APPLICATION DEADLINE UNAVAILABLE 01KZX75S6TQ42QP2PPBRZDGNVJ Published 13 Aug 2026

Engine Driver

Engine Driver post advertised by Indian Coast Guard through direct recruitment; the readable text does not establish an unambiguous vacancy total.

Recruiting body Indian Coast Guard — · current status Application deadline unavailable

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Notification indiancoastguard.gov.in
Last checked
12 Aug 2026
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01 At a glance

Recruiting bodyIndian Coast Guard —
Job reference01KZX75S6TQ42QP2PPBRZDGNVJ
VacanciesNot specified
QualificationMatriculation pass or its equivalent from recognized Boards.
LocationSee official notification
EmploymentNot specified
Applications closeNot specified

About this post

Indian Coast Guard — has issued an official recruitment notification for Engine Driver.

Engine Driver post advertised by Indian Coast Guard through direct recruitment; the readable text does not establish an unambiguous vacancy total.

Vacancy table — check official notification: The category-wise vacancy text is not structurally readable without inference and is printed as: Category Nf Vacancy* 1. / _ EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 0 / *Subject to variation.

Document issue date and eligibility reference — conflicting deadline: The date of issue of all the above documents is to be on or before to closing date of application i.e. 11 Aug 26. The crucial date for reckoning the eligibility with regards to Age, Educational Qualification, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category etc. will be the last date for receipt of application.

Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.

Qualification
  • Matriculation pass or its equivalent from recognized Boards.
  • Certificate of competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government Institute or equivalent.
Service classification and pay level

General Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial in Pay Level- 04 in the pay matrix

Desirable qualification
Two years service as Sarang on a Vessel of over four hundred Boat Horse Power.
Ex-Servicemen age relaxation

Relaxable for Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the orders issued by Central Govt. in this regard.

Eligibility responsibility

Before applying for the post, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the advertisement.

Appointment not conferred by examination

Mere appearance/ qualifying in the written examination does not confer any right on the candidate to claim for appointment unless he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria

Recruitment updates website

Candidates are advised to visit ICG website ie www.indiancoastguard.gov.in on a regular basis for important updates regarding the said recruitment.

Application mode

ordinary post only

Important dates

  • Last date of receipt of applications — conflicting printed dates; check official notification — Last date of receipt of applications — 1 Aug 26Exact date not specified
  • Closing date of application — conflicting printed dates; check official notification — closing date of application i.e. 11 Aug 26.Exact date not specified
  • Relative application receipt period — within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.Exact date not specified

02 Vacancies

Total vacancies: Not specified

A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.

03 Eligibility requirements

Education

QualificationMatriculation pass or its equivalent from recognized Boards. · Equivalence: exact qualification required
QualificationCertificate of competency as Engine Driver from a recognized Government Institute or equivalent. · Equivalence: exact qualification required

Age and relaxation

StatusNot specified in the current record

Experience and other rules

StatusNot specified in the current record

Pay and fees

PaySee the official notification
Application feeSee the official notification

Selection process

  • Scrutiny and shortlistingAll applications received from the candidates will be scrutinized subject to the eligibility criteria and necessary documents and the admit cards will be issued to the shortlisted candidates for document verification and appearing in the written examination.
  • Document verificationAll the shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification prior appearing in the written examination. Candidates will be required to bring théir original documents and self-attested photocopies (02 sets) of the same as per the directives/ instructions given in their admit cards.
  • Biometric verificationBiometric particulars ie Thumb impression and photo of candidate will be captured during initial document verification while reporting of the candidate. In all stages of recruitment the identity of candidate will be verified from the biometric details saved initially. Identity of the candidate will further be re-verified at the time of their reporting for Joining/ Document Verification after selection.
  • Written examinationAll the shortlisted candidates will undergo written examination which will consist of subjects in General English, General Knowledge, Simple Maths and relevant trade questions based on the educational/technical qualifications prescribed for the post. The written examination will be pen-paper based and one hour duration. The Question Paper (bilingual) for written examination will consists of 80 objective type questions with one mark for each correct answer and there will be no negative marking.
  • Skill testThe candidates who qualify the written test will be called for skill test, which is qualifying in nature.
  • Merit listMerit list will be prepared strictly based on merit position as per marks obtained in written examination and will be published on the Indian Coast Guard website alongwith necessary instructions.

04 How to apply

Complete beforeNot specified
Application route Applications application deadline unavailable

Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.

Follow these steps in order

  1. 01
    Application form and supporting documents

    Application form should be filled either in English or Hindi as per the prescribed format given at Annexure-I. The applications with duly affixed self attested colour photograph should be accompanied by photocopies of the documents listed below, duly self attested with name and date. No original certificates are to be forwarded alongwith the application form.

  2. 02
    Self-addressed stamped envelope

    Applicants are to enclose a separate blank envelope with Rs. 50/- postal stamp (pasted on the envelope) addressed to themselves with the application.

  3. 03
    Postal destination and method

    The duly filled applications alongwith all the requisite documents should be forwarded to “The Commander, Coast Guard Region (A&N), Post Box No.716, Haddo (PO), Sri Vijaya Puram - 744102, Andaman & Nicobar Islands” by ordinary post only within 45 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.

  4. 04
    Envelope superscription

    It is mandatory that the envelope containing the application should be clearly superscribed in BOLD letters with notation “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ENGINE DRIVER” and also the category for which they applied for viz. Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category. Applications without these notations will be summarily rejected.

  5. 05
    Government department candidates

    Candidates working in Govt departments are to forward their application through proper channel only before the due date of receipt of application alongwith NOC issued by concerned authority.

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Important official conditions

Condition

Service classification and pay levelGeneral Central Service, Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial in Pay Level- 04 in the pay matrix
Vacancy table — check official notificationThe category-wise vacancy text is not structurally readable without inference and is printed as: Category Nf Vacancy* 1. / _ EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 0 / *Subject to variation.
Desirable qualificationTwo years service as Sarang on a Vessel of over four hundred Boat Horse Power.
Ex-Servicemen age relaxationRelaxable for Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the orders issued by Central Govt. in this regard.
Document issue date and eligibility reference — conflicting deadlineThe date of issue of all the above documents is to be on or before to closing date of application i.e. 11 Aug 26. The crucial date for reckoning the eligibility with regards to Age, Educational Qualification, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category etc. will be the last date for receipt of application.
Eligibility responsibilityBefore applying for the post, the candidates should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the advertisement.
Appointment not conferred by examinationMere appearance/ qualifying in the written examination does not confer any right on the candidate to claim for appointment unless he/she fulfils the eligibility criteria
Recruitment updates websiteCandidates are advised to visit ICG website ie www.indiancoastguard.gov.in on a regular basis for important updates regarding the said recruitment.

Eligibility

Age requirementBetween 18 - 30 years (Relaxable for Govt. servants upto 40 years as well as for Ex-Servicemen in accordance with the orders issued by Central Govt. in this regard). The crucial date is described as the last date for receipt of application, but the notification prints conflicting dates of 1 Aug 26 and 11 Aug 26 and also a relative 45-day receipt period.
Age — Govt. servantsmaximum 40 years
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