Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: The Indian Coast Guard will conduct ICG Stage I Written Exam will be conducted in March 2022. Candidates who have applied for the exam can log in to the official website (joinindiancoastguard.gov.in) and check the examination date assigned to them. ICG Stage 1 Admit Card 2022 will be available from March 15, 2022, and candidates can download their ICG Admit Card 72 to 48 hours before the Exam.

The Indian Coast Guard is conducting the Stage I exam to fill up 322 vacancies of Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik posts for 02/2022 Batch. Candidates who clear the Stage I exam will be able to appear for the Stage II exam and subsequently, Stage III and IV. Read more to know about ICG 2022 exam.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Exam Overview

Before getting into the details of the Indian Coast Guard Notification, let us have an overview of the exam as mentioned below:

Exam Conducting Body	Indian Coast Guard
Name of the Exam	Indian Coast Guard Exam
Name of the Post	Navik (DB), Navik (GD) & Yantrik, Assistant Commandant
Type of Job	Government Job
Mode of ICG Application	Online
Mode of Exam	Offline (Written Test)
Job Location	Across India
Official Website	joinindiancoastguard.gov.in

Every year, lakhs of candidates who aspire to achieve a promising career appear for the ICG examination. Therefore, the candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria as their candidature depends on that. Under the recruitment process of the Indian Coast Guard, candidates have to clear Stage I, Stage II, Stage III, and Stage IV. And, the officials release separate merit lists for each stage.

Indian Coast Guard Exam Dates 2022

Before getting into the details of the examination process of Indian Coast Guard 2022, let us have a look at the exam dates from the table given below:

Events	Exam Dates (02/2022) Batch
Start of ICG Online Application	January 4, 2022
Last Date to apply online	January 14, 2022
Release of Admit Card	March 15, 2022 (72 to 48 hours before the exam)
ICG Stage I Exam Date	Mid/End March 2022
ICG Stage I Result	Tentatively within 30 Days after Exam
ICG Stage 2 Exam Date	Mid/ End May 2022
ICG Stage 3 & 4	Early Aug 2022
Declaration of Final Result	To be announced
Commencement of Basic Training	To be announced

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Tentative Exam Dates: Post-Wise (Batch 02/2022)

Cadre	Stage I	Stage II	Stage III & IV
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Mid or End Sep 2022	Mid or End Oct 2022	Mid or End Feb 2023
Navik (General Duty)	Mid or End Sep 2022	Mid or End Oct 2022	Mid or End April 2023
Yantrik	Mid or End Sep 2022	Mid or End Oct 2022	Mid or End Feb 2023

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Vacancy Details

The Indian Coast Guard has announced the vacancy details for posts like Assistant Commandant, Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), and Yantrik. The ICG 2022 vacancies are divided as per the categories of the candidates. Aspirants must go through the table given below for their better understanding.

For Assistant Commandant

Cadre	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	TOTAL
General Duty	06	13	07	03	11	40
Technical (Engineering / Electrical)	02	01	04	00	03	10

Posts	UR (General)	EWS	OBC	SC	ST	TOTAL
Navik (General Duty)	108	26	67	19	40	260
Navik (Domestic Branch)	23	05	17	02	03	50
Yantrik (Mechanical)	08	03	06	00	03	20
Yantrik (Electrical)	06	02	04	00	01	13
Yantrik (Electronics)	06	01	00	00	00	07

Indian Coast Guard Eligibility Criteria 2022

Candidates applying for the various posts at the Indian Coast Guard must go through the eligibility criteria before filling the Indian Coast Guard application form. Check the eligibility criteria for the posts as mentioned below.

Posts	Age Limit	Educational Qualification
Assistant Commandant – General Duty	20 to 24 Years	1. Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with at least 60% marks as an aggregate. 2. Candidate must have Mathematics and Physics subjects up to intermediate or equivalent with at least 60% aggregate marks in Mathematics and Physics.
Assistant Commandant – Technical (Engineering / Electrical)	20 to 24 Years	1. Candidate must have an Engineering degree with at least 60% marks as an aggregate. Engineering Branch: Naval architecture/ Mechanical/ Marine/ Automotive/ Mechatronics/ Industrial and Production/ Metallurgy/ Design/ Aeronautical/ Aerospace. Electrical Branch: Electrical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication/ Instrumentation/ Instrumentation and Control or Electronics and Communication/ Power Engg. Or Power Electronics. 2. Candidate must have scored at least 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 12th class.
Navik (General Duty)	18-22 years	12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education.
Navik (Domestic Branch)	18-22 years	10th Class passed from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education.
Yantrik	18-22 years	10th class passed from an education board recognized by the Council of Boards for School Education and Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical / Electronics/ Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.

Candidates must go through the below table to know the list of equivalent diplomas for recruitment in the Yantrik cadre in Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics & Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Engg) branch.

