Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 - Store Keeper, Engine Driver, Lascar, Driver, Peon, Chowkidar

Candidates applying for Store Keeper Grade II need a 12th-standard pass with 1 year of experience in store handling within a government or recognized private firm. For Civilian Motor Transport Driver, a Class 10 pass along with at least 2 years of motor driving experience is mandatory.

For maritime operational posts, Engine Driver applicants require a 10th pass with 2 years of experience as Sarang on vessels over 400 BHP, while Lascar applicants need 3 years of boat service experience. Applicants for MTS Peon and MTS Chowkidar require a Class 10 qualification plus 2 years of attendant or security experience respectively.

• Engine Driver: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100), estimated gross monthly salary ₹38,000 to ₹42,000.
• Store Keeper Grade II and Civilian Motor Transport Driver: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 to ₹63,200), estimated gross monthly salary ₹28,000 to ₹32,000.
• Lascar, MTS (Peon), and MTS (Chowkidar): Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 to ₹56,900), estimated gross monthly salary ₹25,000 to ₹28,000.

All posts represent regular civilian Central Government employment. The monthly in-hand salary is calculated after statutory deductions, including approximately 10% towards the National Pension System (NPS), professional tax, and applicable income tax. Employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance as per existing Central Government rules. To calculate exact deductions and net pay, candidates can use the salary calculator. Career progression follows standard departmental promotion channels based on seniority and performance assessments.

1. Visit the official website at https://indiancoastguard.gov.in and navigate to the recruitment notice section to download the prescribed application form.
2. Read the official notification carefully to confirm eligibility criteria and required documents for your specific post.
3. Take a printout of the application form on clean A4 size paper and complete all required fields manually using clear handwriting.
4. Attach recent passport-size photographs; prepare properly sized photographs using the image resizer tool prior to printing.
5. Enclose self-attested copies of 10th or 12th marksheets, valid experience certificates, category certificates, and proof of fee payment.
6. Pay the application fee of ₹500 for General candidates or ₹250 for SC/ST candidates through the specified demand draft or payment mode mentioned in the official notification.
7. Put the completed form and documents in an envelope marked 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF POST NAME'. Send it via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official Coast Guard address given in the notification before 3rd November 2026.

Once the merit list is published, selected candidates undergo thorough document verification where original educational and experience certificates are checked against application details. Following successful verification, candidates must undergo a medical examination at designated military or civil hospitals. Upon final clearance, appointment letters are issued, and candidates join their assigned Indian Coast Guard establishment with an initial probation period of two years.

The Indian Coast Guard is an armed force of the Union operating under the Ministry of Defence. Established formally in 1977, it protects India's maritime interests, enforces maritime law, assists mariners in distress, and guards coastal regions across the nation's extensive coastline.

Apart from uniformed personnel, the organization maintains a dedicated civilian workforce across administrative, technical, and support departments. Civilian staff ensure continuous operational support at coastal stations, air stations, depots, and administrative offices across India.

Civilian roles at the Indian Coast Guard handle essential operational and administrative functions. Store Keepers manage inventory, log stores, and maintain equipment records. Engine Drivers and Lascars support maritime vessel operations, maintaining machinery and managing deck activities under technical supervisors.

Civilian Motor Transport Drivers operate official vehicles for personnel movement and logistics transport. Multi-Tasking Staff (Peon and Chowkidar) perform daily administrative routine tasks, office dispatch, premises security, and facility maintenance, ensuring smooth functioning across Coast Guard units.