JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD

(MINISTRY OF DEFENCE)

AS AN ASSISTANT COMMANDANT - GENERAL DUTY, COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE (CPL-SSA),

TECHNICAL (ENGINEERING & ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS) & LAW
FOR 01/2024 BATCH

APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ‘ONLINE’

FROM 25 JAN 2023 (1100 HRS) TO 09 FEB 2023 (1700 HRS)

1. The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging 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

2. Eligibility Criteria. Indian citizens having following minimum qualifications are eligible
to apply:-
Sl. Branch Age Gend Educational Qualification
(Born Between) er
(a) General Duty (GD) Born between 01 Jul Male (i) Should hold a degree of recognised university with
1998 to 30 Jun 2002 minimum 60% aggregate marks.
(Both dates inclusive).
(ii) Mathematics and Physics as subject upto
Intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of
(05 Years relaxation for
education or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate
personnel serving in marks in Mathematics and Physics. The candidates who
Coast Guard or have completed graduation after diploma, are also
equivalent personnel in eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of
Army/Navy/Air Force) 55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics in
its curriculum.

(b) Commercial Pilot Born between 01 Jul Male / (i) Should have passed 12th class or equivalent with
Licence (SSA) 1998 to 30 Jun 2004 Female physics and mathematics as subjects with minimum
(Both dates inclusive). 55% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics.
The candidates who have completed diploma are also
eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of
55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics
in its curriculum.
(ii) Should possess current Commercial Pilot Licence
issued/ validated by Director General Civil Aviation on
the date of submission of application.
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(c) Technical (a) Born between 01 Jul (b) Male (c) (i) Should hold an Engineering degree of recognised
(Mechanical) 1998 to 30 Jun 2002 university in Naval Architecture or Mechanical or Marine
(Both dates inclusive). or Automotive or Mechatronics or Industrial and
Production or Metallurgy or Design or Aeronautical or
(05 Years relaxation for Aerospace with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
personnel serving in
Coast Guard) OR

Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines

recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India)
as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their
associate membership examination (AMIE).

(d) (ii) Mathematics and Physics as subject upto

intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of
education or equivalent with minimum 55% aggregate
marks in Mathematics and Physics. The candidates who
have completed graduation after diploma, are also
eligible, provided they should possess an aggregate of
55% marks in diploma with physics and mathematics in
its curriculum.
(d) Technical (e) Born between 01 Jul (f) Male (i) Should hold an Engineering degree of recognised
(Electrical/ 1998 to 30 Jun 2002 university in Electrical or Electronics or
Electronics) (Both dates inclusive). Telecommunication or Instrumentation or
Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and
(05 Years relaxation for Communication or Power Engineering or Power
personnel serving in Electronics with minimum 60% aggregate marks.
Coast Guard)
OR
Equivalent qualification in any of the above disciplines
recognised by the Institutes of the Engineers (India)
as exempted from section ‘A’ and ‘B’ and their
associate membership examination (AMIE).

(ii) Mathematics and Physics as subject upto

intermediate or class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of
education or equivalent with minimum 55%
aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics. The
candidates who have completed graduation after
diploma, are also eligible, provided they should
possess an aggregate of 55% marks in diploma with
physics and mathematics in its curriculum.
(e) Law Entry Born between 01 Jul Male / A degree in Law from a recognized university with
1994 to 30 Jun 2002 Female minimum 60% aggregate marks.
(Both dates inclusive).
(05 Years relaxation for
personnel serving in
Coast Guard or
equivalent personnel in
Army/Navy/Air Force)
* Short Service Appointment (SSA) – Short Service Appointment as Assistant Commandant is for a period
of 08 years which may be extended to 10 years and further extendable up to 14 years.
3. The candidates whose results are disclosed in decimals of percentage are to round off
their percentage marks to the nearest whole digit. However, if the decimal percentage of a
individual is less than the minimum qualifying percentage the individual is not eligible and the
candidature of the candidate shall be cancelled. (for example if the procedure for rounding off of
decimal percentage will be as follows:-
(a) The score of decimal percentage of from 0.1 to 0.5 will be rounded to the lower side
of whole number (i.e. 60.5 to be rounded to 60 and not 61)
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(b) The score of decimal percentage from 0.6 - 0.9 to be rounded to next nearest higher
side of the whole number {(i.e. 60.9 to be rounded off to nearest higher whole
number 61). A UR/OBC candidate has scored 59.9% in graduation the candidate is not
eligible for application and if a SC/ST candidate has scored 54.9% in graduation the
candidate is not eligible for applying for the respective post. However, if a UR/OBC
candidate has scored 60.5% he has to round off his percentage to the nearest whole
number is (60%) during submission of application. If any candidates has scored 60.6%
or then he has to round off to 61%}

Note.

