Guidelines For Filling of Online Application Form

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM INDIAN COAST GUARD
COMPUTER BASED ONLINE EXAMINATION FOR COMMON ADMISSION TEST (CGCAT)
Sr Description Instructions/ Link
Display of Application Filling Steps screen Step-by-step instruction for filling up of application form.
PERSONAL DETAILS
REGISTRATION PART-I (for Sign-Up)
1 Name * : Note 1: Name as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary / Graduation Examination Certificate.
Note 2: Name (Candidate's/Father's/Mother's Name) given in the application and all the uploaded documents i.e ID Card, educational certificates, category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) or any other uploaded document should be same or else the candidature will be cancelled.
2 Father's Name * : Note 1: Name as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate.
Note 2: Please do not use any prefix such as Mr., Shri etc.
Note 3: Name in all supporting documents should be same.
3 Mother's Name * : Note 1: Name as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate.
Note 2: Please do not use any prefix such as Mrs, smt., Dr. etc
Note 3: Name in all supporting documents should be same.
4 Nationality * : Select Nationality (Only Indian National can apply)
5 Gender * : Select Gender(Male / Female)
6 Email ID * : The Email id of profile cannot be changed further so please use working email id
Provide valid e-mail ID. Coast Guard will be communicating with the candidates through e-mails only. Candidate to remember e-mail id, as this will be used as username during stage -I exam and also as a login ID
7 Confirm e-mail * : Only typing allowed (Copy Paste restriction.)
8 Mobile Number * : Enter Mobile Number
9 Generate OTP A separate OTP will be sent on e-mail id as well as Mobile (Via SMS) Candidate needs to fill up the same Email OTP is mandatory, if user inputs both OTP email and mobile no. then both will be verified for successful registration.
10 OTP On Email Id* : Enter OTP received on provided Email id
11 OTP on SMS: Enter OTP received on provided Mobile Number
12 Where did you get information about Indian Coast Guard recruitment?* Select option Type from drop down menu :
  • Newspaper
    • Name of newspaper*
      Enter name of newspaper
  • Employment news
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Whatsapp
  • Telegram
  • Youtube
  • Official ICG Website
  • Other websites
    • Please mention website name*
      Enter the website name
  • Friends / Relatives
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Promotional Email / SMS
  • Any other source
    • Please Specify*
      Enter the details
13 Registration successful message & password sent on your registered Email ID “Candidate receives a system generated “Password” on his given “Email ID” and on registered mobile number Candidate shall open Email / SMS, and note the received Password, for further use
REGISTRATION PART-II (Reset Password)
14 If registering first time as a new candidate Sign-In with the registered Email ID and system generated Password received on Email ID
15 CAPTCHA * : Enter Captcha, on the screen and click Email ID
16 Reset Password registering first time as new candidate* Candidate shall be redirected to Reset Password. Candidate shall
  • Enter desirable “New Password” of his own choice.
  • Re-enter new password in “Confirm New Password” textbox.
  • On successful Reset Password candidate will redirect to Instruction Page.
Instructions:- Candidate shall read the instruction and accept disclaimer for proceeding to Application Form entry.
On click- Submit :- Application form will be displayed with details already filled by candidate in Registration part-I
Personal Information
17 Secondary email id (optional) : Enter email id other than primary email id
18 Marital Status * : Select Married / Unmarried
19 Alternate mobile no.(optional) : Enter mobile number other than primary mobile number
Identification Details
20 Do you have Aadhaar card? Select Yes/No
Note : If selected Yes then you have to fill Aadhaar details compulsorily.
I, the holder of the above mentioned Aadhaar Number, hereby give my consent to Indian Coast Guard to obtain my Aadhaar Number, Name and Finger Print for authentication with UIDAI. I have no objection using my identity and biometric information for validation with Aadhaar (CIDR) database only for the purpose of authentication.
Note: You have to check the checkbox.
21 Identity Card* : If selected no (Do you have Aadhaar card?),
Select identity card from dropdown - Driving licence/Pan Card/ Passport/ voter ID
22 Identity Card Number * : Enter Identity Card Number as per selected identity card type
23 Confirm Identity Card Number * : Only typing allowed (Copy Paste restriction.)
Note: Please provide the identity card number in Online Application Form and remember to carry the same at various stages of exam as proof of identity. No other ID proof other than the uploaded ID card will be accepted during procurement process.
24 Name as on ID card* : Enter name as per given in ID card.
25 Identification Mark 1* & Identification Mark 2* Birthmark, Mole, Burn/ Injury mark to be entered as text by the candidate
(At least two different identification marks)
Employment Details
26 Select Employment Type* : Select Employment Type from drop down menu :
  • Government Sector Employed
  • ICG Personnel
  • Private Sector Employed
  • Unemployed
27 Select Post for Government Sector* Select Post for Government Sector from drop down menu :
  • Indian Air Force
  • Indian Army
  • Indian Navy
  • Other
For Govt.sector(other)/Pvt.Sector employee :-
Enter Organization Name* and Experience in Months*.

