Indian Coast Guard Opens Group C Recruitment for Storekeeper, Driver, and MTS Posts
In a lucrative employment breakthrough for matriculation and intermediate pass aspirants seeking central government defence roles, the Indian Coast Guard has initiated a nationwide recruitment drive for multiple civilian Group C non-gazetted positions. The recruitment campaign invites applications for crucial operational and logistical support trades, including Storekeeper, Engine Driver, Civilian Motor Transport Driver, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), and Watchman. Eligible male and female candidates interested in securing stable, pensionable central defence careers can submit their completed application forms ahead of the closing deadline on November 3, 2026, making prompt verification of educational prerequisites, trade certifications, and submission guidelines essential.
Attractive Pay Scale and Eligibility Criteria: 10th-12th Pass Entry Pathways
Selected candidates will be placed on standard 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrices tailored to their technical designation. Appointees for the Engine Driver trade will receive a monthly salary ranging from Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100 (Level-4), while selected Storekeepers and Civilian Motor Transport Drivers will be entitled to a pay band between Rs 19,900 and Rs 63,200 (Level-2). Recruits for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Watchman roles will enter the pay scale of Rs 18,000 to Rs 56,900 per month (Level-1) alongside standard central government allowances. Academically, applicants must have passed Class 10th (Matriculation) or Class 12th from a recognized state or central board, accompanied by relevant vocational training or trade-specific field experience. The age bracket is set between a minimum of 18 years and an upper threshold of 27 to 30 years depending on the specific post, with statutory upper-age relaxations applicable to OBC, SC, ST, and Ex-Servicemen categories per Government of India norms.
Multi-Stage Selection Process: Written Exam, Trade Test, and Essential Documents
The selection framework comprises an initial administrative screening of applications, rigorous physical document verification, biometric credentialing, and a comprehensive written examination. The written test will evaluate candidates across four foundational sections: General Knowledge, Numerical Mathematics, General English, and Trade-Specific technical concepts. To qualify for subsequent evaluation rounds, unreserved (General/EWS) candidates must secure a mandatory 50 percent cutoff score, while candidates from reserved categories require a minimum of 45 percent marks, with shortlisted aspirants advancing to practical trade capability trials. Candidates must prepare self-attested photocopies of mandatory documents including valid government ID proofs (Aadhaar or Voter ID), Class 10th passing certificates, community/caste certificates, verified prior work experience records, No Objection Certificates (NOC) for serving government employees, and two recent passport-size colored photographs for submission before the November 3 deadline.