Electrical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio /Power) Engineering
Electrical and Electronics (Power System)	Marine Engineering/ Marine Engineering and Systems	Advanced Electronics & Communication Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Mechanical Engineering	Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering	Mechanical Engineering (Production)	Electronics Engineering
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering	Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)	Electronics (Fibre Optics)
Electrical Engineering (Electronics and Power)	Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)	Electronics and Communication Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Industrial Control)	Mechanical Engineering (Repair & Maintenance)	Electronics and Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering (Instrumentation and control)	Production Engineering	Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
Electrical Power System Engineering	Shipbuilding Engineering
Electrical Engineering

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Medical Standards

To apply for the post of Assistant Commandant, candidates will have to fulfil the medical standards as prescribed by the Indian Coast Guard in its official notification. Candidates must go through the below table to know more about the same.

Aspects	Measurements	Comments
Height	Minimum 157 cms	Reduction in height for candidates from hilly and tribal areas will be in accordance with the Central Government.
Weight	Proportionate to Height and Age	+ 10 % is acceptable
Chest	Well Proportionate	Minimum Expansion 5 cms
Eye Sight	For Assistant Commandant (GD) – 6/9 (Uncorrected without Glass), 6/6 (Corrected with Glass) For Assistant Commandant (Technica) – 6/36 (Uncorrected without Glass), 6/6 (Corrected with Glass)	–
Tattoo	Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any part of the candidate’s body.	–

Indian Coast Guard Application Form 2022

As per the Indian Coast Guard Navik 2022 Notification, candidates will have to apply for posts through online mode only. The last date to apply for the same was January 14, 2022. Here, we have enlisted the step-by-step procedure to fill out the application form on the official website. Candidates must go through them for their better understanding.

• – 1st Step: Visit the official website – joinindiancoastguard.gov.in
• – 2nd Step: Click on the link –  “Career Opportunity” button, available at the right-hand top corner of the page.
• – 3rd Step: You will now land on an instruction page. Read the instructions carefully.
• – 4th Step: Now, choose the post you want to apply for, i.e.,  Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) or Yantrik
• – 5th Step: Click on “I Agree” button and click on the ‘OK’ button on the popup.  A new page opens to fill the application form.
• – 6th Step: Fill in the Indian Coast Guard application form with all the details such as personal, qualification, centre choice, photo, signature, etc. Note that the starred fields are mandatory.
• – 7th Step: Upload the Photograph & Signature. Recheck all the provided information and click on the “Submit” button.
• – 8th Step: After the successful submission of the application form an Application/ Registration number will be generated. Preserve it for future reference.

Note: Candidates will have to use the same registration number to download the e-admit card. Besides that, candidates will also have to carry all the required documents along with the ICG admit card/ call letter.

Check Photograph & Signature details from below:

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Application Fee

After filling the asked details in the Indian Coast Guard application form, candidates will have to pay the registration fee via online mode. Candidates can use a Debit Card/ Credit Card/ Net Banking to proceeding further with the application fee submission. The ICG application fee varies as per the categories of the candidates. Check the below table to know about the same subject.

Categories	Application Fee
UR (General)	Rs. 250/-
OBC	Exempted
SC	Exempted
ST	Exempted
EWS	Rs. 250/-

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Exam Centres

The Indian Coast Guard exam will be conducted at various exam centres across the nation. The exam centres will vary as per the recruitment released by officials. However, to have a general idea you can go through the zone-wise list of exam centres as tabulated below:

North Zone

Examination Centre	State- Candidates Residing
Noida	Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Union Territory of Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

North East Zone

Examination Centre	State- Candidates Residing
Bhuvaneshwar	Odisha
Kolkata	Bihar, Jharkhand, Mizoram, West Bengal, Assam, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland and Tripura.

East Zone

Examination Centre	State- Candidates Residing
Chennai	Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Union Territory of Puducherry
Vishakapatnam	Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

West Zone

Examination Centre	State- Candidates Residing
Kochi	Kerala, Lakshadweep and Karnataka,
Mumbai	Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Union Territory of Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli

North-West Zone

Examination Centre	State- Candidates Residing
Gandhi Nagar	Gujarat

Note: Candidates will have to choose any one centre from the list mentioned against the state to which they belong to Domicile.

