Indian Coast Guard Navik GD Exam Pattern, Eligibility

Stage I is a computer based test of 100 questions, 1 mark each, in one hour, in Hindi and English. There is no negative marking. Passing marks are 40 for UR, EWS and OBC and 35 for SC and ST. If the test runs in shifts, marks are normalised. The detailed syllabus is on the CGEPT portal.

• Qualification: class 12 with Maths and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE.
• Age: born between 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009. OBC get 3 years and SC/ST 5 years of relaxation.
• Who: male and female Indian citizens. You can apply for one post only; if you file more than one application, only the latest counts.

Medical standards

• Height 157 cm for men and 152 cm for women. The minimum drops by up to 5 cm for domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim, and for Gorkhas.
• Chest well proportioned with at least 5 cm expansion. Weight in proportion to height and age. Normal hearing, forced whisper at 6 metres.
• Permanent tattoos are not allowed, with limited exceptions for tribal communities.

1. Stage I: the computer based test, with photo, signature and left thumb biometric checks before you sit it.
2. Stage II: at an ICG recruitment centre over one to two days. Physical Fitness Test, then an assessment and adaptability test, document verification and medical examination. All of it is qualifying.
3. Stage III: at INS Chilka for shortlisted candidates. Aadhaar identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medicals and police verification forms.
4. Stage IV: the Coast Guard verifies your certificates with the boards and universities.

The Physical Fitness Test is a continuous run of four items:

Merit comes only from Stage I marks, once you have cleared every stage. Ties go to the older candidate, then to the higher assessment test score. Male merit lists are made for five zones (North, West, East, South, Central) and women's for all India. Selection can land you in either batch.

Basic pay is ₹21,700 (Pay Level 3) plus dearness and other allowances. Promotion goes up to Pradhan Adhikari at Pay Level 8, ₹47,600. Promotion to the officer cadre depends on suitability and performance.

Perks include free ration and clothing, free medical care for self and family including dependent parents in military hospitals, 45 days of earned leave and 8 days of casual leave a year, canteen facilities, and pension under NPS or UPS with gratuity.

Apply online through the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in. Remember the email and mobile number you register with, because they cannot be retrieved later. The fee is ₹550, paid online, and SC and ST candidates are exempt. Fee is not refunded. Documents must be dated on or before the closing date and valid until 31 December 2027. Helpdesk: support@parikshasaarthi.in, 7620207872.

The advertisement gives no dates for the computer test or the later stages. They come through the candidate dashboard and the Coast Guard portal. Training for the 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches is not dated in the advertisement.

• 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 (GD)?

Yes. 13 of the 130 posts in each batch are for women.

Is there negative marking?

No.

Is Maths and Physics in class 12 compulsory?

Yes. Class 12 with both subjects is the qualification.

Where do I apply?

Through the Staff Selection Commission, by 21 October 2026.

Can I apply for both Navik (GD) and another post?

No. One application per candidate counts, the latest.