Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2026: 54 Vacancies



Government Job Alert • 2026

Indian Coast Guard Civilian Recruitment 2026: 54 Vacancies

The Indian Coast Guard has published an expansive vacancy circular inviting applications from eligible civilian candidates. Multiple civilian posts are open for recruitment on a Deputation (ISTC) basis across various coastal stations and headquarters.

Quick Summary: 54 vacancies (subject to change)  |  Deputation (ISTC) basis  |  Multiple coastal stations  |  Apply within 60 days of Employment News publication  |  Central Government employees only

Vacancy Highlights

Table 1: Key details of the Coast Guard recruitment drive
CriteriaDetails
OrganizationCoast Guard Headquarters, New Delhi
Advertisement No.CBC 10147/11/0010/2627
Total Vacancies54 vacancies (subject to change)
Mode of IntakeDeputation (ISTC) Basis
DeadlineWithin 60 days from publication in Employment News

Organization Details

The civilian positions are hosted across the Indian Coast Guard framework, with administrative processing managed via the Coast Guard Headquarters, located at the National Stadium Complex, New Delhi-110001.

Post-wise Vacancy Details

The recruitment drive aims to fill 54 civilian spots distributed as follows:

Table 2: Posts, vacancy count, and locations
Post NameVacanciesLocations
Civilian Staff Officer01Gopalpur (Odisha)
Civilian Staff Officer (Logistics)03Kochi, Sri Vijayapuram, Porbandar
Section Officer06Kochi, Kavaratti, Androth, Sri Vijayapuram, Vadinar, Frazerganj
Chief Draughtsman02Tuticorin, Ratnagiri
Personal Assistant03Porbandar, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam
Assistant39Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Daman, Karwar, Pipavav, and others

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be regular employees under the Central Government with verified educational and regular service backgrounds matching the distinct cadres.

Submissions must contain complete and up-to-date ACR/APAR dossiers (or attested photocopies) for the last 05 years.

Pay Level Details

Table 3: Applicable pay levels for each post
Post NameGroup / CategoryPay Level
Civilian Staff Officer & CSO (Logistics)Group 'A', GazettedPay Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700)
Section OfficerGroup 'B', GazettedPay Level-8 (Rs. 47,600–1,51,100)
Chief DraughtsmanGroup 'B', Non-MinisterialPay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400)
Personal Assistant & AssistantGroup 'B', Non-GazettedPay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400)

Age Limit

Not specifically noted on the core announcement panel. Candidates should refer to the official notification for age-related eligibility conditions applicable to deputation.

Deputation Period

The deputation will initially be for a period of 02 years.

Selection Process

Selection will involve administrative evaluation of service records and technical competencies, managed by the Directorate of EP & CP.

How to Apply

The application form can be downloaded from the official website. Completed applications in the prescribed proforma, along with the past 5 years' APAR dossiers and educational certificates, must be forwarded to:

Directorate of EP & CP,
{for Director(CP)}
Coast Guard Headquarters,
National Stadium Complex, New Delhi-110001.
Note: Applications received incomplete or without the last 5 years' ACRs/APARs and educational certificates will not be considered.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News.

Visit Official Website: indiancoastguard.gov.in

Why You Should Apply

With 54 openings across multiple coastal hubs and key metros like Mumbai and Chennai, this recruitment drive offers a structured opportunity for central government employees to work within the maritime defense and security administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What happens if my application is missing parts of my APAR records?
A1. Applications received incomplete or without the last 5 years' ACRs/APARs and educational certificates will not be considered.
Q2. Can the number of vacancies change later?
A2. Yes, the vacancy distribution provided is explicitly noted as subject to change.

Source: Official Indian Coast Guard circular, published via Employment News. For authoritative details, always refer to the official website: www.indiancoastguard.gov.in

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