The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging and inspiring
career in various branches as a Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer in the rank of Assistant
Commandant at pay scale of Rs.15600-39100 with Grade Pay Rs 5400.
2. Branch and Eligibility. Unmarried Indian citizens having following minimum qualifications are eligible to apply:
Educational Qualification;
(a) General Duty Bachelor’s degree with minimum 60% marks in aggregate of a university recognised by the Central/ State Govt./UGC. Should have qualified 12th standard with aggregate of 60% marks in Physics and Maths. Men 01 Jul 89 to 30 Jun 93 (both dates inclusive).
(b) General Duty (i) Pilot (ii) Navigator or Observer B.Sc with Maths & Physics with 60% marks in aggregate. (Physics or Maths should be one of the subject in final year of B.Sc Degree). Should have qualified 12th standard with an aggregate of 60% marks in Physics and Maths. Men 01 Jul 87 to 30 Jun 95 (both dates inclusive).
(c) Technical branch (Mechanical and Electrical) (i) Engineering degree with 60% marks in aggregate or Should have passed sections A and B of Institute of Engineers (India) examination in any of the discipline listed below with 60% marks. (a) Engineering Branch Mechanical/ Naval architecture/ Marine/ Industrial and Production/ Metallurgy/ Mechatronics/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace Engg. (b) Electrical Branch Electrical/Electronics/Power Engg/Electronics and Communication/Instrumentation and Controls/Power Electronics/ Instrumentation Engg. All the above streams of Engg. must be recognised by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). (ii) 60% marks in aggregate in Physics and Maths in 12th class. or Three year diploma course with an aggregate of 60% Men 01 Jul 84 to 30 Jun 93 (both dates inclusive).
Note.(i) Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate only for SC/ ST candidates, NCC ‘C’ certificate ( 'A' grade) holders, Sports person of National level (Inter State & above) and Wards of Coast Guard uniform personnel deceased while in service. No relaxation for 12 th class marks. (ii) While short listing applications for call-up, priority will be given to candidates with higher percentage of marks. 3. Additional Eligibility criteria
(a) The candidates failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) or suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy are not eligible for Pilot branch however may apply for Navigator (Observer).
(b) The upper age limit for OBC/SC/ST is relaxable as per Govt. of India rules in vogue.
(c) Candidates withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any other service training academy are not eligible to appear.
(d) Candidates should not have been arrested, convicted or prosecuted on criminal charges.
(e) Candidates appeared in the final year/ final semester exam and awaiting result may also apply provided they should not have any present back papers. Such candidates should be able to submit provisional / original degree certificate issued by the University only by May 2014.
Such candidates even if recommended by the Final Selection Board will not be given appointment until they submit final mark sheet and Provisional/ Final degree. Provisional degree issued by the college will not be accepted. (f) Candidates holding five years LLB integrated degree after passing XIIth with Maths and Physics or three years LLB with Physics+Maths as subjects in 10+2 can also apply in GD branch.
The aggregate of Maths and Physics should be 60% and above in 12th standard. Schedule for Preliminary Selection Examination. Candidates to reach the given venue at least 30 minutes prior to the starting of Exam. The date and time of the examination will be intimated through candidates e-mail ID and Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in
The Preliminary Selection will be conducted in Jan 2013 at following centres or any other centre promulgated by Coast Guard:-
(a) Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (West), Worli Sea Face, PO- Worli Colony, Mumbai – 30
(b) Indian Coast Guard Store Depot, CG Complex Near Kalmandapam Police Station, GM Pettai Road, Royapuram, Chennai -13
(c) Coast Guard Regional Headquarters (North East) Synthesis Business Park 6th floor shrachi Building, New Town Rajarhat Kolkata – 700 157
(d) Indian Coast Guard Selection Board, A-1, Sector -24, Noida, Opposite HCL Technologies, Dist Gautam Budh Nagar, UP - 201 301
Medical Standards .;
(a) Height in Cms (i) Asst Commandant (GD) and Technical: 157 cm minimum. Reduction in height for candidates from hilly areas and tribal areas will be in accordance with the Central Govt. regulations. (ii) Asst Commandant General duty (Women) : 152 cm. (iii) Asst Commandant (Pilot) and Asst Commandant Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holders for Short Service Appointment (M/F): Min 162.5 cm and maximum 197 cm, leg length 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. and Asst Comdt GD(Women) 6/6 6/6 - Corrected with Glass. (ii) Asst Commandant GD(P/N) 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other /CPL Holders SSA correctable to 6/6. (iii) Asst Commandant (Tech) 6/36 6/36–Uncorrected without Glass. 6/6 6/6 - Corrected with Glass.
