# ICG Recruitment 2026 – Apply Offline for 5 Engine Driver, MTS and More Posts

> Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Ministry of Defence has released the ICG Recruitment 2026 notification. The last date to apply is 21 December 2026. Apply only through the official website (indiancoastguard.gov.in).

- Organisation: Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (East), Ministry of Defence
- Category: Latest Jobs
- Location: All India
- Page: https://officialsarkariresult.com/post/icg-recruitment-2026-apply-offline-for-5-engine-driver-mts-and-more-posts-db43b5
- Last updated: 2026-11-12T11:01:24Z
- Official source: https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/sites/default/files/1855.pdf

## Important dates

- Advertisement published in the Employment News: 07 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 21 December 2026

## Age limit

- Both have an age limit of 18 to 30 years, counted as on 21 December 2026. The Engine Driver limit is relaxable by 05 years for SC candidates, and the Lascar limit is printed for the EWS Category.

## Eligibility

- Age is counted as on the last date of receipt of applications, 21 December 2026. The category-wise vacancy tables are part of the notice, so check the official notification for the break-up of vacancies by category.
- The qualifying mark in the written exam is 50%, and 45% for SC and ST candidates. No relaxation in qualifying marks is admissible to OBC and EWS candidates. Candidates who qualify the written test are shortlisted for the trade test (where applicable). The merit list is prepared strictly on merit position as per marks obtained in the written examination and is published on the Indian Coast Guard website with necessary instructions.
- 12th Pass from a recognised Board or University, plus one year's experience in handling stores from a recognised firm or a Central or State Govt. organisation or Public Sector undertaking.
- Matriculation pass from a recognised Board or equivalent, and a certificate of competency as Engine Driver from a recognised Government Institute or equivalent. Two years service as Sarang on a vessel of over four hundred Boat Horse Power is desirable.

## Pay

Store Keeper Grade-II and Civilian Motor Transport Driver are in Pay Level-02, Engine Driver is in Pay Level-04, and Lascar and MTS (MT Cleaner) are in Pay Level-01 in the pay matrix.

## Selection process

1. Selection runs through scrutiny of applications, document verification, a written examination, a trade test where applicable, and a merit list.

## Official links

- [ICG Application Form (Annexure-I)](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in)
- [ICG Official Notification PDF](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/sites/default/files/1855.pdf)
- [Indian Coast Guard Official Website](https://indiancoastguard.gov.in)

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