Indian Coast Guard is the fourth armed force of India. It works in close collaboration with the Indian Navy. It was established formally in 1978 as an armed of the union. You can join the Indian Coast Guard as an officer of the rank Assistant Commandant. For doing so you have to undergo a process, which is the interview. The interview is called the Preliminary Selection Board and the Final Selection Board. Given below are some of the details related to the notification of advertisement for the ICG, various posts and further process.
Notification Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard releases its notification twice a year, hence there are two batches which are enrolled every year. The notification for the 1st batch is released in the month of May and the applications are received in May-end and June-start. For the second batch notifications are released in November and the applications are received in December-start. It is however worth noticing that the duration for which the applications are received is very short (12-13 days) hence be very careful and try not to miss it.
Various Posts Indian Coast Guard
The Indian Coast Guard recruits officers (assistant Commandants) for various posts. The table given below shows the various posts and details regarding the same.
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Post
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Branch
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Age as on 1st July of the year of recruitment
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Education Qualification
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Assistant Commandant(GD)
(Male)
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General Duty
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21-25 years of Age (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
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Degree in any discipline with Mathematics and Physics as subjects upto intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme
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Assistant Commandant (GD)-SSA
(Female)
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General Duty (Short Service Appointment for a period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and further extendable upto 14 years
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21-25 years of Age (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
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Degree in any discipline with Mathematics and Physics as subjects upto intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme
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Assistant Commandant (GD-P/N)
(Male/Female)
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General Duty (Pilot/Navigator)
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19-27 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
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B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics
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Assistant Commandant
(GD-P-CPL) SSA
(Male/Female)
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General Duty Branch (Pilot – Commercial Pilot License – Shrt Service Appointment for a period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and further extendable up to 14 years)
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19-27 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
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12th class in 10+2 +3 scheme or equivalent and should possess current Commercial Pilot License on the date of selection
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Assistant Commandant (Tech)
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Technical Branch
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21-30 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC)
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Degree in Naval Architecture/ Mechanical/ Marine/ Electrical/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Design / Production/Aeronautical/Control Engineering or equivalent.
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Deputy Commandant (Law) (Male/Female)
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Law Branch
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Below 45
years (5 years relaxation for Govt. servant
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(i) A degree in Law with 8 years experiences in legal matters.
(ii) Should be qualified for enrolment as an advocate in a High Court.
Desirable
(i) A post graduate degree in Law.
(ii) Knowledge / Experience Assignment connected with International Law/Maritime Law.
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Further Process
Also Read
- Indian Coast Guard Interview Process (PSB and FSB)
- Best Books for Indian Coast Guard Exam Preparation
- Indian Coast Guard Exam Tips
- Indian Coast Guard Organization Structure
- How to Apply Indian Coast Guard Online Application
- Know the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- PSB In Indian Coast Guard
- Indian Coast Guard Final Selection Board Procedure
- Indian Coast Guard Preliminary Selection Procedure
