| Order of priority | Category |
|---|---|
| I | Children of Coast Guard Personnel (serving or retired) |
| II | Children of Service personnel on deputation to Coast Guard from Army, Navy and Air force |
| III | Children of other deputationists in Coast Guard |
| IV | Children of Army, Navy, Air Force and Para Military personnel (serving or retired) |
| V | Children of serving Central/ State Government employees |
| IV | Others |