How to Apply.
(a) Applications will be accepted only ‘ONLINE’ from 18 Feb 2022 (1100 hrs) to
28 Feb 2022 (1700 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 Jan 2023.
(b) The candidate may apply for only one post viz. either Assistant Commandant (GD) or
Assistant Commandant (CPL-SSA) or Assistant Commandant {Tech(Engg)} or Assistant
Commandant {Tech(Elec)} 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 (taken not before December
2021) (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 (10th class mark sheet or Birth Certificate in
English or Hindi).
(ae) Photo Identity proof (Adhaar Card or Voter ID or Passport or PAN Card or
Driving License).
(af) Candidates handwritten declaration (format available on website).
(ag) Service Certificate/NOC, if candidate is serving ICG Personnel including
civilian or serving in other organisation.
(ii) List of documents to be uploaded by candidates,if shortlisted for
Stage-II (PSB).
(aa) 10th / Matriculation Marksheet Certificate(carrying Date of Birth).
(ab) 12thMarksheet& Certificate
(ac) Graduation Year wise/Semester wise Marksheets
(ad) Degree Passing Certificate
(ae) Commercial Pilot License (if applicable)
(af) Category Certificate (if applicable).
(ag) 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.
(ah) NCC‘A’/’B’/’C’ Certificate (if applicable).
Note.
(i) 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}.
(ii) The EWS certificate shall be as per Govt. of India format as available on
ICG website (No other format will be entertained).
(iii) 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.
(iv) The size of all the documents to be uploaded has to be between 10kb to
100kb.
(v) The date of issue of all uploaded documents (SC/ ST/OBC (NonCreamy)/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 31Jan 2023 during document verification.
(vi) 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.
(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.
(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.
(ii) Indian Coast Guard reserves the right to allot examination city, which may or
may not be as per the choice of the candidate.
8. Contact Details for Queries / Clarifications.
(a) Regarding Eligibility, Advertisement and Selection Procedure
(i) For Stage I, IV & V
E Mail: dte-rectofficer@indiancoastguard.nic.in
Telephone: 0120-2201340
(ii) For Stage II & III
E Mail: cgsb-noida@indiancoastguard.nic.in
Telephone: 0120-2201316
(b) Regarding Online Registration, Payment Issues, E-Admit Card
E Mail: icg-officers@cdac.in
Documents required at various stages of Officer’s Selection system in ICG.
(a) Stage-I (CGCAT).
(i) Coloured printout of E-admit card (Stage-I). Black and white printout of E-admit
card will not be accepted.
(ii) Date of Birth Certificate (10th class mark sheet or Birth Certificate in English or
Hindi).
(iii) Two coloured passport size photographs (same as uploaded in the application
form).
(iv) Original Photo ID card as mentioned in application.
(v) 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 (Not older than 03 months).
(ii) Original Class X
th pass certificate and mark sheet.
(iii) Original Class XIIth pass certificate and mark sheet.
(iv) Original Degree Certificate with all semesters/years mark sheets of
BE/B.Tech/Graduation with CPA/CGPA conversion for percentage of marks from
university.
(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) Caste Certificate (if applicable) in original for 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 candidatesas per Govt.
of India/ State Govt.
(vii) Income Certificate for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) as per Government
of India Format (no other format will entertained) available on ICG website.
(viii) Character certificate. (Should not be older than six months on the date called for
PSB).
(ix) Twelve recent colour passport size photographs with blue background.
(x) Commercial Pilot License (if applicable)
(xi) 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.
(xii) NCC‘A’/’B’/’C’ Certificate (if applicable).
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.
(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) Coloured 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 – Year/Semester wise mark-sheet/certificate.
(iv) Degree 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.
11. 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.
(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 (Maleand 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 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.
(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.
12. 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.
13. 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
Dec 2022. The joining letters will be issued accordingly. The training at INA, Ezhimala is
scheduled to commence in end Dec 2022.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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).
(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/enrollment 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.
17. 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 (17) 2,25,000/-
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.
(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.
18. 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
Telephone: 020-25503108/ 020-25503109