Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 01/2027 Batch
Organization: Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence
Post Exam Name: Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) – 01/2027 Batch
Advt No.: 01/2027
Total Vacancies: 170 Posts
Official Website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
The Indian Coast Guard conducts the Assistant Commandant (AC) 01/2027 Batch recruitment to select eligible male candidates for the General Duty and Technical branches as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers. The recruitment involves a five-stage selection process including computer-based tests, psychological and group assessments, medical evaluation, and final induction for training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.
Branch-Wise Vacancy Details:
- General Duty (GD): 140 Posts (UR: 46 | OBC: 35 | SC: 25 | ST: 24 | EWS: 10)
- Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics): 30 Posts (UR: 13 | OBC: 08 | SC: 03 | ST: 04 | EWS: 02)
Important Dates:
- Notification Date: 08 July 2025
- Application Start Date: 08 July 2025 (16:00 hrs)
- Last Date to Apply Online: 27 July 2025 (Extended, 23:30 hrs)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 July 2025
- Application Correction Window: 04 – 05 August 2025
- Stage-I Exam (CGCAT): 18 September 2025
- Stage-II (PSB): November 2025
- Stage-III (FSB): January to October 2026
- Stage-IV (Medical Examination): March to April 2026
- Stage-V (Induction): December 2026
- Training Commencement: January 2027
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 July 2026):
1. General Duty (GD) (Male):
- Age: 21 to 25 Years
- Born Between: 01 July 2001 to 30 June 2005
- Education: Graduation with 60% marks & 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics (or Diploma with PCM)
- Final-Year Students Eligible (Degree submission by 31 October 2026)
2. Technical (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics) (Male):
- Age: 21 to 25 Years (same as GD)
- Education: B.E./B.Tech with 60% marks in one of these disciplines:
Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Industrial & Production, Metallurgy, Design, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunication, Instrumentation, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics & Communication, Power Engineering, Power Electronics - Must have Physics & Mathematics in 10+2 or Diploma
- AMIE and Diploma+Degree holders also eligible
Medical Standards:
- Minimum Height: 157 cm (relaxation for hilly/tribal candidates)
- Vision:
- GD: 6/6 & 6/9 without glasses
- Technical: 6/36 uncorrected, 6/6 corrected
- Tattoos: Allowed only on inner forearms or dorsal hand (non-tribals)
Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹300
- SC / ST: Nil
- Payment Mode: Online (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, UPI, Mobile Wallet)
Selection Process – 5 Stages:
- Stage-I: CGCAT (Computer-Based Test)
- 100 MCQs, 400 Marks
- Subjects: English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Math Aptitude, General Knowledge
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Marking: +4 for correct, –1 for wrong answer
- Normalization of marks applied
- Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)
- Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT)
- Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT)
- Biometric verification & document checking
- Conducted at 6 zonal centers
- Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)
- 5-day process including Psychological Test, Group Task & Personal Interview
- Conducted at Noida, Coast Guard Selection Board
- Stage-IV: Initial Medical Examination
- Conducted at Special Medical Board (SMB), New Delhi
- Appeal & Review Medical Exams allowed
- Stage-V: Final Induction & Training
- Merit list based on combined marks of CGCAT & FSB
- Naval Orientation Course (NOC) at INA Ezhimala, Kerala
- Training Duration:
- GD Branch: 44 Weeks
- Technical Branch: 22 Weeks
- Unsatisfactory performance may lead to termination
Required Documents for Application:
- Class 10, 12, and Graduation/Diploma Mark Sheets
- Valid Photo ID: Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport
- Caste / EWS / Category Certificates (if applicable)
- NOC for employed candidates
- Character & Domicile Certificate
- Latest Passport-size Photograph
Contact Details for Queries:
- Recruitment Email: [email protected]
- Application Support: [email protected]
- Helpline Numbers: 020-25503108 / 020-25503109
How to Apply:
- Visit the official website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
- Register and fill out the online application form carefully
- Upload required documents: Photo, Signature, Educational Certificates, Category Certificate, etc.
- Pay the fee online (if applicable)
- Submit the application and keep a printout for future reference
- Use correction window (04 – 05 August 2025) if required
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