The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Headquarters, operating under the Ministry of Defence at the National Stadium Complex, New Delhi, has released a comprehensive recruitment advertisement inviting applications for various civilian posts. The recruitment drive seeks to fill posts on a Deputation (Including Short-Term Contract – ISTC) basis for an initial period of 02 years.
The vacancies cover various administrative, technical, and secretarial roles across strategic coastal cities and island stations, including Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Visakhapatnam, Kavaratti, Androth, Sri Vijayapuram, and Porbandar.
Detailed Breakdown of Civilian Vacancies and Pay Levels
The notification covers multiple positions under General Central Service, ranging from Level-6 to Level-11 of the Pay Matrix:
| Ser. No. | Name of the Post | Classification & Pay Level | No. of Vacancies | Posting Locations |
| 1 | Civilian Staff Officer | General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Ministerial — Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) | 01 | Gopalpur (Odisha) |
| 2 | Civilian Staff Officer (Logistics) | General Central Service, Group ‘A’, Gazetted, Non-Ministerial — Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) | 03 | Kochi, Sri Vijayapuram, Porbandar |
| 3 | Section Officer | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Gazetted, Ministerial — Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) | 06 | Kochi, Kavaratti, Androth, Okha, Vadinar, Frazerganj |
| 4 | Chief Draughtsman | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial — Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) | 02 | Tuticorin, Ratnagiri |
| 5 | Personal Assistant | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial — Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | 03 | Porbandar, Tuticorin, Visakhapatnam |
| 6 | Assistant | General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Ministerial — Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | 39 | Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Karaikal, Mumbai, Beypore, Minicoy, Androth, Vizhinjam, Daman, Karwar, Sri Vijayapuram, Jakhau, Pipavav, Vadinar |
Note: The number and place of vacancies listed are subject to change based on administrative requirements.
Eligibility & Application Submission Guidelines
Interested applicants working in central government departments or eligible organizations must forward their applications through the proper administrative channel.
Application Requirements:
- Prescribed Proforma: Candidates must download the application proforma from the official Indian Coast Guard portal at
www.indiancoastguard.gov.in. - ACR/APAR Dossiers: Attested photocopies of the complete Annual Confidential Reports (ACR) / Annual Performance Assessment Reports (APAR) for the last 05 years.
- Educational Certificates: Self-attested copies of educational and technical qualification certificates.
- Cadre Clearance: A certificate from the forwarding authority confirming that the officer/individual can be spared immediately upon selection.
Submission Address & Deadline:
Completed application packages must be forwarded to: Directorate of EP & CP, {for Director(CP)}, Coast Guard Headquarters, National Stadium Complex, New Delhi – 110001
Time Limit: Applications must reach the Coast Guard Headquarters within 60 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News. Applications received after the closing date, without APAR dossiers, or otherwise incomplete will be rejected without consideration.



