The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) has opened online applications for Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik positions through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for the 01/2025 batch. Eligible male candidates are invited to apply for these posts. The official notification was released on 13th June 2024, and the last date to submit applications is 3rd July 2024.
ICG Recruitment 2024 Overview
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Coast Guard |
| Posts | Navik (General Duty), Yantrik (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) |
| Number of Vacancies | Navik (GD): 260, Yantrik: 60 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2024 |
| Official Website | joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in |
How to Apply Online for ICG Navik (GD) and Yantrik Recruitment 2024?
To apply for the Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik posts, please follow the steps below:
- Visit the Official Website: Go to joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Navigate to Careers: Click on the “Career” section, and then select “Openings.”
- Find the Recruitment Notice: Look for “ICG Recruitment 2024, Navik and Yantrik.”
- Register: Click on “Register yourself & Login Apply,” and then choose “New Registration.”
- Fill Out the Form: Enter your basic personal details and click on “Register yourself.”
- Complete the Application: Log in with your credentials and start filling out the application form.
- Upload Documents: Upload the required documents in a valid format.
- Pay the Fee: Make the payment using the available online methods like credit card, debit card, or net banking.
- Print for Reference: Print the confirmation page of the completed application form for future reference.
Eligibility criteria and selection process for ICG Recruitment 2024
Eligibility Criteria
| Educational Qualification | Navik (General Duty) | Yantrik |
|---|---|---|
| 12th pass with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) | 10th pass from COBSE recognized board and a diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) |
| Age Limit |
|---|
| Minimum 18 Years and maximum 22 years. Candidates should be born between 01 Mar 2003 and 28 Feb 2007 (inclusive dates). |
| Upper age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy) candidates. |
Selection Process
Stage I:
- Computer-Based Examination
- Document Verification
- Biometric Recording
- Written Test
Stage II:
- Assessment and Adaptability Test
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- Document Verification
- Initial Medical Examination
Stage III:
- Final Document Verification
- Final Recruitment Medical Examination
- Submission of Original Documents and Verification Forms
Stage IV:
- Training at INS Chilka
- Verification of Documents and Police Report
ICG Recruitment 2024 Application Date
| Application Date | Details |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 13 June 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 July 2024 |
Registration Fee of ICG Recruitment 2024
| Registration Fee | Details |
| Fee | ₹300 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates |
| Exemption | SC/ST candidates are exempted from the registration fee |
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik Syllabus for CBT
| Subject | Topics | Sub-topics |
| Science (Section I) | Nature of Matter, Force and Gravitation | Universe (Planets/Earth/Satellites/Sun), Newton’s Laws Of Motion, Electricity and its application, Work, Energy and Power, Heat, Temperature, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Sound & Wave Motion, Atomic Structure, Thermodynamics, Science in Everyday Life, Friction |
| Mathematics (Section I) | Mathematical Simplification, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median, and Mode) | Ratio and Proportion, Interest, Algebraic Identities, Profit, Loss, and Percentage, Linear Equations and Polynomials, Work, Time, Speed and Distance, Simultaneous Equations, Basic Trigonometry, Geometry, Simple Mensuration |
| English (Section I) | Reading Comprehension, Active to passive/passive to active voice | Prepositions, Direct to indirect/indirect to direct, Correction of sentences, Verbs/Tense/Non Finites, Punctuation, Use of adjectives, Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Compound preposition, Synonyms and Antonyms, Meanings of difficult words, Sentences |
