Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2024 – Indian Coast Guard has recently published a vacancy notification via advertisement no. 16/2024 published on dated 28th November, 2024 at its official website @ for filling up 140 vacant post of Assistant Commandant (General Duty & Technical- Engineering & Electrical/ Electronics) for 2026 Batch.
In this regard, Indian Coast Guard has invited online applications from Only Male Candidates with meeting all the terms and conditions of requisite eligibility criteria. Suitable and Eligible Candidates who possess all conditions of eligibility may apply online at Official website of Indian Coast Guard for this vacancy notice started from 05th December, 2024 onwards. Online applying process will be Closed and ended on 24th December, 2024.
Interested Candidates are suggested to read this article to uncover all the necessary information of vacancy details like Post Name, No. of Vacancies, Category wise Reservation Status, Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit & Relaxation, Pay Scale, Qualification & Experience, Application Fee & Payment Mode , Selection Process, Exam Pattern, Exam Centre, How to Apply, Important Dates to Remember and Useful Link given below on this web page. Read this article very carefully to know all the details –
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2024 Overview
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2024 Notification Details
Indian Coast Guard has invited online applications from suitable and eligible candidates (Only Male ) with having required qualification and age group for filling up 140 vacant position of Assistant Commandant (General Duty & Technical- Engineering & Electrical/ Electronics) for 2026 Batch. . Interested Candidates may apply online through the below given link on or before last date. Recruitment related necessary details are given in few paragraphs below as following –
| Name of Post & Pay Scale | Total No. of Vacancies & | Pay Scale |
| Assistant Commandant
(Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) (Only for Male Candidates) |
Total – 140 Vacancies | Rs. 56,100 – ₹1,77,500/ –
(Level 10 of the 7th CPC) |
Category Wise Vacancy Reservation Status
| Branch | Total No. of Vacancies & Category Wise Vacancy Reservation Status |
| General Duty (GD) | Total – 110 Vacancies
(SC – 13, ST -15, OBC -38, EWS -04, UR -40) |
| Tech. (Engg. / Elect.) | Total – 30 Vacancies
(SC – 04, ST -02, OBC -09, UR -15) |
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Eligibility Criteria –
| Branch | Essential Educational Qualification | Age Limit
(As on 01st July, 2025) |
| (a) General Duty (GD)
for Only Male |
(i) Should hold a degree from a recognized university. (ii) Mathematics and Physics as subject up to 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. |
21 to 25 years. i.e. born between 01 Jul 2000 & 30 Jun 2004 (Both dates inclusive) |
| (b) 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 recognized 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 recognized 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. |
21 to25 years. i.e. born between 01 Jul 2000 & 30 Jun 2004 (Both dates inclusive) |
Medical Standards –
A) Height :
(i) Asst Commandant (GD) and Tech: 157 cms minimum. Reduction in minimum height for candidates from hilly areas and tribal areas will be in accordance with the Central Govt. regulations.
B) Weight : Proportionate to the Height and Age, +- 10 % acceptable.
C) Chest : Well proportionate, minimum expansion 5 cms.
D) Hearing : Normal
E) Eye Sight :
(i) Asst Commandant (GD) 6/6, 6/9 – Uncorrected without Glass & 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with Glass.
(ii) Asst Commandant (Tech) 6/36, 6/36 – Uncorrected without Glass & 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with Glass
Age Relaxation –Age Relaxation in upper limit will be given to only reserved categories as per government rules and regulations. Note – The Candidates seeking age relaxation as per Govt. Guidelines will be required to submit copies of necessary certificate(s) at any subsequent stage of the selection process, as required by the Indian Coast Guard.
| Category Name | Age Relaxation in Upper Limit |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 03 years |
| Personal Serving in Coast Guard | 05 years |
Reservation and Relaxation –
Reservation & Relaxation will be given to only reserved & Special categories as per government rules and regulations. Reservation guidelines as laid down by Government of India from time to time for SC/ST/OBC/etc. shall be followed. Candidates claiming reservation under reserved categories should submit certificate as per the Govt. Prescribed format issued from the competent certifying authority.
Selection Process –
The selection comprises five stages:
- Stage I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT):
- A computer-based online screening test with 100 multiple-choice questions.
