Essential Qualification for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025:

Educational Qualifications:

• Navik (General Duty): Passed 12th class with Maths and Physics.
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Passed 10th class.

Age Limit:

• Maximum Age: 18 years (Born before 31 Aug 2007)
• Maximum Age: 22 years (Born After 01 Sep 2003)
• Age relaxation: 
  • OBC- 3 Years, 
  • SC/ST- 5 Years

If you fulfill these requirements, you’re qualified to apply and compete for this prestigious job. 

Fees:

• General (UR)/OBC/: ₹300/-
• SC/ST/PWBD/Women: Fee exempted
• The Application fee is only through the Online Mode 

Job Location:

• All India

Important Dates:

• Application Start:  11 February 2025
• Last date of online application: 25 February 2025

• Stage I Examination: April 2025
• Stage II Examination: June 2025
• Stage III Examination: September 2025

Important Links:

How to Apply Online for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025:

The application process for the ICG Recruitment drive is through online mode only. To fill out the online application form, follow these steps precisely. 

Step 1. Pre-Requisites for Online Applying

Candidates should keep the following document before online application. 

• Scan Signature and Photograph.
• Live Image Capture.
• Date of Birth Proof
• Identity Proof
• Domicile Certificate
• NOC/Service Certificate (if applicable)

Step 2. Online Application

• Visit the official website of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) or directly click on the following link to start with the online application process https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/cgept/. 
• Read the instructions carefully and fill out the application form.
• Upload the necessary documents instructed in the application form.
• Ensure that the application form is submitted successfully.

Step 3. Payment and Submit form

• Complete the payment by the given options.
• Submit the application form before 25 February 2025 and save a copy of the application form for yourself.

Mode of Selection for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2025:

There are 4 steps in the selection process for the Navik (General Duty) and Navik (Domestic Branch)

Step 1: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

All the eligible candidates who are provisionally accepted will have to appear for the Computer Based Examination (CBE).

Step 2: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

The shortlisted candidates are called for a Physical Fitness Test (PFT) based on the performance of the candidates in the computer-based examination. PFT includes the following tests carried out without break.

• 1.6 KM runs in 7 minutes
• 20 Squat Up
• 10 Push up

Step 3: Document Verification (PFT)

The candidates who pass the Physical Fitness stage will be called for Document Verification. Stage 3 involves candidates reporting to INS Chilka for identity and document Verification and Pre-enrollment Medical Exam. Candidates must submit their original documents, police verification, and related forms.

Step 4: Final Merit List

Stage 4 is the final stage, where all the documents are re-verified through the official authorities after which the Final Merit List will be listed. Candidates with invalid or fraudulent documents are disqualified.