Here’s a detailed breakdown of the Indian Coast Guard 2025 recruitment for 630 posts of Navik (GD/DB) and Yantrik:
🎯 Vacancy Overview & Important Dates
- Total Posts: 630 across two batches (CGEPT‑01/2026 & 02/2026) – includes Navik General Duty (GD), Navik Domestic Branch (DB), and Yantrik roles
- Official Notification Released: June 11, 2025
- Application Period: June 11 – June 29, 2025 (extended from June 25)
- Application Fee: ₹300 for UR/OBC/EWS; SC/ST exempted
🛠️ Post-Wise Vacancy & Eligibility
| Post | Vacancies | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 260 + 260 = 520 | 10+2 with Maths & Physics |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 50 | 10th pass |
| Yantrik | 60 (30 Mech + 11 Elec + 19 Elec) | 10th pass + Diploma in Engg (2–4 yrs) OR 10th/12th + Diploma |
✅ Age Criteria
- Navik (GD/DB): Born between 1 Aug 2004 and 1 Aug 2008 (18–22 years)
- Yantrik: Born between 1 Mar 2004 and 1 Mar 2008
- Age relaxations: +5 yrs for SC/ST, +3 yrs for OBC where applicable
💸 Pay & Allowances
- Navik (GD/DB): Basic Pay ₹21,700 (Level 3) + DA & allowances
- Yantrik: Basic Pay ₹29,200 (Level 5) + ₹6,200 Yantrik Pay + DA & allowances
📋 Selection Process
- Stage I – Written Exam (CBT):
- Navik GD: Two sections – Section I (General aptitude), Section II (Maths & Physics)
- Navik DB: Section I only
- Yantrik: Section I + Section III/IV/V specific to trade
- Stage II – Physical & Adaptability Test
- Stage III – Document Verification & Medical Examination
- Physical Standards include 1.6 km run in 7 minutes, 20 squat-ups, and 10 push-ups, along with minimum height of 157 cm
📌 What You Should Do Next
- Download & study the official notification from
- Check your eligibility – education, age, category-based relaxations
- Apply online before the deadline, pay ₹300 if applicable
- Prepare for the exam: study relevant syllabus, do physical training
- Gather documents – passport photo, certificates, age proof etc