India Coast Guard Examination 2023:

Indian Coast Guard (ICG) invites online applications form for the recruitment post of Navik (GD) and Navik (DB) through Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 02/2023 Batch. All eligible and interested male Indian Citizens can apply.  The details of the examination are as follows:

Vacancies:

There are approx. 255 vacancies. These vacancies are tentative and may change depending on the availability of training slots. Even if there is no vacancy reserved for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy)/EWS category candidates, such candidates can still apply. However, they will not be eligible for any age and passing marks concession/relaxation, etc. SC/ST candidates are exempt from payment of the application fee even in such cases. The tentative number of posts for category-wise recruitment is as follows: -

1. Scheme of Stage -I Examination:

CGEPT Stage-I - Computer Based Online Examination- Objective paper:

·         The question paper for section I and II will be objective type with four options.

·         The candidate has to take the following tests depending on the post applied: -

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

Note: 

·         There is no negative marking in the written examination test. 

2.                  Scheme of Stage -II Examination:

CGEPT Stage-II - Physical Fitness Test:

·         Based on the performance in the Computer Based Online Examination, a merit list will be prepared and a provisional E-admit card for Stage II will be issued as per the vacancies available and ratio decided by ICG.

·         If the candidate is shortlisted for Stage -II then he will be required to upload additional documents as required. 

·         Failure to upload the additional documents within the time frame promulgated by ICG will lead to the cancellation of the candidature.

·         Stage-II involves following test which are only qualifying in nature. 

·         Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. All candidates are advised to be in possession of sports rig (Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser etc). 

·         The PFT consists of: - 

·         1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes. 

·         20 Squat ups (Uthak-Baithak). 

·         10 Push-up.

Indicative Syllabus:

Section – I

The indicative syllabus for subjects of section-I i.e. Science, Mathematics, English and Reasoning is as follows:

Science:

·         Nature of Matter, Universe (Planets / Earth / Satellites / Sun), Electricity and its application

·         Force and Gravitation, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power

·         Heat, Temperature, Metals and Non-Metals, Carbon and its Compounds, Measurements in Science, Sound & Wave Motion, Atomic Structure

Mathematics:

·         Mathematical Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Algebraic Identities, Linear Equations and Polynomials, Simultaneous Equations, Basic Trigonometry

·         Simple Mensuration, Geometry, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median, and Mode)

·         Interest, Profit, Loss and Percentage, Work, Time, Speed and Distance

English:

·         Passage, Preposition, Correction of sentences, Change active to passive/passive to active voice.

·         Change direct to indirect/indirect to direct, Verbs/Tense/Non-Finites, Punctuation.

·         Substituting phrasal verbs for expression, Synonyms and Antonyms, and Meanings of difficult words.

·         Use of adjectives, Compound prepositions.

·         Use of pronouns

General Awareness:

·         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 and 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:

·         Spatial, Numerical Reasoning & Associative Ability, Sequences, Spellings Unscrambling, Coding, and Decoding

Section – II

The indicative syllabus for subjects of section - II i.e. Physics and Mathematics are as follows:

Physics

·         Physical world and measurement, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power. Newton's laws and applications, circular motion.

·         Motion of System of particles and rigid body, gravitation, Property of Bulk Matter, thermodynamics, the behaviour of perfect gas and kinetic theory, Oscillation, and Waves.

·         Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of current and magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and alternating currents, Electromagnetic Waves.

·         Optics, Dual Nature of matter and radiation, Atom and Nuclei

·         Electronic devices, Communicating systems

Mathematics

·         Sets, Relations and Functions: Set, Relations and Functions trigonometric functions.

·         Algebra: Principle of Mathematical induction, complex numbers and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, permutation and combinations, binomial theory, sequence and series, Matrices, and determinants.

·         Vector and Three Dimensional: Geometry - Vectors, and three-dimensional geometry

·         Liner Programming

·         Coordinate Geometry: Straight lines, conic section, introduction to three-dimensional geometry.

·         Calculus: Limits and derivatives, Continuity and differentiability, Applications and derivatives, Integrals, applications of the integrals, differential equations.

·         Probability: Statistics, Probability. Mathematical Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Algebraic Identities, Linear Equations and Polynomials, Simultaneous Equations, Basic Trigonometry

·         Relations and Functions: Relations and Functions, inverse trigonometric functions. Simple Mensuration, Geometry, Measures of Central Tendency (Average, Median and Mode

Important Dates

The tentative schedule of events is as follows:

Nationality/Citizenship: 

A candidate must be a citizen of India. 

Essential Educational Qualifications: 

• Navik (General Duty): 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). 
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10^th passed from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). 
• The candidate must possess Essential Qualification on or before the cut-off date i.e. 31^st December 2023.

Age limit:  

• Age limit for the posts Navik (GD) and Navik (DB) is 18-22 years. 
• Candidate must be born between 01 Sep 2001 and 31 Aug 2005 (both dates inclusive). 
• Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (non-creamy) candidates is applicable only if posts are reserved for them.

Steps to Apply 

• Applications will be accepted 'Online only' from 06 Feb 23 (1100 hrs) to 16 Feb 23 (1730 hrs). 
• Candidates are to log on to https://joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in/cgept/ and follow the instructions for registering yourself with an E-mail ID/mobile number.
• The candidates are to ensure the validity of E-mail ID and mobile number at least up to 31 Dec 23. 
• The candidates are to remember their registered E-mail ID and mobile number as the same would be encrypted in the application form. 
• The candidate can apply for only one post viz. either Navik (DB) or Navik (GD) in one cycle. 
• The candidature of candidate will be cancelled if multiple applications are applied by the candidate for more than one post in response to this advertisement and exam fees will not be refunded.
• In case of multiple applications for only one selected post, the latest filled application will be accepted, however, the exam fees will not be refunded. 

Application Fee: 

• Candidates (except SC/ST candidates, who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a fee of Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) through online mode by using net banking or by using Visa/Master/Maestro/Rupay Credit/Debit Card/UPI. 
• E-admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled for waiver of examination fee. 
• Candidates from SC/ST category are entitled for waiver of examination fee. 

      Online Application form apply: Click Here

FAQs

Ques. I am in the First year of college. Can I apply for the CGEPT 2023 exam?

Ans.Yes, the minimum qualification required for appearing Navik (General Duty) is10+2 and for Navik (Domestic Branch) is10th Class. 

Ques. Are there any percentage criteria to apply for the CGEPT 2023 exam?

Ans. There are no minimum percentage criteria to apply for the CGEPT 2023 exam. 

Ques. Is there any negative marking in CGEPT 2023 Exam?

Ans. No. There is no negative marking in the written examination test.

Ques.  Can I apply for more than one post?

Ans. No. The candidate can apply for only one post viz. either Navik (DB) or Navik (GD) in one cycle. 

Ques. What are CGEPT 2023 Exam Job Profiles?

Ans.There are Two post in CGEPT 2023 Exam Recruitment, i.e. Navik (DB) or Navik (GD).

Ques. Am I eligible to apply for CDS Exam if I have tattoos on my arms/ any other part of my body?

Ans. 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. For other candidates, permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of forearms i.e. from inside of the elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of the palm/back (dorsal) side of the hand.