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Indian Coast Guard Selection Process 2022

Candidates must understand the selection process for Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022 mentioned below:

1. The applications received for the posts will be scrutinized and only eligible and appropriate applications will be accepted. The officials will also mention the reason for the rejection of the application form if the application is rejected.
2. In the next step, the e- admit card will be released. Candidates will have to carry all the required documents to the exam centre for verification. Only valid applications will be considered for further processing
3. Candidates will then have to attend the written test and candidates clearing the written test will be called for the Physical Fitness Test
4. The candidates will be shortlisted based on a higher percentage of marks for a particular examination Centre.
5. The qualifying cut-off percentage of a particular Centre may be increased if there are more number of applicants with a higher percentage.
6. The written examination will be of objective type covering the subjects namely, Maths, Science, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and English will be in Section I for Navik (DB), Navik (GD) & Yantrik.
7. The Navik GD will have 12th class Maths and Physics in Section II and Yantrik will have Diploma Level technical subjects for Section II.
8. Candidates who qualify the written test will undergo physical fitness test and preliminary medical examination.
9. The physical test will include 1.6 km run in 7 mins, 20 squats up and 10 push up.
10. Candidates who qualify the physical test will undergo a preliminary medical examination.
11. Based on the written exam and physical test, candidates will be shortlisted for medical examination in a ratio decided by the officials.
12. Finally, the zone-wise list of selected candidates will be released on the official website.

Indian Coast Guard Admit Card 2022

Indian Coast Guard will release the e-admit card for the written test on the official website as mentioned above.

1. Candidates will have to visit the Join Indian Coast Guard website.
2. Click on the link appearing for the Indian Coast Guard Admit Card (Navik DC )
3. Enter Registration Number/ Email ID and Date of Birth to download the admit card/ call letter.

Candidates will not be allowed to appear for the exam if they do not possess a valid admit card. Besides that, on the exam day candidates must also carry several other documents as prescribed in the official notification.

Details Mentioned in the Indian Coast Guard Admit Card

1. Candidate’s name
2. Candidate’s signature
3. Photograph
4. Application Number
5. Exam Date
6. Name of exam centre
7. Address of exam centre
8. Time of exam
9. Instructions that have to be followed
10. Space of Invigilator’s signature

Note: Candidates are advised not to write anything on the hall ticket issued by the conducting body. In such a case, the authorities will not accept the admit card. 

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Documents Required

Candidates will have to carry these documents along with the Indian Coast Guard admit card 2022. These documents are to be submitted to the examination centre. Candidates will have to carry both original and attested photocopies of the certificates. The original documents will be returned after verification.

1. Three copies of the pre-filled e-admit card
2. Two copies of the application form
3. Class 10 pass certificate/ matriculation certificate and mark sheet (in original)
4. Original class 12 pass certificate and mark sheet (for Navik GD)
5. Original Diploma Certificates (for Yantrik)
6. Ten copies of passport size photographs with a blue background.
7. Photo ID Proof Such as Driving licence, voter ID, aadhar card, passport, etc
8. Original Caste certificate  (if applicable)
9. Sports certificate (if applicable)

However, it is to be noted that if the candidate is pursuing higher education he can submit a self-attested photocopy of the 10th/ 12th class mark sheet. Besides that, Candidates pursuing higher education are also required to produce a duly signed certificate by the head of Registrar/ chancellor clearly indicating the list of original certificates held.

Provisional pass certificate (10th class) will be accepted in case state boards are late in the issue of original certificates, subject to production of original pass certificate at INS Chilka before induction in Indian Coast Guard. For more information on documents to be presented in each stage, candidates can click here.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Exam Pattern

To prepare well in the right direction, candidates must check the India Coast Guard exam pattern. Via the paper pattern, candidates will get to know the sections, the total number of questions, the marking scheme, and more. The ICG Exam Pattern for the written examination is tabulated below.

ICG Exam Pattern for the post of Assistant Commandant

Stage I

Mental Ability Test or Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT).

1. The questions in the aptitude test will be of objective type.
2. Candidates will have to speak and discuss in English / Hindi in the Perception and Discussion Test.

Stage II

Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality Test)

1. Candidates will have to submit all the asked documents during this stage.

Tests have been tabulated below as per the posts:

Posts	Written Test	Remarks
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Section I
Navik (General Duty)	Section (I + II)	It is compulsory for candidates to clear section I and II separately
Yantrik (Electrical)	Section (I + III)	It is compulsory for candidates to clear section I and III separately
Yantrik (Electronics)	Section (I + IV)	It is compulsory for candidates to clear section I and IV separately
Yantrik (Mechanical)	Section (I + V)	It is compulsory for candidates to clear section I and V separately

Details of all sections are tabulated below:

Sections	Maximum Marks	Total Questions	Time Duration
Section I	60	60	45 minutes
Section II	50	50	30 minutes
Section III	50	50	30 minutes
Section IV	50	50	30 minutes
Section V	50	50	30 minutes

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Questions Allocation

The conducting body will allocate the questions subject-wise in each section. Candidates must check the table given below to know more about the distribution of questions in the Indian Coast Guard written exam.

