Indian Coast Guard Engine Driver Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification (Essential) | Matriculation pass (or its equivalent) from a recognized Board, along with a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government Institute or equivalent. |
| Educational Qualification (Desirable) | Two years of service as Sarang on a vessel of over four hundred Boat Horse Power. |
Age Limit
The age limit for the Engine Driver post is between 18 and 30 years, calculated as on the last date of receipt of applications, i.e., 11 August 2026.| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (EWS) | 18-30 years |
| Government Servants | Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Up to 40 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Scrutiny of Applications | All applications are checked against eligibility criteria and required documents; admit cards are issued only to shortlisted candidates. |
| Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents plus two self-attested photocopy sets before appearing for the written exam. |
| Biometric Verification | Thumb impression and photograph are captured during initial document verification and re-verified at every subsequent stage. |
| Written Examination | A pen-paper based, one-hour, bilingual exam with 80 objective-type questions covering General English, General Knowledge, Simple Maths, and relevant trade questions. No negative marking. |
| Skill/Trade Test | Only candidates who qualify the written exam are called for this test, which is qualifying in nature. |
| Merit List | Prepared strictly based on marks obtained in the written examination and published on the official Indian Coast Guard website. |
Salary
Selected candidates for the Engine Driver post will be placed in Pay Level-04 of the pay matrix.| Post Name | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Engine Driver | Pay Level-04 (Pay Matrix) |
Documents Required
Candidates must enclose self-attested photocopies of the following documents with their application:- Valid Photo ID proof
- Date of birth proof (Class X Passing Certificate OR Birth Certificate)
- Matriculation or equivalent marksheet and certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Latest EWS Category certificate as per the format in Annexure-II
- Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government institute or equivalent
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer, if presently serving in any Government organization
- Two latest passport-size colour photographs
How to Apply
- Fill the application form in English or Hindi, strictly as per the format given in Annexure-I.
- Affix a self-attested colour photograph on the form.
- Attach self-attested photocopies of all required documents (originals are not to be sent).
- Enclose a blank self-addressed envelope with Rs. 50/- postal stamp.
- Superscribe the envelope in BOLD letters with "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ENGINE DRIVER" and the category applied for, i.e., EWS.
- Send the complete application by ordinary post only to: The Commander, Coast Guard Region (A&N), Post Box No. 716, Haddo (PO), Sri Vijaya Puram - 744102, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- Ensure the application reaches within 45 days from the date of publication in Employment News, and no later than 11 August 2026.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Coast Guard Engine Driver Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit applications for the Engine Driver post is 11 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available for the Engine Driver post?
Ans: There is 01 vacancy for the Engine Driver post, reserved for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required for the Engine Driver post?
Ans: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (or equivalent) and hold a Certificate of Competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government Institute.
Q4. What is the age limit for the Indian Coast Guard Engine Driver recruitment?
Ans: The age limit is between 18 and 30 years as on 11 August 2026. Age relaxation is available for Government servants and Ex-Servicemen up to 40 years.
Q5. What is the salary for the Engine Driver post?
Ans: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-04 of the pay matrix, applicable to General Central Service, Group 'C', Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts.
Q6. How to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Engine Driver Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Applications must be filled offline in the prescribed format, with self-attested documents and a self-addressed envelope, and sent by ordinary post to the specified address before 11 August 2026.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
Job Summary
| Board | Headquarters, Coast Guard Region (A&N), Sri Vijaya Puram |
| State | All India |
| Qualification | 10TH |
| Salary | Pay Level-04 (Pay Matrix) |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 11 Aug 2026 |
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