This article is for those who have applied for the various posts of ICG, for the advertisement released in December starting, which was intended for 2/2014 batch. Indian Coast guard is a paramilitary force and the officers are recruited as Assistant Commandants and gradually promoted as in any Para Military force like BSF, CRPF etc.
The selection process is divided into various stages, which is covered as under:
- PSB (Preliminary Selection Board): This is the first stage of the process after you have been shortlisted for on the basis of your application. In this stage two tests are conducted, one is the general mental ability test, quiet similar to OIR test of SSB/AFSB. In this test simple mental ability questions are given and the candidate has to solve them in the given time constraint. Second test is the PP&DT test, similar to that of SSB/AFSB. You can get details on these tests by reading dedicated articles on them from our website.
- FSB (Final Selection Board): The candidates who clear the PSB are again called for the FSB. This process is similar to that of SSB/AFSB. FSB test consists of a personality test which again comprises of Psychological Tests, Ground Task Tests and Personal Interview.
- PABT: Candidates who clear FSB and have applied for flying branch of Coast Guard have to undergo PABT test at either 1AFSB (Dehradun) or 2AFSB (Mysore).
- Medicals: The candidates who clear the FSB have to undergo medical examination. This is not a test but only a measure to check medical eligibility.
- Merit List: In the end the candidates who have cleared FSB and medicals feature in the merit list based on the marks gained in FSB. Thus based on the merit ranking and vacancies joining letters are issued.
PSB dates of 2/2014 Batch
Now the dates of PSB are already declared for the batch of 2/2014. PSB will be conducted in all the four centers i.e. Noida, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata. You can see the date and time of your PSB and download your admit card by following the link: http://joinindiancoastguard.gov.in/reprint.aspx
A few points regarding PSB:
- If you are not able to open your admit card this means that you have not been shortlisted for PSB.
- You might be required to stay for 2/3 days for PSB hence make reservations accordingly; this is mentioned on the ICG website.
- ICG will not provide Traveling allowance to everybody. TA will be provided to only those SC/ST candidates who are not employed by government (center/state) and who live at least 30 km away from PSB Center.
- Candidates going for PSB have to make own arrangements for stay, no allowance will be provided by ICG.
- You have to take all the original and photocopied documents while going for PSB.
- The candidates who clear PSB will get a call for FSB. You have to stay in touch with the career website of Indian Coast Guard for the same.
Also Read
- Know the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
- Indian Coast Guard Organization Structure
- Indian Coast Guard Preliminary Selection Procedure
- How To Join Indian Coast Guard as an Officer
- How to Apply Indian Coast Guard Online Application
Tashi Mishra, Editorial TeamShe is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Mail us to join our editorial team now.