(i) Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer)
candidates is applicable only if posts are reserved for them.
(ii) Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate for SC/ST candidates. No
relaxation is applicable for 12th class marks except CPL-SSA entry.
(iii) 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 from where they have obtained the degree/school board
(iv) Candidates having Integrated Post-Graduation are also eligible provided they should
have a certificate issued by the respective Institution/ University, certifying that the candidate
has passed the qualifying Degree (with Percentage/Class) as a part of the Integrated Post
Graduation Course and the candidate is eligible for award of Graduation Degree. The candidate
has to upload the certificate carrying Name, Father’s name, Date of Birth, Registration Number/
Roll No. during the registration.
(v) Income certificate for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) as per Government of India
format (no other format will be entertained) and related regulations.

(vi) 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).

(vii) 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
your candidature/ appointment will be cancelled at any stage wherever any wrong
information is detected.
4. Vacancy. The total category wise posts for recruitment of Asst Comdt-01/2024 batch will
be provided by Principal Director (Personnel).

Post Vacancies SC ST OBC EWS UR Total

General Duty (GD) 40 07 04 14 03 22 50
CPL (SSA) 10
Tech (Engg) 06 03 02 05 01 09 20
Tech (Elect) 14
Law 01 01 -- -- -- -- 01

Note. These vacancies are tentative and may change depending on availability of training
slots.
5. Additional Eligibility Criteria.
(a) Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other service training academy
are not eligible to appear.
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(b) Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal
charges.

(c) If there is no vacancy for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy)/EWS category candidates, in such

case, reserved category candidates can apply as unreserved, however, they will not be
eligible for any age and passing marks concession/relaxation. SC/ST candidates can only be
exempted from payment of application fee.

(d) Candidates who are studying in the final year/ final semester degree course and are yet
to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have
any backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks up to the last semester/ year
for which results have been declared at the time of submission of application. They are
required to submit proof of passing the degree examination by 30 Nov 23 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. Such
candidates have to produce a certificate signed by Registrar/Controller of the university
regarding non declaration of final year/semester result (Format available on website).

NOTE: The below content is for better clarification on eligibility of candidates who
are in final year or semester and are applying for this batch

Ser Type of Course Mandatory Documents to be held by candidates

(a) Yearly Course (wherein  Second year marksheet with date of issue on or
exams are conducted before the closing date of application (if Course is
once a year) for 03 years)
 Third Year marksheet with date of issue on or
before the closing date of application (if course is
of 04 years)
(b) Semester Course  Fifth semester marksheet with date of issue on or
before the closing date of application (if course is
for 03 years)
 Seventh semester marksheet with date of issue on
or before the closing date of application (if course
is of 04 years)
Candidates not fulfilling the above criteria are ineligible to apply

6. Selection Procedure. The selection of Officer Recruits is based on an all India order of
merit which is based on the performance of candidate 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:-
(a) Stage-I (CGCAT). The Stage-I would include conduct of screening Test for the
eligible applicants which will be a Computer Based Examination conducted at various centers
all over India. Screening test is to be conducted for candidates applying for the post of
GD/CPL and Technical (Mechanical/Electrical & Electronics). The screening test will be
conducted in MCQ pattern with maximum marks of 400 consisting of 100 questions with four
marks for each correct answer and one negative marking for each incorrect answer. The
duration of the exam will be of two hours and medium of test paper will be English. The
candidate has to take following tests depending on post applied:-
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Section Subjects No of Questions Duration

