Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
🚨 Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025: Your Opportunity Awaits! 🚀
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025: Welcome to Freejobsinformation.in! Discover exciting career prospects with the Indian Coast Guard. The ICG has announced its recruitment for the Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) for the 2027 batch. This is a fantastic chance for young and dynamic Indian male candidates to join a prestigious armed force of the Union. Read on to get all the essential details about eligibility, application process, important dates, and more!
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📚 Table of Contents
📊 Quick Overview
| Recruitment Body | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Assistant Commandant (General Duty, Technical – Engineering & Electrical/Electronics) |
| Batch | 2027 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 08 July 2025 (1600 HRS) |
| Application End Date | 23 July 2025 (2330 HRS) |
| Official Website | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
| Total Vacancies | 170 (Tentative) |
🎓Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualification
| Branch | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| General Duty (GD) | Should hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university. Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to Intermediate or Class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent. Candidates who completed graduation after a diploma are also eligible, provided they possess a diploma with Physics and Mathematics in its curriculum. |
| Technical (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) | Should hold an Engineering degree from a recognized university in Naval Architecture OR Mechanical OR Marine OR Automotive OR Mechatronics OR Industrial and Production OR Metallurgy OR Design OR Aeronautical OR Aerospace. OR Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines recognized by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE). For Electrical/Electronics: Should hold an Engineering degree from a recognized university in Electrical OR Electronics OR Telecommunication OR Instrumentation OR Instrumentation and Control OR Electronics and Communication OR Power Engineering OR Power Electronics. OR Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines recognized by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE). Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to Intermediate or Class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent. Candidates who completed graduation after a diploma are also eligible, provided they possess a diploma with Physics and Mathematics in its curriculum. |
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⏳ Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Age Limit
Candidates must be between 21-25 years as on 01 July 2026. This means candidates must be born between 01 July 2001 & 30 June 2005 (Both dates inclusive).
You can use our Age Calculator 2025 to determine your eligibility.
👴 Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Personnel serving in Coast Guard or equivalent in Army/Navy/Air Force | 5 Years |
📋 Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
The tentative category-wise vacancy for Assistant Commandant-2027 batch is as follows:
| Post | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Duty (GD) | 25 | 24 | 35 | 10 | 46 | 140 |
| Tech (Engg/Elect) | 03 | 04 | 08 | 02 | 13 | 30 |
| Total | 28 | 28 | 43 | 12 | 59 | 170 |
Note: These vacancies are tentative and subject to change.
💸 Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| All Candidates (except SC/ST) | Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) |
| SC/ST Candidates | Exempted from fee payment |
Payment Mode: Online (Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI or Net Banking).
💰 Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Salary
The exact salary details for Assistant Commandant are not explicitly provided in the recruitment notification snippets. However, as a Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer in an Armed Force of the Union, personnel receive attractive pay, allowances, and benefits as per Government rules. This includes Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, various other allowances, medical facilities, CSD (Canteen Stores Department) facilities, and more. For detailed pay scale, candidates should refer to the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment website or the full notification when available.
📍 Job Location
The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant positions have an All India Service Liability. While the selection process will be conducted at designated centers across India (e.g., Noida, Goa, Chennai, Kolkata, Shillong/Guwahati, Gandhinagar for Stage-II), selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India based on service requirements.
✅ Selection Process
The selection of Assistant Commandants is based on an All India order of merit, determined by the candidate’s performance in various stages of examination. Clearing all stages is compulsory.
- Stage-I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT)
- Computer-based online screening test.
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
- 4 marks for each correct answer, 1 negative mark for each incorrect answer.
- Duration: 2 hours. Medium: English.
- Subjects: English (25 Qs), Reasoning & Numerical Ability (25 Qs), General Science & Mathematical Aptitude (25 Qs), General Knowledge (25 Qs).
- Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)
- Conducted at Noida, Goa, Chennai, Kolkata, Shillong/Guwahati, Gandhinagar.
- Includes Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT).
- Qualifying nature (recommended/not recommended).
- Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)
- Conducted at Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB), Noida.
- Spans over 4-5 days.
- Includes Psychological Test, Group Task, and Interview (Personality Test).
- Stage-IV: Medical Examination
- Special medical examination at Base Hospital, New Delhi.
- Provision for appeal medicals and Review Medical Board (RMB).
- Stage-V: Induction
- Provisionally selected candidates report to Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala for Naval Orientation Course (NOC).
- All India Merit List is based on combined marks of Stage-I and Stage-III.
📝Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025:
- Visit the official Coast Guard recruitment website: https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
- Applications will be accepted ‘ONLINE’ from 08 July 2025 (1600 Hrs) to 23 July 2025 (2330 Hrs).
- Register with your valid e-mail ID and mobile number. Ensure their validity until at least 15 Jan 2027.
- Fill in the online application form with all required details accurately.
- Upload necessary documents in the specified format and size (.jpeg, .jpg only). This includes passport size color photograph (taken after June 2024, without spectacles, with name and date), live image capture during registration, scanned signature, Date of Birth certificate (10th mark sheet or Birth Certificate), Identity proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License), Service Certificate/NOC (if applicable), Vigilance certificate (if applicable), Domicile Certificate (if availing height relaxation).
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable). SC/ST candidates are exempted.
- Candidates applying for both GD and Technical branches can indicate their preference (Option-I and Option-II).
- Review your application carefully before final submission.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 08 July 2025 (1600 HRS) |
| Online Application End Date | 23 July 2025 (2330 HRS) |
| Stage-I (CGCAT) Examination | 18 September 2025 |
| Stage-II (PSB) | November 2025 |
| Stage-III (FSB) | January 2026 – October 2026 |
| Stage-IV (Medical Examination) | March 2026 – April 2026 |
| Stage-V (Induction) | December 2026 |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| Join Our WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp |
| Join Our Telegram Channel | Join Telegram |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply for the ICG Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025?
The last date for online application is 23 July 2025 (2330 HRS).
Q2: What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 21-25 years as on 01 July 2026, meaning born between 01 July 2001 and 30 June 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Q3: What are the educational qualifications required for General Duty (GD) branch?
A Graduate Degree from a recognized university with Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to Intermediate or Class XII is required.
Q4: Is there any application fee for SC/ST candidates?
No, SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the application fee.
Q5: How many stages are there in the selection process?
There are five stages in the selection process: Stage-I (CGCAT), Stage-II (PSB), Stage-III (FSB), Stage-IV (Medical Examination), and Stage-V (Induction).
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