ICG Recruitment 2025
Indian Coast Guard has made an official announcement to fill 170 vacant posts of Assistant Commandant in 2025. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Recruitment 2025 Notification is available on the official website for download. Coast Guard AC Apply Online 2025 process has started from 8th July 2025 to 27th July 2025. Indian Coast Assistant Commandant Notification 2025 is for the Assistant Commandant GD and Technical Entry for 01/2027. Students who meet the Coast Guard AC Eligibility 2025 should fill out the application forms through the online mode only.
Job details
- Exam Conducting Authority: Indian Coast Guard
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Post Name: Assistant Commandant
- Total Posts: 170 Posts
- Mode of Application: Online
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- General Duty (GD): (i) Must Possess A Graduate Degree From An Accredited Institution. (ii) Physics and mathematics as subjects up to Intermediate, or class XII of the 10+2+3 educational plan, or its 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) A degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial and Production, Metallurgy, Design, Aeronautical, or Aerospace is required, as is Engineering from an accredited university. OR The Institutes of Engineers (India) have recognized equivalent qualifications in any of the aforementioned fields as exempt from section “A” and “B” as well as 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 The Institutes of Engineers (India) have recognized equivalent qualifications in any of the aforementioned fields as exempt from section “A” and “B” as well as their associate membership examination (AMIE). (iii) Class XII of the 10+2+3 educational model, or its equivalent, includes mathematics and physics as subjects up to the intermediate level. The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess a diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum.
Age limit (As on 01.07.2026)
- 21-25 years as
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 of Assistant Commandants is based on an all India order of merit which is based on the performance of candidates in various stages (I – V) of examination (explained in detail below) and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage I, II, III, IV and V is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to biometric, photo identification and document verification during various stages of examination.
How to Apply
- A complete step-by-step guideline is provided for the students' ease in applying for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025.
- Go to the website.
- Click On the New Registration Link.
- Add the basic details with an active mobile number and email address.
- Get OTP on the email address and mobile number for verification.
- Put the OTP for verification in the relevant fields.
- Sign in using the Email Address and Password.
- Fill out the details provided in the Coast Guard AC Apply Online 2025.
- Upload the documents in the application form.
- Before making the final submission, pay a fee of Rs. 300 for General Category. Reserved Category Candidates are exempt from making any fee payment.
- Submit the application form.
Important Dates
- Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Notification Release Date: 8th July 2025
- Apply Online Dates: 8th July to 27th July 2025 (Extended)
- Stage I: Written Examination: 18th September 2025
- Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT): 25th November 2025
- Stage-III: Document Verification: 25 January 2026
- Stage IV: Medical Examination: 26 March 2026
- Stage-V: Final Merit List & Provisional Offer: 26 April 2026
- Final Joining: 26 December 2026