The selection of candidate is based on an all India order of merit based on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV and meeting the laid down medical standards during medical examination and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior commencement of the examination of Stage- I, II, III of CGEPT.

1. Photograph of the candidate in the application form with the facial features/Physical appearance of the candidate at Stage-I, II, III & IV.
2. Biometric –Only left thumb biometric will be captured at the Stage-I of examination. In case the biometric of left thumb is not captured during Stage-I then the biometric of right thumb will be captured and will be used for subsequent verification. Apart from left and right thumb, no other finger will be considered for the biometric. If biometric(thumb impression) of a candidate at Stage-II does not match with the biometric captured at Stage-I, then the document verification team is empowered to establish the identity/genuineness of the candidate by approved procedures by Competent Authority and recapture the Biometric of the candidate for verification in the subsequent stages. However, if document verification team is not convinced with the genuineness of the candidate after manual verification process as mentioned above, then the candidature of the candidate will be cancelled. It is candidate's responsibility to check beforehand that the biometric machines are able to capture the fingerprint image. In case, if the biometric machine is not able to capture the fingerprint image due to Mehndi, wax, etc. then, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
3. Signature as uploaded in the online application.
4. Identification mark as mentioned in the online application.

The details of various stages of CGEPT examination are as follows: -

STAGE-I : (Computer Based Examination).

1. Valid original Identity proof (Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport) as submitted/uploaded in the online application.
2. 01 Coloured printout of E-admit card (black & white print out not allowed).
3. 02 in no. passport size colour photograph with similar facial features as uploaded in the online application.
4. For SC/ST applicants only: - Original caste certificate and 02 photocopy of selfattested SC/ST certificate, original train/bus ticket, cancelled cheque leaf for NEFT payment and travel form downloaded from website for claiming TA.

(b) Biometric Recording: Candidates whose identity is verified with the original document will undergo biometric recording at Stage-I. The biometric data captured at Stage-I will be matched and verified at subsequent stages i.e. Stage-II, Stage-III & Stage-IV.

(c) The candidate has to take following tests for Navik (DB):

(d) The details of section I are as follows:

(aa) The question paper for section I will be objective type with four options. The candidate has to choose the correct option. There is no negative marking in the written examination test. The detailed syllabus for section I is available on ICG website.
(ab) Tie Breaking Rule in Merit - In case of two or more candidates having the same marks in stage I then the tie will be broken in steps as follows (wherever tie is broken next stage will not be proceeded):

(i) Candidate scoring more aggregate percentage (upto three decimal places) in Class 10th will be considered by the Recruiting Authority based on marks/ CGPA entered by the applicant/ candidate and aggregate percentage will be calculated on the basis of top five scoring subjects as promulgated by the Board of Education/ University.
(ii) Candidate older in age will be higher in merit.

STAGE-II :
Based on the performance in the Computer Based Online Examination, a merit list will be prepared and provisional E-admit card for Stage-II will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG. If the candidate is short listed for Stage-II then he will be required to upload additional documents as mentioned here. E-admit card for Stage-II will not be generated till the additional documents are uploaded by the candidates within a time period as mentioned on ICG website. Failure to upload the additional documents within the time frame promulgated by ICG will lead to cancellation of candidature. The duration of Stage – II will be from 1 to 2 days and will be conducted at the centre as allotted to a candidate in the provisional E-admit card for Stage-II. Stage-II involves following test which are only qualifying in nature i.e. either ‘Provisionally Pass’ or ‘Fail’: -

Assessment/Adaptability Test. Biometric verified candidates will undergo OMR based assessment test. The result will be announced after an hour of conduct of examination. Only those candidates who qualify this test will proceed for the next phase of examination i.e. PFT.

(a) Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail): Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk.All candidates are advised to be in possession of sport rig (Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser etc). The PFT consists of:

1. 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
2. 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
3. 10 Pushup.

All three test of PFT are to be carried out in continuity without any break. Any break will lead to failing the PFT

(b) Document verification (Provisionally Pass/Fail)
The date of issue of all documents has to be the closing date of application or any date prior to closing date of application. The validity of all the uploaded documents has to be as per the respective CGEPT batch advertisement. In case of any mismatch of information provided in the application form, document uploaded (at online application Stage-I and II) and original documents produced for physical verification at Stage-II then the candidature will be cancelled. Any false declaration in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature. Common reasons for rejection during Document Verification can be checked at Reasons For Rejection --> All information provided in online application has to match with all original documents produced by the candidate like Class 10th /Class 12th /Diploma marksheet/ Identity proof (Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport)/ category certificate/individual subject and aggregate marks/CGPA (as applicable). Any mismatch/inconsistency/error with information provided by the candidate in application form, uploaded document and original documents produced for verification at Stage-II with the documents in respect to “Name, Date of birth, Parent‟s name, subject wise marks/ CGPA (as applicable), validity date of documents, category certificate details etc” which goes to the root of eligibility, identity of candidate or authenticity of documents will lead to failure in document verification and the candidature will be cancelled. The date of issue of all documents has to be on or before the closing date of application. The validity of all uploaded documents has to be at least up to 31 Aug 24. Any false declaration in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature. Common reasons for rejection can be checked at Reasons For Rejection