(100 per section)
Section-I A:English 25 2 Hrs
(for GD/CPL-SSA B:Reasoning & 25
entry) Numerical Ability
C:General Science & 25
Mathematical aptitude
D:General Knowledge 25
Section-II A:English 10 2 Hrs
(for Mechanical B:Reasoning & 10
entry) Numerical Ability
C:General Science & 10
Mathematical aptitude
D:General Knowledge 10
E:Mechanical 60
Section-III A:English 10 2 Hrs
(for Electrical & B:Reasoning & 10
Electronics entry) Numerical Ability
C:General Science & 10
Mathematical aptitude
D:General Knowledge 10
E:Electrical & 60
Electronics

Note:-

(i) All India category wise merit list for Stage-I will be prepared on the basis of marks
scored in Stage-I (CGCAT) of CGCAT examination and DOB. If merit is tied at last shortlisted
candidate, than all the candidates having same marks will be shortlisted for stage II (PSB).

(ii) Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all subjects of
the examination for short listing of candidates for stage-II (PSB).

(b) 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 to give the choice
of PSB centre at the time of filling of application form. Candidates will be screened through
Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion (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.

Note.

(i) Candidate’s Verification. Candidates reporting for Stage-II will first

undergo photo and biometric verification. The photo captured & biometric recorded
during Stage-II is to be verified with the captured photo & biometric recorded during
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the Stage-I. If the biometric (thumb impression) of a candidate at Stage-II does not
match with the biometric captured at Stage-I, the document verification team is
empowered to establish the identity/ genuineness of the candidate by approved
procedures by Competent Authority and recapture the Biometric of the candidate for
verification in the subsequent stages. However if the document verification team is not
convinced with the genuineness of the candidate after manual verification
process as mentioned above, then the candidature of the candidate will be
cancelled.

(ii) Documents Verification. The candidates who have cleared PSB will
undergo document verification. The original documents brought by candidates will be
verified as per the documents uploaded by the candidates during registration for Stage-
II. In case of any discrepancy, the candidature will be cancelled and a ‘Rejection Slip’
indicating the reasons for rejection will be handed over to the candidate.

(c) 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. The FSB call up letter along
with reporting instructions will be intimated to candidates 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 from Feb – Apr 2023. 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. Special medical examination.

(d) 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) are included in the merit list, because the
candidates declared unfit in SMB have the liberty 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, they have the option for asking for a review of the
results. In this case, the approval of the review is accorded from Director General of Armed
Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) through Directorate of Medical Services/CGHQ. If the
review is approved, the designated hospital for the conduct of the review is indicated in the
approval. The decision of Review Medical Board (RMB) will be final and no further appeal will
be accepted.

(e) 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.

7. 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:-
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(a) The marks of candidates not shortlisted for stage-II (PSB) will be declared
prior commencement of stage-II (PSB).
(b) The marks of candidates not shortlisted for stage-III (FSB) will be declared
prior commencement of stage-III (FSB).
(c) The marks of candidates not clearing 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 regarding the
advance declaration marks of candidates will be entertained during the
period of selection as mentioned above.
8. How to Apply.
(a) Applications will be accepted only ‘ONLINE’ from 25 Jan 2023 (1100 hrs) to
09 Feb 2023 (1700 hrs). The candidates are to login to
https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in and follow the instructions for registering yourself
with e-mail ID/mobile number. The candidates are to ensure validity of e-mail and mobile
number at least up to 31 Dec 2023.
(b) The candidate may apply for only one post viz. either Assistant Commandant (GD) or
Assistant Commandant {Tech(Engg)} or Assistant Commandant {Tech(Elec)} or Assistant
Commandant (CPL-SSA) or Assistant Commandant (Law) in reference to advertisement of one
cycle of recruitment. If a candidate fills multiple applications in one particular recruitment
cycle, then his latest application will be accepted and all previously filled applications will be
rejected. Online application will be further scrutinised for eligibility and may be rejected at any
stage if found ineligible in any respect.
(c) Documents to be uploaded in the application. The candidates will be required
to upload documents in two phases. Few documents are required at the online application
stage and few are required to be uploaded if shortlisted for Stage-II. The candidates are to
scan the original documents (neither photocopy nor self-attested photocopy is to be scanned)
as applicable for the post applied and upload in the online application.
(i) Compulsory documents to be uploaded by all candidates during online
application for Stage-I.
(aa) Passport size recent colour photograph (should not be older than three
months prior to the date of opening of application) (front portrait in light
background without head gear except for Sikhs). The photographs is to be taken
without spectacles with candidate holding a black slate in front of his chest with
his name and date of photograph taken, clearly written on it with white chalk in
capital letters.

