JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD AS ASSISTANT COMMANDANT - GENERAL DUTY, TECHNICAL FOR 2025 BATCH 

The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a vibrant career to young and dynamic Indian male/female candidates for various branches as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer).  Registration of ‘online’ application will be through Coast Guard recruitment website https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in

Eligibility Criteria : 
Indian citizens having following minimum qualifications are eligible to apply:-

Explanation on certain eligibility criteria:

1. While determining the minimum percentage of marks for eligibility, only the original whole number (without rounding off) of the percentage shall be taken into account. Fractional value shall not be considered for determining eligibility. E.g. UR/OBC candidates scoring 59.9% or SC/ ST candidate scoring 54.9% in degree are not eligible.

2. For all other eligible candidates, rounded off of percentage is to be carried out and only whole number is to be entered in the online application form. Procedure for carrying out rounding off of percentage (only for eligible candidates) is as follows:- 

•  If the first fractional digit after decimal point is from 0 to 5, the percentage will be rounded to the original whole number. E.g. 60.1– 60.5 will rounded off as 60. 
•   If the first fractional digit after decimal point is from 6 to 9, the percentage will be rounded to the next higher whole number. E.g. 60.6 – 60.9 will be rounded off as 61. (c) Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates are applicable only if the posts are reserved for them.

3. Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate marks in respect of SC/ST candidates is applicable only for degree marks and not applicable for 10+2 marks.

4. In case the candidates are awarded grades/ CGPA instead of marks, the conversion of grades/ CGPA to percentage of marks would be based on the procedure certified by the University/School from where they have obtained the degree/school board.

5. Candidates having Integrated Post-Graduation degree are also eligible to apply provided that they are in possession of certificate issued by the respective Institution/ University, certifying that the candidate has passed the qualifying Degree (with percentage/marks clearly mentioned) as a part of the Integrated Post Graduation Course and the candidate is eligible for award of Graduation Degree. Such candidates have to upload the certificate carrying Name, Father’s name, Date of Birth, Registration Number/ Roll No. during the registration.

6. Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination and decide on number of candidates to be shortlisted for Stage-II (PSB) & Stage-III (FSB)

7. The date of birth and gender will not be allowed to be changed at any subsequent stage even after induction under any circumstances whatsoever and candidature/ appointment of any candidate will be cancelled at any stage whenever any wrong information is detected.

Vacancy : 

Category wise vacancy for various posts for recruitment of Assistant Commandant-2025 batch is as follows:- 

Note : These vacancies are tentative and subject to change depending upon availability of training slots.

Additional Eligibility :

• Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other service training academy are not eligible to appear.
  
  Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal charges. 
• Candidates who are studying in the final year/ final semester of degree course and are yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided that the candidate should not have any backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks (55% in respect of SC/ST candidates) up to the last semester/ year for which results have been declared at the time of submission of application. Such candidates have to produce a certificate signed by the Registrar/Controller of the concerned university regarding non declaration of final year/semester result (Format available on ICG website). 
• They are required to submit proof of passing the degree examination (with requisite percentage in aggregate) by 30 Nov 24 and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.
  
  Further explanations on eligibility of candidates who are in final year/semester are given below:- 

Selection Procedure :

The selection of Assistant Commandants is based on an all India order of merit which is based on the performance of candidates in various stages (I – V) of examination (explained in detail below) and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage I, II, III, IV and V is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to biometric, photo identification and document verification during various stages of examination. The details of various stages of examination are as follows:-

Stage-I (CGCAT) :

All candidates for all branches shall appear in computer based online screening test known as CGCAT. The test will be conducted in designated centres located in all over India. The test comprises of 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) carrying four marks for each correct answer and one negative mark for each incorrect answer. The duration of the test will be of two hours and medium of test paper will be English. Subject wise distribution of marks is as follows:-

Note:- (i) All India category wise merit lists for Stage-I will be prepared on the basis of marks scored in Stage-I (CGCAT) examination. If there is a tie at the last shortlisted candidate, then all the candidates having same marks as the last candidate will be shortlisted for stage II (PSB). 

Stage-II {Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)}: 

 Based on the performance in the Stage-I, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Stage-II (PSB) which will be conducted for a day at Noida, Mumbai/Goa, Chennai and Kolkata centres. Candidates are to give their choice for PSB centre at the time of filling of application form. Candidates will be screened through Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT). The CCBT 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. The Stage-II examination is only of qualifying nature i.e. either Pass or Fail.

Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB) :

The candidates qualifying for Stage-III will be intimated on completion of stage-II at respective centres. The schedule of Stage-III will be intimated to the candidate on personal Login IDs. FSB is conducted at the Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB) located at Noida and spans over five days. The candidates are subjected to Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality test). The Final Selection will be conducted tentatively during Jul - Oct 2024. All documents/certificates verified during PSB are also required to be produced in originals during FSB. Board conference is held on last day and thereafter recommended candidates are sent for Stage-IV i.e. initial/special medical examination. 

Stage-IV (Medical Examination) :  

The candidates who clear Stage-III are required to undergo a special medical examination at Base Hospital, New Delhi. Candidates declared unfit in Special Medical Board (SMB) will be included in the merit list as they have the option to appeal the verdict and will report for appeal medicals at designated service hospital within 42 days of completion of SMB. If declared unfit during appeal medicals, such candidates have the option to request the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) through Directorate of Recruitment, Coast Guard Headquarters for review of the results. Service Headquarters will consider such request and RMB will be granted based on the merits of the case. RMB is not a matter of right. If the review is approved, the designated hospital for conduct of the review will be indicated in the approval. The decision of the Review Medical Board (RMB) will be final and no further appeal will be accepted.

 Stage-V (Induction) :

The candidates who clear Stage - IV and stand in All India Merit List as per the vacancies available will be provisionally selected for training and will be required to report at INA Ezhimala for Naval Orientation Course (NOC) as per the instructions. All India Merit List will be based on combined marks of Stage-I and Stage-III. Candidates reporting at INA Ezhimala for training will first undergo photo and biometric verification.

Result Declaration :

The result of each stage of selection procedure from Stage-I to Stage-V can be accessed by login to the candidates account on ICG website. The result of the online examination at Stage-I will be announced tentatively within 30 days. Details of declaration of results are as follows:-

(a) The stage –I marks of candidates not shortlisted for stage-II (PSB) will be declared prior commencement of stage-II (PSB).

(b) The stage-II result of candidates not shortlisted for stage-III (FSB) will be declared prior commencement of stage-III (FSB).

(c) The marks of candidates not clearing stage-III (FSB) will be declared on completion of all batches of FSB of respective recruitment cycle prior commencement of induction of respective batch at the Academy. No RTI queries for advance declaration of marks of candidates will be entertained during the period of selection as mentioned above.

How to Apply : 

Applications will be accepted only ‘ONLINE’ from 19 Feb 2024 (1100 Hrs) to 06 Mar 2024 (1730 Hrs). The candidates are to login to https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in and follow the instructions for registering with email ID/mobile number. The candidates are to ensure validity of e-mail and mobile number at least up to 31 Dec 2024.