In this article we are going to know about the Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant examination in detail. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant Exam is held for the appointment of officers in different categories like General Duty (GD), Commercial Pilot License (CPL-SSA), Technical (Engineering & Electrical/Electronics), and Law. The exam involves multi-stage exam and testing to assess the candidate on different parameters.
Indian Coast Guard Exam Pattern 2025
In this section we will know about the exam pattern of the examination, this exam consists of the 5 stages as following
Stage 1 – Computer-Based Screening Test (CGCAT)
- Online multiple-choice question (MCQ) test
- Topics are General Awareness, English, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Physics (for Technical Branch)
- Total time: 2 hours
- Negative marking: No
Stage 2 – Preliminary Selection Board (PSB)
- Shortlists candidates who pass CGCAT for PSB
- Comprises a Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT)
- Tests mental quickness, group discussion ability, and personality traits
Stage 3 – Final Selection Board (FSB)
- Carried out over a period of five days at Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB)
- Comprises Psychological Test, Group Task, and Interview
- Recommended candidates are given medical examination
Stage 4 – Medical Examination
- Carried out at prescribed Military Hospitals
- Candidates found unfit may appeal for re-examination
Stage 5 – Final Merit List & Training
- Merit list is prepared on the basis of performance in CGCAT, PSB, and FSB
- Selected candidates are given training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala
Indian Coast Guard Exam Syllabus 2025
In this section we will know about the exam syllabus in detail,
General Awareness section includes Current Affairs, History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Defense, Science & Technology. English Language includes Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Idioms, Cloze Test.
Quantitative Aptitude & Mathematics includes Number System, Ratio, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time-Speed-Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Probability. Reasoning & Mental Ability includes Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Analogies, Puzzles, Direction Sense.
Physics (For Technical Branch Only) includes Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics.
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness |
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| English Language |
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| Quantitative Aptitude Mathematics |
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| Reasoning and Mental Ability |
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| Physical for technical branch only |
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