(ab) Candidate’s scanned signature image.

(ac) Scanned Clear Left and Right-Hand thumb impression image.

(ad) Date of Birth Certificate Candidate to upload 10th class mark sheet with
date of birth mentioned on it. If date of birth is not mentioned in 10 thmarksheet,
then birth certificate is to be uploaded.

(ae) Identity proof (Adhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or PAN Card or

Driving License).

(af) Service Certificate, if candidate is serving ICG Personnel including civilian.

(ag) Domicile Certificate (if applicable)-Resident Certificate is not ‘Domicile

Certificate’. Candidates uploading ‘Resident Certificate’ in place of ‘Domicile
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Certificate’ will be ineligible. To be uploaded only by candidates availing height
relaxation in accordance with Central Govt. regulations.

(ii) List of documents to be uploaded by candidates,if shortlisted for

Stage-II (PSB).

(aa) 10thMatriculation Marksheet & Certificate.

(ab) 12thMarksheet& Certificate\Diploma yearwise/semester/trimester wise
marksheet & certificate
(ac) Graduation/Post Graduation Year wise/Semester//trimester wise mark
sheets
(ad) Original/Provisional Degree
(ae) Candidates appeared in final semester/year degree examination awaiting
result to upload certificate cum undertaking as per format given on website.
(af) Commercial Pilot License (if applicable)
(ag) Category Certificate (if applicable).
(ah) NCC‘A’/’B’/’C’ Certificate (if applicable).
(aj) NOC by the candidates serving in Government organisations. NOC should
be dated on or after the date of application.

Note.
(i) All documents to be uploaded while filling the online application has to be
in .jpeg, and .jpg format only.
(ii) The size of Photograph, Thumb, signature image has to be between 10kb
to 100kb
(iii) The size of all the documents uploaded has to be between 50kb to 150kb
(iv) In case of SC/ST/OBC (Non Creamy)/ EWS applicants, availing their
respective quota then either current or permanent address of online application
should be same as the address mentioned in caste/category certificate {SC, ST,
OBC (Non-Creamy)& EWS}.

(v) The EWS certificate shall be as per Govt. of India format as available on
ICG website (No other format will be entertained).

(vi) The OBC (Non creamy layer) certificate of candidates should be as per
the format for appointment for post under the Govt. of India and should bear
QR/bar code for subsequent online verification. The format of the OBC (Non
Creamy) certificate is available on ICG website. (No other format will be
entertained). Any other format will lead to cancelation of candidature.

(vii) The date of issue of all uploaded documents (SC/ ST/OBC (Non-
Creamy)/EWS/ Marksheets/ Education Certificates) has to be on or before the
closing date of online application of Stage-I and the validity of all the documents
has to be at least up to the closing date of online application of Stage-I.

(viii) All Documents uploaded must be in Hindi or English. Candidate to upload

both original and English translation of document if the document is in any
language other than English or Hindi.
(ix) Format of non-issuance of Degree Certificate is given on website.
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(d) Examination Fee. Candidates (except SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from
payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs.250/- (Rupees Two Hundred Fifty Only)
through online mode by using net banking or by using
Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI. Admit card will be issued for the
examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and
who are entitled for waiver of examination fee.
Note.
(i) Exemption of Examination Fees. Candidates from SC/ST category are
entitled for waiver of examination fee. Candidates are liable to be discharged/ rejected
at any stage of recruitment/ training if it is found that false SC/ST certificate has been
produced to claim waiver of examination fee/other concessions as applicable.
(ii) Unsuccessful Payment. In case candidate has made an online payment of
fee and money has been deducted from your account (i.e. unsuccessful payment),
Please check whether fees is auto refunded to the transaction originating account or
please wait for 15 working days for automatic refund of money to your account and
check transaction status in originating account.
(iii) Refund of Multiple Payments. If multiple payments are received from a
candidate against single application, then that will be refunded back to the originating
account after closing of registration and re-conciliation of all payment records. However
if candidate is found to fill multiple applications the amount with respect to applications
not considered for recruitment process/cancelled will not be refunded.
(iv) Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor the fee be
held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

(e) Travel Expenses.

