INDIAN COAST GUARD CIVILIAN RECRUITMENT 2026: The Indian Coast Guard has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for direct recruitment to 06 Group ‘C’ civilian posts under the General Central Service. The recruitment includes Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade), MTS (Peon) and MTS (Chowkidar).
• Department: Indian Coast Guard
• Posts: Group C {Civilian Motor, Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, MTS (Peon), MTS (Chowkidar)}
• Total Posts: 06
• Eligibility: 12th Pass / 1 year experience in handling stores
• Age Limit: 18–30 years
• Last date: The provided notification pages
• Apply Fee: ₹50/-
• Salary: ₹18,000 to ₹63,200
• Job Location: Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai
• Application Mode: Offline
POST-WISE VACANCIES
• Store Keeper Grade II – 01 (EWS)
• Engine Driver – 01 (SC)
• Lascar – 01 (EWS)
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 01 (OBC)
• MTS (Peon) – 01 (OBC)
• MTS (Chowkidar) – 01 (OBC)
ELIGIBILITY
1. Store Keeper Grade II
• Qualification: 12th Pass from a recognized Board/University.
• Experience: 1 year experience in handling stores from a recognized firm/Central or State Government/Public Sector Undertaking.
• Age: 18–25 years; relaxation as per Government rules.
2. Engine Driver
• Qualification/experience as prescribed for the post.
• Age: 18–30 years.
• SC candidates get 5 years relaxation against reserved vacancies.
3. Lascar
• Qualification: Matriculation Pass or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years’ experience in service on Boat.
• Age: 18–30 years; relaxation as per Government rules.
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade)
• Experience: At least 2 years’ experience in driving motor vehicles.
• Age: 18–27 years; relaxation as per Government rules.
5. MTS (Peon)
• Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience as Office Attendant.
• Age: 18–27 years; relaxation as per Government rules.
6. MTS (Chowkidar)
• Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years’ experience as Chowkidar in a recognized institution/organization.
• Age: 18–27 years; relaxation as per Government rules.
SALARY
• Store Keeper Grade II: Pay Level-2 – ₹19,900–₹63,200
• Engine Driver: Pay Level-4 – ₹25,500–₹81,100
• Lascar: Pay Level-1 – ₹18,000–₹56,900
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver: Pay Level-2 – ₹19,900–₹63,200
• MTS (Peon/Chowkidar): Pay Level-1 – ₹18,000–₹56,900
SELECTION PROCESS
• Scrutiny of Applications
• Document Verification
• Written Examination
• Biometric Verification
EXAM PATTERN
• Written Examination: 80 objective-type questions
• Total Marks: 80
• Marks: 1 mark for each correct answer
• Question Paper: Bilingual (Hindi & English)
• No negative marking is mentioned in the notification.
SYLLABUS
• General Knowledge
• Mathematics
• General English
• Questions related to the relevant trade/post
APPLICATION FEE
• A separate blank envelope with ₹50 postal stamp pasted on the envelope is required to be enclosed with the application.
• No separate online application process is provided.
APPLICATION ADDRESS
Commander,
Coast Guard Region (West),
Alexander Graham Bell Road,
PO Malabar Hill,
Mumbai – 400006.
IMPORTANT DATE
• Advertisement/Document Date: 18 September 2026
• Last Date: The provided notification pages do not specify the exact closing date; candidates should refer to the original Employment News advertisement for the prescribed closing date.
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About: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has invited applications from eligible Indian citizens for 06 Group ‘C’ civilian posts on a direct recruitment basis. The vacancies include Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver, MTS (Peon), and MTS (Chowkidar). The recruitment is for posts under the General Central Service, with posting at Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai.