Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant CGCAT 2027

Organization: Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence)
Post: Assistant Commandant (Group 'A' Gazetted Officer)
Total Posts: 170
Online Application Dates: 08 July 2025 (1600 hrs) to 23 July 2025 (2330 hrs)
Branches: General Duty, Technical (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)
Age Limit: 21-25 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (born between 01 Jul 2001 and 30 Jun 2005, both dates inclusive). 5 years relaxation for Coast Guard/service personnel, SC/ST/OBC as per rules.
Gender: Male
Educational Qualification:
  • General Duty (GD): Degree from recognized university with minimum 60% marks (Gen/OBC/EWS), 55% for SC/ST. Must have Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to 12th (minimum 55% in each).
  • Technical Branch: Engineering degree in relevant field (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Telecommunication/Instrumentation/ Naval Architecture/Communication) from recognized university. Mathematics and Physics as subjects in 12th or diploma (minimum aggregate 55% marks in diploma with Physics/Mathematics in curriculum).
Selection Process:
  • Stage-I: Computer Based Test (CGCAT) – 100 Questions (English, General Knowledge, Reasoning/Numerical, etc); Duration: 2 hours.
  • Further selection stages as per notification (Prelims, Document Verification, Medical, etc).
How to Apply: Apply online only through official Indian Coast Guard portal. Read official notification carefully. Fill in all details accurately, upload required documents, and submit application before closing date.
Official Website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Note: Read full notification for detailed eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, relaxation, and selection process.