1. The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging career to young and dynamic Indian male candidates for the General Duty branch as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) and invites ‘online’ application for SC, ST, and OBC category only.

2. Branch and Eligibility Indian citizens having the following minimum qualifications are eligible to apply:

Note. () Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.

(ii) Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate for SC/ST candidates.

No relaxation is applicable for 12th class marks.

(iii) Indian Coast Guard reserves the right to fix the cut off percentage for issue of PSB call up letters.

3. Vacancy. The total category wise posts for Assistant Commandant - 02/2022 batch (SRD) are as mentioned below:-

4. Additional Eligibility Criteria.

(a) While shortlisting applications for a call-up, priority will be given to candidates with a higher percentage of marks in the degree.

(b) Only candidates who cleared their final year/ final semester exams and completed their degrees are to apply.

(c) Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other service training academy are not eligible to appear.

(d) Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal charges.

(e) Free boarding & Lodging facility for the duration of FSB will be provided. To & Fro rail fares (AC III Tier / Chair car) or actual bus fare to the candidates appearing in FSB (Stage-II) will be reimbursed as per GOI policy.

5. How to Apply.

(a) Applications will be accepted only 'Online' from 1200 hrs on 06 Dec to 17 Dec 2021 up to 1730 hrs for the above-said post. The important instructions for filling up the online applications are as given below:-

(i) The name of the candidate, father/mother's name, and date of birth should be the same as mentioned in the Xth class passing certificate. Any mismatch in name & date of birth in the application will result in rejection of the application.

(ii) Indicate the exact percentage of XIIth and Graduation marks upto two decimals and this is not to be rounded off.

(iii) Candidates to choose any one venue for PSB out of the options displayed.

(iv) Filling up of information like personal email ID and Mobile number of the candidate is compulsory. The date, time, and venue of the test, and other information will be informed through personal email ID/ CG Recruitment website.

(v) Applicants, either current or permanent address of online application should be same as the address mentioned in caste/category certificate (SC, ST & OBC).

(vi) In the case of OBC non-creamy layer (NCL), the category certificate should not be more than 3 financial years old and for such cases renewed/fresh certificate to be produced.

(b) To fill up the "Online" application the candidates need to log on to the Website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in  and click on the “opportunities” button. Read the instruction carefully and proceed for filling up the application form as given below:-

(i) Select the advertisement for Recruitment of Assistant Commandant- 02/2022 Batch (SRD).

(iii) Select the post {Asst. Commandant General Duty (Male)} to be applied

(iv) Click on the 'I Agree' button and the 'Online Application' will be displayed.

(v) Proceed to fill the application (All-Star (*) marked entries are compulsory and to be filled).

(v) Candidate have to upload the photograph and signature in jpeg format (image quality 200 dpi). The size of the photograph and signature must be between 10 kb to 40 kb and 10 kb to 30 kb respectively.

(aa) Candidates shall ensure that all data is checked before clicking submit button. Any variation from Xth certificate regarding name, father’s name, date of birth, percentage (%) in XIIth mark sheet, and category will not be allowed to sit in the examination.

(ab) All candidates shall correctly fill up their mobile no. and e-mail ID. In case, the candidate has not having mobile no., his/her parent’s/guardians mobile no. is to be mentioned with name.

(vi) On successful submission of the online application a unique Application/Registration number will be provided to the candidate. Candidates must note down this application number for future reference and for retrieval/ reprint of the e-admit card. Applicants are to take a printout of the E-admit card through URL https://joinindiancoastguard.gov.in/reprint.aspx  from 28 Dec 2021 onwards. For candidates not meeting the eligibility criteria, a ‘Rejection Slip’, giving the cause of rejection with the ‘Application Number’ will be displayed. Short-listing criteria will be based on a higher percentage of marks.

(vii) Candidates are required to bring 02 copies of system generated E-Admit card having allotted roll number with recent identical photograph with blue background (not older than 03 months) and to be carried at the recruitment centre. Candidates shall bring all original documents and keep one application form ready along with photocopies of all documents required i.e. class Xth certificate and mark sheet showing date of birth, XIIth class certificate along with mark sheet showing subjects, Degree certificate showing percentage of marks, caste certificate wherever required and NCC 'C' Certificate/Games certificate duly attested. Any candidate who does not carry all these documents at the time of PSB and FSB shall not be permitted to appear in the exam.

Note: Filling multiple applications will result in the cancellation of all applications.

* Date of opening online application will be 06 Dec 2021 from 0001 Hrs.

* Date of closing online application will be 17 Dec 2021 upto 2359 Hrs.

* Admit card through URL www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in  will be available for print from 28 Dec 2021.

6. Schedule for Preliminary Selection Examination. Candidates to reach the allotted center at least 30 minutes prior to starting of Exam. The date and time of the examination will be intimated through the Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.  The Preliminary Selection will be conducted tentatively from 20 Jan to 20 Feb 2021 at the following centers or any other center promulgated by Coast Guard: -

(a) Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West), Worli Sea Face, PO- Worli Colony, Mumbai – 400 030.

