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Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Recruitment 2022 For 35+ Navik Domestic Branch (Cook & Steward) Vacancy

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Recruitment 2022: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has issued latest notification for 35+ Navik Domestic Branch (Cook & Steward) Vacancies. Candidates with 10th Class passed from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) are eligible to apply for Navik vacancy at ICG. Candidates (except SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two hundred fifty only).

Eligible candidates must submit applications online through Indian Coast Guard website on or before 4th January 2022. Eligible candidates are required to appear for Written test followed by Physical Fitness Test and Medical Examination post application. See the notification below to see vacancies/positions available, eligibility criteria and other requirements.

Name of Posts, Qualifications & Eligibility

Age Limit:

Lower Age Limit: 18 Years
Upper Age Limit: 22 Years

Candidates Must be 18 to 22 years. i.e. Born between 01 Apr 2000 to 31 March 2004 (both dates inclusive).

Note:- upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy) candidates is applicable only if posts are reserved for them.

Salary Information

• Pay & Allowances – Starting Basic Pay Scale for Navik (DB) is 21700/- (Pay Level-3)plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the regulation enforced time-to-time.
• Promotion – Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari with pay scale 47600/-(Pay level 8) with Dearness Allowance.

Application Fee:

Candidates (except SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 250/- (Rupees Two hundred fifty only).

Selection Process:

Written Test
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Medical Examination

Selection will be on the basis of  the order of merit depending on their performance in Written Test, Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and fitness in the Medical Examination.

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Join Indian Coast Guard

Many young men and women dream about becoming a member of the Indian Coast Guard family. They want to protect and serve their country from both inside and outside dangers. Being said that, the Indian Coast Guard provides you with plenty of different opportunities to build a fruitful career with them.

The Indian Coast Guard recruits in different disciplines such as the Navik Ground Duty and Navik Domestic Branch. Apart from these two disciplines, the Indian Coast Guard also recruits for Yantriks. It is the Technical Branch of the Indian Coast Guard. In this article, we will discuss the different types of entry available with the Indian Coast Guard and the exam that you write for joining the Indian Coast Guard family.

How to Join Indian Coast Guard?

Joining the Indian Coast Guard is a dream of many. However, not everyone is able to live their dream. This is because the number of vacancies available with the Indian Coast Guard is very limited. Being said that, the Indian Coast Guard conducts only a single exam for recruiting for different disciplines available with the Indian Coast Guard.

Before we discuss the exam in detail for joining the Indian Coast Guard, let us briefly discuss the different types of entry available with the Indian Coast Guard. This is will give you a fair bit of idea, regarding which position you would want to apply for and what is the eligibility criteria for those positions.

Different Job Opportunities as Officers in Indian Coast Guard

The following are the different types of entry that you can use to join the Indian Coast Guard as an officer.

1. General Duty – Male

Age –

• 21-25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• You should have passed bachelors course from any recognized university
• Mathematics and Physics

Medical Standard

• Height – 157 cm
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/6 6/9 – Uncorrected without glass and 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with glass

2. General Duty – Female (Short Service Appointment)

Age –

• 21-25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• You should have passed bachelors course from any recognized university
• Mathematics and Physics

Medical Standard

• Height – 152 cm
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/6 6/9 – Uncorrected without glass and 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with glass

3. General Duty – Pilot Navigator Entry – Male

Age –

• 19- 25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• You should have passed bachelors course from any recognized university
• Mathematics and Physics

Medical Standard

• Height – 162.5 cm
• Minimum and Maximum – 197 cm Leg length – Minimum 99 cm
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other correctable to 6/6

4. Commercial Pilot License – Male (Short Service)

Age –

• 19- 25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• You should have cleared 12th class or equivalent and must have current Commercial Pilot License issued or validated by Director General Civil Aviation

Medical Standard

• Height – 162.5 cm
• Minimum and Maximum – 197 cm Leg length – Minimum 99 cm
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other correctable to 6/6

5. Commercial Pilot License – Female (Short Service)

Age –

• 19 – 25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• You should have cleared 12th class or equivalent and must have current Commercial Pilot License issued or validated by Director General Civil Aviation

Medical Standard

• Height – 152 cm
• Leg length – Minimum 91 cm
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other correctable to 6/6

6. Technical Entry – Male

Age –

• 21- 25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment
• 05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST
• 03 years for OBC

General Educational Qualification

• Engineering Branch. Naval architecture or Mechanical or Marine or Automotive or Mechatronics or Industrial and Production or Metallurgy or Design or Aeronautical or Aerospace
• Electrical Branch. Electrical or Electronics or Telecommunication or Instrumentation or Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and Communication or Power Engineering or Power Electronics

Medical Standard

• Height – 157 cm minimum
• Weight – Proportionate to the height and weight + 10% acceptable
• Chest – 5 cm
• Eye Sight – 6/36 6/36 – Uncorrected without glass and 6/6 6/6 – Corrected with glass

These are the different positions that you can apply for in order to become a member of the Indian Coast Guard. Having said that, now we will discuss the exam that you can write for becoming eligible for one of these positions.

Exam for Indian Coast Guard

Navik – Indian Coast Guard Exam

Indian Coast Guard conducts the Navik exam to recruit suitable candidates for the position of General Duty and Domestic Branch and Yantriks. Having said that, the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam consists of different phases.

