Indian Coast Guard
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Indian Coast Guard recruits Navik (General Duty and Domestic Branch) sailors and Assistant Commandant officers through separate written exams and physical/medical tests.
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Last verified 2026-07-05About Exam
Indian Coast Guard recruits Navik (General Duty and Domestic Branch) sailors and Assistant Commandant officers through separate written exams and physical/medical tests.
- Conducting body
- Indian Coast Guard
- Eligibility
- Class 12
- Current cycle
- Coast Guard (latest cycle)
- Official source
- Join Indian Coast Guard official portal
Highlights
- Vacancies
- Not announced
- Application deadline
- Not announced
- Exam schedule
- Not announced
- Selection stages
- 3 stages in the current guide
- Negative marking
- Check the current official notification
Important Dates
View full lifecycle- Not announcedNotification
- Not announcedApplications open
- Not announcedLast date to apply
- Not announcedExam date
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Coast Guard (latest cycle)
Eligibility summary
- Navik (GD)
- 12th pass with Physics and Mathematics
- Assistant Commandant
- Bachelor's degree (stream requirements vary by branch)
Process
Selection process
- Online written test (objective).
- Physical Fitness Test and medical examination.
- Final merit list and training allotment.
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Is Indian Coast Guard the same as Indian Navy?
No — Indian Coast Guard is a separate armed force under the Ministry of Defence, focused on maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue, with its own independent recruitment.