A Career in Indian Coast Guard – Coast Guard is a part of the Indian Para Military Force whose responsibilities are bounded to the safeguarding of maritime boundary of our nation.
Major career opportunities provided by Coast Guard for the youngsters can be broadly divided into three career roles. Details of the same are given below.
- Navik – General Duty (GD)
- Navik – Domestic Branch (DB)
- Yantrik – (Technical Branch)
- Assistant Commandant
Selection Procedure of Coast Guard Officers
The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging career to young and dynamic Indian male candidates for the General Duty branch as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer).
the vacancy notification is issed by CG or UPSC it self .
| Type of Entry | Age | Educational Qualification | Physical Standards |
| General Duty Entry (Male) | 21-25 years | Clear Class 12 examination with Mathematics and Physics subject combination Must Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | Height- 157 cms Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (expansion ) -5 cms EyeSight (Uncorrected without glass.) – 6/6 6/9 (Corrected with glass) – 6/6 6/6 |
| General Duty (Female) | 21-25 years | Clear Class 12 examination with Mathematics and Physics subject combination Must Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | Height- 152 cms Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (expansion ) -5 cms EyeSight (Uncorrected without glass.) – 6/6 6/9 (Corrected with glass) – 6/6 6/6 |
| General Duty/ Pilot Navigator Entry | 19- 25 years | Clear Class 12 examination with Mathematics and Physics subject combination Must Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | Height -162.5 cms -197 cms Leg Length – 99 cms Minimum Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (expansion ) -5 cms Eye Sight (Uncorrected without glass.) – 6/6, 6/9 (Corrected with glass) – 6/6, 6/6 |
| Commercial Pilot Licence (Male) | 19- 25 years | Must possess 12th class or equivalent certificate Current Commercial Pilot Licence issued/ validated by Director General of Civil Aviation is mandatory | Height -162.5 cms -197 cms Leg Length – 99 cms Minimum b) Weight – Proportionate to the height (c) Chest (expansion ) -5 cms Eye Sight (Uncorrected without glass.) – 6/6, 6/9 (Corrected with glass) – 6/6, 6/6 |
| Commercial Pilot Licence (Female) | 19- 25 years | Must possess 12th class or equivalent certificate Current Commercial Pilot Licence issued/ validated by Director General of Civil Aviation is mandatory | Height -152 cms Leg Length – 91 cms Minimum Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (expansion ) -5 cms EyeSight (Uncorrected without glass.) – 6/6, 6/9 (Corrected with glass) – 6/6, 6/6 |
| Technical Entry | 21-25 years | An Engineering Degree recognized by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) as specified below Engineering Branch. Naval architecture Engineering Mechanical Engineering Marine Engineering Automotive Engineering Mechatronics Engineering Industrial Engineering Production Engineering MetallurgyDesign Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Branch Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering Telecommunication Engineering Instrumentation Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering Electronics and Communication Engineering Power Engineering Power Electronics | Height – 157 cms minimum. Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (Expanded) – 5 cms Eye Sight (Uncorrected without glass) – 6/36, 6/36 (Corrected with glass) 6/6, 6/6 |
| Law entry | 21-30 years | A degree in Law from a recognized university. LLB and Integrated LLB is accepted | Height Male -157 Cms Female – 152 cms. Weight – Proportionate to the height Chest (Expanded) – 5 cms EyeSight (Uncorrected without glass) – 6/60, 6/60 (Corrected with glass) 6/6, 6/12 |
| Yantriks (Technical Branch) | 18-22 years | Passed 10th class and Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/ Power). | – |
| Navik (GD) (General Duty Branch) | 18-22 years | 12th Class Passed with Maths And Physics from any Education Board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education (COBSE). | – |
| Navik (DB) (Domestic Branch) | 18-22 years | 10th class Passed from any Education Board recognized by Council of Boards of School Education in India | – |
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Career Progression in Indian Coast Guard
Career Progression for General Duty Naviks, Domestic Duty Naviks, Yantriks, and other officials of Coast Guard is given below.