| General Awareness (Section I) | Geography: Soil, Rivers, Mountains, Ports, Inland, Harbours | Culture and Religion, Freedom Movement, Important National Facts about India, Heritage, Arts and Dance, History, Defence, Wars and neighbours, Awards, Authors, Discoveries, Diseases and Nutrition, Current Affairs, Languages, Capitals and Currencies, Common Names, Full Forms and Abbreviations, Eminent Personalities, National Bird/Animal/Sport/Flower/Anthem/ Song/ Flag/Mountains, Sports: Championships / Winners /Terms / Number of Players |
| Reasoning (Section I) | Analogies, Syllogisms, Series Completion, Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding | Blood Relations, Direction Sense Test, Data Sufficiency, Mathematical Operations, Seating Arrangements, Logical Venn Diagrams, Puzzles, Classification, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Statement and Conclusions, Statement and Assumptions, Statement and Arguments, Cause and Effect, Decision Making, Input-Output |
| Electrical Engineering | Basic concepts | Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units. |
| Circuit law | Kirchhoff‘s law, Simple Circuit solution using network theorems. | |
| Magnetic Circuit | Concepts of flux, EMF, reluctance, Different kinds of magnetic materials, Magnetic calculations for conductors of different configuration e.g. straight, circular, solenoidal, etc. Electromagnetic induction, self and mutual induction. | |
| AC Fundamentals | Instantaneous, peak, R.M.S. and average values of alternating waves, Representation of sinusoidal wave form, simple series and parallel AC Circuits consisting of R.L. and C, Resonance, Tank Circuit. Poly Phase system – star and delta connection, 3 phase power, DC and sinusoidal response of R-L and R-C circuit. | |
| Measurement and measuring instruments | Measurement of power (1 phase and 3 phase, both active and re-active) and energy, 2 wattmeter method of 3 phase power measurement. Measurement of frequency and phase angle. Ammeter and voltmeter (both moving coil and moving iron type), an extension of range wattmeter, Multimeters, Megger, Energy meter AC Bridges. Use of CRO, Signal Generator, CT, PT and their uses. Earth Fault detection. | |
| Electrical Machines | (a) D.C. Machine – Construction, Basic Principles of D.C. motors generators and their characteristics, speed control and starting of D.C. Motors. Method of braking motor, Losses and efficiency of D.C. Machines.<br>(b) 1 phase and 3 phase transformers – Construction, Principles of operation, equivalent circuit, voltage regulation, O.C. and S.C. Tests, Losses and efficiency. Effect of voltage, frequency and waveform on losses. Parallel operation of 1 phase /3 phase transformers. Autotransformers.<br>(c) 3 phase induction motors, rotating magnetic field, the principle of operation, equivalent circuit, torque-speed characteristics, starting and speed control of 3 phase induction motors. Methods of braking, the effect of voltage and frequency variation on torque-speed characteristics, Fractional Kilowatt Motors and Single Phase Induction Motors: Characteristics and applications. | |
| Synchronous Machines | Generation of 3-phase e.m.f. armature reaction, voltage regulation, parallel operation of two alternators, synchronizing, control of active and reactive power. Starting and applications of synchronous motors. | |
| Generation, Transmission and Distribution | Different types of power stations, Load factor, diversity factor, demand factor, cost of generation, inter-connection of power stations. Power factor improvement, various types of tariffs, types of faults, short circuit current for symmetrical faults. | |
| Switchgears and Protection | Rating of circuit breakers, Principles of arc extinction by oil and air, H.R.C. Fuses, Protection against earth leakage / over current, etc. Buchholz relay, Merz-Price system of protection of generators & transformers, protection of feeders and bus bars. Lightning arresters, various transmission and distribution systems, comparison of conductor materials, the efficiency of different systems. Cable – Different types of cables, cable rating and derating factors. | |
| Estimation And Costing | Estimation of lighting scheme, electric installation of machines and relevant IE rules. Earthing practices and IE Rules. | |
