Indian Coast Guard Chennai Group C Recruitment 2026: Store Keeper, Engine Driver, Lascar, Motor Transport Driver and MTS (MT Cleaner) Posts
The Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Chennai has invited applications for five Group ‘C’ civilian posts: Store Keeper Grade-II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) and MTS (MT Cleaner). Pay runs from Pay Level-01 to Level-04. The notification does not print the number of vacancies.
There is no online form. Applications go by ordinary post and must reach Chennai by 21 December 2026. The age cut-off is also 21 December 2026.
Key Highlights
Detail
Information
Organisation
Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Chennai
Any unit under Coast Guard Region (East), with all-India transfer liability
Posts, Eligibility and Pay
Store Keeper Grade-II
Qualification
12th pass from a recognised Board or University
Experience
1 year in handling stores
Pay Level
Level 02
Vacancy Category Shown
Not legible
Engine Driver
Qualification
Matriculation, plus certificate of competency as Engine Driver
Experience
Desirable: 2 years as Sarang on a vessel over 400 BHP
Pay Level
Level 04
Vacancy Category Shown
SC
Lascar
Qualification
Matriculation or equivalent
Experience
3 years of service on a boat
Pay Level
Level 01
Vacancy Category Shown
EWS
Civilian MT Driver (OG)
Qualification
10th pass, valid Heavy and Light Motor Vehicle licence
Experience
2 years of driving, knowledge of motor mechanism
Pay Level
Level 02
Vacancy Category Shown
UR
MTS (MT Cleaner)
Qualification
Matriculation or equivalent
Experience
2 years in a mechanical workshop
Pay Level
Level 01
Vacancy Category Shown
SC
The vacancy count column is blank for every post, so no category-wise seats can be listed. Check the PDF in Essential Links.
Age Limit
Post
Age Limit
Higher Limit
Store Keeper Grade-II
18 to 25 years
SC 30, PwBD of SC 40
Engine Driver
18 to 30 years
SC: 5 years’ relaxation
Lascar
18 to 30 years (EWS)
None stated
Civilian MT Driver (OG)
18 to 27 years (UR)
None stated
MTS (MT Cleaner)
18 to 27 years
SC 32, PwBD of SC 42
Age is counted as on 21 December 2026. Central Government servants with at least 3 years of continuous service get up to 45 years (SC), 40 years (EWS and UR).
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Selection Process
Stage
Detail
Scrutiny
Applications checked; admit cards sent to shortlisted candidates
Document Verification
Before the written exam, with originals and 2 self-attested sets
Written Exam
80 objective questions, 80 marks, 1 hour, no negative marking; parts: General Knowledge, Mathematics, English, trade test (Mental Ability for MTS)
Trade Test
For those who qualify the written test, where applicable
Merit List
Based on written exam marks, published on the ICG website
Qualifying marks are 50%, or 45% for SC and ST candidates.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement in Employment News
7 November 2026
Last date of receipt of applications
21 December 2026
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Before You Apply
Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF” with the post name and your category (UR, EWS, OBC, SC or ST) in bold on the envelope. Applications without it are rejected.
Send the application by ordinary post only. Photocopies must be self-attested; do not send original certificates.
Candidates in Government service must send the application through proper channel, with an NOC from their department.
Every document must be dated on or before 21 December 2026.
How to Apply by Post for ICG Chennai Recruitment 2026
Download the notification PDF (link in Essential Links) and copy the application format at Annexure-I, in English or Hindi.
Fill it in and affix a self-attested colour photograph.
Attach self-attested copies of your photo ID, Matriculation certificate, the qualification and experience certificates (the experience certificate from a Govt-recognised firm with GST number), category certificate, NOC and two passport-size photographs.
Put the application in an envelope marked with the post and category, as shown in Annexure-V.
Post it by ordinary post to The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East), Near Napier Bridge, Fort St George (PO), Chennai – 600 009.