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Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (CGCAT)

Evidence status: official. Verified against the 2027 Batch advertisement.

At a glance

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducts the Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Admission Test (CGCAT) to recruit Assistant Commandants (Group 'A' Gazetted Officers).

  • Stages: Online Exam (Stage I), Preliminary Selection Board (Stage II), Final Selection Board (Stage III), Medical (Stage IV), Induction (Stage V).
  • Age: 21–25 years (as per the specific batch notification).
  • Qualification: Bachelor's degree for General Duty; Engineering degree for Technical branches.
  • Pay Level: Starts at Pay Level 10 (₹56,100).

Official sources

Exam pattern

The selection process consists of multiple stages:

  1. Stage I (CGCAT): Online computer-based examination.
  2. Stage II (PSB): Preliminary Selection Board (screening).
  3. Stage III (FSB): Final Selection Board (interview and testing).
  4. Stage IV: Medical examination.
  5. Stage V: Induction.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the online examination (CGCAT) typically covers:

  • General Duty: English, Reasoning and Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude, General Knowledge.
  • Technical: Professional subject knowledge (Engineering/Electrical/Electronics) in addition to the General Duty components.

Refer to the official website for the detailed subject-wise syllabus.

Free resources

  • Official Website: The primary source for all notifications, mock tests, and updates is joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
  • Mock Tests: Available on the official recruitment portal.

How to prepare (free, in order)

  1. Understand the Eligibility: Check the latest advertisement on the official website to confirm your age and educational qualification.
  2. Review the Syllabus: Download the syllabus from the official portal.
  3. Practice Mock Tests: Use the official mock tests provided on the ICG recruitment website to get familiar with the computer-based exam format.
  4. General Preparation: Focus on the core modules: [../../modules/english-language.md], [../../modules/reasoning.md], [../../modules/quant-aptitude.md], and [../../modules/general-awareness.md].