For
  • Indian Air Force
  • Indian Army
  • Indian Navy
below 2 points to be considered:-
Enter Name Of Rank*
Enter your serving Experience in your service(Air Force/Army/Navy)*
28 If candidate selected Employment Type is ICG Personnel, then Select Cadre from Dropdown menu* :
  • Civilian(CG Employee)
  • Enrolled Follower
  • Navik(DB)
  • Navik(GD)
  • Yantrik

Enter Name Of Rank*
Enter ICG service number*
Enter Present Unit where currently posted*
DOB and Category Details
29 Category * :(selection box may pop-up to select category) Select Unreserved/ Economically Weaker Section (EWS)/ Other Backward Class (OBC)(Non-Creamy)/ Scheduled Caste(SC)/ Scheduled Tribe(ST)
* Candidates belonging to OBC but falling in the ' Creamy Layer ' are to apply as Unreserved Candidate.
30 Date of issue of Category certificate *:(If applicable) Calendar displayed to select Date. [DD-MM-YYYY] All certificates should have been issued earlier than the closing date of application.
31 Validity of the category certificate* (If applicable) : Calendar displayed to select Date. [DD-MM-YYYY] Documents whose validity is expiring prior reporting for next stage are to report at the examination center with renewed valid documents. Note: For EWS/OBC candidate whose category certificate validity is expiring, they can upload new certificate( with extended validity) during uploading of documents at Stage- II.
32 Date of Birth* (DOB)
(Respective Calendar block will get enable)
Select the date from the calendar displayed.
33 Proof of Date of Birth*
Select the Proof of Date of Birth from Drop down .
34 Age relaxation For SC/ST/OBC /Serving candidates only Candidate claiming any age relaxation- Auto selection depending on DoB selected- Yes/No
For example: - If the age criteria for Unreserved Candidates is born between 01 Feb 2002 to 01 Feb 2006 and if the SC/ST/OBC/Serving candidate is born between the above dates then auto fill the column as “NO” and if SC/ST candidate is born between 01 Feb 1997 and 2002 then then auto fill the column as “Yes”.
35 Fee Waiver claimed Auto Select on selection of community choice
Yes/No
[Fee exemption is admissible only to SC/ST candidates]
Upload Documents
36 Upload Identity Card Proof* : (format- .jpeg/jpg, Size- 50 kb to 150 kb) Upload scan copy of original Identity Card Proof
37 Upload DOB proof* (format- .jpeg/.jpg - Max size allowed 50 kb to 150 kb)
Upload the scan copy of original document of DOB proof document. (10th Certificate)
38 Upload ICG Service Certificate / NOC* If candidate selected Employment Type is ICG Personnel, then
(format- .jpeg/.jpg - Max size allowed 50 kb to 150 kb)
Upload the scan copy of original ICG Service Certificate / NOC.
[CLICK HERE] to download the format of Service-Cum-Vigilance Certificate.
Click here for Specimen Of Documents
REGISTRATION PART-III
39 Qualification Level
Select Qualification Level* : Select Qualification Level from drop down menu :
  • 10+2+Graduation
  • 10+Diploma+Graduation
  • 10+2+Diploma+Graduation
  • 10+2+Integrated Post Graduation
  • 10+Diploma+Integrated Post Graduation
  • 10+2+Diploma+Integrated Post Graduation
  • 10+2+Graduation+LLB(3 years course)
  • 10+2+LLB(5 years course)
  • 10+Diploma+Graduation+LLB(3 years course)
  • 10+Diploma+LLB(5 years course)
  • 10+2+Diploma+Graduation+LLB(3 years course)
  • 10+2+Diploma+LLB(5 years course)
40 12th Education Qualification
Did you pass in class 12th?* Select Yes / No
Year of Passing* Enter Year of Passing
Select Education Board from the list* Select Board from the drop down menu
12th Certificate number* Enter Certificate number
Indicate Grading System as per Marksheet* Select Indicate Grading System as per Marksheet
Percentage
CGPA
Grade
If candidate select Percentage, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage*
If candidate select CGPA, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage as per conversion formula*
Aggregate CGPA*
If candidate select Grade, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage as per conversion formula*
Aggregate Grade*
Enter Subject wise details
Subject
Obtained Marks
Maximum Marks
Physics*

