Indian Coast Guard Notification 2025 For 170 Assistant Commandant Vacancies

The Indian Coast Guard has released a notification inviting applications from eligible male Indian citizens for the posts of Assistant Commandant General Duty and Technical (Engineering & Electrical/Electronics) for the 2027 batch. A total of 170 vacancies are available under this notification.

As per the official notification, candidates applying for General Duty and Technical branches must be between 21 to 25 years of age as on 01 July 2026. The monthly salary for Assistant Commandant begins at Rs. 56,100 and goes up to Rs. 2,05,400 based on promotions. The selection will be made through a five-stage process including written examination, interviews, and medicals.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by visiting the Indian Coast Guard website joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in from 08 July 2025 (1600 hrs) to 23 July 2025 (2330 hrs). The application fee is Rs. 300 for all categories except SC/ST candidates who are exempted.

Important Dates:
The registration process for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2025 drive will start on 08 July 2025.

Notification Date: 08 July 2025
Start Date of Application: 08 July 2025 (1600 hrs)
Last Date of Application: 23 July 2025 (2330 hrs)

Vacancy Details:
This recruitment drive aims to fill 170 vacancies across different branches.

Post Name: Assistant Commandant (General Duty)
No. of Posts: 140

Post Name: Assistant Commandant (Technical – Engineering & Electrical)
No. of Posts: 30

Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates interested in applying can check the eligibility criteria, age limit, application fee, and other essential details below.

Candidates applying for General Duty must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university with Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level. Those with graduation after diploma are also eligible if their diploma included Physics and Mathematics.

For the Technical branch, candidates must have an engineering degree in specified disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Marine, Electronics, etc., or equivalent AMIE qualifications. They should also have studied Physics and Mathematics up to 12th standard.

The age limit for all posts is 21 to 25 years as on 01 July 2026. Upper age relaxation of 5 years is available for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), applicable only if posts are reserved.

How to Apply:
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply through the Indian Coast Guard official portal joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Application Fee:
The application fee for the recruitment process is structured according to categories: Rs. 300 for General and OBC candidates. SC/ST candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

Selection Process:
The selection of candidates will be on the basis of a five-stage process:
Stage-I includes a computer-based CGCAT test with 100 questions across English, Reasoning, General Science, Math, and GK.
Stage-II comprises Preliminary Selection Board tests like PP&DT and Cognitive Battery Test.
Stage-III includes a Final Selection Board interview.
Stage-IV involves medical examination.
Stage-V is the final induction stage at INA Ezhimala.

Candidates who wish to apply must download the official notification pdf. The official notification of Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2025 contains all the detailed information about eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age limit, etc.
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