The recruitment process for the post of Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard has commenced. This is a significant opportunity for young individuals aspiring to serve the nation. The recruitment is for the 2027 batch, with a total of 170 vacancies to be filled. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
The application process started on July 8, 2025, and the last date to complete it is July 23, 2025. Therefore, candidates who wish to protect the country's maritime borders have limited time left.
Number of Vacancies
According to the notification released by the Indian Coast Guard, there are a total of 170 vacancies for Assistant Commandant. These vacancies are divided into different categories.
- General Duty (GD): 140 Posts
- Technical Branch (Engineering and Electrical/Electronics): 30 Posts
Selection of candidates for these positions will be based on their performance in various stages at the All India level.
Eligibility for General Duty
Candidates applying for General Duty must possess a graduation degree from any recognized university. Additionally, there may be specific educational criteria, details of which are available on the official website.
Eligibility for Technical Branch
Candidates applying for the Technical Branch (Engineering and Electrical/Electronics) should possess an engineering degree in one of the following disciplines from a recognized institution:
- Naval Architecture
- Mechanical
- Marine
- Automotive
- Mechatronics
- Industrial and Production
- Metallurgy
- Design
- Aeronautical
- Aerospace
Furthermore, if a candidate holds an equivalent degree recognized by the Engineers Institution of India, it will also be considered valid.
Age Limit
The age of all candidates applying for these posts should be between 21 and 25 years as of July 1, 2026.
Age relaxation is also provided to certain candidates according to reservation categories:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years relaxation
- SC and ST category candidates: 5 years relaxation
- Serving personnel of the Coast Guard, Army, Navy, or Air Force may also be eligible for a relaxation of up to 5 years.
Selection Process
The selection process to become an Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard consists of several stages. Selection is based entirely on All India merit. Based on good performance in each stage, candidates get the opportunity to move to the next stage.
- First, there will be an online examination, which will include questions from subjects like General Knowledge, Reasoning, Mathematics, English, etc.
- After the examination, there will be stages like psychological testing, group discussion, and personal interview.
- Following this, selected candidates will undergo a medical test.
- The final merit list will be prepared based on performance in all stages.
Success in each stage is essential because failing in even one stage will result in the candidate being eliminated from the selection process.
How to Apply
Candidates who wish to apply for these posts must visit the official website of the Indian Coast Guard: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. Register there, fill in all your details, upload documents, and pay the prescribed fee.
The application process is completely online. Any type of mistake can lead to rejection of the application, so carefully check all the details while filling out the form.
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: July 8, 2025
- Last Date to Apply: July 23, 2025
- Dates for Examination and further processes: Will be announced soon on the website
Golden Opportunity to Serve the Nation
Joining the Indian Coast Guard is not just a job, but a mission. It provides an opportunity for young people to defend the nation and gives a new direction to their careers. If you want to live an adventurous life, then this opportunity could be a golden chapter for you.
