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The selection of Assistant Commandant 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 examination. 

Various stages of CGCAT (Coast Guard Common Admission Test) are as follows:-

(1) Stage-I (Screening Test) - All India based written Exam in online mode

(2) Stage-II ( Preliminary Selection Board)

(3) Stage-III ( Final Selection Board)

(4) Stage-IV (Medical examination)

(5) Stage-V (Induction)

(1) Stage-I (Screening Test)

(a)  Candidates applying for Assistant Commandant will give section I for screening test, which will be a computer based examination consisting of 100 questions (4 marks for each correct answer). Section I examination will be conducted on PAN India basis for a duration of two hours. 

Section I is divided into four sub sections consist of 

• English, 
• Reasoning & Numerical Ability, 
• General Science & Mathematical aptitude, 
• General Knowledge. 

The subjects, distribution of marks Section-I is described below:-

Total Marks - 400. Total Time - 2 hours

A: English - No of Questions - 25, Total Marks - 100

B: Reasoning & Numerical AbilityNo of Questions - 25, Total Marks - 100

C: General Science & Mathematical aptitudeNo of Questions - 25, Total Marks - 100

D: General KnowledgeNo of Questions - 25, Total Marks - 100

1. Paper will be in English.
2. Marking scheme will be is as follows:
   1. Four marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
   2. One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
   3. No marks for unattempted questions.
3. Indian Coast Guard has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all subjects of the examination for short listing of candidates for stage-II (PSB).

(b)   Candidate reporting for screening test will first undergo photo and biometric registration. Photo & biometric registered in stage I will be verified in subsequent stages of CGCAT.

(2) Stage-II ( Preliminary Selection Board) or PPDT+OIR Test Like regular SSB Interview

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 centres. 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.

Note:

1. 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 (thumb impression) of a candidate at Stage-II does not match with the biometric captured at Stage-I, the document verification team is empowered to establish the identity/ genuineness of the candidate by approved procedures by Competent Authority and recapture the Biometric of the candidate for verification in the subsequent stages. However if the document verification team is not convinced with the genuineness of the candidate after manual verification process as mentioned above, then the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled.
2. 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 StageII. 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.

(3) Stage-III ( Final Selection Board) - or SSB Interview

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 IDs. 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 Jan - Apr 2024. 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.

(4) 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 SMB. 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. Click here for Medical/Physical Standards acceptable in ICG.

(5) 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 instructions. 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.