Indian Coast Guard Navik GD & Yantrik 01/2026 & 02/2026 Batch Edit Form

Important Dates

• Application Begin : 11/06/2025
• Last Date for Apply Online: 29/06/2025 upto 11:30 PM
• Correction/ Edit Form : 04-06/07/2025 upto 11:30 PM
• Exam City Available : 10 Days Before Exam Date
• Written Exam Date  : September 2025
• Admit Card Available : 02-03 Days Before Exam
• Result Announced : To be announced

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS  : ₹300/-
• SC / ST : ₹00/-
• Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Fee Mode Only.

Age Limit & Selection Process

• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years and Maximum 22 years
• For Navik GD & DB: Born between 01-08-2004 to 01-08-2008
• For Yantrik: Born between 01-03-2004 to 01-03-2008
• Age Relaxation: 05 years for SC/ST, 03 years for OBC as per government norms
• Selection Process: Stage-I (CBT), Stage-II (PFT + Document Verification + Medical), Stage-III (Final Medical at INS Chilka)

Recruitment Details - Total Vacancies - 630

• 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from COBSE recognized board
• Age: 18-22 years (01-08-2004 to 01-08-2008)

• 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from COBSE recognized board
• Age: 18-22 years (01-08-2004 to 01-08-2008)

• Class 10th passed from COBSE recognized board
• Age: 18-22 years (01-08-2004 to 01-08-2008)

• Class 10th + Diploma (3/4 years) in Mechanical Engineering (AICTE approved)
• OR Class 10th + 12th + Diploma (2/3 years) in Mechanical Engineering
• Age: 18-22 years (01-03-2004 to 01-03-2008)

• Class 10th + Diploma (3/4 years) in Electrical Engineering (AICTE approved)
• OR Class 10th + 12th + Diploma (2/3 years) in Electrical Engineering
• Age: 18-22 years (01-03-2004 to 01-03-2008)

• Class 10th + Diploma (3/4 years) in Electronics/Telecommunication Engineering (AICTE approved)
• OR Class 10th + 12th + Diploma (2/3 years) in Electronics/Telecommunication
• Age: 18-22 years (01-03-2004 to 01-03-2008)

Salary & Pay Scale Details

• Navik (GD & DB) Pay Scale: Level 3 - ₹21,700 - 69,100/- (7th Pay Commission)
• Yantrik Pay Scale: Level 5 - ₹29,200 - 92,300/- (7th Pay Commission) + Yantrik Pay ₹6,200/-
• Additional Benefits: DA, HRA, Medical, Ration, Travel Allowance, PF, Gratuity
• Job Security: Central Government Employee Benefits
• Career Growth: Promotion to Pradhan Adhikari (Pay Level 8) for Navik, Pradhan Sahayak Engineer for Yantrik
• Free Benefits: Medical treatment for self & family, Government accommodation, Leave benefits

Exam Difficulty & Competition Analysis

• Difficulty Level: Moderate to High - CBT with sectional qualifying marks required
• Expected Applications: 80,000-1,00,000 candidates for 630 posts
• Competition Ratio: Approximately 1:130 to 1:160 (High Competition)
• Previous Cut-off Range: Navik GD: 60-67% for general category, Yantrik: 65-75%
• Preparation Time: 3-4 months recommended for thorough preparation
• Success Rate: Less than 1% selection rate - Requires focused preparation in technical subjects
• Physical Fitness: PFT includes 1.6km run (7 mins), 20 squat-ups, 10 push-ups

Exam Center Details

• Pan India Centers: CBT will be conducted at various centers across India
• Major Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad
• Regional Centers: Bhubaneswar, Kochi, Visakhapatnam, Goa, Port Blair, Gandhinagar
• Coastal States Priority: Additional centers in coastal states for maritime accessibility
• Exam city details will be available 10 days before exam date
• Final exam center allocation will be mentioned in the admit card

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