Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I)) — Free Online Mock Test
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) exam at a glance
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence), online recruitment via C-DAC |
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| Official website | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in ↗ |
| Mode | Recruitment for Assistant Commandant — a Group-A gazetted officer entry (General Duty, Technical, Law and CPL-SSA/pilot branches) — through a multi-stage, SSB-style officer selection: Stage I is a computer-based screening test, followed by Stage II the Preliminary Selection Board (PSB), Stage III the Final Selection Board (FSB) and Stage IV a medical examination. |
| Frequency | As and when vacancies arise, by Indian Coast Guard notification. |
| Scoring & marking | Stage I is a computer-based test in English — 100 multiple-choice questions for 400 marks (4 marks each, with 1 mark deducted for a wrong answer) — whose section mix depends on the branch (General Duty/CPL: English, reasoning & numerical ability, general science & mathematical aptitude and general knowledge; Technical branches add a large engineering-discipline section). Stage II (PSB) is a qualifying Computerised Cognitive Battery Test and a Picture Perception & Discussion Test; Stage III (FSB) has psychological tests, Group Testing Officer tasks and an interview; Stage IV is a medical examination. |
| Language | English (the discussion test may be in English or Hindi). |
Who is eligible for Coast Guard AC (Stage I)?
For General Duty and CPL-SSA, a bachelor’s degree with at least 60% and Physics & Mathematics at 10+2; for Technical, an engineering degree in the relevant field; for Law, a law degree (LLB). Women are eligible for the Law and CPL-SSA branches.
Last verified July 2026 against Indian Coast Guard — recruitment portal. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) section breakdown
The Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q)
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: Coast Guard AC (Stage I) has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (pass 700/1000).
How Coast Guard AC (Stage I) is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) time strategy
With 55 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 131 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of Coast Guard AC (Stage I), the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q)
- NDA-Math — Trigonometry · 14
- Reasoning — Classification (odd one out) · 3
- Reasoning — Blood relations · 3
- Physics — Energy · 3
- Physics — Mechanics · 3
- Physics — Circular Motion · 2
- Physics — Electricity · 2
- Physics — Waves · 2
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what Coast Guard AC (Stage I) really tests
Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant is a Group-A gazetted officer entry (General Duty, Technical, Law and CPL-SSA branches) selected through an SSB-style, multi-stage process: Stage I a computer-based test (100 MCQs / 400 marks, 4 marks each with −1 negative marking, branch-dependent sections), Stage II the Preliminary Selection Board (a cognitive battery and a Picture Perception & Discussion Test), Stage III the Final Selection Board (psychological tests, GTO tasks and interview) and Stage IV a medical. GD/CPL need a degree with Physics & Maths at 12th; Technical needs an engineering degree.
Preparation tips
- Clear the branch-specific Stage I CBT first.
- Prepare for the SSB-format PSB and FSB (psychology, GTO, interview).
- Meet the branch eligibility (Physics & Maths, or an engineering/law degree).
⚠️ Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating it as a single written exam — it is a multi-stage officer selection.
- Neglecting SSB preparation for the Final Selection Board.
Coast Guard AC (Stage I) study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- English, reasoning, numerical, general science, GK
- Engineering section (Technical branches)
- 100 MCQs, 4 marks each, −1 negative
- Computerised Cognitive Battery Test
- Picture Perception & Discussion Test
- Qualifying
- Psychological tests and GTO tasks
- Interview / personality test
- Medical examination
Where Coast Guard AC (Stage I) can take you
A strong Coast Guard AC (Stage I) result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Assistant Commandant (Coast Guard)
- SSB-style selection
- Branches
- Graduate/engineering
Best books & official prep for Coast Guard AC (Stage I)
- ICG Assistant Commandant Stage I guides — Various
- SSB / FSB preparation references — Various
Official practice: Apply and prepare from the official notification on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in; clear the Stage I CBT, then prepare for the SSB-style PSB and FSB (psychology, GTO and interview).
Previous-year papers: ICG Assistant Commandant Stage I practice sets reflect the branch-wise CBT pattern.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) exam pattern?
- Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I) contains 55 questions across 1 section: Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 131 seconds per question).
- Does Coast Guard AC (Stage I) have negative marking?
- No — Coast Guard AC (Stage I) has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is Coast Guard AC (Stage I) scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise Coast Guard AC (Stage I) online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free full-length Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 40 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of Coast Guard AC (Stage I)?
- Coast Guard AC (Stage I) is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- How long is the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) exam?
- Coast Guard AC (Stage I) runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in Coast Guard AC (Stage I)?
- Coast Guard AC (Stage I) is split into: Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Indian Coast Guard Assistant Commandant (Stage I) · MCQ. India examination. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during Coast Guard AC (Stage I)?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) test adaptive?
- No — Coast Guard AC (Stage I) is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct Coast Guard AC (Stage I) variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 10 free for everyone and 40 more with Pro. That's 2750 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free Coast Guard AC (Stage I) test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge Coast Guard AC (Stage I) test series for 2026 gives you 10 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are Coast Guard AC (Stage I) previous year question–style papers included?
- Every Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 55-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock test on mobile?
- Yes. Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) syllabus?
- The Coast Guard AC (Stage I) syllabus maps to its 1 section: Coast Guard AC (Stage I) (55 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for Coast Guard AC (Stage I)?
- Eligibility for Coast Guard AC (Stage I) — age, qualification and number of attempts — is set by the official conducting body and can change each cycle, so always confirm the current official notification before applying. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic Coast Guard AC (Stage I) practice: 10 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the Coast Guard AC (Stage I) exam and how should I prepare?
- Official Coast Guard AC (Stage I) exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 10 free Coast Guard AC (Stage I) mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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