Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Recruitment 2023: Notification, Exam Date

The apply online process for the Indian Coast Guard AC Recruitment 2023 will start on 25 January 2023, and the last date to apply is 09 February 2023, as per the latest notification. It provides an opportunity to the aspirants who want to join the defence forces as the Coast Guards. Candidates who wish to apply for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam must apply early without waiting until the last moment. They should be well versed with the syllabus, eligibility, selection process, vacancies, etc, for the ongoing recruitment cycle.

Candidates are advised to check the overview of the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2023 tabulated below:

The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 notification PDF is officially out. The Indian Coast Guard is providing a challenging career to the young, passionate, and dynamic candidates to join Coast Guard as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers) in the General duty branch, Technical Electrical, Law, and other branches.

The official Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant notification has invited applications through a recruitment drive for 01/2024 Batch candidates to join as Assistant Commandant. Stage 1 of the CGCAT exam date has not been announced yet by the officials. For more details, download the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 notification PDF through the direct link below:

☛ Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Notification (01/2024) - Download PDF

Scroll down to check more details such as important dates, eligibility criteria, selection, process, vacancies, exam pattern, and more for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2023.

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is a multi-mission organization under the Ministry of Defence that has rolled out the Assistant Commandant vacancies for the first time. The Assistant Commandant is often given to the second-in-command of a military, uniformed service, training establishment, or academy. This is an alluring opportunity for the candidates to join Indian Coast Guard under Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers post.

Candidates preparing for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam must know the exam dates so they won't miss any upcoming events and deadlines. The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam date 2023 and application dates are given below in the table as rolled out in the official notification for the 01/2024 batch for your reference.

Candidates can fill up the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 application form online through the official website of the Indian Coast Guard. The application form dates for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment are rolled out along with the notification PDF. Candidates can fill up the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 application form from 25 January to 09 February 2023.

For your convenience, we will share the direct link to apply online for ICG AC recruitment 2023 for the 01/2024 course below. Make sure to fill up the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant online form following the step-by-step guidelines as discussed below to avoid the form's cancellation.

☛ Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 Application Form - To be Announced

Steps to Apply Online for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment

Follow the steps listed below to fill out the application form for Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2023 for the post of Assistant Commandant:

• Step 1 - Visit the official site of the Indian Coast Guard.
• Step 2 - Click on apply for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2023. 
• Step 3 - Firstly, register yourself by providing your name and contact details. 
• Step 4 - Once you register, you will receive a registration number and password on your registered mobile number and email ID. 
• Step 5 - After that, log in using the registration number and password to complete the ICG AC application form.
• Step 6 - Fill up the details and select the branch for which you want to apply. 
• Step 7 - Upload the required documents online per the specification mentioned in the Indian Coast Guard AC notification PDF. 
• Step 8 - Pay the required application fee for Indian Coast Guard AC 2023 recruitment per your category. 
• Step 9 - Save the application form for future reference and retrieval/reprinting of the e-receipt.

Application Fee for Indian Coast Guard AC 01/2024 Recruitment

The candidates must pay the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant application fee as per their category in an online mode only. Here is the required application fee for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment 2023.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Eligibility Criteria have been described for various branches released under the Assistant Commandant post. The Indian Coast Guard 2023 eligibility norms for age limit, qualification, gender, etc., are issued by the officials along with the official notification. Only the candidates fulfilling the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant eligibility will be allowed to participate in the recruitment process.

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Qualification

Check the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 qualification criteria for different branches as stated in the official 01/2024 notification through the table below:

Indian Coast Guard AC 2023 Eligibility: Gender

Out of different branches under the Indian Coast Guard recruitment, there are some branches in which only male candidates can apply, and in others, both male and female candidates are allowed to apply. As per the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant notification 2023, female candidates are allowed to apply for Commercial Pilot Licence (SSA) and Law Entry branches, and only male candidates can apply for Technical (Electrical/Electronics), Technical (Mechanical), and General Duty (GD) branches.

