Course Overview

WHAT IS COAST GUARD NAVIK?

Coast Guard Navik is an entry-level position in the Indian Coast Guard, which is responsible for safeguarding the maritime interests of India. The Navik role is similar to that of a sailor in the Navy and is divided into two primary categories:

Types of Navik Entries

1. Navik (General Duty - GD):Duties: Operating ships, patrolling maritime zones, search and rescue, maintaining onboard equipment, assisting in enforcement of maritime laws, etc.
2. Navik (Domestic Branch - DB):Duties: Cooking, housekeeping, hygiene management, and assisting ship operations.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. Navik (General Duty - GD):
   • Qualification: 10+2 with Physics and Maths.
   • Age: 18 to 22 years.
   • Gender: Only male candidates.
2. Navik (Domestic Branch - DB):
   • Qualification: Class 10th (Matriculation).
   • Age: 18 to 22 years.
   • Gender: Only male candidates.

Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years

CAREER PROGRESSION

• Navik → Uttam Navik → Pradhan Navik → Yantrik → Assistant Commandant (through exams)
• Departmental exams and merit-based promotion
• Can shift to officer cadre after service + qualification

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Apply via: https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in
• Upload scanned photo, signature, and documents
• Application fee: ₹300 (UR/OBC); No fee for SC/ST