Mathematics*
41 Diploma Education Qualification
Have you successfully completed Diploma Course from Government recognized polytechnic institute and declared as diploma pass in final result?* Select Yes / No
Have you opted physics and maths in diploma?* Select Yes / No
Qualification* Select Qualification
Diploma Stream* Select Diploma Stream
Polytechnic Institute* Enter Polytechnic Institute Name
Year of Passing* Enter Year of Passing
Diploma certificate number* Enter Diploma certificate number
Grading system mentioned as per marksheet* Select Grading system mentioned as per marksheet
Percentage
CGPA
Grade
If candidate select Percentage, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select CGPA, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate CGPA of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select Grade, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate Grade of all years/semesters/trimesters*
Enter Diploma Marks Details Click on Add Yearwise Details
If candidate select Grading System as Percentage, then fill the details in column
Year
Diploma Pattern
Obtained Marks
Maximum Marks

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as CGPA, then fill the details in column
Year
Diploma Pattern
Obtained CGPA
Maximum CGPA

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as Grade, then fill the details in column
Year
PostGraduation Pattern
Obtained Grade

 
 
 
42 Graduation Education Qualification
Have you successfully completed Graduation?* Select Yes / No
Is lateral entry?* Select Yes / No
Year of Passing* Enter Year of Passing
Graduation Degree* Select Graduation Degree from Drop down menu:
  • Bachelor of Engineering(BE)
  • Bachelor of Technology(BTech)
  • AMIE(AMIE)
  • Bachelor of Legislative Laws(LLB)
Graduation Stream* select Graduation Stream from Drop down menu:
Select Graduation University* Select Graduation university from Drop down menu:
In CGCAT application form under “Qualification details-Graduation tab”, if your university is not listed in the dropdown, then select “OTHERS” option from dropdown. Provision is not available to enter the Name of the University, in case OTHERS option is selected. Relevant original certificates and mark sheets are to be produced at appropriate stage of qualifier in the recruitment process.
Course Duration (In Years)* Select no of Years
Grading system mentioned as per marksheet* Select Indicate Grading System as per Marksheet
Percentage
CGPA
Grade
If candidate select Percentage, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select CGPA, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate CGPA of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select Grade, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate Grade of all years/semesters/trimesters*
Enter Graduation Marks Details Click on Add Yearwise Details
If candidate select Grading System as Percentage, then fill the details in column
Year
Graduation Pattern
Obtained Marks
Maximum Marks

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as CGPA, then fill the details in column
Year
Graduation Pattern
Obtained CGPA
Maximum CGPA

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as Grade, then fill the details in column
Year
Graduation Pattern
Obtained Grade

 
 