These include a written test followed by a physical fitness test and medical examination. Having said that, the Navik exam is conducted on a national level. Therefore, candidates from different parts of the country can take the exam if they wish to become a member of the Indian Coast Guard. Moreover, the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam is conducted only once a year. Therefore, make sure you give it your best shot if you want to join the Indian Coast Guard and serve your country for the betterment of society.

The Indian Coast Guard Navik Exam is conducted offline and you can take the exam in one of the two languages available. The papers are available in Hindi and English language. Therefore, make sure you select the language which is suitable for you at the time of registration for the Navik Exam.

Syllabus for Navik Exam

The Indian Coast Guard Navik exam is conducted in the form of multiple choice question format. Being said that, the syllabus for the exam consists of English, Mathematics, Physics, Basic Chemistry, Reasoning, Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude.

Most of the questions asked in the exam along these topics are from the 12^th standard level. Therefore, make sure you prepare accordingly for the exam. Having said that, if you clear the written test, you will then be asked to appear for the physical fitness test.

Physical Fitness Test

The physical fitness test for the Indian Coast Guard employment is conducted over a period of two days. You will be tested on a number of different parameters during these two days. Being said that, if you are physically challenged that you will not be allowed to sit in the exam.

The following are the different parameters on which your physical fitness test will be evaluated.

• 10 push-ups
• 20 squat ups
• 6 km run to be completed in 7 minutes

If you are able to perform all of these parameters within the stipulated time then you will clear the physical fitness test.

After the physical fitness test, the Indian Coast Guard will select the candidates based on the merit list. It means that even after clearing the physical fitness test, your spot in the Indian Coast Guard is not guaranteed.

Salary of Indian Coast Guard Navik

At the entry-level position with the Indian Coast Guard, you expect a basic pay of INR 21,700. In addition to this, employees of the Indian Coast Guard are also eligible to receive dearness allowances and other allowances.

Final Thoughts

The Indian Coast Guard offers a number of different opportunities for both young men and women. Having said that, the number of positions available is quite limited with the Indian Coast Guard and thousands of individuals apply for these positions. Therefore, make sure you give it your best shot during the written test.

There is only one exam conducted by the Indian Coast Guard for recruiting individuals for a different position. Moreover, the written test is only conducted once a year. Therefore, ensure that you prepare well for the exam. Once you clear the written test, you are then called-in for the physical fitness test.

Being said that, even if you clear the physical fitness test, there is no guarantee that you will get selected for the Indian Coast Guard. If your name appears on the merit list, only then you will become a member of the Indian Coast Guard.

Career in Indian Coast Guard

OFFICERS

General Duty Branch: The officers of all branches including GD branch undergo Naval Orientation Course at INA, Ezhimala in Kerala for 22 weeks. On successful completion, the GD officers are deputed for afloat training for 24 weeks which is followed by 16 weeks of phase II afloat training on CG ships at various locations. After this, the officers undergo Seamanship Board exam to assess their nautical skills. Those who qualify the board are deputed for technical courses at various training establishments for 43 weeks. Thereafter for watch keeping certificate, the officers are posted onboard CG ships for 06 months.

General Duty (P/N) Branch: The training of GD(P/N) branch officers is akin to GD officers until the award of Watchkeeping Certificate. After award of Watchkeeping certificate the Pilot Branch officers are called for Aviation Medicals at Delhi and deputed for flying training to Air Force Academy /Civil Flying Academy for 06 months of phase I. After this phase, the Pilots are bifurcated into fixed or rotary wing branches and accordingly deputed to Coast Guard Flying Training Squadron, Daman / Helicopter Training School (HTS), Rajali respectively. On successful completion the officers are awarded with “Wings”.

Technical Branch: The Technical Branch Officers on completion of Naval Orientation Course at INA, Ezhimala are deputed to INS Shivaji or INS Valsura for Engineering/ Electrical branches specialization course. The duration varies from 105-110 weeks of training & includes 24 weeks of Watch Keeping / Competency certificate training onboard a Coast Guard ship. On completion of this phase they are deputed for staff appointment. Selected technical officers are also deputed for Aviation Technical Courses as super-specialization after 04 Years of Service.

Short Service Appointment (Women): The short service women officers on completion of Naval Orientation Course at INA Ezhimala are deputed for various Technical courses at CG/Naval training establishments including 03 phases of on job training spread over a period of 70 weeks.

Short Service Appointment (CPL holders): The short service officers who are CPL holders on completion of Naval Orientation course at INA, Ezihmala are deputed for CG technical courses at CG Training establishment. Stream distribution is carried out at this stage and officers are deputed to CG Flying Training Squadron, Daman /Helicopter Training School (HTS), Rajali for Dornier/Helicopter training respectively for approximately 06 months duration.

SAILORS (Enrolled Personnel)

Yantrik: Yantriks (Diploma Holders) are trained at INS Chilka for 9 weeks. Yantriks thereafter are deputed to CG ships for afloat training for 03 months followed by Technical training at INS Shivaji / INS Valsura/NIAT (Naval Institute of Aviation Technology) / Ship Wright School spanning 90-100 weeks depending upon the branch.

Navik (General Duty): Navik (GD) (12th qualified) are trained at INS Chilka for 24 weeks. The GD Naviks post branch allocation at INS Chilka are deputed for afloat training for 03 months following by Cadre training. This training depends upon the cadre and varies from 4-6 months.

Navik (Domestic Branch): The Naviks (DB) undergo 15 weeks training at INS Chilka followed by 03 months afloat training and approximately 06 months branch training at INS Hamla at Mumbai.