As a General Duty officer, you would be commanding the ships at sea. You would operate any weapons, sensors and any kind of equipment on the ship. You would be responsible for the safety of equipment and people on the ship.

As a pilot officer, you will get an opportunity to work at the shore work stations along the Indian coast. You will fly fixed wings aircraft for surveillance of the exclusive economic zone. You will also fly helicopters as part of the patrol team of Indian Coastal guards.

Technical Officers are responsible for the operation of all equipment and technologies on board of coast guard vessels (both air and shore installations).

Law Officers act as legal advisers to their respective commanders. They represent the Indian Coast Guard in legal actions filed by or against the organization. They also perform the duties of trial law officers in Coast Guard courts, convened to try delinquent Coast Guard personnel.