Re-assessment of Inconsistent Performers (Pass/Fail) : Inconsistent Performers are those candidates whose percentage scored in online examination is 30% or more than the percentage secured in the qualifying class X board examination. E.g., If a Navik (DB) candidate scores 60 marks (Section I - 60) thereby securing 100% marks in written examination. If the aggregate percentage of the candidate in 10th class is 70% or less than 70% then the candidate is inconsistent performer. There will be additional Written Examination for inconsistent performers. This test will be held after qualifying PFT/ Document verification for only inconsistent performer. This test is only of passing marks and will be similar to the written examination at Stage-I. The marks scored in this re-test will have no bearing on the final merit as the merit will be decided only on the written examination of Stage-I. However, if the candidate fails to pass this re-assessment written examination then he will be declared disqualified/ fail and his candidature will be cancelled.

(c) Initial Medicals Examination. (Pass/Fail)
The medical officer may put the candidates as Fit/ Permanently unfit/ Temporarily unfit. The candidates declared Permanently unfit/ Temporarily unfit have an option to appeal on the finding of the initial medical examination. The appeal medical to be completed “within 21 days if permanently unfit” or “within 42 days if temporarily unfit” after completion of initial medicals. No further review/appeal is permissible if declared unfit/fail in appeal medicals. No other Medical fitness certificate other than that of the specialist opinion in a military hospital is admissible during appeal medical.

1. The schedule in conduct of Initial medicals may change and may be conjoined with final medicals at any stage as per discretion of the recruiting authority, subject to administrative or technical reasons.
2. Candidates declared fit in initial medical examination at Stage-II recruitment centre, may be disqualified in document verification during the further scrutiny of the documents by ICG as the document verification is carried out at multiple stages of the recruitment procedure even after the conduct of Stage-II prior publishing the final merit/ result
3. Non-completion of the medicals (initial & appeal) prior four (04) weeks of induction date to the training academy (INS Chilka) will lead to the cancellation of the candidature.

Based on the performance in Stage-I & Stage-II, an all India merit list will be prepared and a provisional E-admit card for Stage-III will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG. The duration of Stage-III is 1 to 2 days. Stage-III involves following: -

(a) Document verification (Provisionally Pass/Fail)
The date of issue of all documents has to be the closing date of application or any date prior to closing date of application. The validity of all the uploaded documents has to be as per the respective CGEPT batch advertisement. The candidate can ‘fail’ in document verification in Stage-III, even if the candidate is declared pass during document vérification at Stage-II. In case of any mismatch of information provided in the application form, document uploaded (at online application, Stage-I and II) and original documents produced for physical verification at Stage-III then the candidature will be cancelled. Any false declaration in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature. Common reasons for rejection during Document Vérification can be checked at Reasons For Rejection --> All information provided in online application has to match with all original documents produced by the candidate like Class 10th /Class 12th /Diploma marksheet/Identity proof (Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport)/ category certificate/individual subject and aggregate marks/CGPA (as applicable). Any mismatch/inconsistency/error with information provided by the candidate in application form, uploaded document and original documents produced for verification at Stage-II with the documents in respect to “Name, Date of birth, Parent‟s name, subject wise marks/ CGPA (as applicable), validity date of documents, category certificate details etc” which goes to the root of eligibility, identity of candidate or authenticity of documents will lead to failure in document verification and the candidature will be cancelled. The date of issue of all documents has to be on or before the closing date of application. The validity of all uploaded documents has to be at least up to 31 Aug 24. Any false declaration in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature. Common reasons for rejection can be checked at Reasons For Rejection

(b) Final Medicals at INS Chilka
Final Medical Examination of all selected candidates will be done at INS Chilka. Candidates, who are not found medically fit in the final medical examination at INS Chilka, will NOT be enrolled for training. "An Appeal" is permitted for medically unfit candidates after the final enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka/INS Kalyani and will be given an opportunity to appeal against the findings if they so desire at a Military Hospital as decided/ at discretion by the Coast Guard or as decided by INS Chilka. The candidate will travel to the selected Military Hospital and back on their own expense for Appeal Medical Examination.
Note : The schedule in conduct of final medicals may change as per discretion of recruiting authority, subject to administrative or technical reasons.