 
43 Post Graduation Education Qualification
Have you successfully completed Graduation?* Select Yes / No
Year of Passing* Enter Year of Passing
Post Graduation Degree* Select Post Graduation Degree from Drop down menu:
Post Graduation Stream* select Post Graduation Stream from Drop down menu:
Select Post Graduation University* Select Post Graduation university from Drop down menu:
Course Duration (In Years)* Select no of Years
Grading system mentioned as per marksheet* Select Indicate Grading System as per Marksheet
Percentage
CGPA
Grade
If candidate select Percentage, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select CGPA, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate CGPA of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select Grade, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate Grade of all years/semesters/trimesters*
Enter Post Graduation Marks Details Click on Add Yearwise Details
If candidate select Grading System as Percentage, then fill the details in column
Year
PostGraduation Pattern
Obtained Marks
Maximum Marks

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as CGPA, then fill the details in column
Year
PostGraduation Pattern
Obtained CGPA
Maximum CGPA

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as Grade, then fill the details in column
Year
PostGraduation Pattern
Obtained Grade

 
 
 
44 Law Education Qualification
Have you successfully completed Law?* Select Yes / No
Year of Passing* Enter Year of Passing
Law Degree* Select Law Degree from Drop down menu:
  • Bachelor of Legislative Laws(LLB)
Law Stream* select Stream from Drop down menu:
Select Law University* Select Law university from Drop down menu:
In CGCAT application form under “Qualification details-Law tab”, if your university is not listed in the dropdown, then select “OTHERS” option from dropdown. Provision is not available to enter the Name of the University, in case OTHERS option is selected. Relevant original certificates and mark sheets are to be produced at appropriate stage of qualifier in the recruitment process.
Course Duration (In Years)* Select no of Years
Grading system mentioned as per marksheet* Select Indicate Grading System as per Marksheet
Percentage
CGPA
Grade
If candidate select Percentage, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select CGPA, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate CGPA of all years/semesters/trimesters*
If candidate select Grade, then
Enter Aggregate Percentage of all years/semesters/trimesters as per conversion formula*
Enter Aggregate Grade of all years/semesters/trimesters*
Enter Law Marks Details Click on Add Yearwise Details
If candidate select Grading System as Percentage, then fill the details in column
Year
Law Pattern
Obtained Marks
Maximum Marks

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as CGPA, then fill the details in column
Year
Law Pattern
Obtained CGPA
Maximum CGPA

 
 
 
 

If candidate select Grading System as Grade, then fill the details in column
Year
Law Pattern
Obtained Grade

 
 
 
45 Post Selection
Applying for the Post of * : Select Post to apply
  1. Assistant Commandant (General Duty) – Men
  2. Assistant Commandant (Technical- Electrical/Electronics)
  3. Assistant Commandant (Technical- Mechanical )

Note:- The candidates applying for the post of Asst Comdt GD and Tech branches will be provided with option of applying for two cadres in the order of priority, if, fulfilling eligibility criteria for both the cadres.