(b) Coast Guard Store Depot, CG Complex, Near Kalmandapam Police Station, GM Pettai Road, Royapuram, Chennai – 600 013.

(c) Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North East), Synthesis Business Park, 6th floor, Shrachi Building, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata – 700 161.

(d) Coast Guard Selection Board, C-1, Near Indus Valley Public School, Sector-62, Noida, UP – 201 309.

Note:

(i) The Changes in the address of recruitment centers, if any, will be promulgated through the Coast Guard Recruitment website.

(ii) The Coast Guard reserves the right to cancel / re-conduct the examination of a particular Centre or change the Centre of the candidates for administrative/ other reasons.

(iii) The dates for the conduct of Preliminary Selection are tentative and may be changed by the Coast Guard due to Administrative reasons. Such changes, if any, will be notified well in time on CG website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. 

7. Selection Procedure.

Stage –I

(a) Short Listing of Applications. Short listing criteria will be based on higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and the qualifying cut off may be increased more than 60% if more applications with higher % are received.

(b) Preliminary Selection. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Preliminary Selection at given date and time which will consist of Mental Ability Test/ Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT). The aptitude tests will be in English only and will be of objective type. During PP&DT the candidates are expected to speak and discuss in English. However, they are free to speak in Hindi if they wish to do so. Date/ time and venue of Preliminary Selection once allotted will not be changed at any stage.

Note: (i) Candidates who have completed their Degree in 2020/2021 should be in possession of Original/Provisional Degree issued by the College/University. Candidates who completed their Degree before 2020 must be in possession of the Original Degree issued by the University, if not, the candidate must be in a possession of "Non-issuance of Degree Certificate"

issued/signed from the concerned University only (format available in www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in ). No candidates will be permitted to appear in PSB without the above documents in Original.

(ii) The CGPA should be corroborated with 60% of the total marks as issued from the University.

(iii) No amendment/correction will be allowed pertaining to any data post submission of online application forms later on either during PSB or FSB.

(iv) All eligible candidates will undergo Biometric profiling.

(v) Appearing candidates or candidates not cleared final semester exam or awaiting for result are not eligible to apply 02/2022 batch.

Stage -II

Final Selection. The candidates who qualify for Preliminary Selection will be called for Final Selection. The date and venue for the Final Selection Board (FSB) will be uploaded on the Indian Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in.  The Final Selection will be conducted tentatively from End Feb to Mid Apr 2022. The Final Selection will consist of Psychological Test, Group Task, and Interview (Personality test). All documents/ certificates verified during PSB are also required to be produced in originals during FSB.

8. List of Documents. Scrutiny of documents for eligibility will be carried out prior to the commencement of the written examination at the venue. Candidates are therefore required to appear at the examination centers with the following original documents. Original documents will be returned after verification: -

(a) Two copies of computer-generated pre-filled online E-admit card form along with recent colour passport size photo (Not older than 03 months).

(b) Original class Xth pass certificate and mark sheet.

(c) Original class XIIth pass certificate and mark sheet.

(d) Original Degree Certificate with all semesters/years mark sheets of BE/B.Tech/ Graduation with CPA/CGPA conversion for a percentage of marks from university.

(e) Proof of identities such as passport, driving license, Aadhaar Card, voter I card, college ID card or any other photo identity proof.

(f) Caste Certificate (if applicable) in original for OBC candidates (Non-creamy layer only) as per Govt. of India format (format available in www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in) and in original for SC & ST candidates as per Govt. of India/ State Govt.

(g) Character certificate. (Should not be older than six months on the date called for PSB).

(h) Twelve recent color passport size photographs with blue background.

(j) Candidates not in possession to the above documents will not be permitted to appear for the written examination.

9. Medical Standards. All candidates recommended by the Final Selection Board will undergo Medical examination at the nearest Military Hospital as per the medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to Assistant Commandant entry.

(a) Height. Assistant Commandant (GD): 157 cms minimum. Reduction in height for candidates from hilly areas and tribal areas will be in accordance with the Central Govt. regulations.

(b) Weight. Proportionate to the Height and Age, + 10 % acceptable.

(c) Chest. Well, proportionate, minimum expansion 5 cms.

(d) EyeSight. Asst Commandant (GD)- 6/6 6/9 - Uncorrected without Glass.

6/6 6/6 - Corrected with Glass.

(e) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any part of the body. However, certain concessions are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal areas/ communities as declared by the Govt. of India. For other candidates, permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of forearms i.e. from the inside of the elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand. Details in this regard are available on the Coast Guard Recruitment website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in 

Note: The above-mentioned requirements are broad medical guidelines/ standards only. However, in addition to the above, the complete medical will be carried out by the laid down medical standard/procedure.