- Subjects: English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Mathematical Aptitude, and General Knowledge. (25 Questions from each subject)
- The test comprises of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) carrying four marks for each correct answer and one negative mark for each incorrect answer. The duration of the test will be of two hours (02 hrs.) and medium of test paper will be English.
- All India Category wise merit lists for Stage – I will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in Stage-I (CGCAT) examination. If there is a tie at the last shortlisted candidate, then all the candidates having same marks as the last candidate will be shortlisted for stage II (PSB). Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all subjects of the examination for shortlisting of candidates for stage-II.
- Stage II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB):
- Computerized Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT)
- .The CCBT will be in English only and will be of objective type. During PP&DT the candidates are expected to speak and discuss in English, Hindi or combination of both. The Stage-II examination is only of qualifying nature.
- Stage III: Final Selection Board (FSB):
- Psychological Test, Group Task, and Personal Interview (Personality Test) , Document Verification
- Stage IV: Medical Examination:
- Conducted at Base Hospital, New Delhi.
- Stage V: Induction:
- Training at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
Exam / Interview Date /Centre – The last date of induction at INA will tentatively be 27 Dec 2025. The exact date will be mentioned in Appointment letter. No further induction will be undertaken after 31 Dec 2025 under any circumstance. The training at INA, Ezhimala is scheduled to commence in Early Jan 2026
Tentative Schedule –
Application Fee –
| Category Name | Amount of Fee (Non Refundable) |
| General/ OBC / EWS Candidate | Rs.300/- |
| SC/ ST/ candidates. | No Fee |
| Payment Mode | Through Payment Gateway integrated with the application by using Online Method (Debit /Credit Card / Net Banking/IMPS/Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets/UPI App. Transaction charges for online payment, if any, will be borne by the candidates
On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form, bearing the date of submission by the |
Apply Pre Requisite -/Enclosure -/ Documents –
Scan document of Self attested photocopies of the following should be enclosed / uploaded with online application form –All of these Certificates will be required with their originals at the time of applying process, selection procedure and document verification.
- Valid & Active Personal Email Id (will be required to activate account and login)
- Valid & Active Mobile No.
- (Email Id & Mobile number must be active and valid till the completion of Recruitment)
- Candidate should have a valid personal e-mail ID and Mobile number. It should be kept active during the entire recruitment process.
- All Qualifying Educational Qualification Degree Certificates with Marks sheet (All Semester & Year wise) (Matriculation onwards)
- Character Certificate
- NCC ‘A’/”b”/ ‘C’ Certificate
- Date of birth (Age Proof)
- Recent Passport size colour Photograph
- Signature (Not in Capital Letter)
- Left and Right Hand thumb Impression
- Id & Address Proof ((Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Voter ID Card/Driving License/Passport).
- Caste /Category / Domicile / EXSM/ EWS / NOC (if applicable)
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How to Apply –
Interested Candidates are required to read the full details of vacancy advertisement before applying to be sure about eligibility conditions and applying procedure. A set of instructions has been given in the official Recruitment notification pdf file. It is available on official website through a link provided below on this web page. Please read this advertisement carefully and ensure your eligibility before submitting the application. Only those candidates who fulfil the terms and conditions of eligibility criteria as on cut-off date for applying , will be considered eligible
How to Fill Online Application Form
Eligible Candidates may apply online after going through below given instructions –
Steps to follow while applying online –
- Search the Vacancy Advertisement available on official website after going through the link available on home page under “Join ICG as Officers (CGCAT)”
- Search, Click, download and Read the Jobs notification PDF page very carefully and check Eligibility criteria & applying process . Read full details of advertisement and instructions before filling up the online application form. Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria prescribed for the vacancy as laid down in the advertisement on the cut off date of eligibility.
- Check the last date carefully before starting the filling application form.
- Now “click here to apply online” available below on this page
- create registration with your valid email & active mobile number.
- capture Registration Number & Password to login
- The Candidate must ascertain the correctness of all information before filling in the online application and its final submission.
- If you are eligible, Fill the online application form in all field/ column very carefully and correctly without any error.
- upload all scanned copies of required documents, photograph, signature in proper size & format
- Pay Application Fee through online mode.
- check all the entered details once again and if there is any error found, re-check and edit or correct the error and do final submit the online application form and capture the Application form number/acknowledgment number for your record.
- After Successfully registration / apply online, the candidate must take a print out of the filled in online application for future reference.
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