Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Region (West) ne Group ‘C’ Civilian posts ke liye official recruitment notification release kar diya hai. Agar aap Central Government job search kar rahe hain aur Defense Ministry ke under ek secure career chahte hain, toh yeh recruitment aapke liye ek behtareen mauka hai. Indian Coast Guard ne Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver, aur Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) ke positions ke liye eligible Indian citizens se offline applications invite kiye hain.

Is recruitment drive ke under selected candidates ko initial level par Coast Guard Region (West) units me post kiya jayega, jisme All India transfer liability rahegi. Is detailed article me hum RecruitmentArena par aapko Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026 ke baare me har choti-badi jankari dene wale hain, jaise ki eligibility criteria, post-wise salary, selection process, syllabus, application fee, aur step-by-step offline application procedure.

📌 Indian Coast Guard Group C Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Niche diye gaye summary table se aap is भर्ती ki sabhi important details ek nazar me dekh sakte hain:

Parameter	Recruitment Details
Organization Name	Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West), Indian Coast Guard
Post Name	Store Keeper Grade II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Driver, MTS (Peon & Chowkidar)
Notification No.	CGRHQ(WEST)/01/2026
Total Vacancies	06 Vacancies
Job Location	Coast Guard Region West (Mumbai & nearby units)
Application Mode	Offline (By Ordinary Post only)
Notification Release Date	19 September 2026 (Employment News)
Application Start Date	19 September 2026
Application End Date	03 November 2026
Exam Date	To be notified soon via admit card
Official Website	indiancoastguard.gov.in

🏢 Job Profile & Work Responsibilities

Indian Coast Guard me Group ‘C’ Civilian posts par appoint hone wale candidates ko daily operational tasks aur administrative maintenance me critical role play karna hota hai. Har post ki alag-alag duty requirements hoti hain:

• Store Keeper Grade II: Is post par selected candidate ka main kaam inventory control, logbook maintain karna, equipment register maintain karna aur store items ki receiving va dispatching handle karna hota hai. Government or private defense stores ki regular audit assistance bhi inki responsibility hoti hai.
• Engine Driver: Engine Driver marine vessel ke propulsion machinery, diesel engines aur auxiliary systems ki operations and maintenance ke liye responsible hota hai. Sea operations ya harbor duties ke dauran engine room checks conduct karna inka pradhan kartavya hai.
• Lascar: Vessel operations me deck work handle karna, mooring lines manage karna, vessel cleaning aur anchoring duties me active participation Lascar post ka main duty profile hai.
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade): Offical vehicles ko safe aur smooth drive karna, daily vehicle checkups, light mechanical defects repair karna, aur official logbooks properly fill up karna driver ka routine job hota hai.
• MTS (Peon): Office file distribution, section handling, routine administrative assistance aur office documentation support inki primary duties hoti hain.
• MTS (Chowkidar): Coast Guard premises, establishments, stores aur assets ki security watchkeeping, entry/exit logs maintain karna aur night duty patrolling performing inka mukhya kaam hai.

💰 Salary Structure, Allowances & In-Hand Pay Breakdown

Indian Coast Guard me Group C employees ko 7th Pay Commission (7th CPC) ke hisab se attractive pay scale aur Central Government benefits milte hain. Post-wise salary details niche di gayi hain:

Pay Level Breakdown

1. Engine Driver: Pay Level 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)
2. Store Keeper Grade II & CMTD (Driver): Pay Level 2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200)
3. Lascar, MTS (Peon) & MTS (Chowkidar): Pay Level 1 (Rs. 18,000 – Rs. 56,900)

Allowances & Extra Benefits

Basic pay ke ilawa selected candidates ko nimnlikhit allowances aur Central Government perks prapt hote hain:

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Government guidelines ke mutabiq prevailing DA rate.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): City category (X, Y, Z) ke aadhar par HRA.
• Transport Allowance (TA): Fixed monthly travel support.
• Medical Benefits: Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) ya equivalent medical facilities.
• Pension & Leave Benefits: National Pension System (NPS), Paid Annual Leaves, Casual Leaves, aur Canteen facilities.

Estimated In-Hand Salary: Initial joining par Level 1 posts ke liye gross pay approx Rs. 26,000 – 30,000/-, Level 2 ke liye approx Rs. 29,000 – 34,000/- aur Level 4 ke liye approx Rs. 38,000 – 45,000/- per month tak banti hai.

