Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik: Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Selection
Everything you need to know about Coast Guard Navik (GD/DB) and Yantrik recruitment — eligibility, written exam, swimming and medical.
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Why the Coast Guard? #
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) safeguards 7,500 km of coastline and 2 million sq km of Exclusive Economic Zone. For young men with a love for the sea, it is one of the most rewarding tri-service careers — strong pay, free housing and a guaranteed adventure.
The three entries #
| Entry | Education | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 10+2 PCM | Operations, navigation, communications |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 10th pass | Cooking & housekeeping aboard ships |
| Yantrik | 10+2 + Diploma in Mech / Electrical / Electronics | Engineering technician |
Selection stages #
- Stage I — Computer-Based Test (Math, Physics, English, Reasoning, GK)
- Stage II — Physical Fitness Test, document check, swimming test
- Stage III — Medical examination
- Stage IV — Final merit & joining at INS Chilka
The swimming question #
You must swim 50 m in basic strokes. If you have never swum, start now. Most aspirants who fail at this stage simply did not begin practising in time.
A 5-month preparation plan #
- Month 1 — Foundation in Math (Class 11–12 PCM), 4× weekly running
- Month 2 — English, Physics revision + start swimming lessons
- Month 3 — Mock CBTs every Sunday
- Month 4 — PFT peak: 1.6 km in <7 min, 20 squat-ups, 10 push-ups
- Month 5 — Stage 2 simulation, document checklist, medical readiness
How SCFE prepares you #
Our Indian Coast Guard coaching program covers all four stages with a partner pool for swimming sessions. We also coach for the closely related Indian Navy SSR/AA entries.
Final word #
The Coast Guard does not ask for genius — it asks for fitness, focus and follow-through. Build all three over five disciplined months and you walk out with the white uniform.
