Indian Coast Guard Navik Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Are you dreaming of making a career in the Indian Coast Guard? The opportunity is right here! The Indian Coast Guard has invited applications for the posts of Sailor (General Duty) and Sailor (Domestic Branch) under the CGEPT 02/2025 batch.

If you are planning to apply, it is important to understand the exam pattern and syllabus for effective preparation. In this post, we will detail everything you need to know to increase your chances of success.

Overview

Organization	Indian Coast Guard
Post Name	Navik (General Duty) & Navik (Domestic Branch)
Batch	CGEPT – 02/2025
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Computer-Based Exams, Assessment Tests, Physical Fitness Tests, Medical Examinations, Document Verification
Exam Type	Objective Type
Exam Mode	Online
Negative Marking	No

Selection Process

1. Stage I – Computer-Based Online Examination
2. Stage II – Assessment Test, Physical Fitness Test, and Document Verification
3. Stage III – Final Medical Examination at INS Chilka
4. Stage IV – Verification of Original Documents

Stage I Exam Pattern (CBT)

Navik (GD) Exam Pattern

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Section I	Mathematics	20	20	45 Minutes
	Science	10	10
	English	15	15
	Reasoning	10	10
	General Knowledge	5	5
Section II	Mathematics	25	25	30 Minutes
	Physics	25	25

Navik (DB) Exam Pattern

Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Time
Section I	Mathematics	20	20	45 Minutes
	Science	10	10
	English	15	15
	Reasoning	10	10
	General Knowledge	5	5

Note: There is no negative marking, and the paper will be objective type.

Syllabus

The syllabus for the examination is divided into two sections.

Section I (Applicable to both Navik GD & DB)

• Mathematics:
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Mensuration
  • Probability
  • Time & Work
  • Speed & Distance
  • Percentage
  • Profit & Loss
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Linear Equations
  • Quadratic Equations
• Science:
  • Physics:
    • Motion and Laws of Motion
    • Work, Energy, and Power
    • Gravitation
    • Properties of Matter
    • Heat and Thermodynamics
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Light and Optics
    • Modern Physics
  • Chemistry:
    • Atomic Structure
    • Chemical Bonding
    • Acids, Bases, and Salts
    • Periodic Table and Properties
    • Organic Chemistry
  • Biology:
    • Cell Structure and Function
    • Human Physiology
    • Genetics and Evolution
    • Ecology and Environment
• English:
  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Sentence Correction
  • Comprehension
  • Active & Passive Voice
  • Direct & Indirect Speech
  • Tenses
  • Prepositions
  • Punctuation
• Reasoning:
  • Coding-Decoding
  • Number Series
  • Blood Relations
  • Spatial Reasoning
  • Logical Deductions
  • Analogies
  • Puzzles
  • Syllogisms
• General Knowledge:
  • Current Affairs
  • Indian History
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian Polity
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Awards and Honors
  • Important National and International Events
  • Defense-related Information

Section II (Applicable only for Navik GD)

• Mathematics:
  • Matrices
  • Determinants
  • Calculus
  • Probability
  • Vector Algebra
  • Statistics
  • Differential Equations
• Physics:
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work & Energy
  • Electromagnetic Induction
  • Optics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Oscillations and Waves
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Nuclear Physics

Stage II: Assessment Test, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), and Document Verification

Assessment Test	OMR-based test, qualifying in nature
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)	– 1.6 Km run in 7 minutes
	– 20 Squat Ups (Uthak Baithak)
	– 10 Push-ups

Document Verification

Educational Certificates	10th/12th Pass Certificates
Identity Proof	Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Passport
Domicile Certificate	Proof of residence
Category Certificate	SC/ST/OBC (if applicable)
Character Certificate	Issued by a competent authority
Police Verification	Proof of no criminal record
Additional Documents	As required by ICG

Stage III: Final Medical Examination at INS Chilka

Medical Examination	Conducted at INS Chilka by military doctors to ensure candidates meet medical standards.
Verification of Medical Standards	Candidates who fail the initial medical examination may be given a chance for a review medical examination at a designated military hospital.

Stage IV: Verification of Original Documents

Final Verification	Candidates must submit original documents, including police verification, character certificate, and other necessary forms.
Background Check	Ensures authenticity of documents and background clearance before final selection.
Enrolment	Successful candidates are formally enrolled and allocated training schedules.

Recommended Books and Resources

General Science	NCERT Science textbooks (Class 6-10)
Mathematics	“Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal
Reasoning	“A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal
General Awareness	Lucent’s General Knowledge
Current Affairs	Monthly magazines like Pratiyogita Darpan

Preparation Strategy

Time Slot	Activity
Morning (6-8 AM)	Study Mathematics and Science
Afternoon (2-4 PM)	Practice mock tests
Evening (6-8 PM)	Solve reasoning problems
Night (9-10 PM)	Read newspapers for current affairs

Important Links

Official Website	Click Here
Official Notification	Download
Apply Online	Click Here

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