The Indian Coast Guard has released the official notification for Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025, offering 170 vacancies for General Duty and Technical posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, until 27th July 2025 (extended). This is a golden opportunity for job seekers across India to join the prestigious Indian Coast Guard as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers.
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment Notification Details
| Event | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (CGCAT 2027 Batch) |
| Notification Date | 08-07-2025 |
| Online Application Start | 08-07-2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 27-07-2025 (Extended) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27-07-2025 |
| Correction Window | Not Specified |
| Exam Date | February 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No of Posts |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commandant (General Duty) | 140 |
| Assistant Commandant (Tech – Engg/Elect) | 30 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | General Duty (GD): 12th, Diploma, Degree, Graduation with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level. Tech (Engg/Elect): 12th, Diploma, Degree, BE/B.Tech in relevant engineering disciplines (Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, etc.). |
| Age Limit | 21 to 25 years as on 01-07-2026 (born between 01-07-2001 and 30-06-2005). |
| Age Relaxation | OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years, Coast Guard/Armed Forces personnel: 5 years. |
| Nationality | Indian nationals only. |
Salary Details
| Post Name | Salary Range (Per Month) |
|---|---|
| Assistant Commandant | Rs. 56,100 – 2,05,400 |
Application Fee
- All Other Candidates: Rs. 300/-
- SC/ST Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Online
Selection Process
The selection process for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025 includes:
- Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT): MCQ-based screening test (100 questions, 400 marks, 2 hours).
- Preliminary Selection Board (PSB): Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT).
- Final Selection Board (FSB): Psychological Test, Group Task, and Interview (Personality Test) over five days.
- Documents Verification: Verification of educational and other documents.
- Medical Examination: Conducted at the nearest Military Hospital.
- Induction: Final merit list-based induction at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, by December 2026.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Subjects | English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Maths, General Knowledge |
| Total Questions | 100 (MCQ-based) |
| Total Marks | 400 (4 marks per question) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark per wrong answer |
How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025
- Visit the official website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number (must remain active until 31-12-2025).
- Log in with your username and password (or register as a new user).
- Fill in personal and educational details in the online application form.
- Upload required documents, including a recent photograph and signature.
- Pay the application fee (Rs. 300/- for non-SC/ST candidates) online.
- Review all details, submit the form, and save the reference ID for future use.
- Take a printout of the application form for reference.
Important Links
| Description | URL/Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Here |
| Extended Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment – FAQs
The last date to apply is 27th July 2025 (extended from 23rd July 2025).
The fee is Rs. 300/- for all candidates except SC/ST, who are exempted.
Candidates must be between 21 and 25 years as of 01-07-2026.
The admit card release date is to be announced, expected in early February 2026.
It includes CGCAT, PSB, FSB, Documents Verification, Medical Examination, and Induction.
