Indian Coast Guard

The Indian Coast Guard is an Armed Force of the Union responsible for maritime law enforcement, coastal security, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and other maritime duties. For candidates, recruitment opportunities include Assistant Commandant officer entry and Navik and Yantrik personnel entries. Selection stages depend on the entry and may include written or computer-based testing, physical fitness assessment, medical examination and other stages specified in the recruitment notification.

The Indian Coast Guard was created as a dedicated maritime law-enforcement and coastal-security force. It was formally established on 19 August 1978 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978 and subsequently expanded its fleet, aviation, surveillance and shore infrastructure.

The Indian Coast Guard is headed by the Director General and operates through regional and district structures, stations, ships, air stations and specialized establishments. Its organizational system supports maritime security, surveillance, search and rescue, law enforcement and environmental protection.