🎓 Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Is recruitment me apply karne ke liye educational qualification aur experience post ke according vary karta hai:

• Store Keeper Grade II:
  • Educational Qualification: Recognized Board/University se 12th Pass.
  • Experience: Recognized firm, Central/State Government organization, ya PSU me Store handling me minimum 01 year ka experience.
• Engine Driver:
  • Educational Qualification: Recognized board se 10th (Matriculation) Pass.
  • Certificate: Recognized Government institute se Engine Driver competency certificate.
  • Desirable: Over 400 Boat HP vessel par Sarang ke roop me 2 saal ki service.
• Lascar:
  • Educational Qualification: 10th / Matriculation Pass.
  • Experience: Boat service me minimum 03 years ka experience.
• Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade):
  • Educational Qualification: 10th Class Pass.
  • License: Heavy Vehicle (HMV) aur Light Vehicle (LMV) ka valid driving license.
  • Knowledge & Experience: Motor mechanism ka knowledge (minor defects repair) aur minimum 02 years driving experience.
• MTS (Peon):
  • Educational Qualification: 10th / Matriculation Pass.
  • Experience: Minimum 02 years experience as Office Attendant.
• MTS (Chowkidar):
  • Educational Qualification: 10th / Matriculation Pass.
  • Experience: Minimum 02 years experience as Chowkidar in any recognized institution or organization.

⏳ Age Limit & Category Relaxations

Age limit calculate karne ki decisive last date application receipt ki closing date yani 03 November 2026 hogi.

Post Name	General / EWS Age Limit	OBC Age Limit	SC / ST Age Limit
Store Keeper Grade II	18 to 25 Years	18 to 28 Years	18 to 30 Years
Engine Driver	18 to 30 Years	18 to 33 Years	18 to 35 Years (Reserved)
Lascar	18 to 30 Years	18 to 33 Years	18 to 35 Years
CMTD (Driver)	18 to 27 Years	18 to 30 Years (Reserved)	18 to 32 Years
MTS (Peon)	18 to 27 Years	18 to 30 Years (Reserved)	18 to 32 Years
MTS (Chowkidar)	18 to 27 Years	18 to 30 Years (Reserved)	18 to 32 Years

• Government Servants: Government employees ke liye upper age limit 40 years tak relaxable hai as per Central Government rules.

📝 Selection Process & Stage-Wise Details

Indian Coast Guard Group C selection process multi-stage format par based hai. Candidates ko final recommendation ke liye sabhi stages ko pass karna compulsory hai:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Sabhi received offline application forms ki screening ki jayegi. Sahi aur complete documents wale candidates ko hi call letter/admit card issue kiya jayega.
2. Document Verification & Biometric Verification: Exam hall me entry ke time biometric particulars (Thumb impression, photograph) collect kiye jayenge aur identity verification hoga. Original documents check kiye jayenge.
3. Written Examination:
   • Exam Paper Pen-and-Paper based (Bilingual – Hindi & English) hoga.
   • Total 80 Objective Type Questions honge.
   • Total Marks: 80 Marks.
   • Time Duration: 1 Hour (60 Minutes).
   • Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking.
   • Qualifying Marks: General / OBC / EWS ke liye 50% marks aur SC / ST candidates ke liye 45% qualifying marks required hain.
4. Trade Test / Skill Test: Written exam pass karne wale short-listed candidates ko practical/trade test ke liye bulaya jayega (Driver driving test, engine driver skill test, store keeper task, etc.).
5. Final Merit List: Written exam ke marks ke basis par final category-wise merit list publish ki jayegi.

📚 Key Syllabus Topics & Subject Overview

Written examination ka pattern aur syllabus standard 10th/12th level ka hoga. Question paper me nimnlikhit 4 major sections shamil honge:

• General Knowledge: Current Affairs, Indian History, Geography, Indian Constitution, Defense & Coast Guard Facts, Basic Science, General Awareness.
• Mathematics: Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Profit and Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Time and Work, Simplification.
• General English: Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Fill in the Blanks, Comprehension, Spelling Mistakes.
• Questions on Relevant Trade: Respective trade-specific technical or functional questions (e.g., Driving rules for Driver, Store management principles for Store Keeper, Engine mechanics for Engine Driver, Marine basics for Lascar).

