Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD) Notification 2024 Out: Apply Now

The Indian Coast Guard Notification 2024 has been issued for recruiting Navik (General Duty) & Yantrik positions, both integral roles within this branch of the Armed Forces of the Union. Applications for the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 01/2025 Batch will be accepted from 13 June to 3 July 2024. Eligible candidates interested in these positions can apply online by visiting the official website of the Indian Coast Guard.

Candidates are advised to submit the ICG Navik Application Form within the specified time frame or preferably well before the closing date to avoid any last-minute technical issues. This article aims to comprehensively cover all details regarding the ICG Navik (GD) Recruitment for CGEPT 01/2025. Scroll down to access updates on the ICG Navik 2024 Recruitment process.

Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment 2024  

ICG Navik (General Duty) 2024 Notification is out for Navik (General Duty), inviting online applications from MALE INDIAN CITIZENS who meet the educational qualifications and age criteria required for the role. A total of 260 vacancies have been announced for the Indian Coast Guard Navik (General Duty). Eligible candidates can submit their applications by 3 July 2024 for the ICG Navik Recruitment 2024.

Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam 2024: Overview

ICG Navik 2024 Exam date will be announced shortly. Candidates applying for the Indian Coast Guard Navik GD 2024 Recruitment will undergo a four-layered recruitment process. Below is a table summarizing essential details that candidates should be aware of before applying for ICG Navik 2024:-

Indian Coast Guard Navik Important Dates 2024

ICG Navik Application 2024 can be submitted from 13 June to 3 July 2024. Here we are providing a table with important dates related to the Indian Coast Guard 2024 Recruitment:-

ICG Navik 2024 Recruitment: Important Links

The ICG Navik Notification 2024 has been released, detailing essential recruitment information for the Indian Coast Guard Navik GD position, including application dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, and application procedures. Below, we provide all pertinent links related to the ICG Navik 2024 Recruitment for easy access:

Indian Coast Guard Navik 2024 Vacancy

The ICG Navik GD 2024 vacancies have been announced through the ICG Navik Notification 2024. Below is the tentative distribution of vacancies for the ICG Navik 2024 post, categorized by region/zone:

Indian Coast Guard Navik Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates should ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria set by ICG for the position of Navik, including age limits, and education requirements and fulfill the nationality conditions. Check carefully, if you meet all of the requirements listed below:

(a) Nationality

Only Male Indian Citizens are eligible to apply for ICG Navik GD post.

(b) Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates applying for the post of Navik (General Duty) should meet the following age criteria which means they must be at least 18 years old and not more than 22 years old. Applicants must have been born between 01 March 2003 and 28 February 2007 (both dates inclusive). The following details outline the upper-age relaxations applicable to candidates from different categories:

(c) Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for the Navik post in the General Duty branch in ICG must have Passed 10+2 with Maths and Physics from a school recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).

Note: When filling out the online application, candidates must enter the marks of all subjects as they appear on their marksheet. Incorrect or incomplete marks in the online application will result in the cancellation of candidature.

(d) Physical & Medical Standards

The following medical/physical conditions must be met by candidates applying for the Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD) position:

Application Online for Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD) 2024

The Indian Coast Guard has begun accepting online applications for the Navik (Ground Duty) position starting on 13 June 2024. Candidates must visit the ICG's official website to apply online. Eligible applicants interested in serving in the Indian Coast Guard can follow these steps to complete their application:

1. Go to the official Indian Coast Guard website.
2. Navigate to the homepage and locate the “Join ICG as Enrolled Personnel (CGEPT)” tab.
3. A new screen will appear with the link titled "Online application for CGEPT-01/2025 batch is open from 13 Jun 24 (1100 HRS) TO 03 Jul 23 (2330 HRS)". 
4. Click on the tab to access the sign-in page.
5. Enter your registered Email ID and Password to log in to the ICG portal.
6. After logging in, you will be taken to a new page. Find and click on the "New Registration" link.
7. Complete the registration process by filling out the required details accurately.
8. Once registered, log in again using your credentials to access the application form.
9. Fill out the application form completely and click on the "Save & Preview" button to review your entries.
10. Upload your recent photograph, signature, and necessary documents in the specified formats as mentioned.
11. If applicable, proceed to pay the examination fees through the designated payment gateway.
12. After successful payment, verify all details and submit the application.
13. Download and print a copy of the final submitted application form for your records and future reference.

Important:

During the registration process, the candidate must also upload their recent photograph. Additionally, a live image of the candidate will be captured during the registration process. The facial features of the candidate in the uploaded photo will be matched to the real-time photo. Only if the photo matches,  the candidate will be able to submit his application. 

ICG Navik Application Fee:

Candidates can pay their exam fees online via net banking or with a Visa/Master/Maestro/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI. Candidates should be aware that their application will only be accepted and their E-admit card issued after they have successfully paid the examination fee. The category-wise application fee information is listed below.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD 2024 - Selection Process 

The selection of a candidate under the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Recruitment 2024 for Navik GD post is based on an all India order of merit based on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV and fulfilling the required medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post. Check brief information on all stages of the ICG Navik GD Recruitment below:

Stage-I: Written Test

The written examination will be conducted online and will be objective in nature, with multiple-choice questions. Candidates who pass the written exam will be eligible for the physical fitness test (PFT). Before the written examination, there will be a document verification process; candidates who fail to submit the required documents will be denied the opportunity to take the written examination.

The online written exam is divided into two sections. Section one will be worth 60 marks, while section two will be worth 50 marks. 

Stage-II

Stage-II involves the Assessment/Adaptability Test which is only qualifying in nature i.e. either ‘Provisionally Pass’ or ‘Fail’.

