Indian Coast Guard Navik DB Exam Pattern, Eligibility

Stage I is a computer based test of 100 questions, 1 mark each, one hour, in Hindi and English, with no negative marking. The pass mark is 40 for UR, EWS and OBC and 35 for SC and ST. Marks are normalised if there are several shifts. The advertisement points to the CGEPT portal for the syllabus.

• Qualification: class 10 passed from a board recognised by COBSE.
• Age: born between 1 November 2005 and 1 October 2009. OBC get 3 years and SC/ST 5 years.
• Who: men only. All-India recruitment, with no zones for this post.

Height is 157 cm, relaxed by up to 5 cm for the north-eastern states, Garhwal, Kumaon, Sikkim and for Gorkhas. Chest needs 5 cm expansion, and hearing is a forced whisper at 6 metres. Permanent tattoos are not allowed, with limited exceptions for tribal communities.

The stages are the same as for the other CGEPT posts. Stage I is the computer test. Stage II, held at an ICG recruitment centre, has the Physical Fitness Test, an assessment and adaptability test, document verification and medical examination, all qualifying. Stage III is at INS Chilka, with identity check, documents, pre-enrolment medicals and police verification. Stage IV is the Coast Guard's own check of your certificates with the issuing boards.

Merit depends on Stage I marks alone, among candidates who clear every stage. Ties go to the older candidate and then to the assessment test score.

Basic pay is ₹21,700 (Pay Level 3) plus dearness and other allowances. The ladder runs up to Pradhan Adhikari at Pay Level 8, ₹47,600, and the officer cadre is open on merit. Free ration and clothing, medical care for the family, 45 days of earned leave and pension under NPS or UPS are part of the package.

Apply online at ssc.gov.in before 21 October 2026, 17:30. The fee is ₹550 and SC and ST are exempt. File one application only. Helpdesk: support@parikshasaarthi.in, 7620207872.

No test dates are given in the advertisement. Look for them on the candidate dashboard and the Coast Guard portal after applications close.

• Indian Coast Guard recruitments: notices
• CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 advertisement (PDF)
• CGEPT candidate portal: sign in, FAQ, formats
• Staff Selection Commission: where applications are filed
• ICG selection of enrolled personnel
• ICG pay and allowances for enrolled personnel

Can women apply for Navik (DB)?

No, this post is open to men only.

What is the minimum qualification?

Class 10.

Which batch is it?

02/2027. Yantrik is in 01/2027, and Navik (GD) can fall in either.

Is there negative marking?

No.