Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released various recruitment for multiple posts in 2025, being a citizen of the country one can apply for as many recruitments as there are eligible ones. As per the official site there will be lot of opportunities for enlisted personnel and officers through multiple schemes, for example yantrik, navik (general duty and domestic branch) and assistant commandant posts will also be available. These recruitments have been made public for various vacancies under ICF branch and one can apply, these people are offered challenging and rewarding careers in maritime law enforcement, search and rescue.
Total Vacancies of Indian Coast Guard
| Post | Batch | Vacancies | Sub-Category | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | CGEPT-01/2026 | 260 | – | – |
| CGEPT-02/2026 | 260 | – | – | |
| Total | 520 | – | – | |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | CGEPT-02/2026 | 50 | – | – |
| Yantrik | CGEPT-01/2026 | 60 |
Mechanical
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30 |
| Electrical | 11 | |||
| Electronics | 19 |
Assistant Commandant (Gazetted officer) 01/2027 Batch
Indian Coast Guard has announced recruitment for Assistant Commandants posts in the Technical (Engineering and Electrical/Electronics) and General Duty (GD) branches of the Indian Coast Guard.
Application dates for Assistant Commandant 01/2027 Batch
The application dates for the Assistant Commandant 01/2027 Batch recruitment are provided below. When applying, you are requested to apply through the official website.
| Application Window | You can apply from 8th July 2025 to 27th July 2025 |
| Stage-1 Exam (CGCAT) | The exam was still scheduled for 18 September, 2025. |
| Status | Closed |
Eligibility criteria for Assistant Commandant 01/2027 Batch
According to the official website, for recruitment in Assistant Commandants the age limit is normally between 21 to 25 years, there is relaxation as per government norms but this is only for some categories.
Educational qualification for assistant commandant 01/2027 Batch
- According to the official website, for General Duty, one has to pass Bachelors degree with minimum 60% marks and Physics, Mathematics subjects have been made compulsory in 12th class.
- According to the official website technical ( engineering and electronics/electrical) main engineering degree pass with 60% marks and including this subjects: Electronics, Electrical, Automotive, Mechanical, Marine, Architecture, Naval ya Telecommunication.
Selection Process for assistant commandant 01/2027 Batch
There are different steps for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant which are given below for the candidate to complete the Physical Fitness Test and Aptitude.
| Stage-1 | Preliminary Online examination |
| Stage-2 | Including PSB, CCBT, PP&DT Exam. PSB (Preliminary Online examination), CCBT (Computerized Cognitive Battery Test), PP&DT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test) |
| Stage-3 | There are group tasks, psychological tests and interviews for FSB (Final Selection Board). |
| Stage-4 | Medical tests include |
| Stage-5 | Indian Naval Academy (INA) and induction in Ezhimala. |
Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch) CGEPT – 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batches
As per the official websites, for the candidates who want to join as sailors, Indian Coast Guard is recruiting for the post of Navik (General Duty) and Yankrik (Domestic Branch).
Application dates for Yantrik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
This recruitment was for technical positions, recently the application process for these batches has concluded.
| Application Window: | June 11, 2025, to June 29, 2025 |
| Status: | Closed |
| Stage-I Exam: | The exams are scheduled from September 19, 2025, to September 22, 2025. The Bath admit card will be available on September 17, 2025. |
Vacancies for Yantrik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
You are being given the details of vacancies in North, West, East, North-East and Andaman Nicobar zones, but till now 300 vacancies have been published according to the official website, in which mainly 40 are for Mechanic (DB) and 260 for Navik (GD). But you will get the update on the official site. All the candidates are requested to check the official update.
Eligibility Criteria for Yantrik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
Age Limit: Starting age should be between 18 years to 22 years, Age relaxation has been given for reserved categories.
Educational Qualification for Yantrik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
- Navik (General Duty): Must have passed 10+2 with Maths and Physics and should be recognized by any education board which has COBSE (Council of Boards for School Education).
- Yantrik (Domestic Branch): Must have passed class 10 from any COBSE recognized board.
Selection process for Yantrik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
The selection process is explained in detail in the table below.
| Stage-I | Written exam |
| Stage-2 | Medical examination, document verification aur physical fitness test (PFT) |
| Stage-3 | Medical Examination at INS Chilka |
Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
Any applicant with a technical diploma in the Indian Coast Guard can apply. Mechanical positions are available in the Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunications/Mechanical subcategories.
| Key Dates: | Navik recruitment, along with Yantrik recruitment, usually follows a cycle. |
| Vacancies | According to the official website, post position notification has been published for different subcategories. |
Eligibility criteria for Yantrik (Domestic Branch)
| Age Limit | 18 years to 22 years and you will also get relaxation. |
| Educational Qualification | 3 year diploma with class 10 pass will be completed in Mechanical / Electronics / Telecommunication & Electrical (power/radio) engineering, which will be approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). |
Indian Coast Guard 2025 Salary and Benefits
According to the official website, Indian Coast Guard personnel get competitive salary packages along with allowances and benefits.
| Navik (GD/BD) | Basic salary starts from Rs 21,700 up to level-3. |
| Yantrik | Starting from 29,200 rupees, the rates go up to level-5. |
| Assistant Commandants | Salary starts from Rs 56,100 up to Level-10. |
Along with the official salary, personnel are given Dearness Allowance (DA) and allowances based on their duty and posting place, these amounts are given as per the prevailing regulations.
How to apply Indian Coast Guard 2025 Recruitment
Eligible and interested candidates are requested to apply online through the Indian Coast Guard’s official recruitment website: https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/
This recruitment is a golden opportunity for the youth of the country. Here, you can serve the country and also build your own career within the armed forces.
All eligible candidates are requested to follow the Indian Coast Guard recruitment official website for the latest updates and apply through the official website.
