Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment

Published On: 17 Jul 2025

The Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence, invites online applications from dynamic and talented Indian male candidates for the recruitment of Assistant Commandants in General Duty and Technical branches for the 2027 batch.

About the Recruitment

Total No. of Posts: 170

Online Application Last Date: 23.07.2025.

Post Titles and Number of Posts:

Assistant Commandant (General Duty - GD): 140 Posts
Assistant Commandant (Technical - Engineering & Electrical/Electronics): 30 Posts

Eligibility: General Duty (GD): Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university with Physics and Mathematics as subjects up to class XII or diploma level. Final year students are also eligible but must submit proof of graduation by 31 Oct 2026.

Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics): Candidates must possess an engineering degree in relevant disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, etc.) from a recognized university. Physics and Mathematics must be subjects at the diploma or class XII level.

Candidates must be Indian citizens and meet the medical and physical standards prescribed by the Indian Coast Guard.

Age Range:

General Age Limit: 21 to 25 years (Born between 01 Jul 2001 & 30 Jun 2005).
Relaxations: Up to 5 years for Coast Guard/Armed Forces personnel; SC/ST- 5 years, OBC (Non-creamy layer)- 3 years.
Basic pay: Per month Assistant Commandant Pay Level-10: Rs.56,100, Additional allowances and benefits as per 7th CPC and Coast Guard rules.

Selection Procedure:

The selection process involves the following stages:

Stage I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT) - Computer-based test.

Stage II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB) - Cognitive Battery Test & Picture Perception and Discussion Test.

Stage III: Final Selection Board (FSB) - Psychological Tests, Group Tasks, and Interview.

Stage IV: Medical Examination at designated military hospitals.

Stage V: Final induction based on the All India Merit List.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates must apply online through the official website https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in from 08 Jul 2025 (4:00 PM) to 23 Jul 2025 (11:30 PM). Candidates must register using a valid email ID and mobile number and upload the required documents as specified in the notification.