10. Validity of Selection. The candidate's selection pertaining to a particular batch is valid for that batch only. Qualified candidates whose names do not appear in the final merit list will have no rights for automatic selection for the next batch. Such candidates will have to undergo the selection procedure afresh provided that they meet the eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.

11. Reasons for Rejection. The candidature of a candidate can be rejected at any time during the process of selection if: -

(a) Having detected not meeting any of the above laid down criteria/ conditions of educational qualifications, age, submission of wrong information in the application or fraudulent certificates etc.

(b) Act of undisciplined activities including copying, cheating, malpractices or data recording during any of the testing procedures.

12. Merit List. The recommendation in FSB does not confirm the final selection. A merit list will be prepared for the medically fit candidates on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates at FSB and depending upon the availability of vacancies. The list of candidates selected on the basis of the merit list will be uploaded to the Coast Guard recruitment website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in  during the month of May 2022. The joining letters will be issued accordingly. The training at INA, Ezhimala is scheduled to commence at the end of Jun 2022.

13. Travel Allowance. To & Fro traveling fares by AC III/Chair Car or actual normal bus fare by the shortest route (only from the current or permanent address mentioned in E- admit card) to the OBC candidates appearing first time in FSB (Stage-II) will be reimbursed on production of original tickets only. The SC/ST candidates will be reimbursed IInd class railway/bus fare for PSB and FSB irrespective of the number of appearances.

14. General Guidelines.

(a) Candidates should be prepared to stay for 02 days for the Preliminary Selection for which they have to make their own arrangements.

(b) Candidates are advised to regularly visit CG recruitment website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in  for the latest updates regarding changes in examination dates, venues and any other information.

(c) Due to limited vacancies, the Indian Coast Guard reserves the right to fix cut-off marks of the qualifying examination for applying and the issue of admit card/call-up letters. No communication will be entertained on this matter.

(d) Mobile phones or any other electronic device capable of transmitting/capturing any data are not permitted.

(e) Any change in the postal address after submission of application must be communicated by post duly quoting your Registration number, name and branch opted for.

(f) Original certificates should not be attached with the application form. Indian Coast Guard will not take responsibility for loss of original certificates, if attached with application. The candidate is required to bring one set of self-attested copies of all documents/certificates for verification along with originals in PSB & FSB.

(g) The candidates are to choose only one choice of Centre from the list mentioned at Para 6 above. In case of more number of candidates applying for one centre, the centre opted can be changed by ICG view administrative reasons. The revised centre allocation to the candidates will be based on Percentage in Degree/ Graduation (candidate with higher percentage in degree will be accorded priority for their choice of centre).

(h) The application and the original documents will be further scrutinized for eligibility prior to PSB/ FSB. If any discrepancies are observed in the documents during the PSB/FSB or at later stage, the candidature/enrollment will be cancelled.

(j) Free boarding & lodging facility only for the duration of FSB will be provided. No lodging and boarding facilities are available for candidates appearing for PSB.

(k) No enquiry will be entertained regarding recruitment/ enrolment after a period of six months from the PSB date.

15. Indian Coast Guard Offers You.

Promotion & Pay Scale. The promotions to the ranks will be as per the laid down promotion criteria. The pay scales for the various ranks as per the 7th CPC are as follows:-

The other pay and allowances are admissible as per the rules and regulations in addition to the above pay scale.

16. Other Benefits.

(a) Medical cover for self and family including dependent parents.

(b) Government accommodation for self & family on the nominal license fee.

(c) 45 days Earned leave and 08 days Casual leave every year with Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for self, family and dependent parents as per Govt. rules.

(d) Insurance cover of 1 Crore at a premium of 10000/- per month as Group insurance as per prevalent rules.

(e) Contributory Pension Scheme and Gratuity on retirement as applicable.

(f) Canteen facilities and various loan facilities at subsidized rates.

(g) Learn & participate in various sports and adventure activities.

(h) ECHS medical facilities after retirement.

17. DISCLAIMER. Information published in various News Papers is for guidelines only. In case of any ambiguity regarding eligibility criteria, date and time of examination, and other procedures, the contents are given in the Coast Guard recruitment website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in  will be final.

* Important: - Please read the instruction given on the website before submitting your application. This is an indicative advertisement only.

CAUTION: SELECTION IN COAST GUARD IS FAIR AND ON MERIT ONLY. CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT FALL PREY TO UNSCRUPULOUS PERSONS POSING AS RECRUITMENT AGENTS. FOR COMPLAINT AGAINST SUCH PERSONS, CANDIDATE MUST APPROACH THE DIRECTORATE OF RECRUITMENT, COAST GUARD HEADQUARTER, NOIDA ON TELEPHONE-0120-2975817 AND EMAIL ID: dte-rect@indiancoastguard.nic.in 

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