Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment 2025 [300 Posts]

The Indian Coast Guard has announced a significant recruitment drive for the 02/2025 batch, offering 300 positions for Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch). This presents a remarkable opportunity for aspiring candidates to serve the nation in a prestigious maritime force.

Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Distribution

The total of 300 vacancies is allocated as follows:

• Navik (General Duty): 260 positions
• Navik (Domestic Branch): 40 positions

The zone-wise distribution is:

• North Zone: 75 posts
• West Zone: 62 posts
• East Zone: 43 posts
• South Zone: 63 posts
• Central Zone: 57 posts

Geographical Coverage of Zones:

• North Zone: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh.
• West Zone: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu.
• East Zone: West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha.
• South Zone: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep.
• Central Zone: Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment

Age Limit:

Candidates should be between 18 and 22 years of age. Specifically, for Navik (GD), applicants must be born between 01 September 2003 and 31 August 2007 (both dates inclusive). Age relaxations are applicable as per government norms: 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates.

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Educational Qualifications:

• Navik (General Duty): Must have passed 10+2 with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Must have passed 10th standard from an education board recognized by COBSE.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment 2025

Interested candidates are required to apply online through the official recruitment portal. The application window is open from 11th February 2025 to 25th February 2025. Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official recruitment portal.
2. Complete the registration process by clicking on “New Registration.”
3. Log in and fill in personal and educational details.
4. Upload the necessary documents.
5. Pay the examination fee, if applicable.
6. Submit the application and retain a printout for future reference.

Examination Fee:

• General/OBC: ₹300/-
• SC/ST: Exempted

Payment can be made via net banking or using Visa/Master/Maestro/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI.

Selection Procedure

The selection process comprises multiple stages:

1. Written Examination: Assessing knowledge pertinent to the respective posts.
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Evaluating physical endurance and fitness.
3. Medical Examination: Ensuring medical fitness as per prescribed standards.
4. Document Verification: Validating the authenticity of submitted documents.

Candidates must clear each stage to progress to the next.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: 11th February 2025
• Application End Date: 25th February 2025
• Examination Date: April 2025 (tentative)
• Admit Card Availability: To be announced prior to the examination

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Salary and Benefits

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 3, with a starting basic pay of ₹21,700/-. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will receive various allowances and benefits as per the prevailing regulations.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT) Details

The PFT will consist of:

• 1.6 km Run: To be completed within 7 minutes.
• 20 Squat Ups (Uthak Baithak): To assess lower body strength.
• 10 Push-Ups: To evaluate upper body strength.

Candidates are advised to wear sports attire during the PFT.

Medical Standards

Candidates must meet the following medical standards:

• Height: Minimum 157 cms. Height relaxation is applicable for candidates from certain regions as per the official notification.
• Chest: Well-proportioned with a minimum expansion of 5 cms.
• Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
• Visual Standards: 6/6 (better eye) and 6/9 (worse eye) without glasses for Navik (GD).

Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of the forearms and the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand.

Training

Selected candidates will undergo training at INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training as per the requirements of the service. The initial training period is subject to the service’s discretion and may be extended if necessary.

Conclusion

The Indian Coast Guard Navik Recruitment 2025 offers a prestigious opportunity for young individuals to serve the nation. Interested candidates are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria carefully and submit their applications within the stipulated timeframe.