Indian Coast Guard Exam: Eligibility, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

Highlights

Highlights

Important Dates

The candidates should submit their application in time to appear for the exams and should always be updated about the dates. The important dates for application, exam, and many more are given below-

Vacancy

The Indian Coast Guard Navik has a vacancy of approximately 260 posts. The vacancy is available category-wise

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to clear the minimum eligibility criteria to appear for the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam.

Educational Qualification: The candidates must have scored a minimum aggregate of 50% in 10+2 with maths and physics as compulsory subjects from a recognized board.

Relaxation

5% relaxation for SC/ST category and students who have outstanding achievements in sports events.

Age: The candidates between the age of 18-22 are only eligible for the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam. The official details were released that candidates must be born between August 1, 1998, and July 31, 2002.

Relaxation

Candidates from SC/ST and OBC category will get an age relaxation of 5 and 3 years.

Age Limit of Indian Coast Guard Navik

The candidates applying for the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam must be between the age of 18-22 and must be born between August 1, 1998, and July 31, 2002, a few relaxations will be given to SC/ST or OBC category.

The candidates must be between the age of 18-22 years, Who are applying for the post of Indian Coast Guard Navik exam and must be born between August 1, 1998, and July 31, 2002, a few relaxations will be given to SC/ST or OBC category.

Application

The candidates applying for the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam have to fill the online application form. The application process is-

• The candidates need to visit the official site of the Indian Coast Guard, joinindiancoastguard.gov.in and go to the ‘opportunities’ section, and choose the option
• The applicants need to select the option of the Recruitment of Navik (10+2 Entry).
• They can then select the name of the post they want to apply for, which is Navik General Duty.
• Then click on the 'I Agree' button and you will be diverted to the next page that is the 'Online Application' page
• The applicants need to fill the application form, with all correct details carefully as all the details are compulsory
• The applicants need to upload a scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.

Photograph

• Format: jpeg
• Size: 10 kb to 40 kb
• Image quality: 200 dpi

Signature

• Format: jpeg
• Size: 10 kb to 30 kb
• Image quality: 200 dpi

After the candidates have filled the application form, they need to Submit it.

Candidates will get a unique code or application Code number after the successful completion of the application form.

Required Documents to Apply

Candidates should keep the following documents while filling the online application form:

• The candidates must have their scanned photograph and signature.
• They should have their original mark sheet and certificates of academic levels which are required
• If the applicant has a caste certificate it should be kept with them
• Identity proof that is Aadhaar card
• Certificate of domicile, etc.

Admit Card

The candidates must have the admit card with all other important documents to appear for the Indian Coast Guard Navik examination.

Steps to download the Indian Coast Guard Navik admit card

• The Candidates need to visit the official site of the Indian Coast Guard.
• The students then need to click on the ‘Opportunity’ section displayed on the page.
• Click on the link for ‘E-admit card’ for the desired course,
• The applicants then need to enter the Application Number or the Registration Number
• Then click on the button of Get Details
• Then the Admit Card page will be displayed on the website.
• The candidates can then click on the download option for downloading the E-admit card.

Exam Centres

The exam centers for the Indian Coast Guard Navik examination are spread widely. The candidates need to clear all the basic eligibility criteria to appear for the examination. The applicants should carefully submit their applications and choose their centers according to their preferences

Exam Pattern

The selection for the Indian Coast Guard Navik examination is done in three stages that have to be cleared by the students. The first stage for the Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam is the written round, which will be next taken towards the second stage of the round that is the physical fitness examination, and then the candidates need to undergo the medical examination.

Exam pattern for written examination

Following is the Indian Coast Guard Exam Pattern for the first stage written examination:

• The written examination is objective-based, MCQs will be asked
• The written examination includes subjects like English, Mathematics, Physics, Basic Chemistry, Reasoning, Current Affairs, and Quantitative Aptitude
• The questions will be based on the level of higher secondary school
• Candidates have to submit the documents given below, before the written exam for verification-

• The candidates have to submit an already filled admit card with their 3 recent photographs
• The candidates have to carry their ID proof like passport, driving license, Aadhar card/ Voter I-Card, Pan Card, School/ College ID-Card, or any other photo identity proof.
• 2 printed copies of the application form.
• 10- Recent color passport size photographs with blue background
• The original mark sheet and certificate of 10th standard
• Candidates need to submit a valid govt. caste certificate of their respective state
• The original mark sheet and certificate of 12th standard
• Domicile proof

• All these documents are compulsory
• After clearing the written examination the candidates can appear for the physical examination
• All the criteria should be cleared by the candidates to get selected for the second round

Physical fitness examination

The Candidates should come in comfortable clothes during the Physical Fitness Testsuch as Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser, etc. to avoid exhaustion and be comfortable

• The candidates qualified in the written examination of Indian Coast Guard Navik will be eligible for a Physical Fitness
• Test that is conducted for two consecutive days.
• Physically challenged applicants are not allowed to appear in the Physical fitness examination exam as per rules and regulations

Physical FitnessTest will have the following parameters for selection-

• 6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes
• 20 Squat ups
• 10 Push-ups

Medical examination

This is the last final stage for the Indian Coast guard Navik examination, it is based totally on your medical examination.

Syllabus

The Indian coast guard Navik has a written examination as the first stage which included several different subjects, the syllabus for the variety of subjects are given below-

English

• Spot the error
• Fill in the blanks
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Spelling/detecting misspelled words
• Idioms & Phrases,
• One word substitution
• Improvement of sentences
• Comprehension Passage

Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System/HCF/LCM
• Percentage, Average
• Time & Work
• Profit & Loss
• Ratio, Mixture & Allegation
• Time Speed Distance
• CI & SI
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• DI
• Algebra

General Knowledge

• History
• Culture
• Geography
• Economic Scene
• General Polity including Indian Constitution
• Scientific Research

Reasoning

• Analogy
• Symbolic/Number Classification
• Number Series
• Figural Series
• Problem series
• Word Building
• Coding and decoding
• Numerical problems
• Venn Diagrams
• Drawing inferences
• Embedded figures
• Syllogism

Selection Process

The selection for the Indian Coast Guard Navik examination is done in three stages that have to be cleared by the students. The first stage for the Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam is the written round, which will be next taken towards the second stage of the round that is the physical fitness examination, and then the candidates need to undergo the medical examination.

'For Medical Examination

This is the last final stage for the Indian Coast guard Navik examination, it is based totally on your medical examination.

Result

The results for the written examination of Indian Coast Guard Navik will be released on their official website. The candidates clearing the written examination will be called for the physical fitness test and the result will be declared separately.

Steps to check Indian Coast Guard Navik Result

• The Candidates have to visit the official site of Indian Coast Guard Navik, joinindiancoastguard.gov.in
• Select the ‘News Events’ section on the left side of the page
• Select the link for the Indian Coast Guard Navik result, click on the link to check the result.
• Log on using your login details, then proceed to download the PDF containing the Indian Coast Guard Navik result
• Check your name in the PDF, download and save the PDF.

Cut Off

The candidates must have equal or more marks than the cut-off list to qualify for the next round. The cut-off list is declared on the official website, as per the reports the official cut-off list for 2024 has not yet been declared.

The expected cut off list-

Salary Details 2024

• After joining, the Indian Coast Guard Navik salary is Rs 21700 (Pay Level-3) basic plus DA and other allowances (based on nature of duty/location of posting).
• A Navik is entitled to get free ration, clothing, medical treatment, government accommodation for self and family on a nominal rate, canteen, and various loan facilities excluding the basic pay and allowances.
• They can avail ECHS medical facilities, after retirement.

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