(c) Submission of original document, police verification and other associated forms
here --> All candidates are to submit original documents, police verification forms and other associated forms along with the E-admit card of Stage-III. Candidates should be in possession of police verification from either place of domicile or place of present residence which should have been obtained after the last date of submission of application form. Candidates without the verified police verification reports or reports with adverse comments will not be eligible for enrolment. The format for the police verification form can also be downloaded from here.

STAGE–IV :
The candidates who clear Stage III and stand in merit as per the vacancies available will be provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka. The candidates are to submit all the original documents and verification of all original documents through Boards/Universities/State government will be carried out by Indian Coast Guard. Candidate will be terminated from service if the documents are reported as not genuine by respective Boards/Universities/State government.

1. Standing in All India Merit after clearing Stage I, II & III as per the vacancies available for the particular batch.
2. Submission of original documents at Stage IV.

1. Clearing of swimming test and the mandatory training during probation.
2. All the original documents are found to be genuine during documents verification at Stage IV.
3. Any other condition as prescribed by the Government of India.

Medical Standards

Medical examination will be conducted by authorized Military Doctors as per medical standard prescribed under current regulations applicable to the EP of Indian Coast Guard on entry. The detailed guidelines for medical standards are laid down in CG Order 26/2002 and 04/2013. Physical traits include minimum height of 157 cm with proportionate body weight, depending on the age and height of the candidate. He should also have proportionate chest with minimum expansion capability of 05 cms. Candidate should possess good mental and physical health, should be free from any disease/ disability and have no cardio-vascular disease, surgical deformities like Knock-Knees, Flat-Foot. Candidate should not have a past history of fits or psychiatric ailments, Varicose-veins etc. He should not have any type of infection in the ears. Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth before appearing for the written test, which is followed by PFT and Medical examination. Candidate should possess Colour perception standard of CP II and Eyes Visual standards should meet the under mentioned prescribed standards for both the conditions that is with glasses and without glasses.

Relaxation in Height

Minimum height permitted to a candidate for enrollment in the Indian Coast Guard is 157 cms. Tribal Candidates who pass written exam and PFT are to be granted relaxation in height as follows:

1. Above Medical standards are subject to change as per government directives issued from time to time.
2. Candidates with above Medical standards are only to appear for the selection. No waiver will be given for the above standards. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) order on medical standard of Naviks (GD/DB) will be the final authority. Applicants declared permanent medically unfit by any Armed Forces Hospital in previous recruitment for the same entry in Indian Coast Guard are advised not to apply.

Recruitment Cycle

ICG carries out bi-annual recruitment for Navik (Domestic Branch) as per the following tentative schedule.

Note: The advertisement for the above recruitment cycle is generally published as follows:

1. First Batch Cycle- Aug/Sep
2. Second Batch Cycle- Dec/Jan

Training

The basic training for Navik (Domestic Branch) will be conducted at INS Chilka followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade. Branch/ trade will be allocated as per the requirement of service and performance during basic training. Basic training at INS Chilka will cover the following Subjects:

1. Academic and service subjects.
2. Sports activities
3. Outdoor training such as Parade Training, Sailing, Boat Pulling, Swimming, Trekking, Cross- Country, Firing etc.
4. Service oriented activities including maintenance of equipment, living spaces and training areas etc.

Duration of Training

Naviks (Domestic Branch) – 16 weeks

1. On completion of basic training at INS Chilka, the trainee will undergo professional and sea training for a period of 06 months to 2 years or as decided by ICG.
2. Naviks (DB) are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online application or the documents are found to be falsified at any stage of recruitment.

Pay and Allowances

Note: Pay and Allowances are subject to change as per government directives issued from time to time.

Benefits

1. Free ration and clothing as per the existing rules. Free medical treatment for self and family including dependent parents.
2. Government accommodation for self & family on nominal license fee.
3. 45 days Earned leave and 08 days Casual leave every year with Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for self, family and dependent parents as per Government rules.
4. Contributory Pension Scheme and Gratuity on retirement.
5. Canteen and various loan facilities.
6. ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
7. Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs. 50 lakhs for Enrolled Personnel is applicable.

Note: Benefits are subject to change as per government directives issued from time to time.

Career Progression

Enrolled personnel joining ICG as Navik (Domestic Branch) get optimum career progression opportunity for further promotion to the higher ranks. The rank structures and required minimum time period for promotion to next higher rank for Navik (Domestic Branch) is as follows: