Indian Coast Guard AC 01/2027 Batch Online Form

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 08/07/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 27/07/2025 (Extended)
• Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 27/07/2025
• Correction Date : To be announced
• Stage-I Exam Date : 18/09/2025
• Admit Card Available : 48-72 Hours Before Exam
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS : ₹300/-
• SC / ST : Nil (No Fee)
• Payment Mode: Online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 21 years and Maximum 25 years as on 01 July 2026
• Age Relaxation: As per Indian Coast Guard recruitment rules
• Selection Process: Stage-I (CGCAT), Preliminary Selection Board (PSB), Final Selection Board (FSB), Medical Examination, and Induction

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 170

• Bachelor's Degree (4 years) from recognized university
• Minimum 60% marks in all semesters/years
• Male candidates only

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Marine, Automotive, Naval Architecture, Mechatronics, Production, Metallurgy, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Design
• Minimum 60% marks in all semesters/years
• Male candidates only

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Telecommunications, Instrumentation, Power, Control Systems
• Minimum 60% marks in all semesters/years
• Male candidates only

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Pay Scale: Level 10 - ₹56,100 - 1,77,500/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Gross Monthly Emoluments: Approximately ₹98,000/-
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Travel Allowance, Pension, Free Ration, Free Accommodation
• Career Growth: Promotion up to Director General (₹2,25,000/-)
• Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits with ECHS Medical Facilities

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: High - Multi-stage selection process with rigorous standards
• Expected Applications: 15,000-20,000 candidates for 170 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:90 to 1:120 (Very High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: 75-85 good attempts out of 100 questions in Stage-I
• Preparation Time: 6-8 months recommended for comprehensive preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 1% selection rate - Requires intensive preparation and physical fitness

Exam Center Details

• Pan India: Stage-I exam will be conducted at various centers across India
• Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
• PSB Centers: Regional centers for Preliminary Selection Board
• FSB Center: Coast Guard Selection Board (CGSB), Noida
• Final exam center allocation will be mentioned in the admit card

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