INDIAN COAST GUARD-ASSISTANT COMMANDANT jobs Nov2009

INDIAN COAST GUARD OFFERS EXCLLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR MEN AND WOMEN TO JOIN COAST GUARD AS ASSISTANT COMMANDANT (GENERAL DUTY), ASSISTANT COMMANDANT GENERAL DUTY (PILOT/NAVIGATOR), ASSISTANT COMMANDANT COMMERCIAL PILOT LICENSE (CPL) HOLDERS FOR SHORT SERVICE APPOINTMENT AS HELICOPTER AND FIXED WING PILOTS ASSISTANT COMMANDANT WOMEN (GENERAL DUTY) FOR SHORT SERVICE APPOINTMENT AND DEPUTY COMMANDANT (LAW) THROUGH FAST TRACK SELECTION AT NOIDA

The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers you a challenging and inspiring career as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer in the pay scale of Rs. 15600-39100 (Revised) with Grade Pay Rs. 5400/- and for Deputy Commandant (Law) at Rs. 15600-39100 (Revised) with Grade Pay Rs. 6600/-. Applications are invited from Indian citizens as per following details:-

TYPE OF ENTRY

Branch/type of Entry Educational Qualification Gender Age Assistant Commandant (General Duty ) Bachelor's degree in any discipline of a recognised university by the Central/ State Government/ UGC with Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to 12th Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education Male * Born between (01 Jul 1985 to 30 Jun 1989) Asst Commandant (General Duty - Pilot-Navigator) The Candidates failed in Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT) need not apply B.Sc with Mathematics and Physics Male * Born between (01 Jul 1983 to 30 Jun 1991) Assistant Commandant Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holders for short service appointment for period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and may be further extended up to 14 years by the competent authority 12th class pass or equivalent and should possess current Commercial Pilot License (CPL) on the date of submission of application Male/ Female Unmarried * Born between (01 Jul 1983 to 30 Jun 1991) Assistant Commandant Women (General Duty) for Short Service Appointment for period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and may be further extended up to 14 years by the Central Government. Degree of a recognised university with Mathematics and Physics as subjects up to Intermediate or Class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education or equivalent. Female Unmarried * Born between (01 Jul 1985 to 30 Jun 89) Deputy Commandant (Law) (i) A degree in Law with 6 years experience in legal matters. (ii) Should be qualified for enrolment as an advocate in a High Court Desirable (i) A post Graduate degree in Law (ii) Knowledge/Experience in Assignment connected with International Law/Maritime Law. Male/ Female * Should be below 45 yrs as on (30 Nov 2009)

* The upper age limit is relaxable as per Govt of India rules in vogue.

* The candidates is eligible to apply only for one post. More than one application received from a candidate shall be liable for rejection.

* The candidates who have already applied in response to previous advertisement within last three months need not apply again.

Medical Standard

(a) Height in cms. (i) Asst Commandant (GD) : 157 cms minimum, may be reduced by 5 cms in the case of Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese( including those from Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura) Garhwal, Sikkim, Local tribes of A & N islands and 2 cms in case of candidates from Lakshadweep, mainland settlers in Andaman and Nicobar. (ii) Asst Commandant (Women) and Asst. Commandant Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holder for short service appointment: Minimum 162 cms and maximum 197 cms, leg length 99 cms.

(b) Weight: Proportionate to the Height and Age, + 10 % acceptable.

(c) Chest : Well proportionate, minimum expansion 5 cms

Eye Sight (i) Asst Commandant (GD) - 6/6 (Good Eye) and 6/9 (Bad Eye) without glasses. (ii) Asst Commandant (Pilot) and Asst Comdt Pilot entry for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holder for short service appointment - 6/6(Both Eyes) without glasses (iii) Asst Commandant (Women) - 6/6 (Good Eye) and 6/9 (Bad Eye) without glasses. (iv) Deputy Commandant (Law) - 6/6 & 6/12 (with glass), 6/60 (without glass)