Indian Coast Guard Age Limit

Those willing to apply for the Indian Coast Guard recruitment 2023 must check the age limit for different branches as mentioned in the official notification. The following table shows the Indian Coast Guard age limit for the upcoming exam:

Indian Coast Guard AC Age Relaxation

If posts are reserved for SC, ST, and OBC, then there is an upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer). For qualification criteria, there is a maximum of 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate for SC/ST candidates, and no relaxation is applicable for 12th class marks except for CPL-SSA entry.

The Indian Coast Guard Selection Process for the Assistant Commandant (AC) post is divided into five stages. The candidates must compete and crack all five steps to get shortlisted for the desired profile. Below we have described the detailed Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 selection procedure for all stages.

Stage 1: Indian Coast Guard Screening Test

• All registered candidates must take the screening test. 
• The exam consists of MCQ pattern questions with a maximum score of 400.
• There are a total of 100 questions.
• The examination lasts two hours.
• The all-India category-wise merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Stage 1 (Screening Test) of the CGCAT examination.

Stage 2: Indian Coast Guard PSB

• This Stage is only for Stage 1 exam shortlisted candidates.
• The examination consists of two parts: the Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and the Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT) (PP&DT). The Stage 2 examination is only for qualification purposes.

Stage 3: Includes Final Selection Board (FSB)

• The FSB lasts five days.
• This Stage includes a psychological test, a group task, and an interview (Personality test).
• The board conference is held on the final day and recommended candidates are sent for Stage 4 or the initial medical examination.

Stage 4: Medical Test

• Applicants who pass Stage 3 must take a special medical examination at Base Hospital in New Delhi.
• Candidates declared unfit in the Special Medical Board (SMB) are included in the merit list because they have the right to appeal the verdict and must report for appeal medicals at a designated service hospital within 42 days of the completion of the SMB.
• If they are declared unfit during the appeal medicals, they have the option of having the results reviewed. 
• In this case, the review is approved by the Director-General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) via the Directorate of Medical Services/GCHQ. 
• If the review is approved, the designated hospital for the review's execution is specified in the approval. RMB's decision is final, and no further appeals will be accepted.

Stage 5: Final Merit List

• Applicants who pass Stage 4 and are on the All India Merit List will be provisionally selected for training and must report to INA Ezhimala for the Naval Orientation Course (NOC) as directed. 
• The All India Merit List is based on the sum of Stage 1 and Stage 3 marks. 
• Candidates reporting for training at INA Ezhimala must first undergo photo and biometric verification.

Candidates must be aware of the exam pattern for the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 to begin preparing for it. The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam Pattern is shared here to give you a clear idea of the subjects being asked in the examination, along with the marking scheme and duration allotment.

Candidates preparing for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam must be aware of the topics asked under each subject. Thus, we have shared the detailed Indian Coast Guard Syllabus for your effective ICG AC exam preparation.

The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Admit Card will be made available online separately for each stage of recruitment by the officials of ICG. Candidates must enter the required credentials to download the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 admit card. No hard copies of the admit card will be mailed to candidates.

Only the candidates who successfully enroll for the examination will be eligible to download the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 admit card. The admit card mentioning the exam center will be made available two to three days before the exam. The city of the exam will be displayed in the candidate's login at least 10 days before Stage 1. Moreover, we will provide you with the direct link to download the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam admit card as soon as it is available.

Steps to Download ICG AC 2023 Admit Card

Follow the steps written below to successfully download the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 admit card from the official website:

• Step 1: Visit the official website of the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant.
• Step 2: Click on the link to admit card shown on the home page.
• Step 3: Enter the required details.
• Step 4: Click on the submit button.
• Step 5: Your ICG AC admit card will appear on the screen.
• Step 6: Download 2 copies of admit card.

The Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 result will be released separately for each stage from Stage 1 to Stage 5. It will be made available online. Aspirants can access their Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam result by logging in with the necessary credentials. The Stage 1 result is expected to be announced within 30 days after the conduction of the exam. The direct link to check the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2023 result will be available here.