General Duty Naviks
| Rank | Minimum time to be spent in each Rank to become eligible for promotion |
| Navik | Basic Rank |
| Uttam Navik | 5 |
| Pradhan Navik | 4 |
| Adhikari | 3 |
| Uttam Adhikari | 4 |
| Pradhan Adhikari | 3 |
Navik (Domestic Branch)
| Rank | Minimum time to be spent in each Rank to become eligible for promotion |
| Navik | Basic Rank |
| Uttam Navik | 5 |
| Pradhan Navik | 4 |
| Adhikari | 3 |
| Uttam Adhikari | 4 |
| Pradhan Adhikari | 3 |
Yantrik
| Rank | Minimum time to be spent in each Rank to become eligible for promotion |
| Yantrik | Basic Rank |
| Uttam Yantrik | 2 |
| Pradhan Yantrik | 2 |
| Sahayak Engineer | 3 |
| Uttam Sahayak Engineer | 4 |
| Pradhan Sahayak Engineer | 3 |
Promotion details of officials with other ranks
| Rank | Minimum time to be spent in each Rank to become eligible for promotion |
| Assistant Commandant | Basic Rank |
| Deputy Commandant | 6 |
| Commandant | 2 |
| Deputy Inspector General | 8 |
| Inspector General | 6 |
Salary Structure for Officials in Coast Guard
| Rank | Starting Basic Payment (In INR) |
| Assistant Commandant | Rs. 56,100 |
| Deputy Commandant | Rs. 67,700 |
| Commandant (Junior Grade) | Rs. 78,800 |
| Commandant | Rs. 1,23,100 |
| Deputy Inspector General | Rs. 1,31,100 |
| Inspector General | Rs. 1,44,200 |
| Additional Director General | Rs. 1,82,200 |
| Director General | Rs. 2,05,400 |
How to become a pilot in Coast Guard?
There are three ways to become a Coast Guard Pilot.
- Candidates possessing a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) can directly apply for Coast Guard Aviation branch as per the advertisement for the post of General Duty Pilot/Navigator.
- Candidates interested to become a pilot in Coast Guard can also opt for a short service scheme of 8 years duration. This is expandable up to a maximum of 14 years. To apply for this, the candidates must possess a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL).
- Existing General Duty Officers, interested in becoming a pilot in Coast Guard are also allowed to appear for Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT), Flying medicals, and then go for any Pilot/Navigators course.
Difference between Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy
| Indian Navy (IN) | Indian Coast Guard (ICG) |
| Officers of Indian Navy are commissioned officers | Officers of ICG are Class A Gazetted officers |
| Officers will not get Ex-Servicemen status after retirement | Officers will not get Ex-Servicemen status after retirement |
| Indian Navy safeguards Indian ships and ports from external threats | Coast guards look take care of illegal activities that might happen in the sea |
| Indian Navy various participate in various exercise and rescue operations at the international level | Indian coast Guard will not take part in exercises and military operations |
| Complete safeguarding of high seas is entrusted with Indian Navy | Indian Coastal Guard focus on Patrolling the coastal area of India |
Training center of Indian Coastal Guard
The construction of the Indian Coast Guard Academy for providing training to coast guard personnel is in progress. It is based in Azhikkal, Kerala.
As of now, candidates joining the Indian Coast Guard undergo training from Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala.
Other Benefits for Assistant Commandant
- (a) Medical cover for self and family including dependent parents.
- (b) Government accommodation for self & family on the nominal license fee.
- (c) 45 days Earned leave and 08 days Casual leave every year with Leave Travel
- Concession (LTC) for self, family, and dependent parents as per Govt. rules.
- (d) Insurance cover of 1 Crore at a premium of 10000/- per month as Group insurance
- as per prevalent rules.
- (e) Contributory Pension Scheme and Gratuity on retirement as applicable.
- (f) Canteen facilities and various loan facilities at subsidized rates.
- (g) Learn & participate in various sports and adventure activities.
- (h) ECHS medical facilities after retirement.