Indian Coast Guard Navik 2026: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) announced ICG Stage 2 exam dates for CGEPT-02/2026 and CGEPT-01/2026 batches. The stage 2 exam will be held by the mid or end of November 2025. The Stage 1 was conducted on September 19 and 22, 2025. The result for stage 1 will be announced soon.
A total of 260 vacancies were announced for 01/2026 batch and 310 for 02/2026 batch. The age limit to apply for ICG Navik exam is 18 to 22 years. The educational qualification required for Navik General Duty is a Class 12 pass with Maths and Physics. The educational qualification for Navik Domestic Branch is a Class 10 pass from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). Read below for more details on ICG Navik 2026 exam.
Indian Coast Guard exam pattern for Navik DB is given below:
| Serial Number | Name Of Examination | Details of Examination | Subject wise allocation of Questions | Pass Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Section I | Maximum Marks – 60 Time – 45 mins. Total no. of Questions – 60 | Maths – 20 Science - 10 English – 15 Reasoning–10 GK – 5 | 30 (UR/EWS/ OBC category) 27 (for SC/ST category) | Class 10th Syllabus |
Syllabus is given below.
| Sr No. | Science | Mathematics | English | General Awareness | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Nature of Matter, Universe (Planets / Earth/Satellites/Sun), Electricity and its application | Mathematical Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Algebric Identities, Linear Equations and Polynomials, Simultaneous Equations, Basic Trigonometry | Passage, Preposition, Correction of sentences, Change active to passive/passive to active voice. | Geography: Soil, Rivers, Mountains, Ports, Inland, Harbours | Spatial, Numerical Reasoning and Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings Unscrambling, Coding and Decoding |
| 02 | Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws Of Motion, Work, Energy and Power | Simple Mensuration, Geometry, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median and Mode) | Change direct to indirect/indirect to direct, Verbs/Tense/Non Finites, Punctuation. | Culture and Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts about India, Heritage, Arts and Dance | |
| 03 | Heat, Temperature, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Sound and Wave Motion, Atomic Structure | Interest, Profit, Loss and Percentage, Work, Time, Speed and Distance | Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of difficult words. | History, Defence, Wars and neighbours, Awards and Authors, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition | |
| 04 | - | Use of adjectives, Compound preposition. | Current Affairs, Languages, Capitals and Currencies, Common Names, Full Forms and Abbreviations | ||
| 05 | - | Use of pronouns | Eminent Personalities, National Bird/Animal/Sport/Flower/Anthem/ Song/ Flag/Mountains | ||
| 06 | - | Sports: Championships / Winners /Terms / Number of Players |
Indian Coast Guard age limit for Navik General Duty is 18 to 22 years. 5 years relaxation is given to SC/ST candidates, if the posts are reserved for them and 3 Years for OBC, if the posts are reserved for them. EWS candidates will not get any age relaxation. Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC / ST / OBC (Non - Creamy) / EWS category candidates, such candidates can still apply. However, they will not be eligible for any age and passing marks concession / relaxation etc. SC / ST candidates are exempt from payment of application fee even in such case.
- Indian Coast Guard Recruitment
- Indian Coast Guard 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
- Indian Coast Guard Selection Process for Navik DB & GD
- Indian Coast Guard Navik Syllabus 2026
- Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam Pattern 2026
- Indian Coast Guard Navik Result 2026
- Indian Coast Guard Navik Admit Card 2026
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment
Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Exam is one of the most awaited examinations for candidates who desire to join the Indian Coast Guard as Navik, Yantrik, or Assistant Commandant. Indian Coast Guard holds various national-level recruitment exams every year for these posts. The recruitments are solely based on merit, as there is no backdoor entry for Indian Coast Guard recruitment. Candidates must meet prescribed eligibility parameters to apply for these exams.
Indian Coast Guard notifications for these exams are released on the official website of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), the rest of the processes are also conducted online. However, the exams are conducted offline. The selection process includes several phases-a written test followed by a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Medical Examination.
Commonly asked questions
The salary of Indian Coast Guard Navik is given below:
- After joining, a Navik in Indian Coast Guard is entitled to get a basic pay of INR 21,700 (Pay Level-3) plus DA and other allowances (based on nature of duty/location of posting)
- A Navik can be promoted upto the rank of Pradhan Adhikari with a pay scale INR 47,600 (Pay Level-8) with Dearness Allowance
- Apart from basic pay and allowances, a Navik is entitled to get free ration, clothing, medical treatment, government accommodation for self and family on nominal rate, canteen, and various loan facilities
- After retirement, they can avail ECHS medical facilities
The educational qualification prescribed for Indian Coast Guard Navik recruitment is that candidates must have passed Class 12th with Maths And Physics from any Education Board recognised by Council of Boards of School Education. It is important to secure passing marks in Maths and Physics.
Indian Coast Guard 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of Indian Coast Guard 2026 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 11 Jun ' 25 - 25 Jun ' 25 | ICG Navik Application Form 2026 |
| 13 Jun ' 24 - 10 Jul ' 24 | ICG Navik Application Form 2025 |
| Sep ' 23 | Stage 3 Exam Date for 02/2023 Batch |
Indian Coast Guard Selection Process for Navik DB & GD
The selection process for Indian Coast Guard Navik (DB & GD) is divided into the following stages:
Stage-I: This stage will be a written exam that will happen for all posts.
Stage-II: Based on the performance in the Stage- I, candidates will be called for Stage-II that will include Physical Fitness Test (pass/fail), Document verification (pass/fail), Re-assessment of Inconsistent Performers (pass/fail), Initial Medicals Examination.
Stage-III: Based on the performance in Stage-I & Stage-II, an all India merit list will be prepared and e-admit card for Stage-III (final medicals at INS Chilka) will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG.
Stage-IV: This stage is conducted for candidates who clear Stage III and stand on merit as per vacancies available are provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka.
Indian Coast Guard Exam Centres
Candidates are required to give preferences of five exam cities while filling the application form for Stage I & II exams. Candidates are required to fill first choice within 30 Kms from the present/communication residence. If no examination city is within 30 Km from the current address then the nearest examination city from current address has to be the first choice of the candidate.
Also Read: ICG Navik Exam Centres
Commonly asked questions
You are eligible to apply for 10th pass Recruit where you can join as Enrolled Personnel {Navik (DB) (Stewards, cooks)} and Enrolled Follower (sweeper/ safaiwala). Recruitment for Enrolled Follower is not carried out through online website. It is generally conducted locally at CG headquarters through Employment Exchange as per the vacancy released to the regions/ units.
The candidate can check his own marks and the cut off for the respective category in order to appraise him of how much more efforts he has to put up in his future endeavours. The cut off for other category in which the candidate does not appear in CGEPT will not be displayed as the information does not pertain to the respective candidate. In fact, if the candidate is shortlisted for Stage II / III then neither the marks scored nor the category cut off is displayed in order to avoid any superiority complex / unnecessary comparison among the shortlisted candidates for Stage II / III.
The selection of candidate is based on an all India order of merit based on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV and meeting the laid down medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior commencement of the examination of Stage- I, II, III of CGEPT.
Indian Coast Guard Navik Syllabus 2026
The level of the Indian Coast Guard Navik syllabus is of Class 10 and 12 standards. The written exam includes several topics such as English, Mathematics, Physics, Basic Chemistry, Reasoning, Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude.
Commonly asked questions
Indian Coast Guard syllabus for Navik DB is given below:
| Serial Number | Name Of Examination | Details of Examination | Subject wise allocation of Questions | Pass Marks | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (i) | Section I | Maximum Marks – 60 Time – 45 mins. Total no. of Questions – 60 | Maths – 20 Science - 10 English – 15 Reasoning–10 GK – 5 | 30 (UR/EWS/ OBC category) 27 (for SC/ST category) | Class 10th Syllabus |
The promotion till the rank of a 'Uttam Navik' is on a time scale basis. The promotion to Pradhan Navik and above is vacancy based. All promotions are subject to your clearing the required qualification course /exams on time and meeting the sea service, physical and medical requirement for your branch.
Yes, normalisation formula is applied for ICG exams In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts in an objective manner through a statistical method. Before declaration of result, marks scored by candidates will be normalised as per the formula. However, merit will be prepared on the basis of normalized marks of the candidates.
Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam Pattern 2026
The Indian Coast Guard Navik exam pattern is such that it is divided into five stages. The exam pattern for each stage is explained below:
Stage I: In Stage I, there are two sections and it is conducted in computer-based mode. Candidates who have opted for Navik (DB) are required to attempt section I which comprises Maths, Science, English, Reasoning and GK. The standard of the syllabus is of Class 10th level. Maximum marks allotted to the test is 60. Candidates who have opted for Navik (GD) are required to appear for both section I and II. The section I is the same as Navik (DB). Section II comprises questions from Maths and Physics and the marks allotted to the test are 50. The exam is of objective type, questions are asked in MCQs format
Stage II: Those who qualify the written test are asked to appear for Stage II that comprises Physical Fitness Test (PFT), document verification and initial medical exam. The duration of Stage II is for 1 to 2 days. The PFT consists of running, squat ups and push ups. This is qualifying in nature. The pattern of PFT is given below:
- 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes
- 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak)
- 10 Push-up
In the document verification, all the original documents such as grade X/XII/ Diploma mark sheet/photo Identity card/caste certificate/individual subject and aggregate marks will be verified.
