Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024: Indian Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (EAST) has announced notification for Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer)/Navik (General Duty) Posts. Candidates with the 12th/B.E/B.Tech/Diploma qualification can apply for the Indian Coast Guard vacancy. Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the job on or before the last date. The detailed eligibility and selection process for Indian Coast Guard jobs are explained below.
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ICG Vacancy Notification 2024:
The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a vibrant career to young and dynamic Indian male/female candidates for various branches as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer). There are Variors ICG vacancies to be filled. The selection process includes five stages. The application submission starts on 15 February 2024. The deadline for the online application is 28 February 2024.
Online applications are invited from MALE INDIAN CITIZENS possessing educational qualifications and age as prescribed below for recruitment to the Post of Navik (General Duty) in the Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union. There are 260 ICG vacancies to be filled. The selection process includes four stages. The application submission starts on 13 February 2024. The deadline for the online application is 27 February 2024.
ICG Recruitment 2024:
Before applying for the post, candidates carefully read the job details below. The Education Qualification, Age limit, Age relaxation, Application Fee, Selection process, and Application process are all details mentioned below for clear understanding. Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online (Email) for ICG Careers on or before the last date.
ICG: The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission organization, it has task capability for both surface and air operations. This organization is headed by the Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard and commands and superintendence from the Coast Guard headquarters located in New Delhi. The team will be very careful about recruiting the officers and all other services to this organization, so they will select the most suitable candidates.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024:
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 for Assistant Commandant:
| Job Role | Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) |
| Job category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/Diploma |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | Not Disclosed |
| Salary | Rs. 56,100 – 2,25,000/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application starts from | 15 February 2024 |
| Last Date | 28 February 2024 |
ICG Jobs -Detailed Eligibility:
Educational Qualification – Indian Coast Guard vacancy:
Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer):
General Duty (GD):
- Should hold a degree of recognised university with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
- Mathematics and Physics as subject upto Intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics.
- The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of 55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum.
Technical (Mechanical):
- Should hold an Engineering degree of 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 with minimum 60% aggregate marks. OR
- Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE).
- Mathematics and Physics as subject upto intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics.
- The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of 55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum.
Technical(Electrical/Electronics):
- Should hold an Engineering degree of recognized university in Electrical or Electronics or Telecommunication or Instrumentation or Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and Communication or Power Engineering or Power Electronics with minimum 60% aggregate marks. OR
- Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India) as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their associate membership examination (AMIE).
- Mathematics and Physics as subject upto intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics.
- The candidates who have completed graduation after diploma, are also eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of 55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics in its curriculum
Age Limit:
- 21-25 years as on 01 Jul 2024 i.e. born between 01 Jul 1999 & 30 Jun 2003 (Both dates inclusive)
Age Relaxation :
- 05 Years relaxation for personnel serving in Coast Guard or equivalent personnel in Army/Navy/Air Force)
Salary of Indian Coast Guard jobs:
| Assistant Commandant | Rs. 56,100/- |
| Deputy Commandant | Rs. 67,700/- |
| Commandant (JG) | Rs. 78,800/- |
| Commandant | Rs. 1,23,100/- |
| Deputy Inspector General | Rs. 1,31,100/- |
| Inspector General | Rs. 1,44,200/- |
| Additional Director General | Rs. 1,82,200/- |
| Director General | Rs. 2,25,000/- |
Selection Process of Indian Coast Guard vacancy:
- The selection of Assistant Commandants is based on an all-India order of merit 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 Stages I, II, III, IV and V is compulsory for recruitment in ICG.
Stage-I: (CGCAT):
- All branch candidates shall take a computer-based online screening test known as CGCAT.
- The test will be conducted in designated centres located in all over India. 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 and medium of test paper will be English
| Exam | Subjects | No of Questions | Duration |
| Combined CGCAT | A: English | 25 | 2 Hrs |
| B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 25 | ||
| C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude |
25 | ||
| D: General Knowledge | 25 |
Stage II (Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)):
- Based on the performance in the Stage-I, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Stage-II (PSB) which will be conducted for a day at Noida, Mumbai/Goa, Chennai and Kolkata centres.
- Candidates will be screened through Computerised 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. However, they are free to speak in Hindi if they wish to do so.
- The Stage-II examination is only of qualifying nature i.e. either Pass or Fail.
Stage-III (Final Selection Board (FSB):
- The candidates qualifying for Stage-III will be intimated on completion of stage-II at respective centres.
- The schedule of Stage-III will be intimated to the candidate on personal Login IDs.
- FSB is conducted at the Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB) located at Noida and spans over five days.
- The candidates are subjected to Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality test).
Stage-IV (Medical Examination:
- The candidates who clear Stage-III are required to undergo a special medical examination at Base Hospital, New Delhi.
- Candidates declared unfit in Special Medical Board (SMB) will be included in the merit list as they have the option to appeal the verdict and will report for appeal medicals at designated service hospital within 42 days of completion of SMB. If declared unfit during appeal medicals, such candidates have the option to request the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) through Directorate of Recruitment, Coast Guard Headquarters for review of the results.
- Service Headquarters will consider such request and RMB will be granted based on the merits of the case.
Stage-V (Induction):
- All India Merit List will be based on combined marks of Stage-I and Stage-III.
- Candidates reporting at INA Ezhimala for training will first undergo photo and biometric verification.
Application Fee:
- Rs. 300/-
- SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment of fee
Payment Mode: The application fee should be paid through online mode by using net banking or by using Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI.
How to apply for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for ICG Jobs from 15 February 2024 to 28 February 2024(1730 hrs).
For more details: Click here.
To Apply: Click here.
Tentative Schedule for Examination -2025 Batch:
- Stage I: Apr 24
- Stage II: May 24
- Stage III: Jun-Aug 24
- Stage IV: Jun-Nov 24
- Stage V: End Dec 24
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 for Navik (General Duty):
| Job Role | Navik (General Duty) |
| Job category | Govt Jobs |
| Qualification | 12th |
| Batch | 2024 |
| Experience | Freshers |
| Total Vacancies | 260 Posts |
| Salary | Rs. 21,700/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application starts from | 13 February 2024 |
| Last Date | 27 February 2024 |
Detailed Eligibility – Indian Coast Guard jobs:
Indian Coast Guard Careers – Educational Qualification :
Navik (General Duty): 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Age Limit: Minimum 18 Years and maximum 22 years. Candidates should be born between 01 Sep 2002 to 31 Aug 2006(both dates inclusive) applying for post of Navik (GD).
Age Relaxation: Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy) candidates is applicable only if, posts are reserved for them.
Salary: Basic pay of Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3) plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the prevailing regulations.
No.of. ICG Vacancies: 260 Posts
Region & category-wise Vacancies:
| Region/Zone | UR(Gen) | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | Total |
| North | 31 | 08 | 17 | 08 | 14 | 79 |
| West | 26 | 07 | 14 | 07 | 12 | 66 |
| North East | 27 | 07 | 15 | 07 | 12 | 68 |
| East | 13 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 06 | 33 |
| North West | 05 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 12 |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 01 | 03 |
| Total | 102 | 26 | 57 | 28 | 47 | 260 |
Selection Process of ICG Recruitment:
- The selection of candidate is based on All India order of merit based on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV, meeting the laid down medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post.
- Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG.
- All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to an identity check prior to the commencement of the examination of Stage- I, II, III of CGEPT.
Stage-I(Computer Based Examination):
- Document verification (Provisionally ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’): At Stage I, the candidate’s identity will be checked against the details filled in by the candidate in the online application.
- Biometric Recording: Candidates who clear biometric verification will undergo biometric recording at Stage-I.
- The biometric data captured at Stage-I will be verified/recaptured at subsequent stages i.e. Stage II, Stage-III &Stage-IV.
- If the biometric is recaptured at Stage-II, the recaptured biometric data will be forwarded for Stage-III and Stage-IV.
- Normalisation of Marks: In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts in an objective manner through a statistical method, before declaration of result, marks scored by candidates will be normalised
Stage-II:
- Based on performance in Computer Based Examination, ratio decided by ICG and available vacancies, candidates will be shortlisted for Stage-II and provisional E-admit card will be issued.
- Assessment/Adaptability Test: Biometric-verified candidates will undergo an OMR-based written examination.
- The result will be announced after an hour of conduct of the examination. Those who qualify this test will only proceed for the next phase of the examination i.e. PFT.
- Physical Fitness Test: Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk
- 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
- 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
- 10 Push-up.
- Document Verification: All information provided in the online application must match all original documents produced by the candidate.
- Recruitment Medical Examination. The Medical Officer will assess the candidates for medical fitness as per medical standards and declare them fit/unfit.
- Preparation of Final Merit List for Stage III:
- All India merit list will be prepared based on marks scored by candidates in Stage-I and number of available vacancies. The tie-Breaking Rule in Merit, in case of two or more candidates having the same marks in Stage – , is as follows (wherever tie is broken next stage will not be preceded)
- Candidate scoring more marks in Section–I.
- Candidates older in age will be higher in merit.
Stage – III:
- The candidates who qualify Stage-I & Stage-II and stands in merit as per the vacancies available will be provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka and will be issued with a provisional E-admit card. The duration of Stage-III is 1-2 days.
- Document Verification (Provisionally ‘Pass’ or ‘Fail’): All information provided in online application has to match with all original documents produced by the candidate.
- Pre-enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka: The Pre-enrolment Medical Examination of all selected candidates will be done at INS Chilka
Stage–IV:
- The candidates undergoing training at INS Chilka are to submit all original documents during Stage-III and verification of all original documents through Boards/Universities/State government will be carried out by Indian Coast Guard.
- The candidate will be terminated from service if documents are reported as not genuine by respective Boards/Universities/State government.
Application Fee of Indian Coast Guard jobs:
- Rs. 300/-
- SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment of fee
Payment Mode: The application fee should be paid online by using net banking or by using Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI.
How to apply for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024?
Interested and eligible candidates can apply for ICG Recruitment from 13 February 2024 to 27 February 2024(1730 hrs).
For more details: Click here.
To Apply: Click here.
Tentative Dates For Examination/Downloading E-admit card:
- Stage I: Mid/End Apr 2024
- Stage II: Mid/ End May 2024
- Stage III: Early/Mid Oct 2024
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2024 FAQ’s:
Q1.What all are the vacancies available at Indian Coast Guard Recruitment?
Ans. At present Indian Coast Guard having vacancies for Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer)/Navik (General Duty) Posts
Q2. Who can apply Indian Coast Guard Vacancies?
Ans. Candidates who completed 12th/B.E/B.Tech/Diploma are eligible to apply
Q3.How to apply for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment?
Ans. All eligible candidates can apply online before the last date.
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