
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025 – Apply for 170 Posts
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2025: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has officially released the notification for Assistant Commandant (Group A – Gazetted Officer) postings for the 2027 batch, with a total of 170 vacancies in General Duty (GD) and Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics) branches. Online applications are open from 8 July to 27 July 2025 on the ICG recruitment portal.
📌 Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Indian Coast Guard (ICG) |
| Post | Assistant Commandant (AC) – Gazetted Group ‘A’ |
| Batch | 2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 170 (140 GD + 30 Technical) |
| Application Start | 8 July 2025 |
| Application End | 27 July 2025 |
| Official Portal | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
📊 Vacancy Breakdown
Tentative category wise vacancy for various posts for recruitment of Assistant
Commandant-2027 batch is as follows:-

🎓 Eligibility Criteria
| Branch | Education |
|---|---|
| General Duty (GD) | Graduate with ≥60%, plus Physics & Math at 10+2 level |
| Technical | B.E./B.Tech in Mech./Elec./Electronics etc. ≥60%, Physics & Math at 10+2 level |
| Age Relaxation | SC/ST +5 yrs; OBC +3 yrs; Ex‑servicemen +5 yrs |
🎂 Age Limit (As on 01.07.2026)
- 21–25 years (Born between 01 Jul 2001 to 30 Jun 2005)
💵 Application Fees
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| General / OBC/EWS | ₹300 |
| SC / ST | NIL |
🔢 Selection Process
- Stage I – CGCAT (Screening Test)
- Stage II – Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)
- Stage III – Final Selection Board (FSB)
- Stage IV – Medical Examination
- Stage V – Induction Training
📝 CGCAT Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English | 25 | 25 |
| Reasoning & Numerical Ability | 25 | 25 |
| General Science & Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Negative marking: Yes
🧠 Physical & Medical Standards
- Height: Minimum 157 cm
- Chest: 5 cm expansion
- Vision (GD): 6/6 (corrected); (Technical) 6/6 (corrected), 6/36 uncorrected
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 8 July 2025 |
| Apply Online | 8–27 July 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | Sept 2025 (approx.) |
| CGCAT Exam | 18 Sept 2025 |
| PSB | Nov 2025 |
| FSB | Jan 26 – Oct 26 |
| Medical & Induction | Mar 26 – Apr 26 Dec 26 |
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| ICG Careers Portal | ICG Official Site |
| CGCAT Pattern & Syllabus | On the notification |
❓ FAQs
Que. 1: When is the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment window?
Ans. Applications are open from 8 July to 27 July 2025 on the official portal.
Que. 2: How many vacancies are announced for ICG AC 2025?
Ans. A total of 170 posts – 140 in General Duty and 30 in Technical branches.
Que. 3: What educational qualifications are required?
Ans. GD: Graduation + Physics & Maths at 10+2; Technical: B.E./B.Tech (Mech./Elec./Electronics etc.) + Physics & Maths.
Que. 4: What is the age limit and reservation relaxations?
Ans. Age range is 21–25 years as of 1 Jul 2026; SC/ST get +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, ex-servicemen +5 yrs.
Que. 5: What is the selection process for ICG AC posts?
Ans. It includes: Stage I – CGCAT; Stage II – PSB; Stage III – FSB; Stage IV – Medical; and Stage V – Induction.
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