Organization: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence
Post Exam Name: Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) – 01/2027 Batch
Advt No.: 01/2027 Batch
Total Posts: 170
Official Website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Important Dates:
- Application Start Date: 8 July 2025 (16:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 23 July 2025 (23:30 hrs)
- Stage-I Exam (CGCAT): 18 September 2025
- Stage-II (PSB): November 2025
- Stage-III (FSB): January to October 2026
- Stage-IV (Medical): March to April 2026
- Stage-V (Induction): December 2026
- Training Commencement: January 2027
Total Vacancies: 170 Posts
Branch-Wise Post Distribution:
- General Duty (GD):
UR: 46 | OBC: 35 | SC: 25 | ST: 24 | EWS: 10 | Total: 140 - Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics):
UR: 13 | OBC: 8 | SC: 3 | ST: 4 | EWS: 2 | Total: 30
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 July 2026):
General Duty (GD):
- Gender: Male
- Age Limit: 21–25 years
- Date of Birth: 01 July 2001 to 30 June 2005 (inclusive)
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree with 60% marks, with Maths and Physics in 10+2 or Diploma with same subjects
- Final-Year Students: Eligible (must submit degree by 31 October 2026)
Technical (Engineering / Electrical/Electronics):
- Gender: Male
- Age Limit: Same as GD
- Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial & Production, Metallurgy, Design, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication, Power Engineering, Power Electronics (with 60% marks)
- Must have Maths & Physics in 10+2 or Diploma with the same subjects
- AMIE-qualified and diploma+degree holders are also eligible
Medical Standards:
- Height: Minimum 157 cm (relaxation for hilly/tribal candidates)
- Vision:
- GD: 6/6 & 6/9 without glasses
- Technical: 6/36 uncorrected, 6/6 corrected
- Tattoos: Permitted only on inner forearms or dorsal hand (non-tribals)
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹300/-
- SC/ST: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online
Selection Process: 5 Stages
Stage-I: CGCAT (Computer-Based Test)
- Objective-type CBT
- 100 Questions (25 each): English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Math Aptitude, General Knowledge
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Medium: English
- Negative Marking: –1 per wrong answer
- Normalization of marks applied
Stage-II: PSB (Preliminary Selection Board)
- Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT)
- Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT)
- Biometric verification & Document checking
- Conducted at 6 Zonal Centers
Stage-III: FSB (Final Selection Board)
- Psychological Test, Group Tasks, Personal Interview
- Held at Noida (Coast Guard Selection Board)
Stage-IV: Medical Examination
- Conducted at Special Medical Board (SMB), Delhi
- Appeal and Review Medical Exam allowed
Stage-V: Final Induction
- Based on combined marks from CGCAT and FSB
- Final Joining at INA Ezhimala in January 2027
Training Details:
- Location: Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
- Duration:
- GD Branch: 44 Weeks
- Technical Branch: 22 Weeks
- Unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination
Required Documents:
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- Class 10, 12, and Graduation/Diploma Mark Sheets
- Valid Photo ID (Aadhar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Caste/Category/EWS Certificates (if applicable)
- NOC (for employed candidates)
- Character Certificate & Domicile Certificate
- Latest Passport-size Photograph
Contact Details for Queries:
- Recruitment Email: [email protected]
- Application Support: [email protected]
- Helpline Numbers: 020-25503108 / 020-25503109
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