New Delhi: Recruitment is underway for various Group-C posts—including Store Keeper, Engine Driver, Civilian Motor Transport Driver, and MTS—under the Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 drive. The Indian Coast Guard has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates. Those wishing to apply for these positions may do so by following the prescribed procedure. The deadline for submitting applications for these various posts is November 3, 2026. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria and other conditions for the respective posts before applying.
What is the salary?
Different pay scales have been fixed for each post in this Indian Coast Guard recruitment drive:
Store Keeper: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month
Engine Driver: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month
Civilian Motor Transport Driver: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month
MTS: ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month
What are the educational qualifications?
Candidates applying for these posts must have passed the 10th or 12th standard. Additionally, work experience relevant to the specific post is required. Since educational qualifications and experience requirements vary by post, it is essential to read the official recruitment notification carefully before applying.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply for these posts. The maximum age limit is set at 27 or 30 years, depending on the post. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will be granted age relaxation in accordance with government regulations.
How will candidates be selected?
Following an initial scrutiny of applications, document verification and biometric verification will be conducted. Subsequently, eligible candidates will appear for a written examination. The written examination will include questions on General Knowledge, Mathematics, General English, and the relevant trade. Candidates belonging to the unreserved category must secure a minimum of 50% marks, while those from reserved categories must obtain 45% marks to qualify.
Candidates who succeed in the written examination will be called for a subsequent trade test. Final selection will be based on performance during the prescribed selection process and relevant regulations.
What documents are required for the application?
Candidates must provide copies of the prescribed documents when applying. These primarily include:
Identity proof
Class 10 or equivalent examination certificate
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Relevant work experience certificate
NOC (No Objection Certificate), if applicable
Two passport-sized color photographs
Important Note: Before applying, candidates must verify the post-wise qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, application process, and other terms and conditions as outlined in the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment notification. The last date for application is November 3, 2026.
