Women in Coast Guard: CGCAT Entry & Training 2025
The Indian Coast Guard offers women aspirants an exciting career through the Coast Guard Common Admission Test (CGCAT 2025) . It is one of the most prestigious defence entry exams for women in India. 🚢 Entry Opportunities Women can join the Coast Guard as Assistant Commandants in: General Duty (GD) Technical (Engineering/Electrical) Law Pilot (CPL) Eligibility: Age 21–25 years with graduation (Physics & Maths up to Class XII). 📝 Selection Process The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant selection happens in five stages: CGCAT Exam (online test) PSB (Preliminary Selection Board – group tasks & OIR) FSB (Final Selection Board – interview & psych tests) Medical Examination Final Merit List ⚓ Training at INA, Ezhimala Selected women officers undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Kerala , where they are trained in navigation, seamanship, leadership, search & rescue, and...