Note: Candidates with above broad medical guidelines/ standards only to appear for the selection. No waiver will be considered for the above standards. The Coast Guard order on medical standards of the officers will be the final authority in case of any dispute. Selection Procedure.
(a) Short listing of Applications. Short listing criteria will be based on higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and the qualifying cut off for a particular branch or centre may be increased more than 60% if more applications with higher %are received. (b) Preliminary Selection. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Preliminary Selection at given date and time which will consist of Mental Ability Test/ Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test.
The aptitude test will be in English only and will be 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. Date/ time and venue of Preliminary Selection once allotted will not be changed at any stage. Candidates are required to appear at the Venue with the following documents:
(i) Two copy of computer generated pre-filled online application. (ii) Original passing certificate and mark sheet of tenth class for date of birth verification. (iii) Original mark sheet and certificates of 10+2 examination. (iv) Original certificate and mark sheets (all semesters and years) of BE/B Tech /Graduation as the case may be. (v) Proof of identity such as passport, driving license, voter I card, college ID card or any other photo identity proof. (vi) Caste Certificate (if applicable) in original as per Govt of India format. (vii) Current and Valid Commercial Pilot License (approved by DGCA) in original for Asst Comdt CPL entry only.
c) Final Selection. The candidates qualifying above Preliminary Selection will be called for Final Selection. The date and venue for Final Selection Board will be uploaded on Indian Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in
The Final Selection will consist of Psychologist test, Group Tasking and Interview (Personality test). (d) Medical. All candidates recommended by Final Selection Board will undergo Medical examination at nearest Military Hospital. Candidates for GD(P/N) and CPL will undergo medical at AFCME, Delhi/ IAM Bengaluru. (e) PABT. GD(Pilot) candidates on qualifying FSB will be required to appear for PABT at Dehradun/Mysore AFSBs. Those already qualified PABT are to provide details of batch, Chest number and place while filling up PIQ forms.
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 select 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. .
Reasons for Rejection. The Candidature of a candidate can be rejected at any time during the process of selection if (i) Having detected not meeting any of the above laid down criteria/ conditions of educational qualification, age, submission of wrong information in the application or false certificates etc. (ii) Act of indiscipline activities including copying etc. during any of the testing procedures.
Merit List. Qualifying FSB/ Recommendation in FSB does not confirm final selection. A merit list is prepared for the medically fit candidates on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates at FSB and depending on the availability of vacancies. Medically fit candidates as per position in merit list will be issued appointment letter and joining instruction for training. 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 the training establishments.
The details regarding availability of vacancies will be promulgated through Coast Guard www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in during the month of Apr/ May 2014 prior to preparation of merit list.
INDIAN COAST GUARD OFFERS YOU. Pay: - Assistant Commandant - Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay Rs 5400/-. The further promotions to the ranks will be as per the laid down promotion criteria. The pay scales for the various ranks will be as follows:- Rank Pay Scale Grade Pay Asst Comdt Rs 15600-39100 Rs 5400 Dy Comdt Rs 15600-39100 Rs 6600 Comdt(JG) Rs 15600-39100 Rs 7600 Comdt Rs 37400-67000 Rs 8700 DIG Rs 37400-67000 Rs 8900 IG Rs 37400-67000 Rs 10000 .
In addition to the pay there will be Dearness allowance, Kit Maintenance allowance and Transport allowance. Other allowances such as flying allowance, diving allowance, hard area, sea duty allowance, house rent etc. will be admissible based on nature of duty/place of posting. The CTC for an Assistant Commandant would be approx Rs. 75000/- per month.
How to apply. (a) Applications will be accepted only 'Online' from 02 Dec 2013 to 12 Dec 2013. The important instructions for filling of online application are: (i) The name of the candidate, father/mother's name and date of birth should be same mentioned as in the 10th class pass certificate. (ii) Indicate exact percentage of 12th and Graduation upto two decimals and this is not to be rounded off. (iii) Candidates to choose any one venue out of the options displayed. (iv) Filling up of information like personal email ID and Mobile number of the candidate is compulsory.
The date, time and venue of the test and other information will be informed through personal email ID and applicants can take printout of the filled application form with date and time of examination through URL http://joinindiancoastguard.gov.in/reprint.aspx . (V)On successful submission of the online application a unique Application/Registration number will be provided to the candidate.
For candidates NOT meeting the eligibility criteria, a ‘Rejection Slip, giving the cause of rejection with the Application Number’ will be displayed. Applicants to take print out of the filled application form through URL http://joinindiancoastguard.gov.in/reprint.aspx from 16 Dec to 24 Dec 2013.
