• Application Start Date: 08 July 2025
• Last Date to Apply Online: 23 July 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 23 July 2025
• Stage-I Exam Date: 18 September 2025
• Admit Card Availability: Available soon (check the official website)
• Stage-I Result Declaration: Tentatively within 30 days post-exam
• Final Merit List Release: December 2026
• Training Commencement: Early January 2027 (Tentative induction by 27 Dec 2026)

Note: Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates on exam dates, admit cards, and other notifications.

1. General Duty (GD) (Male):

   • Total Posts: 140

   • Category-Wise Distribution:

     • General: 46

     • OBC: 35

     • EWS: 10

     • SC: 25

     • ST: 24

Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics) (Male) Category-Wise Distribution:

Total Posts: 30

• • • General: 13

    • OBC: 08

    • EWS: 02

    • SC: 03

    • ST: 04

General Duty (GD) (Male):

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 60% marks in all semesters/years.

• Mathematics and Physics as subjects in 10+2 or equivalent.

• Candidates with a diploma (including Physics and Mathematics) who have completed graduation are also eligible

Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics) (Male):

• BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial and Production, Metallurgy, Design, Aeronautical, or Aerospace with a minimum of 60% marks.

• Mathematics and Physics as subjects in 10+2 or equivalent.

• 21-25 years as of 01 July 2026 (born between 01 Jul 2001 and 30 Jun 2005, both dates inclusive).

• Relaxation: A 5-year age relaxation is available for personnel serving in the Coast Guard or equivalent roles in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Selection Process

The selection process for the Assistant Commandant consists of five stages:

Stage-I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT)

• A computer-based online screening test for all branches.
• Marks are normalized to ensure fairness across different shifts.
• All India category-wise merit lists are prepared based on CGCAT scores.

xam Pattern: Stage-I (CGCAT)

The Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT) is a computer-based online screening test conducted at designated centers across India. It is mandatory for candidates applying for both General Duty and Technical branches. Below is the detailed exam pattern:

• Negative Marking- 0.25
• Mode: Computer-based online test.
• Medium: English.
• Marking Scheme: Each correct answer carries 4 marks; each incorrect answer deducts 1 mark.
• Merit List: All India category-wise merit lists are prepared based on CGCAT scores. In case of a tie at the last shortlisted candidate, all candidates with the same marks as the last candidate are shortlisted for Stage-II (Preliminary Selection Board).
• Normalization: Marks are normalized to ensure fairness across different shifts (refer to the official website for the normalization formula).

Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)

• Includes document verification and biometric/photo identification.
• Candidates must bring original documents for verification.
• Rejection slips are issued for discrepancies.

Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)

• Conducted at the Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB), Noida, over 4-5 days.
• Involves psychological tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.

Stage-IV: Medical Examination

• Conducted at Base Hospital, New Delhi.
• Candidates declared unfit can appeal to the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) for a Review Medical Board (RMB).
• No waivers for medical or physical standards.

Stage-V: Induction

• Medically fit candidates are placed on an All India Merit List based on Stage-I and Stage-III marks.
• Selected candidates report to the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, for the Naval Orientation Course (44 weeks for GD, 22 weeks for Technical).
• Final biometric and photo verification is conducted upon reporting.

Note: The merit list is prepared based on vacancies, with priority given to Option-I branch candidates. Training is rigorous, and unsatisfactory performance may lead to discharge.

FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for the Assistant Commandant 2027 batch?

The last date to apply is 23 July 2025 (2230 HRS).

2. Who is eligible to apply for the General Duty branch?

Male Indian citizens aged 21-25 years (as of 01 Jul 2026) with a graduate degree and Mathematics/Physics up to Class XII or equivalent.

3. Can final-year degree students apply?

Yes, provided they submit proof of passing by 31 Oct 2026 and a bonafide certificate from their university during the PSB/FSB interview.

4. What is the selection process for the Assistant Commandant?

It involves five stages: CGCAT, PSB, FSB, Medical Examination, and Induction at INA Ezhimala.

5. Are there any relaxations in eligibility criteria?

A 5-year age relaxation is available for Coast Guard or equivalent personnel. Height relaxation requires a domicile certificate.

6. How can I contact the Indian Coast Guard for queries?

For eligibility/selection queries, email dte-rectofficer@indiancoastguard.nic.in. For registration/payment issues, email Icg-officers@cdac.in or call 020-25503108/09.

7. What happens if my documents don’t match during verification?

Discrepancies during document verification at Stage-II or Stage-III will result in cancellation of candidature.

8. When does the training start?

Training is scheduled to commence in early January 2027 at INA Ezhimala, with induction by 27 Dec 2026.