💳 Application Fee

Indian Coast Guard ne sabhi categories ke candidates ke liye application process free rakha hai.

• All Categories (General / OBC / EWS / SC / ST / ESM): ₹0/- (Nil)
• Postal Requirement: Candidates ko application form ke sath ek blank envelope par ₹50/- ka postal stamp paste karke apna khud ka address likhkar enclose karna mandatory hai.

📅 Important Dates Schedule

Candidates offline application process send karte time niche di gayi timeline ka dhyan rakhein:

Event / Milestone	Official Date
Notification Published in Employment News	19 September 2026
Offline Application Submission Start Date	19 September 2026
Last Date for Receipt of Application	03 November 2026 (Within 45 Days)
Admit Card Release Date	To be notified via post/website
Written Exam Date	To be updated on ICG portal

❓ Step-by-Step Offline Application Process

Indian Coast Guard Group C post par apply karne ke liye online form nahi bhara jata, balki offline postal process follow karni hoti hai. Step-by-step complete procedure niche samjhaya gaya hai:

1. Download Application Form: Notification ke sath diye gaye Annexure-I Application Format ka A4 size paper par clear printout nikalwein.
2. Fill Details Carefully: Blue ya Black ball pen se application form me apna name, father’s name, date of birth, category, address aur qualifications correctly Hindi ya English block letters me bharein.
3. Affix Photograph: Form par specific box me apni latest passport size colour photograph paste karein aur use self-attest karein.
4. Attach Required Documents: Form ke sath niche diye gaye sabhi certificates ki self-attested photocopies (With Name & Date) attach karein:
   • Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN, etc.).
   • 10th / 12th / Educational marksheets and passing certificates.
   • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) Central format me.
   • Work Experience Certificates.
   • NOC (Agar pehle se kisi Government department me working hain).
   • Two latest passport-size colour photographs.
5. Self-Addressed Envelope: Application ke sath ek alag blank envelope dalein jisme apna complete postal address likha ho aur uspar ₹50/- ka postal stamp chipka ho.
6. Superscribe Main Envelope: Main outer envelope ke top par BOLD letters me zaroor likhein: "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF _______________ AND CATEGORY _______________".
7. Sign the Form: Left-hand thumb impression laga kar aur signature karke declaration approve karein.
8. Send via Ordinary Post: Complete application set ko nimnlikhit official address par Ordinary Post se bhejein (Speed Post / Registered Post / Courier may lead to rejection as per notification terms):

Postal Address:

Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (West),

Alexander Graham Bell Road, PO Malabar Hill,

Mumbai – 400006

9. Keep A Copy: Application form aur postal receipt ki ek photocopy apne future reference ke liye safe rakhein.

🔗 Important Direct Links Table

Resource Description	Direct Link
Official Website	Click Here
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Application Form (Annexure-I)	Click Here
Join RecruitmentArena Telegram	Click Here
Join RecruitmentArena WhatsApp Channel	Click Here

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Indian Coast Guard Group C recruitment 2026 apply karne ki last date kya hai?

Application submission ki last date 03 November 2026 hai (Employment News me advertisement publish hone ke 45 days ke andar application pohanchne chahiye).

Q2: Kya is vacancy me online apply kiya ja sakta hai?

Nahi, is recruitment ke liye purely Offline Application Mode rakha gaya hai. Candidates ko prescribed format me application form fill karke Ordinary Post se Mumbai address par bhejna hoga.

Q3: Written examination me negative marking hai ya nahi?

Nahi, Indian Coast Guard Group C written exam me kisi bhi prakar ki negative marking nahi rakhi gayi hai. Exam 80 objective marks ka hoga.

Q4: Is recruitment ke liye application fee kitni hai?

Is recruitment ke liye koi application fee nahi hai (₹0/-). Lekin aapko application ke sath ek self-addressed envelope bhejna hai jispar ₹50/- ka postal stamp laga hona chahiye.

Q5: Job placement kahan par milegi?

Selected candidates ki initial posting Coast Guard Region (West) ke under kisi bhi unit me hogi, jisme All India transfer liability apply hoti hai.

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