(i) Stage-I (CGCAT). SC/ST candidates, who are not employed by the Central /
State Government will be reimbursed ordinary 2nd class fare by train / Govt.bus/
steamer charges on production of original tickets as per central government
regulations by the shortest route, if the home station is beyond 30 kms from the
place of examination (Stage-I). SC/ST candidates are to download the travel form
from ICG website and submit the same to Indian Coast Guard.

(ii) Stage-II (PSB)/ Stage-III (FSB). To &Fro travelling fares by AC III/Chair

Car or actual normal bus fare by shortest route (only from the current or permanent
address mentioned in E- admit card) to the 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.

(f) Examination City. The candidate is to give five preferences for examination city in
the application for Stage-I process. Candidates are to fill first choice within 30 kms from the
present/ communication residence. If no ‘examination city’ is within 30 kms from the current
address then the nearest “examination city” from current address has to be the first choice of
the candidate.
Note.
(i) If candidates are not complying with the First Choice of Centre as above then
their candidature can be cancelled if found contrary during Document Verification.
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(ii) Indian Coast Guard reserves the right to allot examination city, which may or
may not be as per the choice of the candidate.

9. Contact Details for Queries / Clarifications.

(a) Regarding Eligibility, Advertisement and Selection Procedure

(i) For Stage I, II (till commencement of PSB),IV & V

E Mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 0120-2201340

(ii) For Stage II (Post uploading of documents and issue of admit card) &
III
E Mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 0120-2201316

(b) Regarding Online Registration, Payment Issues, E-Admit Card

E Mail: [email protected]
Telephone: 020-25503108/ 020-25503109
10. Tentative Schedule for Examination and Downloading E-Admit Card. The tentative
dates for examination are as follows:-
Tentative Schedule for Examination (01/2024 Batch)
Cadre
Stage-I Stage-II Stage-III Stage-IV Stage-V
GD Mar 23 May-Jun 23 Jun-Sep 23 Dec 23 End Dec 23
Mar 23 May-Jun 23 Jun-Sep 23 Dec 23 End Dec 23
CPL-SSA
Mar 23 May-Jun 23 Jun-Sep 23 Dec 23 End Dec 23
Tech (Engg)
Mar 23 May-Jun 23 Jun-Sep 23 Dec 23 End Dec 23
Tech (Elect)
Mar 23 May-Jun 23 Jun-Sep 23 Dec 23 End Dec 23
Law

Note. ICG website will announce the date when e-admit cards are available for
download for Stage I, II &III. Candidates are directed to regularly visit the website and login
to download the E-Admit Card for various stages. No e-mail will be sent to candidates
regarding “when the E-admit card will be available for download”. Examination city will be
displayed in candidate's login at least 10 days prior to Stage-I. The E-admit card with exact
Examination Centre address will be available in Candidate login and email will be sent on
registered email Id only 02-03 days prior to examination. Failure to download the E-admit
card and non-reporting for various recruitment stages will lead to cancellation of candidature.
ICG will not be responsible, if the candidate fails to regularly check the important recruitment
communication on website regarding downloading of E-admit card and other instructions for
Stage-I, II, III, IV and Stage-V.

11. Documents required at various stages of Officer’s Selection system in ICG.

(a) Stage-I (CGCAT).

(i) Printout of E-admit card (Stage-I). Black and white printout of E-admit card will
not be accepted.
(ii) Two coloured passport size photographs (same as uploaded in the application
form).
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(iii) Original Photo ID card as mentioned in application.

(iv) SC/ST candidates to bring original caste certificate and 02 photocopy of self
attested SC/ST certificate, original train/bus ticket, cancelled cheque leaf for NEFT
payment and travel form downloaded from website for claiming TA.

(b) Stage-II (PSB) and Stage-III(FSB).

(i) Two copies of computer generated online application and E-admit card form
alongwith recent colour passport size photo (should not be older than three months
prior to the date of opening of application).

(ii) Original Class Xth pass certificate and mark sheet.

(iii) Original Class XIIth pass certificate and mark sheet/Diploma

yearwise/semester/trimester wise marksheet & certificate.