• Under the Assessment test, candidates will be first evaluated using an OMR-based test, the result of this assessment will be announced after one hour. The qualified candidates will proceed to the next stage, i.e. Physical Fitness Test.
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will consist of a race, squats, and push-ups.
• Document Verification: All the documents provided by the candidates during the online application will be verified with the originals. All documents must be issued on or before the application's closing date. The validity of all uploaded documents must be at least until 31 August 2024.
• Initial Medical Examination: At this step, a Provisional Medical Exam will be performed to determine whether the candidate is qualified for the post.Candidates who have been declared permanently or temporarily unfit have the right to appeal against  the results of their initial medical examination. Following completion of the initial medicals, the appellant medical must be performed "within 21 days if permanently unfit" or "within 42 days if temporarily unfit." Medical examination of the shortlisted candidates will be conducted by authorized Military Doctors in accordance with the medical standards prescribed by current regulations applicable to the EP of the Indian Coast Guard upon entry. 

Stage-III

At this point, all of the candidate's documentation will be reviewed again. Any mismatch/inconsistency/error with the information provided by the candidate in the application form, uploaded documents, and original documents produced for verification at Stage-II that relates to the candidate's eligibility, identity, or authenticity of documents will result in document verification failure and the candidature will be canceled. A final medical test to confirm fitness will be performed at INS Chilka.

Stage-IV

All original documents of finally shortlisted candidates will be verified for the last time.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD (2) 2024 - Exam Pattern

The Indian Coast Guard Navik (General Duty) computer-based written exam will consist of objective-type questions. The examination will be divided into two sections (papers), with questions up to the 12th standard. Take a look at the details of the subjects that will be covered in the Navik GD written test.

Note:

There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in any section.

Qualifying Marks for the candidates belonging to different categories in each section are as follows:

Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

All candidates who pass the written test will be shortlisted for the Physical Fitness Test. All three below-mentioned PFT tests must be performed in sequence, with no breaks. Any deviation from the three tests will fail the PFT. The following are the parameters for the Physical Fitness Test:

• Running - 1.6 km in 7 minutes
• Twenty squat-ups (Uthak Baithak)
• Ten push-ups

Note:

All candidates are advised to bring their own sports equipment (shoes, t-shirts, trousers, etc.) for PFT.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD Exam Syllabus 2024

To make your study plans easier, we're providing you with the subject-wise syllabus for the written examination. Check out the tables below for a detailed section-wise syllabus of ICG Navik. 

Section-I

The questions from Science and Mathematics will be from the CBSE 10th grade syllabus.

Section-II

The Physics and Mathematics questions in this paper will be from the CBSE syllabus for grades 11 and 12.

Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD) Admit Card 2024

The ICG Navik GD Admit Card 2024 will be available for download on the Indian Coast Guard's official website. Candidates taking the Navik GD examination can download their admit cards one week before the exam from the official website. For the convenience of the candidates, we will provide a direct official admit card download link in this post. To avoid last-minute technical issues, download the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Admit Card in advance.

The steps for downloading your ICG Navik (GD) E-admit card are mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the ICG's official website.

Step 2: On the homepage, click on the CGEPT 02/2024 admit card download link. 

Step 3: Enter your registered email address and password.

Step 4: Type in the captcha code displayed on the screen and Sign In.

Step 5: Your IGC Navik GD admit card 02/2024 will be displayed on the screen.

Step 6: Save and download your ICG Admit Card 2024 PDF for future use.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD Result 2024

The ICG normally releases the ICG Navik results on its official website 45 days after the commencement of each stage exam. Each stage's result will be announced separately by the recruitment organisation, and qualifying candidates from each level will be shortlisted for the next round. 

Candidates will be able to check the result only through the Candidate’s login to the official website of the ICG. 

To view your results, follow the steps mentioned below: 

• Visit the official website at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
• Navigate to the 'News & Announcements' tab.
• Select the link 'ICG Result - CGEPT 02/2024 Batch'
• A Result PDF containing brief information will be shown.
• The login hyperlink to login and view the result will be provided at the bottom of the PDF.
• Enter your registered email address and password in the login window.
• The ICG result will be displayed on your screen.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD/DB Cut-off Marks 2024

The cut-off marks for the Indian Coast Guard Navik are released soon after each part of the examination is successfully completed. Candidates who will appear in the Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD) 02/2024 Examination must secure the minimum scores required to pass the exam. The cut-off marks for the 2024 exam will be displayed on the candidate's dashboard once they log in to the portal. 

Follow these steps to check the ICG Navil CBE Cut-off Marks

STEP 1: Go to the Indian Coast Guard's official website.

STEP 2: Navigate to the News/Announcements section.

STEP 3: Locate and click on the link with the 'CGEPT 02/2024 Cut-Off'.

STEP 4: Enter your login information.

STEP 5: The cut-off marks will be displayed on your screen, download the PDF of the same for future reference.

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD Salary 2024

The basic pay for personnel enrolled in the Indian Coast Guard as Navik (GD)  will be Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level 3). In addition to their salaries, Navik at ICG will be eligible for Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on the nature of their duties/place of assignment, as per applicable regulations.

ICG Navik GD Training and Career Progression

The basic training for Navik (General Duty) will take place at INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training (6 months to 2 years) in the assigned trade. Branch/trade assignments will be made based on the cadet's performance and service requirements during basic training. The Navik (General Duty) cadet at ICG will undergo a 16-week training period.

Career Progression

Enrolled personnel who join ICG as Naviks (General Duty) have the best career progression opportunities for advancement to higher ranks. The rank structures and minimum time period in service on that rank for promotion to the next higher rank are given in the table below: