The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, is set to conduct the Computer-Based Examination for the posts of Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Electrical, Mechanical & Electronics) through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for the 01/2025 batch. This examination will occur in September 2024 at various test venues nationwide.
Candidates must pass this recruitment drive’s CBT and other selection phases to be appointed as a Navik (GD) & Yantrik at ICG Departments. To appear, candidates are eagerly awaiting the Indian Coast Guard Admit Card. The department will issue the admit card at least 05 days before the exam date and candidates can access their admit cards by visiting the official website at joinindidancoastguard.cdac.in.
Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2024
| Name of the Department | Indian Coast Guard (ICG) |
| Post Name | Navik (General Duty) & Yantrik (Electrical, Mechanical & Electronics) |
| Last Date to Apply | 10 July 2024 |
| Exam Date | September 2024 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination |
| Admit Card Status | To be released |
| Official Website | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
The application process for this recruitment drive started on 13 June 2024, and the last date to apply for this recruitment drive was 10 July 2024, which was extended from 03 July 2024. The ICG announced a total of 320 vacancies, where 260 posts will be for Navik (General Duty), and 60 posts will be for Yantrik (Electronics, Electricals & Mechanicals) positions. Many candidates have submitted their applications to secure a position in ICG’s various vacancies.
Now, they are waiting for the release of the admit card, which is a crucial document required to appear in the examination. The department will provide the admit cards to those candidates who have successfully registered on the ICG’s official website.
ICG Navik (GD) – Selection Mode
The selection process for the Indian Coast Guard GD includes multiple stages to ensure only the most qualified candidates are selected. Here is a detailed breakdown of the selection process:
Stage I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
- Document Verification: Basic verification of candidate details against the application.
- Biometric Recording: Capture of left thumb biometric.
- Written Test: This test is organised to check the candidates’ basic eligibility and knowledge which will be tested through multiple-choice questions in various subjects.
Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Candidates who qualify for Stage I will proceed to Stage II, which includes the physical fitness test and adaptability assessment.
- Assessment and Adaptability Test: Qualifying in nature.
- Physical Fitness Test: Includes a 1.6 km run, 20 squat-ups, and 10 push-ups.
Stage III: Document Verification and Final Medicals
This stage involves thorough document verification and a final recruitment medical examination of candidates who have cleared the previous stages.
- Document Verification: Thorough checking of all original documents.
- Final Recruitment Medicals: Conducted at INS Chilka.
Stage IV: Training
Selected candidates will undergo training at INS Chilka, sea and professional training in their allotted trade.
- Training at INS Chilka: Followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade.
ICG Navik & Yantrik – Examination Schedule
The Indian Coast Guard GD recruitment for the 01/2025 batch has set the examination date in September 2024. Here is the detailed schedule for the various stages of the recruitment process:
| Stage | Exam Date |
|---|---|
| Stage I: Computer-Based Examination (CBE) | Mid to End of September 2024 |
| Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT) | Mid to End of November 2024 |
| Stage III: Document Verification and Final Medicals | Early to Mid-April 2025 |
| Stage IV: Training | Tentatively, in Early to Mid-April 2025 |
Candidates must download their admit card from the official website before the examination date. The admit card outlines the exam date, exam time, exam venues and other important details & instructions regarding the examination. After getting the admit card, candidates must verify the details mentioned on it. Here are the details:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll Number
- Examination centre
- Date and time of the exam
- Instructions for the exam day
The admit card for the Indian Coast Guard GD exam is essential for entering the examination hall. Candidates must carry at least two printouts of the admit card, two valid ID proofs, and two recent passport-size photographs.
Indian Coast Guard GD & Yantrik – Exam Pattern
The department will conduct the written examination in CBT mode, comprising objective-type questions. It includes five sections with various topics, marks and questions. Each section has a separate duration to complete the examination. Here is the detailed exam pattern:
| Section | Subjects | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section I | Maths – 20, Science – 10, English – 15, Reasoning – 10, GK – 5 | 60 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Section II | Maths – 25, Physics – 25 | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Section III | Electrical Engineering – 50 | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Section IV | Electronics Engineering – 50 | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Section V | Mechanical Engineering – 50 | 50 | 50 | 30 minutes |
How to download the ICG Navik (GD) Admit Card 2024?
To download the Indian Coast Guard GD Admit Card, follow these steps:
- Go to the official website at joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Now, click on “Join ICG as Enrolled Personnel CGEPT”.
- A new page will be open on the screen.
- You can see the link to download the “ICG Navik & Yatrik Admit Card”.
- Click on the given link and use your registered email ID and password to log in.
- Now, click on the download link of the admit card.
- After downloading, take a coloured printout of the admit card for exam appearance.