The Coast Guard Offers You

(a) Allowances: As Assistant Commandant, the officer on enrolment will be placed in the pay scale of 15600-39100 (Revised) with Grade Pay Rs 5400/- along with following additional pay and allowances. (Rs. 6600/- as Grade Pay for Deputy Commandant (Law). (i) The officers in the flying branch on award of wings will be entitled to get flying pay ranging from Rs. 9000/- to Rs 14000/- per month depending on their ranks and years of service. (ii) Dearness Allowance (iii) Outfit allowance (iv) Sea going Allowance (v) Hard Lying money (vi) Island Special Duty Allowance (b) Group Insurance & Gratuity: Insurance cover of Rs. 30 lakhs (on contribution) as per latest rules in vogue. Gratuity will be granted to the officer as per the latest rules in vogue. (c) Leave & Leave Travel Concession: Officers are entitled to (subject to service exigencies) 45 days earned leave , 8 days casual leave, LTC to hometown/anywhere in India as approved by Govt. of India for all central Govt. employees. (d) Adventure and Sports: The Indian Coast Guard provides opportunities to pursue sports and adventure activities such as river rafting, mountaineering, hot air ballooning, hang gliding and wind surfing etc. (e) Other Benefits: Entitled ration as per scale, accommodation and allied service at concessional rates, free medical facilities for self, family and dependent parents, Canteen Facilities, Low rate interest loan from Govt. sources for purchase of Car/Personal Computer/Scooter and construction of House (as per applicability).

PROBATION. Two years or till completion of training whichever is later.

TRAINING. The basic training for Asst Comdt (GD)/GD(P/N)CPL/Tech) in Jan 2010 in Indian Naval Academy , Ezhimala Kerala. The cost of training including books and reading materials will be borne by the Indian Coast Guard.

SELECTION PROCEDURE.

(a) Short listed candidates will be called for selection test/interview at CGSB, Noida(UP). Candidate’s excellence in Academics, Sports and NCC will be given due weightage whilst short listing the candidates. The date of entrance test will be intimated to the short-listed candidates through call up letters by Mid Dec 2009. Candidates who do not receive call up letter may assume that they have not come in the zone of short listing. Updated list of short listed candidates will be hosted on ICG website.

(b) The selection process consists of two phases

(i) Preliminary Selection Boards (PSB), It consists of General Mental Ability Test in which the candidates will be tested for General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning. (ii) Final Selection Board (FSB), It consists of Psychological Test, Group Testing and Interview (Personality Test).

(c) Selection will be made only on the basis of performance of the candidate in FSB. Those found medically fit will be placed in the merit list. The candidates who qualify in the merit list vis-à-vis number of vacancies available will be issued with appointment letter. (d) Medical examination will be held at Delhi.

HOW TO APPLY. Application on plain paper in the form appended below (type written or hand written in English/Hindi) is to be sent so as to reach on or before 30 Nov 2009 to The Director (MPR&T), Post Box No. 127, Noida (U.P) – 201301. Under Postal Certificate (UPC) only. Central/State Govt. employees should apply through proper channel. Attested copies of certificate of age, caste of the candidate, educational qualification including statement of marks, NCC, Sports and self addressed unstamped envelope of size 25 x 10 cm are to be attached with the application.

TRAVEL ALLOWANCE. No claim of reimbursement of expenses including in connection with the interview before the PSB/FSB is admissible except the travel expenditure for SC/ST candidates who are not employed in the Central/State Govt. and if the home station is beyond 75 kms from the place of interview.

GENERAL GUIDELINES. (a) Request for change of examination centre/date will not be entertained. (b) Attested copy of Caste Certificate (if applicable) has to be enclosed. (c) Character certificate (issued six months prior to exam/interview) shall be enclosed with the application. (d) Candidates should be prepared to stay for 2-3 days for PSB and 10 days for FSB for which they have to make their own arrangement. No TA/DA will be admissible. (e) Proof of residence (domicile certificate) is to be attached with the application in support of column (5) of the application form. (f) Commercial Pilot License (CPL) holder candidates are to attach attested photocopy of license with application.

PHYSICAL FITNESS. The basic training for Asst Comdt {GD/GD(P/N)/CPL/Tech in Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala is physically demanding. Therefore, candidates are advised to build up stamina by physical exercise, sports, running, swimming etc. LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS is 30 Nov 2009. In respect of application received by post from candidates residing in North East Regions (Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim) and Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep & Kavarati Islands the last date is 08 Dec 2009.

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