Indian Coast Guard Navik (DB, GD) & Yantrik 02/2022 Online Form Released

Selection Procedure:-

The selection of recruits is based on an all India order of merit on their performance in Stage-I, II, III & IV (explained in detail at para 6) and the number of vacancies available for the post. Clearing of Stage-I, II, III, IV and satisfactory performance in training is compulsory for recruitment in ICG. All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior commencement of the examination of Stage- I, II, III of CGEPT. The identity check will include verification/matching of following at all four stages of selection procedure:-

• Photograph of the candidate in the application and the facial features of the candidate during examination.
• Biometric – only left thumb biometric will be captured during Stage-I of examination. The biometric during subsequent stages is to match with the biometric of Stage-I. In case the biometric of left thumb is not captured during Stage-I then the biometric of right thumb will be captured and will be used for subsequent verification. Apart from left and right thumb, no other finger will be considered for the biometric. If candidate is not able to establish biometric with left or right thumb impression, then the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination and his candidature will be cancelled.
• Signature as uploaded in the online application.
• Identification mark as mentioned in the online application.

The details of various stages of CGEPT examination are as follows:-

Stage- I –Written Examination - The candidate has to take following tests depending on post applied:-

The details of various section of written exam are as follows: -

• (aaa) Candidate scoring more marks in Section–I {applicable only for Navik (GD) and Yantrik and not for Navik (DB)}.
• (aab) Candidate scoring more aggregate percentage in qualifying exam (10th class for Navik (DB), 12th Class for Navik (GD) and diploma for Yantrik) as per the post applied. The aggregate percentage (calculated upto 03 decimal places without rounding off) as recorded and considered by the Board of education for calculation of aggregate percentage and submitted by the candidate in the online application.
• (aac) Candidate older in age will be higher in merit.

Stage-II. Based on the performance in the Computer Based Online Examination, a merit list will be prepared and E-admit card for Stage-II will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG. The duration of Stage – II will be from 1 to 2 days. Stage-II involves following test which are only qualifying in nature i.e. either Pass or Fail: -

(i) Physical Fitness Test (Pass/Fail). Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. All candidates are advised to be in possession of sport rig (Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser etc). The PFT consists of:-

• (aa) 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
• (ab) 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
• (ac) 10 Push-up.

(ii) Document Verification (Provisionally Pass/Fail). All the information provided in the online application has to match with all the original documents like grade X/XII/ Diploma mark sheet/photo Identity card/caste certificate/individual subject and aggregate marks. Any inconsistency in all the documents and application with respect to “Name, Date of birth, Parent‟s name, Percentage of marks, Validity of documents, Caste certificate details etc.” will lead to failure in document verification and the candidature will be cancelled.

(iii) Initial Medicals Examination (Pass/Fail). The medical officer may put the candidates as permanently unfit or temporarily unfit. The candidate can appeal on the finding of the initial medical examination. The appeal medical to be completed “within 21 days if permanently unfit” or “within 42 days if temporarily unfit” after completion of initial medicals. No further review/appeal is permissible if declared unfit/fail in appeal medicals. No other Medical fitness certificate other than that of the specialist opinion in a military hospital is admissible during appeal medical. The validity of initial medical is only up to 06 months. The candidate will be required to undergo another initial medical examination if the recruitment process is delayed due to any unforeseen event like COVID pandemic or any other circumstances.

Stage – III. Based on the performance in Stage-I & Stage-II, an all India merit list will be prepared and E-admit card for Stage-III (final medicals at INS Chilka) will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG. The duration of Stage-III is 1 to 2 days. Stage-III involves following: -

(i) Document Verification (Provisionally Pass/Fail). All the information provided in the online application has to match with all the original documents like grade X/XII/ Diploma mark sheet/photo Identity card/Caste certificate/individual subject and aggregate marks. Any inconsistency in all the documents and application with respect to “Name, Date of birth, Parent‟s name, Percentage of marks, Validity of documents, Caste certificate details etc” will lead to failure in document verification and cancellation of candidature.

(ii) Final Medicals at INS Chilka. Final Medical Examination {Review Medicals as part of Final Medical (pass/fail)} of all selected candidates will be done at INS Chilka. Candidates, who are not found medically fit in the final medical examination at INS Chilka, will NOT be enrolled for training. "An Appeal" is permitted for medically unfit candidates after the final enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka and will be given an opportunity to appeal against the findings if they so desire at a Military Hospital as decided by the Coast Guard within a maximum period of 12 days or as decided by INS Chilka. The candidate will travel to the selected Military Hospital and back on their own expense for Appeal Medical Examination.

(iii) Submission of Original Document, Police Verification and Other Associated Forms.

(d) Stage–IV. The candidates who clear Stage III and stand in merit as per the vacancies available will be provisionally shortlisted for training at INS Chilka. The candidates are to submit all the original documents and verification of all original documents through Boards/Universities/State government will be carried out by Indian Coast Guard. Candidate will be terminated from service if the documents are reported as not genuine by respective Boards/Universities/State government.

• (i) Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to medical examination.
• (ii) The candidates claiming height relaxation are to submit domicile certificate to the medical officer. Failure to submit the domicile certificate will lead to nonwaiver of height relaxation.

(f) Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any part of the body. However, certain concessions are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal areas communities as declared by the Govt. of India.

Training.

The basic training for Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik will commence in Aug 2022 and Navik (Domestic Branch) in Oct 2022 at INS Chilka followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade. Branch/trade will be allocated as per the requirement of service and performance during basic training. Naviks(GD/DB)/Yantriks are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE if their progress (including academic) or conduct is unsatisfactory at any time during training. Trainees are also liable to be discharged at any stage of training if their online application or the documents are found to be falsified at the stage of recruitment.