Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2017 for Navik

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) protects India's maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India as an independent Armed force of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence. The Coast Guard works in close cooperation with the Indian Navy, the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Revenue (Customs) and the Central and State police forces.

The vacancies are open for the post of Navik (General Duty) in the Indian Coast Guard it will be filled through written examination, followed by PFT and Medical Test. The written exam will be held in the month of Oct/Nov 2017 and the candidate’s details about it will be mentioned in the issued admit card. The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

Eligibility:

10+2 passed with 50% marks aggregate in total and minimum 50% aggregate in Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Central/State Government.

Age:

• Age Limit Should be 18 to 22 years.(SC/ST Categories: 05 Years, OBC Candidates: 03 Years)
• Ex-Service Men: As per the Govt Rules.

 Selection Procedure:

The ‘Online’ Applications will be sorted out Centre wise. The conduct of test is planned during the month of Oct/Nov 2017. The written examination will be of objective type, which will generally cover subjects such as Maths, Physics, basic Chemistry, knowledge of English up to 12th standard, general knowledge, current affairs, quantitative aptitude and reasoning etc.

Those who qualify written examination will undergo Physical Fitness Test (PFT) and Initial Medical Examination (Preliminary). The testing procedure will take 2-3 days. Physically Challenged candidates are not eligible to apply for this examination.

Candidates who qualify the Physical Fitness Test (PFT) will only be required to undergo initial recruitment medical examination at the respective recruitment Centres or any other place as decided by the Indian Coast Guard. Based on the performance in the written examination, candidates will be shortlisted for medical examination in a ratio as may be decided by the Indian Coast Guard

• Starting Date for Submission of Online Application: 03.06.2017
• Last date for Submission of Online Application: 09.06.2017

Official Notification: Open

Online Application: Open