Indian Coast Guard “Assistant Commandant” 02/2023 Notification Released

ICG Assistant Commandant 02/2023 Admit Card : Indian Coast Guard (ICG) officials issued the Indian Coast Guard AC Admit Card. All applicants can obtain the Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2023 by clicking on the link provided below. The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam Date can be found on the Admit Card. The date of the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant – General Duty (GD), Commercial Pilot Licence (SSA), and Technical (Mechanical, Electrical/ Electronics) Exam is printed on the Admit Card.

AS AN ASSISTANT COMMANDANT – GENERAL DUTY, COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENCE(CPL-SSA), TECHNICAL (ENGINEERING & ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS)& LAW FOR 02/2023 BATCH.

APPLICATION WILL BE ACCEPTED ‘ONLINE’ : FROM 17 AUG 2022 (1100 HRS) TO 07 SEP2022(1730 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:-

Note.

• 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
• Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate for SC/ST candidates. No relaxation is applicable for 12th class marks except CPL-SSA
• 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
• 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 during the registration.
• Income certificate for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) as per Government of India format (no other format will be entertained) and related

(vi)  Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination 

3. Vacancy. The total category wise posts for recruitment of AsstComdt-02/2023 batchare as mentioned below:-

Note. These vacancies are tentative and may change depending on availability of training slots.

4. Additional Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other service training academy are not eligible to
• Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal
• 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
• Candidates who are studying in the final year/ 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 up to the time of submission of application. They are required to submit proof of passing the degree examination by 30 May 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)

5. 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

The details of various stages of examination are as follows:- 

• 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 100questions 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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• 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).

• Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all subjects of the examination for shortlisting of candidates 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 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.

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• 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 the Stage-I. If the biometric is not matching with the screening data, then the candidature will be The biometric database will be stored for further stages of examination.

• 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-

1. 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

• 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 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.

6. 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

7. How to Apply.

• Applications will be accepted only ‘ONLINE’ from 17 Aug 2022 (1100 hrs) to 07Sep2022 (1730 hrs). The candidates are to logon 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

• 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 Online application will be further scrutinised for eligibility and may be rejected at any stage if found ineligible in any respect.

• 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.

8. Tentative Schedule for Examination and Downloading E-Admit Card. The tentative dates for examination are as follows:-

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.

9. 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.

• 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 regulations.

• Asst Commandant (CPL-SSA) (Men/Women). Minimum 5 cms and maximum 197 cms, leg length minimum 99 cms.

• Weight. Proportionate to the Height and Age, + 10 %
• Chest. Well proportionate, minimum expansion 5

(d)   Eye Sight.

• Asst Commandant (GD) 6/6 6/9 – Uncorrected without Glass. 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with

• Asst Commandant – 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other CPL holders (SSA) correctable to 6/6.

both (Maleand Female)

• Asst Commandant Tech(Male)               6/36 6/36 -Uncorrected without

6/6 6/6 – Corrected with Glass.

• 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 Websitehttps://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

Note.

• The abovementioned 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.

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

• 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

• Candidates with above Medical standards are only to appear for the 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.

10. 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 afresh provided that they meet the eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.
11. 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 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 The joining letters will be issued accordingly. The training at INA, Ezhimala is scheduled to commence in end Jun2023.

12. 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