In the initial medical exam, the medical officer may put the candidates as permanently unfit or temporarily unfit. The candidate can appeal on the finding of the initial medical examination within 21 days if permanently unfit or within 42 days if temporarily unfit.
Parameters for Medical Exam
| Indian Coast Guard Navik Medical Examination Parameters |
Salient Features |
|---|---|
| Height |
Minimum height has to be 157 cms. |
| Chest |
Well-proportioned chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms. |
| Weight |
Proportionate to height and age + 10 percentage acceptable |
| Hearing |
Normal |
| Visual Standard |
6/6 (Better Eye) and 6/9 (Worse Eye) (Candidates using glasses are not eligible) |
| Tattoo |
Permanent tattoos on any part of the body are not allowed |
Stage III: The Stage III comprises final document verification and medical exam at INS Chilka. The duration of this stage is one to two days.
Stage IV: The candidates who clear Stage III and stand in merit as per the vacancies available are provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka.
Indian Coast Guard Navik Result 2026
ICG Navik result is announced online. To check result, candidates need to enter email ID and password. Qualified candidates in the exam receive a message that reads, "Congratulations…!! You are shortlisted for the subsequent stage".
Commonly asked questions
The merit position of the candidate is not displayed in candidate's login intentionally so that the candidates do not feel superior or inferior in comparison to other candidates. The merit position is likely to discourage the candidates from applying in future CGEPT batches if they are very low in merit. ICG wants to encourage every candidate to apply for next CGEPT irrespective of his merit position in previous CGEPT. The candidate can check his own marks and the cut off for the respective category in order to appraise him of how much more efforts he has to put up in his future endeavours. The cut off for other category in which the candidate did not appear in CGEPT will not be displayed as the information does not pertain to the respective candidate. In fact, if the candidate is shortlisted for Stage II / III then neither the marks scored nor the category cut off is displayed in order to avoid any superiority complex / unnecessary comparison among the shortlisted candidates for Stage II / III.
Merely obtaining passing marks in the written test is not sufficient for issue of E-Admit Card for Stage II (PFT). E-Admit Card for Stage II (PFT) are issued to candidates who meet the cut off criteria applied for Stage II (PFT) as per merit. The cutoff marks for Stage II will be announced along with the result.
The merit list is prepared on all India basis for the post of Yantriks . However, merit list for the posts of Navik (DB) and Navik (GD)Zone wise is prepared zonewise. The details of area/states covered under various region/zone are as follows:-
- North – Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, NCT of Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh.
- West – Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Dadar & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep.
- North East – Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Orissa.
- East – Andhra Pradesh, Telagana, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry.
- North West – Gujarat
- Andaman & Nicobar – Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Indian Coast Guard Navik Admit Card 2026
Indian Coast Guard Admit Card for Navik posts is released two to three days before the exam date. Candidates can download their admit cards by logging with the required credentials. Candidates need to bring the following documents while appearing for the exam:
- Print out of Indian Coast Guard Admit Card
- Original Class 10 marksheet
- Valid original Photo ID as submitted in application/ mentioned in E-admit card
- Two passport size colour photograph with similar facial features as uploaded in the online application
Commonly asked questions
On submission of duly stamped and signed e-admit card and Online application by C-DAC Official/ICG Official at Stage II & Stage III as mentioned above will lead to cancellation of candidature on account of incomplete submission of documents. The candidates are advised not to leave the examination centers without stamping of above documents by C-DAC Official/ICG Official. The candidates are advised to retain the e-admit cards and online application duly stamped by C-DAC Official/ICG Official till induction in service at INS Chilka.
Yes, the candidates have to produce the online application and e-admitcard duly verified by C-DAC official/ICG official as follows:-
Stage II – Duly stamped and signed e-admit card at Stage I by C-DAC official
Stage III –
- Duly stamped and signed e-admit card at Stage I by C-DAC Official
- Duly stamped and signed e-admit card at Stage II by ICG Official
- Duly stamped and signed online application at Stage II by ICG Official
You might not have received the call letter due to any of the following reasons:-
- Application not received in time by us due to internet failures.
- Application incorrectly filled.
- You may not be fulfilling the eligibility criteria.
- Coast Guard did not receive the application fee in their account before closing of application
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