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Indian Coast Guard NAVIK

Indian Coast Guard NAVIK

Indian Coast Guard Navik 2023: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released ICG Navik notification 2023 for 01/2023 batch. Online application process has started on September 8, 2022. The last date to fill the application form has been extended to September 24. Earlier, the last date of application was September 22. A total of 265 vacancies have been announced for ICG Navik 2023 exam. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) releases notification two times a year for recruitment to the post of Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch). 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). A total of 260 vacancies were announced for Navik (General Duty) and 35 for Navik (Domestic Branch).

.Indian Coast Guard Recruitment

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Exam is one of the most awaited examinations for the candidates who desire to join 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. 
.Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Highlights 
The highlights related to the Indian Coast Guard exam are given below.

Exam Particulars Exam Details
Exam Name Indian Coast Guard Navik exam
Conducting Body Indian Coast Guard
Exam Level National level
Exam Frequency Two times
Exam Stages Stage-I, II, III & IV
Mode of Exam Stage I is conducted in Computer Based Mode
Posts Offered Navik (General Duty & Domestic)
Exam Fees INR 250 (SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of application fees)
Pattern of CBT Section I: Navik (DB) 
Section I & II: Navik (GD)
Exam Duration Section I: 45 mins
Section II: 30 mins
No. of Papers and Total Marks Section I: 60 (Five papers)
Section II: 50 (Two papers)
Total Questions Section I: 60
Section II: 50
Marking Scheme There is no negative marking
Language/Medium of Exam English
Official Website www.joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
Contact Details Regarding Eligibility, Advertisement and Selection Procedure: 0120-2201340 For Stage II & III: 0120-2201316 Regarding Online Registration, Payment Issues, E-Admit Card: 020-25503108/ 020- 25503109

.Indian Coast Guard Navik 2023 Application Form
Indian Coast Guard Navik application form 2023 has been released online. Candidates are to ensure the validity of email ID and mobile number at least upto December 31, 2023. The application fee is INR 250 and can be paid online. 
.Indian Coast Guard Navik Eligibility Criteria
These are the eligibility criteria for Indian Coast Guard Navik:
.Age
The age limit for the posts is between 18 and 22 years. Candidates must have born between May 1, 2001 to April 30, 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Relaxation in the upper age limit of of 5 years (SC/ST) and 3 years (OBC (non-creamy) are provided to candidates.

.Educational Qualification.
.Navik (General Duty): Passed Class 12 with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE)
.Navik (Domestic Branch): Passed Class 10 from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).

.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-IV: (final medicals at INS Chilka) will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG.
Stage-V: 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 2023
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.
.Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Dates 2023

Find important Indian Coast Guard Recruitment dates for Navik for 01/2023 batch below.

Events Dates Salient Features
Application form

08-Sep-2022 to 22-Sep-2022 24- Sep-2022

Application form has been released online

Release of exam city and date for Stage I `To be notified

Candidates can check their exam dates and exam cities by logging with email ID and password

Stage I exam date for Navik (GD &DB) Mid/End Nov 2022

The Stage I exam will be conducted in computer based mode

Stage II exam date for Navik (GD &DB) Mid/ End Jan 2023

Based on the performance in the Computer Based Online Examination, a merit list is prepared for StageII

Stage III exam date for Navik (GD) End Apr/Early May 2023 Based on the performance in Stage- I & Stage-II, an all India merit list is prepared for Stage-III (final medicals at INS Chilka). The candidates who clear Stage III and stand in merit as per the vacancies available will be provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka.
Stage III exam date for Navik (DB) End Apr/Early May 2023
Stage I result To be notified The Stage I result displays "Congratulations…!! You are shortlisted for Stage II".
Stage II result To be notified Stage II result can be downloaded online through their login

.ICG Navik Notification 2023
ICG Navik notification 2023 is available now. The notification has been released in PDF form and comprises details such as exam dates, application process eligibility, exam pattern syllabus, etc. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.

.Indian Coast Guard Navik Syllabus 2023
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.
.Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam Pattern 2023
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 0th level. Maximum marks allotted 1 to the test are 60. Candidates who have opted for Navik (GD) are required to appear for both section I and II. The section I is same as Navik (DB). Section II comprises questions from Maths and Physics and 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 is 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:

.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes
. 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
.10 Push-ups
.Candidates should wear comfortable sport rigs during PFT such as shoes, t-shirts, trousers, etc. 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.
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.Indian Coast Guard Preparation Tips 2023

The tips and tricks to crack Indian Coast Guard Navik exam are given below:
.Prepare a proper study routine
.Chalk out the important topics from the previous years' question papers
.Cover all the topics given in the syllabus
.Solve previous years' question papers
.Attempt mock tests

.Indian Coast Guard Navik Admit Card 2023

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
.Indian Coast Guard Navik Result 2023
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) announces ICG Navik result  from Stage 1 to 3 online on the official website. The result of
Stage 1 is announced tentatively within 30 days after the exam is conducted. Candidates can download ICG CGPET
Result 2022 by login into their accounts. To check result, candidates need to enter email ID and password. Candidates
who qualified in the exam will be shown the message "Congratulations…!! You are shortlisted for Stage II".
.Indian Coast Guard Navik Vacancies 2023
The vacancy break-up of Indian Coast Guard Navik Post is given below:

Post Vacancies
Navik DB 225
Navik GD 40 


 .Indian Coast Guard Navik Salary
The salary of Indian Coast Guard Navik is given below:
.After joining, a Navik in Indian Coast Guard will be entitled to get a basic pay of INR 21,700 (Pay Level-3) plus
.A 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