General Duty (GD)

• Age: 21-25 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (born between 01 Jul 2001 & 30 Jun 2005, both inclusive)
• Gender: Male
• Educational Qualification:
• Graduate Degree from a recognized university
• Mathematics and Physics up to Intermediate or Class XII (10+2+3 scheme) or equivalent
• Diploma holders with Physics and Mathematics are also eligible
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for personnel serving in Coast Guard or equivalent in Army/Navy/Air Force

Technical (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics)

• Age: 21-25 years as on 01 Jul 2026 (born between 01 Jul 2001 & 30 Jun 2005, both inclusive)
• Gender: Male
• Educational Qualification:
• Engineering Degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronics & Telecommunication, Instrumentation, or related fields with minimum 60% marks
• Mathematics and Physics up to Intermediate or Class XII (10+2+3 scheme) or equivalent
• Diploma holders with Physics and Mathematics are also eligible
• Age Relaxation: 5 years for personnel serving in Coast Guard or equivalent in Army/Navy/Air Force

Stage-I: CGCAT

• Computer-based online screening test (CGCAT)
• Merit-based shortlisting for Stage-II (PSB)
• Marks normalized across different shifts

Stage-II: Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)

• Biometric and document verification
• Candidates select exam center and date (subject to ICG discretion)
• Rejection for discrepancies in documents

Stage-III: Final Selection Board (FSB)

• Conducted at Coast Guard Selection Board, Noida
• Spans 4-5 days with psychological tests, group tasks, and interviews
• Schedule intimated via candidate's login ID

Stage-IV: Medical Examination

• Special Medical Board (SMB) at Base Hospital, New Delhi
• Option for appeal and Review Medical Board (RMB) if declared unfit
• Medical standards: No disabilities; detailed guidelines on ICG website

Stage-V: Induction

• Merit list based on Stage-I and Stage-III marks
• Training at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala
• Naval Orientation Course: 44 weeks (GD), 22 weeks (Technical)
• Tentative induction by 27 Dec 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
2. Complete online registration with personal details
3. Upload required documents and live image capture
4. Select five preferred exam cities (first choice within 30 km of residence)
5. Pay application fee (amount not specified in document)

Important Instructions

• Fee non-refundable except for multiple payments
• Multiple applications lead to rejection
• Mobile phones/electronic devices prohibited in exam centers
• First choice of exam city must be within 30 km of residence, or candidature may be cancelled
• ICG may allot any exam center regardless of preferences

For Online Registration

• Passport-size photo (taken after June 2024, 10-100 KB, no spectacles, name/date written)
• Live image capture during registration
• Scanned signature image
• 10th class marksheet or Birth Certificate (The birth certificate should be in English or Hindi)
• Identity proof (Aadhar, Voter ID, Passport, PAN, Driving License)
• Service Certificate/NOC for serving personnel
• Vigilance Certificate for Armed Forces/Govt. employees
• Domicile Certificate for height relaxation candidates

For Stage-II (PSB)

• 10th/12th marksheets and certificates
• Diploma/Graduation marksheets (year-wise/semester-wise)
• Original/Provisional Degree certificate
• Certificate cum undertaking for final-year students
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• NOC for serving Government employees (dated on/after application)

For Stage-IV (Medical Examination)

• Stage-III E-admit card
• Original Photo ID as mentioned in application

For Stage-V (Induction)

• Appointment Letter
• 10th/12th passing certificates and marksheets
• Degree certificate and final-year marksheet
• Aadhar, Voter ID, PAN Card (or application proof)
• SC/ST/OBC certificate (if applicable)
• Own Risk Certificate, Declaration, Marital Status Certificate
• Bond and Additional Bond by parents
• Anti-Ragging Certificate