Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025. The Indian Coast Guard has announced a recruitment notification for 14 Group C posts, including Peon, Engine Driver, Store Keeper, and others. Interested candidates can apply offline through the official website indiancoastguard.gov.in. The offline application process begins on 23 October 2025 and will remain open until 06 December 2025.
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025: Vacancy Details
Post Name
No. of Vacancies
Store Keeper Grade-II
01
Engine Driver
03
Lascar
02
Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade)
03
Peon/GO
04
Welder (Semi-Skilled)
01
Total
14
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Post Name
Educational Qualification
Store Keeper Grade-II
12th Pass from a recognized Board or University
Engine Driver
Matriculation or equivalent
Lascar
10th Pass or equivalent
Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade)
10th Pass and valid LMV/HMV Driving License
Peon/GO
Matriculation or equivalent
Welder (Semi-Skilled)
10th Pass or ITI from a recognized institute
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025: Salary Structure
Post Name
Pay Level
Pay Scale (₹)
Store Keeper Grade-II
Level 2
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Engine Driver
Level 4
₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Lascar
Level 1
₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade)
Level 2
₹19,900 – ₹63,200
Peon/GO
Level 1
₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Welder (Semi-Skilled)
Level 1
₹18,000 – ₹56,900
Age Limit
The age criteria for each post will be as per the detailed advertisement available on the official website of the Indian Coast Guard. Candidates are advised to check the notification for category-wise relaxation and other conditions.
Selection Process for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025
Scrutiny of Applications: Applications will be reviewed based on eligibility criteria.
Written Examination:
Mode: Pen and paper
Duration: 1 hour
Minimum Qualifying Marks:
General: 50%
SC/ST: 45%
Trade Test (where applicable): Candidates qualifying the written exam will undergo relevant skill or trade tests.
Merit List: Final selection will be based purely on merit, combining performance in written and trade tests.
Verification: Biometric and mobile verification will be done before or on the examination day.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Start Date for Application
23 October 2025
Last Date for Application
06 December 2025 (within 45 days of Employment News publication)
Download the detailed notification and the application form.
Fill in all the details carefully and attach:
Self-attested photograph
Copies of educational, technical, and experience certificates
Caste certificate (if applicable)
Send the completed application by Ordinary Post to the address below and also mention On the envelope. “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [Post Name] AND CATEGORY [UR/EWS/OBC/SC/ST]” (Applications without proper superscription will be rejected.)
The Commander, Coast Guard Region (East), Near Napier Bridge, Fort St. George (PO), Chennai – 600009
