Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 – 170 Assistant Commandant Jobs, Apply Now

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Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 – Overview

The Indian Coast Guard has officially announced 170 Assistant Commandant vacancies for its 2025 intake. This recruitment drive offers young graduates and engineers a chance to serve the nation in a highly respected maritime security role.

Applications are invited online through the official Coast Guard recruitment portal (DoFollow). Interested candidates must apply between 8th July 2025 and 23rd July 2025.

Why Join Indian Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025?

The Indian Coast Guard is one of the premier maritime security forces of India, providing:

Prestigious government service with excellent pay.
Challenging and adventurous duties protecting India’s vast coastline.
Opportunities for steady promotion, training, and specialization.
A secure, pensionable career under the central government.

Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 – Key Details

Feature	Details
Recruiting Authority	Indian Coast Guard
Post Name	Assistant Commandant
Total Vacancies	170
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	₹300 for UR/OBC; NIL for SC/ST
Official Website	indiancoastguard.gov.in (DoFollow)

Vacancy Details

Branch	Vacancies
General Duty (GD)	140
Technical (Engineering/Electrical)	30
Total	170

Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	8th July 2025 (16:00 HRS)
Application Deadline	23rd July 2025 (23:30 HRS)

Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality:
Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Age Limit (as on 01-07-2026):

General Duty (GD): 21–25 years
Technical Branch: 21–25 years
Age relaxation as per government norms.

Educational Qualification

General Duty (GD):

Graduate Degree from a recognised university.
Must have studied Mathematics and Physics at 10+2 level.
Candidates who graduated after diploma are eligible if diploma included Physics and Mathematics.

Technical Branch (Engineering/Electrical):

B.E./B.Tech in relevant disciplines:
- Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Naval Architecture, Industrial & Production, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Aerospace
- Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication, Power Engineering, Power Electronics
Equivalent qualifications recognised by Institute of Engineers (India), including AMIE.

Pay Scale and Career Growth

Rank-wise pay scales under 7th CPC:

Rank	Pay Level & Approx. Salary (₹)
Assistant Commandant	₹56,100
Deputy Commandant	₹67,700
Commandant (JG)	₹78,800
Commandant	₹1,23,100
Deputy Inspector General	₹1,31,100
Inspector General	₹1,44,200
Additional Director General	₹1,82,200
Director General	₹2,05,400

Promotions follow laid-down service criteria with opportunities for specialized training.

Application Fee

General/OBC/EWS: ₹300
SC/ST: Exempted

Fees are payable online during application.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025

Visit the official Indian Coast Guard portal (DoFollow).
Click on the Recruitment/Advertisement link.
Read the notification carefully to ensure eligibility.
Click on Apply Online.
Complete registration and log in.
Fill out the application form with correct details.
Upload scanned documents, photograph, and signature.
Pay the fee online (if applicable).
Submit the form and print the acknowledgment.

Note: Keep copies of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.

Indian Coast Guard Officer Opportunities 2025 Selection Process

Preliminary Selection: E-Shortlisting, PSB (Preliminary Selection Board), Document Verification.
Final Selection: FSB (Final Selection Board), Medical Examination, Induction.
Tests include Mental Ability, Cognitive Aptitude, Picture Perception, and Group Discussion.
The entire process is designed to test physical fitness, mental agility, and leadership skills.