1. Store Keeper Grade II
2. Engine Driver
3. Lascar
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver
5. MTS (Peon)
6. MTS (Chowkidar)
Post-Wise Age Limit
Age Relaxation
- SC candidates applying against the reserved Engine Driver vacancy: five years
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates applying against reserved vacancies: three years
- Government servants applying for Store Keeper Grade II and Lascar: up to 40 years
- Other age relaxation will be provided according to Central Government instructions.
Indian Coast Guard Group C Salary
Selection Process
The Indian Coast Guard Group C selection process will include the following stages:
- Scrutiny of applications
- Shortlisting of eligible candidates
- Document verification
- Biometric verification
- Written examination
- Trade test, where applicable
- Preparation of the final merit list
Admit cards will be issued to shortlisted candidates for document verification and the written examination.
Written Examination Pattern
Written Examination Syllabus
- General Knowledge
- Mathematics
- General English
- Questions related to the relevant trade
Qualifying Marks
Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be shortlisted for the trade test wherever applicable. The merit list will be prepared according to marks obtained in the written examination.
Documents Required
Candidates must attach self-attested photocopies of the following documents:
- Valid photo identity proof
- Matriculation marksheet and certificate
- Class 12, undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma certificates, as applicable
- Latest SC, ST, OBC or EWS certificate, where applicable
- Relevant experience certificates
- No Objection Certificate for candidates presently serving in a government organisation
- Two recent passport-size colour photographs
- Separate self-addressed blank envelope with a Rs.50 postal stamp affixed
All documents must have been issued on or before the closing date of 3 November 2026. Original certificates should not be sent with the application.
How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026
- Download the prescribed application form provided with the recruitment notification.
- Fill in the application form in English or Hindi.
- Affix a recent self-attested colour photograph in the prescribed place.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required certificates.
- Attach two recent passport-size colour photographs.
- Enclose a self-addressed blank envelope with a Rs.50 postal stamp affixed.
- Write the post name and category clearly on the application envelope.
- Send the completed application through ordinary post to the prescribed address.
- Ensure that the application reaches the authority by 3 November 2026.
Application Address
Headquarters
Coast Guard Region (West)
Alexander Graham Bell Road
PO Malabar Hill
Mumbai - 400006
Envelope Superscription
The envelope containing the application must be superscribed in bold letters as:
“APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF __________”
The candidate must also mention the applicable category, such as EWS, OBC Non-Creamy Layer, SC, ST or UR, on the envelope.
Important Instructions
- The application must be sent through ordinary post only.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Applications without the prescribed photograph or self-attested documents will be rejected.
- Applications containing overwriting, cutting, corrections or incorrect information may be rejected.
- The self-addressed envelope with a Rs.50 postal stamp is compulsory.
- Government employees must apply through the proper channel and attach an NOC.
- Candidates must bring original documents and two sets of self-attested photocopies during document verification.
- Selected candidates may initially be posted at any unit under Coast Guard Region (West).
- Selected candidates will have all-India transfer liability.
- Candidates should regularly visit the Indian Coast Guard website for recruitment updates.
Indian Coast Guard Chowkidar, Peon and More Important Links