(iv) Original Degree/Post Graduation or Provisional Degree/Post Graduation

certificate with all semesters/ trimesters/ years mark sheets of BE/B.Tech/Graduation
with CPA/CGPA conversion for percentage of marks from university/Non issuance of
degree certificate (Format is given on website).

(v) Proof of identity (as mentioned in application) such as passport, driving license,
Aadhaar Card, Voter I card, College ID card or any other photo identity proof.

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

(vii) Twelve recent colour passport size photographs with blue background.

(viii) Commercial Pilot License (if applicable)

(ix) Domicile Certificate (if applicable)- Resident Certificate is not ‘Domicile

Certificate’. Candidates uploading ‘Resident Certificate’ in place of ‘Domicile Certificate’
will be ineligible. To be uploaded only by candidates availing height relaxation in
accordance with Central Govt. regulations.

(x) NCC‘A’/’B’/’C’ Certificate (if applicable).

(xi) Category Certificate (if applicable) in original for EWS, OBC candidates (Non
creamy layer only) as per Govt. of India format (format available in
https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in) and in original for SC & ST candidates as per
Govt. of India/ State Govt
Note.

(i) Failure to submit above documents during Stage-II/III will lead to cancellation
of candidature.

(ii) All photocopies are to be self-attested by signature. The photocopies should

also have the details of name and the roll number of the candidate.
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(iii) All the original documents will be returned to the candidates at Stage-II/III after
verification. Candidates are advised to collect all the original documents from ICG post
verification.

(c) Stage-IV (Medical Examination).

(i) Printout of E-admit card of Stage-III.

(ii) Original Photo ID card as mentioned in application.

Note. Failure to submit above documents during Stage-IV will lead to cancellation of
candidature.

(d) Stage-V (Induction). The selected candidates are required to report at Indian
Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala with following documents (in original):-

(i) 10th Class mark-sheet and certificate

(ii) 12th Class mark-sheet and certificate
(iii) Graduation/Post Graduation– Year/Semester/Trimester wise mark-
sheet/certificate.
(iv) Degree/Post Graduation certificate / provisional certificate
(v) Category certificate (EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy)/SC/ST) (as applicable)
(vi) Character certificate
(vii) Commercial Pilot License (if applicable)
(viii) NOC (if applicable)
(ix) Letter of acknowledgement
(x) Own risk certificate to be signed by the candidate
(xi) Declaration to be signed by male/women candidate
(xii) Agreement to be signed by candidate
(xiii) Bond to be signed by parents/guardian and the candidates
(xiv) Form of certificate signed by parent/guardian
(xv) Certificate by the candidate regarding marital status
(xvi) Detailed verification / attestation form
(xvii) Identity certificate

Note. Failure to submit above documents during Stage-V will lead to cancellation of
candidature.

12. Medical Standards. All candidates recommended by Final Selection Board will undergo
Medical examination at nearest Military Hospital as per medical standard prescribed in current
regulations applicable to Assistant Commandant entry. The prescribed/current medical standards are
as follows:-

(a) Height.

(i) Asst Commandant (GD) and Tech. 157 cms minimum. Reduction in height
for candidates from hilly areas and tribal areas will be in accordance with the Central
Govt. regulations.

(ii) Asst Commandant (CPL-SSA) (Men/Women). Minimum 162.5 cms and

maximum 197 cms, leg length minimum 99 cms.
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(b) Weight. Proportionate to the Height and Age, + 10 % acceptable.

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

(d) Eye Sight.

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

6/6 6/6 - Corrected with Glass.

(ii) Asst Commandant - 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other

CPL holders (SSA) correctable to 6/6.
both (Male and Female)

(iii) Asst Commandant Tech(Male) 6/36 6/36 -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 inner face of forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to the wrist and
on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Details in this regard are available on
the Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Website https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Note.

(i) The above mentioned requirements are broad medical guidelines/standards

only. However, in addition to above, the complete medical will be carried out by the
laid down medical standard/procedure.

(ii) Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed
from teeth prior to medical examination.

(iii) The candidates claiming height relaxation are to submit domicile certificate to
the medical officer. Failure to submit the domicile certificate will lead to non-waiver of
height relaxation.

