Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: Apply for 6 Civilian Posts

Looking for a stable Group C government job this year? Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), has released a fresh recruitment notification for various civilian posts on direct recruitment basis. This recruitment offers 6 vacancies across four different trades. Selection includes a written examination, so preparation matters here. Check the eligibility, pay, and application process explained below before you apply.

Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Post-wise Vacancy Details

Vacancy numbers are provisional and subject to change.

Who Can Apply

Candidates meeting the post-specific educational qualification and relevant work experience, and falling within the prescribed age band for their post, can apply.

Educational Qualification

• Store Keeper Grade II: 12th pass from a recognized Board/University, with 1 year of experience handling stores from a recognized firm, Central/State Govt organization, or PSU.
• Engine Driver: Matriculation plus a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government institute; 2 years’ service as Sarang on a vessel of over 400 Boat Horse Power is desirable.
• Lascar: Matriculation pass or equivalent, with 3 years’ experience in service on a boat.
• Civilian MT Driver (Ordinary Grade): 10th standard pass, with a valid driving licence for both heavy and light motor vehicles, knowledge of motor mechanism, and at least 2 years’ experience driving motor vehicles.
• MTS (Peon): Matriculation or equivalent pass, with 2 years’ experience as an office attendant.
• MTS (Chowkidar): Matriculation or equivalent pass, with 2 years’ experience as a Chowkidar in a recognized institution or organization.

Age Limit

• Store Keeper Grade II: 18 to 25 years.
• Engine Driver and Lascar: 18 to 30 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC candidates against reserved vacancies).
• Civilian MT Driver, MTS (Peon), MTS (Chowkidar): 18 to 27 years (relaxable by 3 years for OBC/Non-Creamy Layer candidates).
• Age relaxation for Government servants is admissible as per Central Government instructions issued from time to time.

Application Fee

No application fee is mentioned in this notification.

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Salary (Pay Level)

Selection Process

• Scrutiny of applications against eligibility criteria and required documents.
• Admit cards issued to shortlisted candidates for document verification and the written examination.
• Document verification: original documents plus 2 sets of self-attested photocopies must be produced.
• Biometric verification (thumb impression and photo) at the time of document verification, re-verified at later stages.
• Written examination: pen-paper based, 1-hour duration, 80 bilingual objective-type questions, 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking.
• Syllabus covers General Knowledge, Mathematics, General English, and questions on the relevant trade.

Documents Required

• Valid Photo ID proof
• Matriculation or equivalent mark sheet and certificate
• 12th/UG/PG/Diploma mark sheet and certificate as per the essential eligibility for the post applied
• Latest category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable, issued on or before the closing date (03 November 2026)
• Experience certificate relevant to the post
• NOC from employer, if presently serving in any Government organization
• Two latest passport-size colour photographs
• A separate blank envelope with Rs 50 postal stamp, addressed to yourself

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Fill the application form in the prescribed format given at Annexure-I, in either English or Hindi.
2. Affix a self-attested colour photograph, and attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (do not send original certificates).
3. Enclose a separate blank envelope with Rs 50 postal stamp, addressed to yourself.
4. Send the complete application by ordinary post only, within 45 days of the advertisement’s publication in the Employment News, to: Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill, Mumbai – 400006.
5. Ensure the application reaches on or before 03 November 2026.

Why You Should Apply

With pay levels ranging from Rs 18,000 up to Rs 81,100, this recruitment offers a genuine entry point into a Central Government Group C service under the Indian Coast Guard, with a clear, syllabus-based written exam rather than a purely interview-based process.

Preparation Tips

• Start revising General Knowledge, Mathematics, and General English now – these form 3 of the 4 syllabus sections for the 80-question written exam.
• Brush up on trade-specific knowledge relevant to your applied post, since the fourth section tests this directly.
• Prepare 2 sets of self-attested photocopies of every document in advance, as document verification happens before the written exam.
• Post your application well within the 45-day window – applications must be sent by ordinary post only, so mailing time matters.

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FAQs – Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many posts are open?

6 posts: Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian MT Driver, MTS (Peon), and MTS (Chowkidar), 1 each.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?

03 November 2026.

Q3. Is there a written exam?

Yes, an 80-question objective-type exam covering General Knowledge, Mathematics, General English, and trade-related questions.

Q4. Can I apply online?

No, the application must be sent by ordinary post to HQ Coast Guard Region (West), Mumbai.

Q5. What is the pay scale?

Ranges from Rs 18,000-56,900 (Level 1) to Rs 25,500-81,100 (Level 4), depending on the post.

Q6. What is the age limit?

18-25 years for Store Keeper Grade II, 18-30 years for Engine Driver/Lascar, and 18-27 years for the remaining posts.

Q7. Is there an application fee?

No application fee is mentioned in the notification.

Q8. What documents should NOT be sent with the application?

Original certificates should not be sent – only self-attested photocopies are required at the application stage.