| Utilization of Electrical Energy | Illumination, Electric heating, Electric welding, Electroplating, Electric drives and motors. | |
| Basic Electronics | Working of various electronic devices e.g. PN Junction diodes, Transistors (NPN and PNP type), BJT and JFET. Simple circuits using these devices. | |
| Electronics Engineering | Basic concepts | Concepts of resistance, inductance, capacitance, and various factors affecting them. Concepts of current, voltage, power, energy and their units. |
| Electronic Components & Materials | Conductors, Semiconductor & Insulators; Magnetic materials; Jointing & Cleaning materials for U/G copper cable & OFC; Cells and Batteries (chargeable and non-chargeable); Relays, Switches, MCB & Connectors. | |
| Electronic Devices and Circuits | PN Junction diodes, thyristor; Diode and triode circuits; Junction Transistors; Amplifiers; Oscillator; Multivibrator, counters; Rectifiers; Inverter and UPS. | |
| Digital Electronics | Number System & Binary codes; Boolean Algebra & Logic gates; Combinational & Sequential logic circuits; A/D & D/A converter, counters; Memories. | |
| Linear Integrated Circuit | Introduction to operational Amplifier; Linear applications; Non-Linear applications; Voltage regulators; Timers; Phase lock loop. | |
| Microprocessor and Microcontroller | Introduction to microprocessor, 8085 microprocessor working; Assembly Language programming; Peripherals & other microprocessors; Microcontrollers. | |
| Electronic Measurements | Measuring systems; Basic principles of measurement; Range Extension methods; Cathode ray oscilloscope, LCD, LED panel; Transducers. | |
| Communication Engineering | Introduction to communication; Modulation techniques; Multiplexing Techniques; Wave Propagation, Transmission line characteristics, OFC; Fundamentals of Public Address systems, Electronic exchange, Radar, Cellular and Satellite Communication. | |
| Data communication and Network | Introduction to data communication; Hardware and interface; Introduction to Networks and Networking devices; Local Area Network and Wide area network; Internet working. | |
| Computer Programming | Programming concepts; Fundamentals of ‘C’ and C ++; Operators in ‘C’ and C ++; Control Statements; Functions, Array String & Pointers, File Structure; Data Structure and DBMS. | |
| Basic Electrical Engineering | DC Circuits; AC fundamentals; Magnetic, Thermal and Chemical effects of Electric current; Earthing – Installation, Maintenance, Testing. | |
| Mechanical Engineering Diploma | Engineering Mechanics, Material Science, Strength of Materials, Machining, Welding, Grinding & Finishing Process, Metrology, Fluid Mechanics & Hydraulic Machinery, Industrial Management, Thermal Engineering | – |
Indian Coast Guard Yantrik Syllabus Exam Pattern
| Post | Sections Involved | Passing Marks (UR/EWS/OBC) | Passing Marks (SC/ST) | Remarks |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | Section (I+III) | 30+20= 50 | 27+17= 44 | Passing in section I and III separately is compulsory |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | Section (I+IV) | 30+20= 50 | 27+17= 44 | Passing in section I and IV separately is compulsory |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | Section (I+V) | 30+20= 50 | 27+17= 44 | Passing in section I and V separately is compulsory |
Section-wise Exam Pattern
| Name of Exam | Details | Subject-wise Allocation | Passing Marks | Syllabus |
| Section 1 | Maximum Marks – 60 Time – 45 mins. Total no. of Questions – 60 | Maths – 20 Science – 10 English – 15 Reasoning – 10 GK – 5 | 30 (UR/EWS/OBC category) 27 (for SC/ST category) | Class 10th Syllabus |
| Section 2 | Maximum Marks – 50 Time – 30 mins. Total no. of Questions – 50 | Maths – 25 Physics – 25 | 20 (UR/EWS/OBC category) 17 (for SC/ST category) | Class 12th Maths & Physics Syllabus |
| Section 3 | Maximum Marks – 50 Time – 30 mins. Total no. of Questions – 50 | Electrical Engineering – 50 | 20 (UR/EWS/OBC category) 17 (for SC/ST category) | Diploma Level Electrical Engineering syllabus |
| Section 4 | Maximum Marks – 50 Time – 30 mins. Total no. of Questions – 50 | Electronics Engineering – 50 | 20 (UR/EWS/OBC category) 17 (for SC/ST category) | Diploma Level Electronics Engineering syllabus |
| Section 5 | Maximum Marks – 50 Time – 30 mins. Total no. of Questions – 50 | Mechanical Engineering – 50 | 20 (UR/EWS/OBC category) 17 (for SC/ST category) | Diploma Level Mechanical Engineering syllabus |
