Armed Forces

Indian Coast Guard Officer

Salary range₹56,100+ (Assistant Commandant, Level 10) + allowances → ₹80,000 – 1,30,000 / month Apply throughIndian Coast Guard recruitment, Employment News Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

The Coast Guard protects India's maritime zones: it patrols the coast, searches and rescues at sea, prevents smuggling and fights marine pollution.

Patrol coastal waters by ship and aircraft
Carry out sea rescue and anti-smuggling operations
Respond to oil spills and maritime emergencies

2 Skills required

Physical fitness Seamanship / technical skills Leadership Navigation basics Teamwork Courage Discipline

3 Opportunities available in the market

Entry is through the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam (graduates / engineers) and navik entries after 10th / 12th.

Assistant Commandant (General Duty / Technical)
Navik (General Duty / Domestic Branch)
Coastal stations across the country

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹56,100+ (Assistant Commandant, Level 10) + allowances

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹80,000 – 1,30,000 / month

Senior / specialistRegular service pay scale

Indicative only. Government and public-sector pay follows the official pay matrix of the recruiting body (basic pay plus allowances), which changes with revisions and state rules. Always confirm pay in the official notification.

5 Official recruitment — how to apply & which states

This is a government post.
It is not advertised on private job portals such as Naukri or Indeed. Vacancies are filled only through the official exams and notifications below. Apply only on these official websites.

Apply through these official bodies

Indian Coast Guard recruitmentNavik and Assistant Commandant entriesjoinindiancoastguard.cdac.in Employment News (official job notices)employmentnews.gov.in National Career Service — government job portalncs.gov.in

Where vacancies are (indicative)

#	State	Main hubs	Share of vacancies
1	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Larger share
2	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Larger share
3	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Larger share

Recruitment for this role is organised by the recruiting body and is open across India; vacancies depend on the notification and on state / cadre allocation. The ranking shows larger states by population and is only a guide. Always read the official advertisement.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in) · Employment News

Always read the official advertisement for eligibility, age limit, syllabus, fees and last date.

Current openings — BiharCareer

No jobs foundNo matching posts are listed on BiharCareer right now. Check the official websites above for the latest notification.

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