The Indian Coast Guard has announced the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) – 02/2025 Batch for the recruitment of 300 Navik positions in the General Duty (GD) and Domestic Branch (DB) categories. Online applications are open from 11 February 2025 (11:00 AM) to 25 February 2025 (11:30 PM).
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualifications:
- Navik (General Duty): Must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized board.
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 22 years
- Candidates born between 01 September 2003 and 31 August 2007 are eligible.
- Relaxations: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer).
Vacancy Distribution
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | ST | SC | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (GD) | 100 | 25 | 68 | 28 | 39 | 260 |
| Navik (DB) | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 40 |
Vacancies are distributed regionally across North, West, East, South, and Central zones.
Selection Process
The recruitment involves a 4-stage process:
- Stage I: Online written exam (Objective type).
- Stage II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
- Stage III: Document Re-verification and Pre-enrollment Medical Examination.
- Stage IV: Final document verification before training at INS Chilka.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Complete the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee of ₹300 (SC/ST candidates are exempted).
- Submit the application before the deadline.
Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following:
- Recent passport-sized photograph.
- Scanned signature.
- Proof of Date of Birth (Class 10 certificate/marksheet).
- Identity proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, etc.).
- Domicile certificate.
- Educational certificates (Class 10 and Class 12, as applicable).
Important Dates
- Application Window: 11 February – 25 February 2025
- Stage I Exam: Mid/End April 2025
- Stage II: June 2025
- Training Start: September 2025
Salary and Benefits
- Navik (GD/DB): Basic Pay of ₹21,700 (Pay Level-3) plus allowances.
- Promotions up to Pradhan Adhikari with a pay scale of ₹47,600 (Pay Level-8).
- Other benefits include free medical treatment, housing, insurance coverage of ₹75 lakhs, and post-retirement ECHS medical facilities.
exam preparation:
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana’ to provide financial assistance to farmers in 2025?
- a) Maharashtra
- b) Jharkhand
- c) Odisha
- d) West Bengal
- In 2025, which country did India surpass to become the world’s most populous nation?
- a) United States
- b) Indonesia
- c) China
- d) Brazil
- Who was appointed as the new Director-General of the Indian Coast Guard in January 2025?
- a) Rakesh Asthana
- b) Subodh Kumar Jaiswal
- c) Kuldiep Singh
- d) S. S. Deswal
- Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2025?
- a) Mumbai
- b) New Delhi
- c) Hyderabad
- d) Bengaluru
- What is the name of the mission launched by ISRO in 2025 to study the Sun?
- a) Chandrayaan-3
- b) Mangalyaan-2
- c) Aditya-L1
- d) Shukrayaan-1
- Which state government unveiled the ‘Digital Seva Setu’ program in 2025 to provide public welfare services online?
- a) Kerala
- b) Gujarat
- c) Punjab
- d) Rajasthan
- In 2025, which Indian cricketer became the fastest to score 10,000 runs in ODI cricket?
- a) Virat Kohli
- b) Rohit Sharma
- c) Shikhar Dhawan
- d) KL Rahul
- Which country did India sign a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with in February 2025?
- a) Japan
- b) United Arab Emirates
- c) Australia
- d) South Korea
- What is the theme of the National Science Day celebrated on February 28, 2025?
- a) Science for Sustainable Future
- b) Women in Science
- c) Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for a Sustainable Future
- d) Science and Education
- Which Indian state became the first to implement a ‘Blockchain-based Property Registration’ system in 2025?
- a) Karnataka
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Andhra Pradesh
- In 2025, which Indian company became the world’s most valuable startup, surpassing a valuation of $100 billion?
- a) Paytm
- b) Byju’s
- c) OYO Rooms
- d) Swiggy
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ scheme in 2025 to provide tap water to every household?
- a) Uttar Pradesh
- b) Bihar
- c) Madhya Pradesh
- d) Rajasthan
- Who won the Best Actor award at the 2025 National Film Awards in India?
- a) Ayushmann Khurrana
- b) Ranveer Singh
- c) Rajkummar Rao
- d) Vicky Kaushal
- Which Indian state inaugurated the ‘Kisan Rail’ service in 2025 to transport perishable goods?
- a) Punjab
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Gujarat
- d) Haryana
- In 2025, which Indian city was declared the cleanest city in the Swachh Survekshan rankings for the fifth consecutive year?
- a) Mysuru
- b) Indore
- c) Surat
- d) Navi Mumbai
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Mission Shakti’ program in 2025 to promote women’s empowerment?
- a) West Bengal
- b) Uttar Pradesh
- c) Tamil Nadu
- d) Kerala
- Who was appointed as the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India in 2025?
- a) Arvind Subramanian
- b) Krishnamurthy Subramanian
- c) Raghuram Rajan
- d) Urjit Patel
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Jagananna Vidya Kanuka’ scheme in 2025 to provide educational kits to students?
- a) Telangana
- b) Andhra Pradesh
- c) Karnataka
- d) Tamil Nadu
- In 2025, which Indian city hosted the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)?
- a) Mumbai
- b) Goa
- c) Kolkata
- d) Chennai
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ghar Ghar Ration Yojana’ in 2025 to deliver ration to households?
- a) Punjab
- b) Delhi
- c) Haryana
- d) Uttar Pradesh
- Who became the first female fighter pilot to fly a Rafale aircraft in the Indian Air Force in 2025?
- a) Avani Chaturvedi
- b) Shivangi Singh
- c) Bhawana Kanth
- d) Mohana Singh
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Maha Awas Yojana’ in 2025 to provide affordable housing to the rural population?
- a) Gujarat
- b) Maharashtra
- c) Rajasthan
- d) Madhya Pradesh
- In 2025, which Indian city was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its architectural significance?
- a) Jaipur
- b) Gwalior
- c) Varanasi
- d) Ahmedabad
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Duare Sarkar’ initiative in 2025 to deliver government services at citizens’ doorsteps?
- a) Odisha
- b) West Bengal
- c) Assam
- d) Jharkhand
- Who was appointed as the Chairman of the 15th Finance Commission of India in 2025?
- a) N.K. Singh
- b) Ajay Narayan Jha
- c) Y.V. Reddy
- d) Vijay Kelkar
- Which Indian state launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Yojana’ in 2025 to provide free medical insurance to residents?
- a) Haryana
- b) Rajasthan
- c) Punjab
