Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) Recruitment 2026 — Official Vacancy Notification
Official recruitment notice issued by Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) for the post of Administrative & Technical Staff Cadre. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Category-Wise Vacancy Reservation
| UR | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |
Essential Educational Qualification
Graduate / As specified in official notice. Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Computer Based Written Test (CBT), 2. Skill Test / Interview (Where Applicable), 3. Document Verification & Medical Fitness Test.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director | 1 | Rs. , | 2026-09-30 |
| Officer / Executive (Indiancoastguard) | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Indiancoastguard (Tender: Gen | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Indiancoastguard (Tender: Gen | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
| Tender Notice - Indiancoastguard (Tender: Gen | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Candidates must access the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal and complete the One Time Registration using a valid active email address and mobile number to generate permanent login credentials.
Log into the candidate dashboard using generated credentials, fill in comprehensive personal, academic, and communication details accurately, and ensure all entries strictly match official educational certificates.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, left-hand thumb impressions, and relevant educational documents conforming strictly to the specified dimension and file size guidelines provided in the notification.
Complete the online application fee payment via the integrated digital payment gateway using debit cards, credit cards, net banking, or UPI, except for exempted categories like SC, ST, and female applicants.
Verify all filled details through the final preview window, submit the application form successfully, and download the confirmation page along with the subsequently issued admit card when notified.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Indiancoastguard N/A Recruitment is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.
| Selection Phase / Exam Paper | Weightage & Duration | Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1: Computer Based Online Examination | Total 60 to 110 marks depending on post, Duration: 45 to 90 minutes | Mathematics, Physics, Basic Chemistry, English, General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning |
| Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test and Document Verification | Qualifying nature, Duration: 1 Day | 1.6 km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak), 10 Push-ups, Initial biometric verification, Original educational and identity document scrutiny |
| Stage 3: Initial Medical Examination and Final Documentation | Qualifying nature, Duration: 1 to 2 Days | Detailed physical and clinical examination by military medical officers, Height, weight, and chest measurements, Visual standards and hearing tests, Blood and urine pathology tests, Submission of police verification forms |
| Stage 4: Original Document Verification at Training Establishment | Qualifying nature, Duration: Upon reporting | Re-verification of all original certificates, Submission of police verification certificate, Final medical review at INS Chilka, Enrollment formalities and commencement of basic military training |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Indian Coast Guard Navik and Yantrik cadre positions operate under the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix, typically spanning Level 3 and Level 5 respectively. For Navik (General Duty), the entry basic pay starts at rupees twenty-one thousand seven hundred in Pay Level 3. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance at 53 percent of basic pay, House Rent Allowance varying between 9, 18, and 27 percent based on X, Y, and Z class cities, and Transport Allowance with applicable DA, the initial Gross Monthly Salary aggregates approximately between rupees thirty-eight thousand and forty-five thousand. After mandatory statutory deductions towards the National Pension System and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between rupees thirty-four thousand and forty thousand per month. Yantrik positions start at Pay Level 5 with higher basic pay entries, scaling upwards significantly with annual increments, military service pay components if applicable, and periodic DA hikes sanctioned by the central government.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Reservation of vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Economically Weaker Sections, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities is strictly governed in accordance with Department of Personnel and Training guidelines and directives issued by the Government of India from time to time. Age relaxation is applicable up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates, 3 years for non-creamy layer OBC candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD applicants. The EWS category receives a 10 percent vertical reservation subject to income and asset criteria verification. Female candidates and applicants belonging to designated reserved categories are explicitly exempted from paying the online recruitment examination fee, ensuring equitable access and inclusive participation across all strata of society.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Indiancoastguard N/A Recruitment
Cutoff marks vary significantly across zones and categories, generally ranging between 50 to 75 percent depending on the difficulty level of the computer-based examination and total vacancies available.
Yes, since the examination is conducted across multiple shifts with varying difficulty levels, standard statistical normalization formulas established by government guidelines are applied to ensure fairness.
Selected candidates are required to execute a service bond agreeing to serve the organization for a mandatory initial engagement period, failing which financial penalties apply as per rules.
Newly recruited Naviks and Yantriks undergo a rigorous initial training period followed by a statutory probation period of two years during which their performance and conduct are closely monitored.
Yes, the syllabus for Stage 1 examinations is strictly aligned with CBSE and state board curricula for mathematics, physics, English, and basic science up to the 12th standard level.
Personnel are posted across various Coast Guard regional headquarters, air stations, maritime rescue coordination centers, and operational vessels deployed along the extensive coastline of India.