The Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 has announced 48 vacancies for the posts of Assistant and Leading Hand Fireman. Interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply for these roles. Below are the details regarding the positions, eligibility, age limit, and application process.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

The positions available under this recruitment are:

Assistant (General Central Service, Group “B,” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial): 34 Vacancies
Leading Hand Fireman (General Central Service, Group “C,” Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial): 14 Vacancies

Total: 48 Vacancies

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for both positions is 56 years.

Salary Structure

Selected candidates will receive the following pay scale:

Assistant:
Pay Band-2: ₹9,300 to ₹34,800 + Grade Pay ₹4,200 (Revised Pay Level 6)
Leading Hand Fireman:
Pay Band-1: ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹2,000 (Revised Pay Level 3)

Eligibility Criteria

For Assistant

Educational Qualification: A degree from a recognized university.
Experience:
- Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department.
- Six years of regular service in Pay Band-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) with Grade Pay ₹2,800 (Level-5).
- Ten years of regular service in Pay Band-1 (₹5,200 to ₹20,200) with Grade Pay ₹2,400 (Level-4).

For Leading Hand Fireman

Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board or equivalent.
Experience:
- At least one year of experience using minor and major fire-fighting equipment.
- Maintaining records at a fire station.
- Ability to manage shifts, train and direct fire crews, and carry out fire-fighting operations.
- Physical fitness for demanding tasks.

Desirable:

Prior experience in civil or defense fire brigades.
Proficiency in maintaining and operating fire-fighting appliances.

Tenure

Assistant: Initial deputation period of two years.
Leading Hand Fireman: Initial deputation period of one year.
Deputation tenure in total should not exceed three years.

Posting Locations

Assistant

New Delhi, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Mumbai, Kochi, Port Blair, Gandhinagar, Porbandar, Kolkata, and Paradip.

Leading Hand Fireman

Tuticorin.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must follow the steps below:

Download the Application Form:
The application form is available on the official website of the Indian Coast Guard.
Fill in the Details:
Complete the form in the prescribed format, ensuring all information is accurate.
Attach Supporting Documents:
Include your updated ACR/APAR dossiers or attested photocopies of the same for the past five years.
Submit the Application:
Send the completed form and documents to the address below within 60 days from the advertisement date in the Employment News (21-27 December 2024):
Address:
Directorate of EP, CP, OA, and R (for SCSO(CP))
Coast Guard Headquarters, National Stadium Complex,
New Delhi-110001