The Indian Coast Guard has officially released its recruitment notification for Assistant Commandant (AC) posts for the 01/2025 Batch, inviting applications from eligible male and female candidates across India. A total of 170 vacancies are announced for General Duty (GD), Technical (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Law, and Commercial Pilot License (CPL) streams.
This is a prestigious opportunity to serve in a challenging, adventurous, and disciplined life while enjoying the benefits of an armed force officer post under the Ministry of Defence.
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 19 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Preliminary Selection | Aug–Sept 2025 |
| Final Selection | Jan–Feb 2026 |
📌 Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Branch/Discipline | Vacancy Count |
|---|---|
| General Duty (GD) | 80 |
| Commercial Pilot License (SSA) | 10 |
| Technical (Mechanical) | 45 |
| Technical (Electrical/Elect.) | 25 |
| Law Entry | 10 |
| Total | 170 |
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification (as per stream):
| Branch | Qualification |
|---|---|
| General Duty (GD) | Graduate with min 60% + Math & Physics in 12th |
| CPL (SSA) | Valid CPL issued by DGCA + 12th with Math & Physics |
| Technical (Mech) | B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Naval Architecture) |
| Technical (Electronics) | B.E./B.Tech (EEE/ECE/IT/CS) |
| Law | Degree in Law with minimum 60% marks |
Age Limit (Born between):
| Branch | Age Range |
|---|---|
| GD/CPL/Tech | 01 Jul 1998 – 30 Jun 2004 |
| Law Entry | 01 Jul 1994 – 30 Jun 2002 |
Age relaxations apply as per Government norms.
🧪 Selection Process
The selection will be conducted in five stages:
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Stage I | CGCAT (Preliminary Exam) |
| Stage II | Preliminary Document Check + Interview |
| Stage III | Psychological Test, Group Task & Interview |
| Stage IV | Medical Examination |
| Stage V | Final Selection & Merit List |
💼 Salary & Pay Structure
| Rank | Level | Pay Scale (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Commandant | Level 10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| DA, MSP, HRA | Extra | As per 7th CPC |
Other benefits include:
- Free medical care
- Furnished housing/house rent
- Insurance, pension & gratuity
- Travel concessions
📝 Application Process
Eligible candidates can apply online at:
🔗 https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Application Steps:
- Register with email and mobile number
- Fill in personal, educational, and branch preferences
- Upload photo, signature, documents
- Submit after fee payment (No application fee is mentioned in the official notice)
🌟 Why Join Indian Coast Guard?
- 🇮🇳 Serve the nation with pride
- 🚁 Adventure, sea-life & respect
- 🔒 Secure government job under Ministry of Defence
- 👮♂️ Prestigious officer post with great growth
🔗 Related Recruitment
Read more about SSC GD Recruitment 2025 for similar defense job opportunities.
Official notification and syllabus available at
🔗 https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in