ICG Region East Store Keeper Grade-I Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Indian Coast Guard, Region (East) is hiring 1 Store Keeper Grade-I post on deputation basis at Chennai. If you are a Central Government employee with stores/inventory experience holding an analogous post, you can apply offline by post. The last date to receive applications is 9 July 2026 (60 days from publication in Employment News). Salary is in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) as per the 7th CPC.

Indian Coast Guard Region (East) Store Keeper Grade-I Recruitment 2026

The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East) has invited applications for the post of Store Keeper Grade-I in General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. The post is to be filled on deputation basis from officers under the Central Government holding analogous posts. The place of posting is the Coast Guard Region (East) Headquarters, Fort St George, Chennai.

Who Can Apply?

• Employment Status: You must be a Central Government employee currently working in an analogous Stores post on a regular basis.
• Educational Qualification: 10th standard (Matriculation) or equivalent pass from a recognised board.
• Experience: Working knowledge of stores procedure, inventory management, and accounting of stores in a Central Government department, public sector undertaking, or autonomous body.
• Service Conditions: The deputation will be governed by the standard terms and conditions issued by the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level-4 (7th CPC)
• Pay range: Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules
• Deputation allowance as per DoPT rules will be admissible

Selection Process

Selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: All applications received from the parent department through proper channel will be scrutinised against the eligibility criteria.
2. Shortlisting: Eligible candidates will be shortlisted based on educational qualification, experience and length of service.
3. Personal Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview at the Coast Guard Region (East) office.
4. Document Verification and Cadre Clearance: Original documents, ACR/APAR dossiers, vigilance clearance and integrity certificate from the parent department will be verified before final selection.

How to Apply

1. Download the official notification and application form from the Indian Coast Guard website at indiancoastguard.gov.in.
2. Fill in the application form in your own handwriting in English or Hindi.
3. Attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, experience certificate, last 5 years' ACR/APAR, vigilance clearance, integrity certificate and cadre clearance from the parent department.
4. Forward the application through proper channel to your parent department or HoD.
5. Send the duly forwarded application by Ordinary Post to: The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East), Near Napier Bridge, Fort St George (PO), Chennai - 600009.
6. Mark the envelope clearly with Application for the Post of Store Keeper Grade-I (Deputation).

Applications not routed through proper channel or received after the last date will be rejected.

Important Dates

• Last Date to Receive Applications: 9 July 2026 (60 days from publication in Employment News)
• Interview Date: To be announced (will be intimated to shortlisted candidates)

• Maintain stock registers, ledger cards and stores inventory for the Coast Guard Region (East) HQ
• Handle receipt, inspection, issue and accounting of stores and equipment
• Prepare indents, demand notes and supply orders as per government rules
• Conduct periodic physical verification and reconciliation of stores
• Maintain records of consumable and non-consumable stores in approved formats
• Coordinate with vendors and units for timely supply and disposal of stores
• Prepare monthly and quarterly stores returns as per Ministry of Defence procedures
• Assist senior officers in audit and inspection of stores section