Vacancy For Navik (General Duty) & Navik (Domestic Branch): Join Indian Coast Guard
This article provides a concise overview of the Indian Coast Guard recruitment for the Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch) posts through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) - 02/2025 Batch. The application process is online, starting from 11 Feb 25 (1100 HRS) to 25 Feb 25 (2330 HRS). There are 260 tentative vacancies available.
Important Points:
Organization: Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence)
Post Name: Navik (General Duty) & Navik (Domestic Branch)
Batch: 02/2025
Application Mode: Online
Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply
Only MALE INDIAN CITIZENS are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification: What You Need to Qualify
Navik (General Duty): 12th pass with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Navik (Domestic Branch): 10th pass from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Age Limit: Are You the Right Age?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 22 years.
Candidates should be born between 01 Sep 2003 to 31 Aug 2007 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates (if posts are reserved for them).
Vacancy Details: How Many Openings?
The tentative zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution for Navik (GD) is as follows:
ZONE | UR | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | TOTAL |
North | 25 | 06 | 17 | 07 | 10 | 65 |
West | 20 | 05 | 14 | 06 | 08 | 53 |
East | 15 | 04 | 10 | 04 | 05 | 38 |
South | 21 | 05 | 14 | 06 | 08 | 54 |
Central | 19 | 05 | 13 | 05 | 08 | 50 |
Total | 100 | 25 | 68 | 28 | 39 | 260 |
The tentative zone-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution for Navik (DB) is as follows:
ZONE | UR | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | TOTAL |
North | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 10 |
West | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 09 |
East | 03 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 05 |
South | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 09 |
Central | 03 | 01 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 07 |
Total | 16 | 04 | 09 | 03 | 08 | 40 |
Note: These vacancies are tentative and may change.
Selection Procedure: What to Expect
The selection process involves multiple stages:
Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination.
Stage-II: Assessment Test, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and Document Verification.
Stage-III: At INS Chilka: Basic Identity Checks and Document Verification.
Stage-IV: Submission of Original Documents.
Important Dates: Mark Your Calendars
Online Application Start Date: 11 Feb 25 (1100 HRS)
Online Application Last Date: 25 Feb 25 (2330 HRS)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the educational qualification required for Navik (GD)?
Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Maths and Physics from a recognized education board.
Is there any age relaxation for reserved categories?
Yes, upper age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates if posts are reserved for them.
How do I apply for the Indian Coast Guard recruitment?
You can apply online through the official website: https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/cgept/ during the specified application period.