The-Indian-Coast-Guard.html? (ICG)is one of the auxiliary branches of the Indian Armed Forces, tasked with the mission to guard the Republic of India’s maritime interests. The Indian Coast Guard is an armed force of the Union of India, under the Ministry of Defence. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18th August 1978 as an independent entity as per the Coast Guard Act. The ICG mission is to protect India’s maritime interests, including its coastline, Exclusive Economic Zone and Shipping. It is also tasked with Indian maritime law enforcement relating to ocean resources, shipping, customs and revenue, maritime environment, protected species as well as narcotics. Applications are invited from unmarried male Indian nationals possessing educational qualifications and age, as prescribed below, for recruitment to the post of Navik (General Duty) in the Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union Navik (General Duty) Pay Scale : Rs 5200 –20200 alongwith Rs 2000 Grade Pay Q