Indian Coast Guard Navik (DB) Recruitment 2026 Overview
Status: Notification Out / Apply Online
Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) conducts the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for recruiting Navik (Domestic Branch - DB). Male candidates who have completed 10th Class can apply online for Cook and Steward roles with Defence Pay Scale benefits.
Coast Guard Navik DB Key Summary
| Organization | Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence |
| Post Name | Navik (Domestic Branch - DB) |
| Roles Offered | Chef (Cook) & Steward |
| Educational Qualification | 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-3 (₹21,700/- base pay) + Dearness & Defence Allowances |
| Age Criteria | 18 to 22 Years (5 yrs SC/ST, 3 yrs OBC relaxation) |
| Application Fee | General / OBC / EWS: ₹300 | SC / ST: ₹0 |
Navik DB Job Profiles
- Cook (Chef): Preparation of food as per menu (both vegetarian & non-vegetarian), accounting of ration, and maintenance of kitchen hygiene aboard ships and shore establishments.
- Steward: Serving food in officers' messes, housekeeping, maintenance of funds, wine and store accounting, and catering management.
Stage-I Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
Navik DB candidates are required to clear Section I of the CGEPT exam:
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 20 | 20 |
| Science | 10 | 10 |
| English | 15 | 15 |
| Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 5 | 5 |
| Total (Duration: 45 Minutes) | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
* No Negative Marking in CGEPT examination. Minimum passing marks: 30 for UR/EWS/OBC and 27 for SC/ST.
Stage-II Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Candidates qualifying Stage-I CBT must pass the qualifying PFT round:
- 1.6 Km Run: To be completed within 7 minutes.
- 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak): Continuous repetitions.
- 10 Push-ups: Standard form.
- Height Requirement: Minimum 157 cm (Relaxation for Hilly regions/Lakshadweep).
How to Apply Online for Coast Guard Navik DB
- Visit the C-DAC Coast Guard recruitment portal: joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.
- Create an account using your Email ID and Mobile Number.
- Select Navik (Domestic Branch) in the post selection step.
- Fill in 10th Class mark details and personal information accurately.
- Upload photograph, live photo, signature, thumb impression, and 10th certificate.
- Pay the ₹300 exam fee online (if applicable) and submit the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Is there negative marking in Coast Guard Navik DB written test?
Ans: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Section-I CBT exam.
Q2: What is the initial pay scale for Coast Guard Navik DB?
Ans: Navik DB starts at Pay Level-3 with a basic pay of ₹21,700 plus DA and other defence allowances.