Candidates can begin applying online from 16 March onwards by visiting the website  ‘www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in’ and clicking the ‘Oppurtunities’ button there. Applying for the job can be done online till 5 p.m. of 22 March. The online application link will be made active soon. The details of the vacancy can be obtained by clicking the link ‘Link‘

A five percent relaxation in above minimum cut off will be provided for SC/ST candidates and outstanding sports person of national level who have obtained first, second or third position in any sports events at the national or international level.

The candidates must have a vision of 624 without glasses and 6/9 and 6/12 with glasses for better eye and worse eye respectively. The age limit of the candidates must be 18 years (minimum) and 22 years (maximum). The candidates must be born between 1 August 1998 and 31 July 2002.

Sources say admit cards will be available till download 9 to 16 April this year. And, date of exam is tentatively in April or May this year. The results link will be made available at appropriate time after the exams are conducted.

BITS Pilani signed an agreement with the Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) in Pune, on December 4. The areas of knowledge-sharing activities undertaken include workshops, seminars, and conferences to be conducted on national security fields, according to a statement from BITS Pilani.

The BITS Pilani statement also says that joint research work will be an area of focus for this collaboration. The Center for Research Excellence in National Security (CRENS) established at the BITS Pilani will facilitate the partnership.

Both institutes will also undertake research projects including short-term consultancy assignments to deal with industry issues and long-term initiatives to explore emerging and future areas. The collaborations will include the usage of lab infrastructures, faculty members, and research scholars.

BITS Pilani vice chancellor Ramgopal Rao was critical of the tie-up and stated: “Our partnership with DIAT Pune reflects a shared vision that through research and innovation, we can synergistically elevate the defence capability of India and give a technological push to India. Through CRENS we intend to address the veritable challenges and bring about self-reliance in the strategic sectors.

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BHVS Narayana Murthy, vice chancellor of DIAT Pune, stated: “DIAT Pune focuses on developing India’s technological defence capabilities by focused research, innovation, and skill development. BITS Pilani has always led the way for innovation, and our tie-up with the esteemed university will enable us to share resources and expertise to address many of the problems that are now challenging National Security and facilitate an ecosystem of collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship.”

Conclusion

The partnership between BITS Pilani and DIAT Pune is a significant step forward in strengthening India’s national security and technological landscape. Through combining research, innovation, and skill development expertise, the two institutions aim to address critical challenges and enhance India’s defence capabilities. Initiatives such as joint research, certificate courses, and resource sharing will foster innovation and self-reliance in this collaboration. This partnership not only shows the importance of academia-industry synergy but also creates a benchmark for strategic collaborations in the building of a technologically robust and secure future for India.