What is Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant age limit?

To apply for Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam, the age of candidates should be between 21 and 25 years. Relaxation in the age limit will be given to candidates belonging to reserved categories. 5 years relaxation will be given to SC/ST and 3 years to OBC. 5 years age relaxation will be given to personnel serving in Coast Guard or equivalent personnel in Army or Navy or Air Force.

What is screening test of Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant?

Candidates applying for Assistant Commandant (GD) will appear for section I of computer based screening test, which will consists of 100 questions (4 marks for each correct answer). Stage I examination will be conducted on PAN India basis for a duration of two hours. Section I is divided into four subsections consist of English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Mathematical aptitude and General Knowledge. Subjects No of Questions Total Marks Passing Marks Duration A: English 25 100 160 (UR/EWS/OBC) 140 (SC/ST) 2 Hrs B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability 25 100 C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude 25 100 D: General Knowledge 25 100 Total 100 400

What is Indian Coast Guard Assistant marking scheme?

Indian Coast Guard Assistant marking scheme is given below: Four marks will be awarded for every correct answer One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer No marks for unattempted questions

What is the preliminary selection board process in ICG Assistant Commandant?

Based on the performance in the Stage-I, candidates will be shortlisted for appearing in Stage-II (PSB)which will be conducted for a day at Noida, Mumbai/Goa, Chennai and Kolkata centres. Candidates to give the choice of PSB centre at the time of filling of application form. Candidates will be screened through Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion (PP&DT). The CCBT will be in English only and will be of 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. The Stage-II examination is only of qualifying nature i.e. either Pass or Fail.

What is Indian Coast Guard Age Limit for General Duty?

Indian Coast Guard age limit for Navik General Duty is 18 to 22 years. 5 years relaxation is given to SC/ST candidates, if the posts are reserved for them and 3 Years for OBC, if the posts are reserved for them. EWS candidates will not get any age relaxation. Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC / ST / OBC (Non - Creamy) / EWS category candidates, such candidates can still apply. However, they will not be eligible for any age and passing marks concession / relaxation etc. SC / ST candidates are exempt from payment of application fee even in such case.

What is Indian Coast Guard Navik educational qualification?

The educational qualification prescribed for Indian Coast Guard Navik recruitment is that candidates must have passed Class 12th with Maths And Physics from any Education Board recognised by Council of Boards of School Education. It is important to secure passing marks in Maths and Physics.

What is Indian Coast Guard Navik age limit for DB?

Indian Coast Guard Navik age limit for DB is 18-22 years (5 Years relaxation for SC/ST, if the posts are reserved for them and 3 Years for OBC, if the posts are reserved for them). Candidates falling under the age limit can apply for the exam.

What is Indian Coast Guard Navik educational qualification for DB?

Indian Coast Guard Navik educational qualification for DB is that candidates must have passed Class 10th from any educational board recognised by the Council of Boards of School Education in India.

What is Indian Coast Guard selection process for Navik?

The selection of candidate is based on an all India order of merit based on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV and meeting the laid down medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior commencement of the examination of Stage- I, II, III of CGEPT.

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Q: What is Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant selection process?

The selection of Assistant Commandant (GD) is based on an all India order of merit which is based on the performance of candidate in various stages (I – V) of examination (explained in detail below) and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage I, II, III, IV and V is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to biometric, photo identification and document verification during various stages of examination. Various stages of CGCAT are as follows: (1) Stage-I (Screening Test) (2) Stage-II ( Preliminary Selection Board) (3) Stage-III ( Final Selection Board) (4) Stage-IV (Medical examination) (5) Stage-V (Induction)

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Updated on Apr 4, 2024 17:48 IST

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant syllabus 2025 outlines the topics under different sections that candidates need to prepare for the exam. Before beginning with the preparation, candidates must go through the syllabus to check the topics prescribed for the exam. It is important to complete Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant syllabus since questions are framed based on it. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant selection process comprises Stage I (Screening Test), Stage-II Preliminary Selection Board (PSB), Stage III Final Selection Board, Stage IV (Medical Exam), Stage V (Induction). The subjects included for ndian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam are English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science & Mathematical Aptitude, General Knowledge, Mechanical (As per post), Electrical & Electronics (As per post). Read below for more details on Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant syllabus.

Table of Contents

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Stage 1
ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Stage II and III
Indian Coast Guard Section-Wise Distribution of Questions
Indian Coast Guard Passing Marks in Stage I
ICG AC Syllabus 2025 FAQs

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Stage 1

ICG AC exam pattern 2025 for Stage 1 is such that it comprises MCQ pattern questions and carries 400 marks. The test carries 100 questions. The duration of the exam is two hours and medium of test paper is English. Candidates need to score four marks for each correct answer and one negative mark for incorrect answer. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant syllabus for stage I is given below:

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for English Language

Questions in this section are asked from Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Spelling Correction, Idioms and Phrases, One-Word Substitution, Sentence Improvement, Comprehension Passage, etc.

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Maths

Questions in this section include HCF/LCM, Number System, Percentage, Average, Time and Work, Profit and Loss, Ratio, Mixture and Alligation, Time, Speed and Distance, Simple Interest, Compound Interest, Geometry, Mensuration, Trigonometry, DI, Algebra

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Reasoning

Questions in this section are asked from Analogy, Symbolic/Number Classification, Number Series, Problem Series, Figural Series, Word Building, Coding-Decoding, Venn Diagrams, Numerical Problems, Embedded Figures, Drawing Inferences, Syllogism

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for General Knowledge

Questions in this section are asked from History, Geography, Culture, Economic Science, General Polity including the Indian Constitution, Current Affairs, and Scientific Research

ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for General Science

Nature of Matter, Universe (Planets / Earth/Satellites/Sun), Electricity and its application, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Sound and Wave Motion, Atomic Structure

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ICG AC Syllabus 2025 for Stage II and III

The Stage II comprises Computerised Cognitive Battery Test (CCBT) and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT). The Stage II comprises Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality test). The syllabus for Stage II and III is given below:

Mental Ability Test /Cognitive Aptitude Test : Questions will be asked from analogies, similarities, and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetic reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning.

Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT): This exam consist of story writing and discussion.

Indian Coast Guard Section-Wise Distribution of Questions

The table below shows the section-wise distribution of questions in Stage I exam.

Section	Subsection
Section	Subjects	No of Questions (100 per section)
Section-I (for GD/CPL-SSA entry )	A: English	25
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability	25
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude	25
	D: General Knowledge	25
Section II (for Mechanical entry)	A: English	10
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability	10
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude	10
	D: General Knowledge	10
	E: Mechanical	60
Section III (for Electrical & Electronics entry)	A: English	10
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability	10
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude	10
	D: General Knowledge	10
	E: Electrical & Electronics	60

Indian Coast Guard Passing Marks in Stage I

The passing marks in Stage I exam of Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant recruitment are given below.

Section	Subsection
Section	Subjects	Passing Marks
Section-I (for GD/CPL-SSA entry )	A: English	200(UR/EWS/OBC) 190 (SC/ST) {50 (UR/EWS/OBC) 45 (SC/ST) (for each subsection)}
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude
	D: General Knowledge
Section II (for Mechanical entry)	A: English	80 (UR/EWS/OBC) 72 (SC/ST) (for sub section A to D)
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude
	D: General Knowledge
	E: Mechanical	120 (UR/EWS/OBC) 108 (SC/ST) (for sub section E)
Section III (for Electrical & Electronics entry)	A: English	80 (UR/EWS/OBC) 72 (SC/ST) (for sub section A to D)
	B: Reasoning & Numerical Ability
	C: General Science & Mathematical aptitude
	D: General Knowledge
	E: Electrical & Electronics	120 (UR/EWS/OBC) 108 (SC/ST) ( for sub section E)

Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Preparation Tips

Few tips and tricks to crack Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant exam are given below:

Complete the entire syllabus, read each topic with equal importance
Make short notes for revision, keep revising the subjects or topics on regular interval to avoid forgetting them
Practice sample question papers online and from books as well
Discuss with other aspirants on their strategy and exchange information
Participate in daily online quiz on current affairs
Build strong vocabulary, learn important English grammar rules, practice questions
Attempt mock test series to check your preparedness within stipulated time