Who is eligible to join?:

Any citizen of Trinidad and Tobago who meets the qualifications for a particular post is eligible to join the Coast Guard.  Posts include Regular Commissioned Officers, Short Service Commissioned Officers (officers hired for a specific, short-term assignment) and Ratings.

Applicants for the post of Regular Commissioned Officer must:

• Be between 18 years and 24 years of age.
• Possess at least five Ordinary (O) Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science Subject.
• Possess at least two Advanced (A) Level subjects (grades A-C) and General Paper.

Applicants for the post of Short Service Commissioned Officer must:

• Be between 18 and 43 years of age.
• Possess at least five Ordinary (O) Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science Subject.
• Possess at least two Advanced (A) Level subjects (grades A-C) and General Paper.

Applicants for the post of Ratings must:

• Be between 18 and 24 years of age.
• Possess evidence of completion of secondary-level education.
• If applying as a Writer, also possess at least two Ordinary (O) Level subjects including English and Mathematics (CXC, GCE or equivalent).
• If applying as a Technician, also possess at least a National Craftsman's Certificate or its equivalent.
• If applying as a Cook or Steward, also possess evidence of formal training from a recognised institution.

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