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About The Career
The Coast Guard operates under the Ministry of Defence and ensures coastal security, search-and-rescue, and anti-smuggling operations. Officers and sailors serve at sea and onshore in operational, technical, or support branches.
Indian Coast Guards
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
- Loves sea life and teamwork
- Physically strong and responsible
- Interested in rescue, navigation, or marine safety
- Officer: 10+2 (PCM) or Graduation
- Sailor: 10th or 12th pass
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
- Science (PCM preferred)
- Commissioned (Officer) Entries: * Assistant Commandant Entry (General Duty, Technical, Law, Pilot/Navigator) * Through UPSC/Coast Guard selection
- Non-Commissioned (Enrolled Personnel): * Navik (General Duty): 10+2 (PCM) * Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10 pass * Yantrik (Technical Sailor): Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics * Recruitment through Coast Guard Enlistment or Agniveer System
Average Starting Salary
- Non Commissioned Ranks: ₹21,000 - ₹30,000 /month
- Comissioned / Officer Rank:₹56,100 – ₹61,300 per month
