The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has announced the recruitment for Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch) posts through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) – 02/2025 batch.
The recruitment process involves a series of selection stages, including written tests, physical fitness tests, and medical examinations.
cRecruitment 2025 – Navik (GD & DB)
Post Name
Total Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)
260
Navik (Domestic Branch)
40
Zone-wise Vacancies for Navik (GD)
Zone
UR
EWS
OBC
ST
SC
Total
North
25
06
17
07
10
65
West
20
05
14
06
08
53
East
15
04
10
04
05
38
South
21
05
14
06
08
54
Central
19
05
13
05
08
50
Total
100
25
68
28
39
260
Zone-wise Vacancies for Navik (DB)
Zone
UR
EWS
OBC
ST
SC
Total
North
04
01
02
01
02
10
West
03
01
02
01
02
09
East
03
00
01
00
01
05
South
03
01
02
01
02
09
Central
03
01
02
00
01
07
Total
16
04
09
03
08
40
Qualification
Navik (General Duty)
Class 12th passed with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized education board (COBSE).
Navik (Domestic Branch)
Class 10th passed from a recognized education board (COBSE).
Age Criteria
Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 22 years
Candidates should be born between 01 Sep 2003 to 31 Aug 2007.
Age Relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.
Key Skills
Physical and mental fitness.
Knowledge of swimming (preferred but not mandatory).
Basic understanding of security and maritime operations.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four stages:
Stage I – Computer-Based Exam (Written Test)
Stage II – Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination
Stage III – Document Verification at INS Chilka
Stage IV – Final Enrollment and Training
Salary
Navik (GD & DB): ₹21,700/- (Pay Level-3) plus dearness allowance and other benefits.
Promotion Possibilities: Up to Pradhan Adhikari (₹47,600/-) (Pay Level-8).