Communication Details
46 Permanent Address
House/ Street* : Enter House/Street
Land-Mark * : Enter Land-mark
Phone No. with Area Code (Optional) :
Country* : India
State/UT * : Select State
District/City * : Select District
Sub district (optional) : Select Sub District
PIN Code * : Enter valid PIN
Post office* : Enter Post Office
47 Present and Communication Address
House/ Street* : House/ Street* : Enter House/Street
Land-Mark * : Enter Land-mark
Phone No. with Area Code (Optional) :
Country* : India
State/UT * : Select State
District/City * : Select District
Sub district (optional) : Select Sub District
PIN Code * : Enter valid PIN
Post office* : Enter Post Office
48 Domicile Details
Domicile State* Select State
Note: (i) Relaxation in Height. Minimum height permitted to a candidate for enrolment in the Indian Coast Guard is 157 cms. Tribal Candidates who pass written exam and PFT are to granted relaxation in height as follows:-
Candidates from Min height standard after relaxation for induction/ recruitment into Indian Coast Guardas EP (in cms)
Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Uttarakhand( Note: Only gharwal district candidates can avail height relaxation), Sikkim, local tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands 152
Lakshadweep 155
(ii) The candidate has to submit Domicile of respective state/union territory to claim relaxation in height. Failure to submit Domicile will result in no relaxation in height to candidate.
REGISTRATION PART-IV
49 Additional Details
Whether having NCC 'A/B/C' Certificate : (optional) Select Yes/No, then select certificate type NCC 'A’/’B’/’C'
(Army/Navy/Air Force)
(Certificate type to be selected from drop down list)
Details of criminal proceeding in court of law. (i) HAS ANY WARRANT OR SUMMONS FOR YOUR APPEARANCE AS WITNESS BEEN ISSUED AND PENDING BEFORE A COURT OF LAW FOR THE TIME BEING IN FORCE - Yes/No
(In both case of answer candidate will be allowed to fill the form)
(Required)
(ii) Are any proceedings in respect of an offence alleged to have been committed by you pending before a criminal court in India? - Yes/No (Required)
(iii) Has any warrant or summons for any offence been issued and pending before a court of law for the time being in force? -Yes/No (Required)
(iv) Has a warrant for your arrest been issued by a court under any law for the time being in force? - Yes/No (Required)
If the applicant has been convicted by a court in India. (i) Have you, at any time preceding the date of this application, been convicted by a court in India for any offence and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment? - Yes/No (Required)
(ii) Have you applied in higher court for acquittal against the conviction of lower court – Yes/No (Required)
Debarred by any govt. agency for recruitment. (i) Have you ever been debarred by ICG/Army/Navy/Air Force/UPSC/Central or State govt. during any recruitment process? - Yes/No (Required)
If yes, specify the year and reason for debarring) (Required)
50 Upload Photo and Signature
Upload Photograph* (format- .jpeg/.jpg, - Max size allowed 10 kb to 100 kb)
Note-Passport size recent colour photograph (taken not before 40 days)
of size 10 KB to 100 KB (front portrait in light background without head gear except for Sikhs).
Upload Signature Image* (format- .jpeg/.jpg, - Max size allowed 10 kb to 100 kb)
Upload Left Hand Thumb Impression Image* (format- .jpeg/.jpg, - Max size allowed 10 kb to 100 kb)
Upload Right Hand Thumb Impression Image* (format- .jpeg/.jpg, - Max size allowed 10 kb to 100 kb)
Capture Live Image* Candidate shall Capture Live Image as per given Guidelines by clicking on Start Camera.
Note: While capturing photo make sure to give required permissions to the browser. Make sure the room is properly lit. Be Upright and in frame, also make use of the guider for appropriate head position.
Click here for Specimen Of Photographs
REGISTRATION PART-V
51 Selection of Examination City for Stage-I* Select from dropdown Menu
Candidate can give up to 05 choices
Candidates are to fill first choice within 30 Kms from the present/ communication residence. In case if no centre is available within 30 kms then the other choices should be nearest to the present/ communication address.
Is there any city listed within 30 kms radius from your present address?* Yes or No
Note: -
  • Please select first city preference within 30 kms from your present address.
  • Please select your next 4 preferences nearest to present address in increasing order of distance.
  • Non-compliance to these instructions may lead to cancellation of your candidature during document verification.

Select all city preferences:
City Preference*: Please select all City Preference from Sl. 1 to 5
Select State*
Select City*
52 Selection of Examination City for Stage-II* Select all City Preferences from Sl. 1 to 4
53 Preview of filled application Click option to view filled details
54 Edit option before payment if any Click option to edit any field before payment of filled details,
Payment exempted for SC/ST
Declaration
55 City* Enter City Name
56 Select Declaration/Instruction* Read all Declaration/Instruction and select checkbox
57 Save Save Your Application
58 Applicant Basic Details & Declaration* Verify your Details and select checkbox for Declaration and Click on Confirm Details to Confirm/Save application
59 Make Payments Payment Gateway
On successful payment, Candidate can download and take a color print out.
60 Application Status Registration completed message displayed. View/print of submitted application form
61 Print Application Form Print Application Form for exams of various stages