(iv) Candidates with above Medical standards are only to appear for the selection.
No waiver will be given for the above standards. The Coast Guard Order on respective
medical standard of Assistant Commandant Entry will be the final authority.

13. 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 including SMB (Special Medical Board) afresh provided that they meet the
eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.

14. Merit List. Recommendation in FSB does not confirm final selection. A merit list will be
prepared for the medically fit candidates on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates at Stage-I
(Screening test) and Stage-III(FSB) depending upon the availability of vacancies. The number of
vacancies may vary from branch to branch and will be decided at a later date depending on the
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number of training vacancies available at training establishments. The list of candidates selected on
the basis of merit list will be uploaded on Coast Guard recruitment website during the month of
Nov/Dec 2023. The joining letters will be issued accordingly. The training at INA, Ezhimala is
scheduled to commence in Early Jan 2024.
15. Training. The candidates selected for training will be required to report at INA Ezhimala
for 22 weeks of basic training followed by ab-initio training at various training establishments/ units/
ships of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. Under trainee Assistant Commandants are liable to be
discharged as UNSUITABLE if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any
time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online
application or the documents are found to be falsified at the stage of recruitment process.
16. 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/document in the application
or fraudulent certificates etc.
(b) Act of indisciplined activities including copying, cheating, malpractices or data recording
during any of the testing procedures.
(c) Non-completion of Medicals and/or non receipt of medical documents prior
one week of induction date to the training Academy (INA Ezhimala).

(d) Common reasons for rejection in document verification during Stage-I and
Stage-II are available on CG website https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in under
download tab (Flag ‘A’)

17. General Instructions and 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 ICG recruitment website
https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in for latest updates regarding change in examination
dates, venues and any other information.

(c) Due to limited vacancies, Indian Coast Guard reserves the right to fix cut-off marks of
the qualifying examination for applying and issue of admit card/call-up letters for Stage-II. 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) Original certificates should not be attached with the application form during verification
of documents. 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 alongwith originals in Stage-II (PSB) and Stage-III
(FSB).

(f) The candidates are to choose only one choice of Centre for Stage-II. 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).
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(g) 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/enrolment will be cancelled.

(h) Free boarding & lodging facility only for the duration of FSB will be provided.

(j) No lodging and boarding facilities are available for candidates appearing for PSB and
for medicals post FSB.

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

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

(m) Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or have pending criminal charges
in any court of law. Candidates facing criminal proceedings are debarred from applying in
response to this advertisement.

18. Indian Coast Guard Offers You.

(a) Promotion and Pay Level. The promotions to the ranks will be as per the laid
down promotion criteria. The pay scales for the various ranks are as per the 7th CPC are as
follows:-

Rank Pay Level (PL) Starting Basic Pay (in )

Assistant Commandant (10) 56,100/-
Deputy Commandant (11) 67,700/-

Commandant (JG) (12) 78,800/-

Commandant (13) 1,23,100/-

Deputy Inspector General (13A) 1,31,100/-

Inspector General (14) 1,44,200/-

Additional Director General (15) 1,82,200/-

Director General (16) 2,05,400/-

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

(b) Other Benefits.

(i) Medical cover for self and family including dependent parents.
(ii) Furnished Government accommodation for self & family on nominal license fee.
(iii) 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.
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(iv) Insurance cover of 1 Crore at a premium of 10000/- per month as Group
insurance as per prevalent rules.
(v) Contributory Pension Scheme and Gratuity on retirement as applicable.
(vi) Canteen facilities and various loan facilities at subsidized rates.
(vii) Learn &participate in various sports and adventure activities.
(viii) ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
(ix) Provision of Free Ration/Ration money allowance.

19. 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 given in the Coast Guard recruitment website
https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in will be final.

* Important: - Please read the instruction given in the website before

submitting your application. This is an indicative advertisement only.
LAST DATE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION – 09 FEB 2023 (1700 HRS)

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NOT FALL PREY TO UNSCRUPULOUS PERSONS POSING AS RECRUITMENT AGENTS. FOR
COMPLAINT AGAINST SUCH PERSONS, CANDIDATE MUST APPROACH THE DIRECTORATE OF
RECRUITMENT, COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS, NOIDA ON TELEPHONE: 0120-2201340 &
EMAIL ID: [email protected]

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