Defence
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2026
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant 2026 is expected to release 170 (Expected; varies per batch) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.
Indian Coast Guard
Mode
Online + Offline
Level
Graduate
Vacancies
170 (Expected; varies per batch)
Fee
₹300 (SC/ST exempted)
Last updated: July 4, 2026
Key dates
Notification
Twice yearly (Jun-Jul and Nov-Dec cycles)
Application Window
Typically 2-3 weeks after notification
CGCAT (Stage-I)
Expected Sep 2026 (for current cycle)
PSB / FSB
To be announced
Induction
To be announced
Quick Summary
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruits Group A Gazetted Officers for General Duty, Technical, CPL (women SSA), and Law branches via the Coast Guard's own CGCAT written test followed by PSB and FSB selection boards — distinct from the Navik sailor entry. Eligibility: Bachelor's degree (55%+ or 4-year duration), age typically 21-25 years (21-30 for Law). Recent batches have advertised around 170 vacancies. Notifications are released roughly twice yearly (Jun-Jul and Nov-Dec cycles); the next 2026 batch notification and CGCAT date are awaited as of July 2026. Pay Level 10, gross salary approximately Rs. 85,000-98,000/month. Application fee Rs. 300 (SC/ST exempt).
Eligibility
- Bachelor's degree (minimum 4-year duration, or any degree with 55% aggregate) from a recognized university
- General Duty and Technical branches: Physics and Mathematics required at 10+2 level
- Age: 21 to 25 years for General Duty/Technical entries; 21 to 30 years for Law branch (varies by batch cut-off date)
- Unmarried male and female candidates as per post-specific eligibility (GD Male, GD/CPL Women SSA, Technical, Law)
- Medically fit as per Indian Coast Guard standards
Syllabus
- General Awareness and Current Affairs
- General Science and Environment
- Mathematical and Numerical Ability
- Reasoning and Logical Ability
- English Comprehension
Exam Pattern
- Stage-I: Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT) — 100 objective MCQs, 400 marks, 2 hours, 4 marks per correct answer with 1 mark negative for each wrong answer
- Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB) — Psychological tests, Group Testing, Interview for CGCAT-qualified candidates
- Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB) — Detailed interview, group tasks, and conference
- Medical Examination for FSB-recommended candidates
- Final merit list based on FSB and medical clearance; induction at ICG Training Centres
Exam overview
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruits Group A Gazetted Officers directly through the Coast Guard's own selection process — distinct from the Navik (sailor) entries — for General Duty, Technical (Engineering/Electrical), Commercial Pilot License (CPL, women SSA), and Law branches. Officers lead Coast Guard ships, aircraft, and shore establishments engaged in maritime security, anti-smuggling operations, search-and-rescue, and marine environment protection.
The Indian Coast Guard typically releases Assistant Commandant notifications twice a year (broadly June-July and November-December cycles) for batches commencing training roughly 12-18 months later. Recent cycles have advertised around 170 vacancies split mainly across General Duty (Male) and Technical branches, with occasional openings in CPL (SSA) and Law entries. Candidates must clear the CGCAT written screening test, followed by the Preliminary and Final Selection Boards (psychological tests, group tasks, and interviews) and a medical examination before induction. As of July 2026, aspirants should watch the official portal for the next batch notification, expected around the usual mid-year cycle.
Preparation tip
Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.