Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Notification 2023

 Indian Coast Guard released a Notification of the Assistant Commandant for the batch of 02/2024. A total of 46 posts of General Duty, Technical (Engineering and Electrical/Electronics) and Law for the Indian Coast Guard, an armed force of the union, have been announced.   

The ICG Assistant Commandant is a Group A officer position.  If you are eligible and interested, you can apply for these vacancies at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. The link to apply will be available until September 15th, 2023. This article contains all of the pertinent information concerning this recruitment.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Overview 2023

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a defence force that preserves and enforces maritime law in India. Eligible applicants are hired as Assistant Commandants by the ICG for a variety of positions such as General Duty, Technical, Legal Advisor, Pilots, and so on.  These positions are open to both male and female candidates.

As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a Screening Test (CGCAT), a Preliminary Selection Board, a Final Selection Board, a Medical Examination, and an Induction. All crucial information about Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2023 may be found in the table below.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Important Dates 2023

All important dates related to the ICG AC Recruitment 2023 are shown in the table below, including application, exam, admit card and result dates. 

Tentative Schedule for Examination (02/2024 batch)

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 Direct Links

All the important links relevant to ICG AC Recruitment 2023, which will be helpful for you, are provided in the table given below

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Vacancy 2023

The Indian Coast Guard has published 46 vacancies for the post of Assistant Commandant under various disciplines for the 02/2024 batch, according to the Indian Coast Guard Notification 2023. Check out the ICG AC Vacancy information by discipline and category below.

Note: These vacancies mentioned above are tentative and subject to change depending upon the availability of training slots.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Eligibility Criteria 2023

You must completely review the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Eligibility Criteria to ensure that you are qualified for the position and that your application is not rejected. To prevent rejection, the candidate must meet all of the eligibility conditions. The following are the requirements for applicants:

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Nationality

The applicant must be an Indian citizen to be eligible to apply for this post.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Age Limit & Gender

The following are the age requirements for applying to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) AC Recruitment:

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Educational Qualification 

To apply for the ICGAC exam, one must meet the following minimal educational requirements set by the conducting body.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 Apply Online

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment applications must be submitted online via the official website of ICG @joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in. The actions to take when applying for the post are outlined below.

Step 1: Visit the Indian Coast Guard website.

Step 2: Click the CGCAT 02/2024 tab on the homepage.

Step 3: Register with your personal information to create an account; if already registered login to apply. 

Step 4: Now, proceed to fill in your Application Form.

Step 5: Carefully fill out all of the required personal and educational information.

Step 6: Check that you have completed all of the star(*) marked fields.

Step 7: Upload your scanned current photograph and signature in the format and size specified.

Step 8: Pay the applicable examination fee.

Step 9: Submit the application form and take a printout of the final submission for future reference.

Examination Fee

All candidates (excluding SC/ST candidates, who are exempt from paying the fee) must pay a fee of Rs.250/- online by net banking or Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay/Credit/Debit Card/UPI. 

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Selection Process

The selection of Assistant Commandants is based on an all-India order of merit based on candidates' performance in five phases of examination and the number of vacancies available. Clearing all stages is required for recruitment in ICG. The following are the specifics of the several stages of examination:

• Stage-I: Screening Test (CGCAT)

The stage 1 of the recruitment process will be a written test. All candidates for all branches (except law candidates) shall appear in this computer-based online screening test known as CGCAT. 

• Stage-II: Preliminarily Selection Board (PSB)

This stage is qualifying in nature and includes the Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion (PP&DT)).

• Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)

The FSB is held at the Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB) in Noida and lasts five days. Candidates must complete a Psychological Test, a Group Task, and an Interview (Personality Test).

• Stage-IV: Medical Examination

Candidates who pass Stage III must undergo a medical examination process at Base Hospital in New Delhi. 

• Stage-V: Induction

Candidates who pass Stage IV and are on the All India Merit List for the vacant openings will be provisionally selected for training and will be asked to report to INA Ezhimala for the Naval Orientation Course (NOC).

Note:

Law candidates will take stage II (PSB) directly, and their merit list will be generated solely based on their performance in stage III (FSB). 

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam Pattern

a. Screening Test

The screening test is administered by computer. The CGCAT exam pattern is detailed in the table below.

Note:

• There will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer.
• All questions will be of MCQ type.

b. PSB

As previously stated, candidates for PSB will be tested using the Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and the Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT). 

• The CCBT will be conducted entirely in English and will be objective in nature.
• Candidates are expected to speak and debate in English during PP&DT. They are, however, free to talk in Hindi if they so desire.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Syllabus 2023

The syllabus for Assistant Commandant (General Duty) & (Technical) Post are given in the table below:

To download the ICG Assistant Commandant Syllabus PDF, click here → GD, Technical

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Admit Card 2023

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) publishes the ICG AC admit card on its official website. By inputting their credentials, candidates can get their admission card from the website. To obtain your admission card, simply follow the instructions outlined below.

• Navigate to joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
• Navigate to the section - Join the ICG as an Officer (CGCAT).
• Now, under the News/Announcement area, click on the download admit card link for CGCAT 02/2024.
• Login with your Roll Number/Registration ID and Password.
• The admit card will be displayed on your device.
• For the exam day, download the Coast Guard AC Admit Card.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Result 2023

The Indian Coast Guard will publish the results of the Assistant Commandant CGCAT 02/2024 Screening Test on its official website. Candidates can view their results by logging in to the joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in website. This website will also include a direct link to the result.

Steps to download result:

• Visit the official website of the ICG or click the direct download link.
• Enter your roll number and name to access the portal.
• The result, along with the other information, will be displayed on the screen.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Salary 2023

The basic pay for an Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant is 10, the pay band is 3, and the grade pay is ₹5400. The starting basic pay of the CG AC will be ₹56,100  as per the 7th Pay Commission.

Promotions to the ranks shall be made in accordance with the established promotion standards.

Check the table given below to know about the ICG Promotion and Ranks.

ICG AC 2023 FAQs