Indian Coast Guard

Yantriks works as a technician for the Indian Coast Guard. They are responsible for operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical or aeronautical equipment. They also look after the systems onboard the Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. The selection process of yantrik comprises several stages followed by medical examination. Candidates need to crack all the stages inorder to be eligible for the post.

Yantrik serves on-board ships and aircraft as per the branch allocated to them {Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power)} at INS Chilka. They are responsible to maintain all types of the machinery/ equipment fitted on-board Ships/ Aircraft/ Station. They are also required to maintain the adequate level of spares and accounting of the spares.

The age limit of ICG yantrik is 18-22 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit of 5 years is given to SC/ST, if the posts are reserved for them and 3 Years for OBC, if the posts are reserved for them. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the age limit before applying or else their application form will be rejected.

The steps to fill ICG Yantrik application form are given below:

• Visit the official website
• Click the 'ICG Yantrik apply online' link on the home page
• Fill the Part 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of application form successfully
• Preview the application form and submit it
• Take printout of the application form

ICG Yantrik notification 2025 was released on June 13. The application form is available from June 13 to July 3, 2024. The notification comprises important details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification carefully before applying for the exam. The notification is released in PDF form on the official website. 

Navik (General Duty) serves onboard ships and ashore for various duties, as an Enrolled Personnel. Navik (GD) candidates are allotted specialisation trade on completion of basic training at INS Chilka. The trades/ specialisation is allotted on the performance of the candidate in the training and the requirement of the service.

The duration of ICG training is given below:

1. After completing the basic training at INS Chilka, the trainee will undergo professional and sea training for a period of 6 months to 2 years or as decided by ICG.
2. Navik (GD) are liable to be discharged as Unsuitable if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online application or the documents are found to be falsified at the stage of recruitment.

The category-wise ICG Navik 2025 exam is given below.

A total of 260 vacancies were announced for ICG Navik 2025 exam. The zone-wise ICG Navik vacancies is given below.