ICG Recruitment 2024

Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defense has released an official notification for the recruitment of Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) on 28 November 2024. The recruitment aims to fill 140 vacancies in General Duty (GD) and Technical branches. The online application link is now active, and candidates can apply directly using the provided link. Applications can be submitted through the official website between 05 December and 24 December 2024. Important details from the notification, including eligibility criteria and application instructions, are outlined below.

Job details

Recruitment Authority: Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence)
Post Name: Assistant Commandant (General Duty & Technical)
Advertisement No.: 16/2024
Total Vacancies: 140

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

General Duty (GD): (i) Should hold a degree from a recognised university. (ii) Mathematics and Physics as subject upto Intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent. The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess a diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum.
Technical (Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics): (i) 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 recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE). (ii) 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 recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE). (iii) Mathematics and Physics as subject upto intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent. The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess an diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum.

Age limit

21-25 years as on 01 Jul 2025 i.e. born between 01 Jul 2000 & 30 Jun 2004 (Both dates inclusive).

Application fee:

The application fee for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant post is ₹ 300 for candidates belonging to the General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC/ST candidates are exempted from the fee. The payment can be made online using net banking, debit card, or credit card.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant post consists of five stages.

Stage I involves the Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT), a computer-based screening test with 100 multiple-choice questions covering subjects like English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematics, and General Knowledge.
Stage II is the Preliminary Selection Board (PSB), which includes a Computerized Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and a Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT).
Stage III is the Final Selection Board (FSB), comprising a Psychological Test, Group Tasks, and a Personal Interview.
Stage IV involves a Medical Examination conducted at the Base Hospital in New Delhi for shortlisted candidates.
Stage V is the Induction, where selected candidates will undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.

How to Apply

Applications for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2026 are open exclusively through online mode from 5 December, 2024 (11:00 AM) to 24 December, 2024. Candidates must visit the official website and follow the instructions to register using a valid email ID and mobile number. It is mandatory for candidates to ensure that their email ID and mobile number remain active and valid at least until December 31, 2025.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Visit the official website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the application form with accurate details.
Upload the required documents, including a passport-size photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Submit the application form and download or save a copy for future reference.