Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD/DB)
Indian Coast Guard · Online (CBT) · Twice a year
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Coast Guard Navik Admit Card
Download your Coast Guard Navik 2026 hall ticket. Follow the step-by-step guide below.
How to Download
- Visit the official website of Indian Coast Guard
- Click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth
- Download and print the admit card
Required Documents
- Printed admit card
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport)
- Passport size photograph (same as on application)
About Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD/DB) (Coast Guard Navik) 2027
The Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD/DB) (Coast Guard Navik) is one of the most competitive entrance exams, conducted by the Indian Coast Guard. Preparing for the Coast Guard Navik requires systematic practice, conceptual clarity, and regular self-evaluation. Our platform offers dynamic mock tests, previous years' resolved papers, and AI-enabled analysis to help you secure a top rank.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Indian Coast Guard Navik exam pattern?
The Navik (GD/DB) online exam has 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 45 minutes. Sections: Mathematics (25Q), Science (25Q), English (25Q), and Reasoning/General Awareness (25Q). No negative marking. Minimum 50% required.
What is the difference between Coast Guard Navik GD and DB?
Navik GD (General Duty) handles navigation, rescue operations, and law enforcement at sea. Navik DB (Domestic Branch) handles stores, cooking, and logistical support. GD requires 12th PCM 55%; DB requires 10th pass.
What is the Indian Coast Guard Navik selection process?
Selection: (1) Online written test, (2) Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km in 7 min, 20 squats, 10 push-ups), (3) Initial medical at recruitment venue, (4) Final medical at INS Chilka, (5) Merit-based enrollment and training.
How many Coast Guard Navik vacancies are released annually?
ICG releases approximately 300–800 Navik vacancies per notification in two batches. The 02/2024 notification had 320 vacancies. Total annual intake is about 600–1,200 Naviks across both cycles.
What is the salary of a Coast Guard Navik?
A Coast Guard Navik earns ₹21,700–₹69,100 (Pay Level 3) basic pay + MSP ₹5,200 + DA + HRA + kit maintenance and ration allowances. Total in-hand is approximately ₹32,000–₹45,000 per month depending on posting.
How to Prepare for Coast Guard Navik
Focus on Class 10–12 Physics and Chemistry concepts for the Science section — Newton's laws, chemical reactions, and optics are common
Practise arithmetic, algebra, and trigonometry within strict time limits — 100Q in 45 min means under 30 seconds per question
Read English grammar textbooks and practise comprehension passages to score well in the English section
Maintain peak physical fitness along with studies as PFT is a key elimination round in selection