Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 14 Group C Posts; Apply Now!

Indian Coast Guard has released the recruitment notification to fill the 14 Store Keeper Grade-II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade),  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator), Welder (Semi-Skilled) Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 29.12.2025. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Indian Coast Guard Group C 2025 notification and verify their eligibility. 

Check the Indian Coast Guard Notification 2025 for salary and additional benefits like medical insurance, PF, TA/DA, etc. Applicants must have a working Email Address and Mobile Number that they maintain until the Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 results are announced. Candidates keep visiting our tamilanguide.in/ website  regarding Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Updates.

Indian Coast Guard Current Notification 2025 [Quick Summary]

Organization Name: Indian Coast Guard

Job Category: Central Govt Jobs

Employment Type: Regular Basis

Total No of Vacancies: 14 Store Keeper Grade-II, Engine Driver, Lascar, Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade),  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator), Welder (Semi-Skilled) Posts

Place of Posting: Chennai

Starting Date:  05.11.2025

Last Date:  29.12.2025

Apply Mode: Offline

Official Website: https://indiancoastguard.gov.in/

Current Indian Coast Guard Job Openings:

1. Store Keeper Grade-II – 01 Post
2. Engine Driver – 03 Posts
3. Lascar – 02 Posts
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 03 Posts
5.  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator) – 04 Posts
6. Welder (Semi-Skilled) – 01 Post

Indian Coast Guard Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for Indian Coast Guard: 

1. Store Keeper Grade-II – 
   • Qualification: 12th Pass from recognised board or university. 
   • Experience: One year’s experience in handling stores from any recognised firm or central or stage govt organisation or public sector undertaking.
2. Engine Driver – 
   • Qualification: Matriculation pass from a recognised board or equivalent. a certification of proficiency as an engine driver from an accredited government organization or its equivalent.
   • Experience: Two years of duty as a sarang on a ship with more than 400 boat horsepower.
3. Lascar – 
   • Qualification: Matriculation pass or its equivalent from recognised boards. 
   • Experience: three years experience in service boat.
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 
   • Qualification: Matriculation pass or its equivalent from recognised board and should possess valid driving license for both heavy and light motor vehicles. 02 years experience of driving. knowledge of motor mechanism (should be able to remove minor defects in vehicles).
5.  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator) – 
   • Qualification: Matriculation pass or its equivalent from recognised boards. 
   • Experience: two years experience as Office attendant.
6. Welder (Semi-Skilled) – 
   • Qualification: Matriculation pass or its equivalent. 
   • Experience: 03 years experience in the relevant trade.

Age Limit for Indian Coast Guard: (As on 29.12.2025)

1. Store Keeper Grade-II – 18 to 25 years
2. Engine Driver – 18 to 30 years
3. Lascar – 18 to 30 years
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – 18 to 27 years
5.  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator) – 18 to 27 years
6. Welder (Semi-Skilled) – 18 to 27 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• For SC/ ST Applicants: +5 years
• For OBC Applicants: +3 years 
• For PwBD (Gen/ EWS) Applicants: +10 years 
• For PwBD (SC/ ST) Applicants: +15 years 
• For PwBD (OBC) Applicants: +13 years 
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for Indian Coast Guard:

1. Store Keeper Grade-II – Pay Level – 02
2. Engine Driver – Pay Level – 04
3. Lascar – Pay Level – 01
4. Civilian Motor Transport Driver (Ordinary Grade) – Pay Level – 02
5.  Peon, GO (Gestner Operator) – Pay Level – 01
6. Welder (Semi-Skilled) – Pay Level – 01

Method of Selection for Indian Coast Guard:

• Written Exam 
• Certificate Verification 

How to Submit an Application:

• The duly filled application with all the requisite documents should be sent to the following address by Ordinary Post only.
• Address for sending application:-  The Commander Coast Guard Region (East) Near Napier Bridge Fort St George (PO) Chennai-600 009
• “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF” (i.e., Store Keeper Grade-II, Engine Driver, Lascar, CMTD (OG), MTS (Peon, GO), Welder (Semi-Skilled), and the category for which they applied (i.e., UR/EWS/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/SC/ST) must be clearly superscribed in bold letters on the envelope containing the application.  

Crucial Dates:

• Starting Date for Submission of Application: 05.11.2025 
• Last date for Submission of Application: 29.12.2025 

Indian Coast Guard Advertisement & Apply Link:

Official Career Page of Indian Coast Guard: Website Link

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