Sections	Questions Allocation
Section I	Maths – 20 Science – 10 English – 15 Reasoning – 10 GK – 5
Section II	Maths – 25 Physics – 25
Section III	Electrical Engineering – 50
Section IV	Electronics Engineering – 50
Section V	Mechanical Engineering – 50

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Qualifying Criteria

As per the official notification, candidates will have to score minimum marks in each section to qualify for the next round. These marks vary according to the categories of the aspirants. The Indian Coast Guard qualifying criteria in the written examination has been tabulated below.

Post-Wise Qualifying Marks

Post Names	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Navik (Domestic Branch)	30	30	30	27	27
Navik (General Duty)	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	27 +17 = 44	27 +17 = 44
Yantrik (Electrical)	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	27 +17 = 44	27 +17 = 44
Yantrik (Electronics)	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	27 +17 = 44	27 +17 = 44
Yantrik (Mechanical)	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	30 + 20 = 50	27 +17 = 44	27 +17 = 44

Section-Wise Qualifying Marks

Sections	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Section I	30	30	30	27	27
Section II	20	20	20	17	17
Section III	20	20	20	17	17
Section IV	20	20	20	17	17
Section V	20	20	20	17	17

Indian Coast Guard Syllabus 2022

The Indian Coast Guard written test will be of objective type. The syllabus is different for different posts. The Indian Coast Guard Syllabus consists of various subjects.

General Sciences Mathematics Quantitative Aptitude General English General Awareness (Current Affairs and GK) Reasoning (Verbal and Non- verbal)

Section-Wise Syllabus

Sections	Syllabus
Section I	Class 10th Syllabus
Section II	Class 12th Maths and Physics Syllabus
Section III	Diploma Level Electrical Engineering Syllabus
Section IV	Diploma Level Electronics Engineering Syllabus
Section V	Diploma Level Mechanical Engineering Syllabus

A written exam will be conducted for the post-wise vacancies which consist of questions that are objective in nature. Check the syllabus sections below:

Indian Coast Guard Result 2022

The Indian Coast Guard Result of each stage will be released on the official website after the conduction of the exam. The ICG result will be released as a PDF in the form of a Merit List. The merit list will consist of the Name and Roll Number of candidates who have applied for the exam. The conducting body releases a separate merit list for each stage. Candidates have to clear all the stages to secure their desired position in the Indian Coast Guard.

As per the official notification, candidates will be able to access the Indian Coast Guard result from stage I to stage III by using their login credentials which they got at the time of filling the application form. It is expected that the result for the online examination of stage I will be declared within 30 days.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: General Guidelines

Candidates should read and follow the general guidelines with complete attention and follow the same without fail. The important points for the Indian Coast Guard are as follows:

1. Candidates should carefully read the notification and application form before applying
2. Original certificates should not be attached with the application form
3. Request for change in examination centre will not be entertained
4. Original documents should be produced at the time of the exam.
5. Application sent via post or courier will not be accepted.
6. The final call letter for medical examination will be sent only to the qualified candidates in the selected list.
7. Candidates caught with indiscipline activities such as copying or malpractice during the examination will be disqualified.
8. The application process and original documents will be scrutinized before the final enrolment. If found not eligible, candidates can be rejected for the post.
9. The minimum percentage of qualifying marks might get increased based on the number of applicants.
10. Mobile phones and other electronic gadgets are not permitted during the examination.
11. All the candidates will be frisked before entering the examination centre.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Navik & Yantrik Salary

Check the salary, promotion and perquisites for the post of Navik in Indian Coast Guard Recruitment as mentioned below:

Posts	Navik (GD)	Navik (DB)	Yantrik
Salary	Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3) + Allowances	Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3) + Allowances	Rs. 29200/- (Pay Level-5) + Rs. 6200/- Allowances

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Promotion and Increment

The Indian Coast Guard will provide promotion to eligible candidates on the basis of their performance in the responsibilities that have been assigned to me during the course of time. The promotion criteria is decided up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari / Pradhan Sahayak Engineer with a pay scale of Rs. 47600/- plus Yantrik pay Rs. 6200/- and Dearness Allowance.

Benefits

1. ration and clothing.
2. medical treatment for self and family including dependent parents.
3. Accommodation for self and family on nominal license fee.
4. Contributory Pension Scheme
5. Gratuity on retirement
6. Canteen and loan facilities
7. ECHS medical facilities after the retirement
8. 45 days earned leaves, 08 days casual leaves and Leave Travel Concession

Insurance

Candidates will receive an insurance cover of Rs. 50 lakhs on a contribution basis.

Pay Scale For Assistant Commandant Promotion Wise

Rank	Basic Pay	Pay Level
Assistant Commandant	Rs. 56,100/-	Level 10
Deputy Commandant	Rs. 67,700/-	Level 11
Commandant (JG)	Rs. 78,800/-	Level 12
Commandant	Rs. 1,23,100/-	Level 13
Deputy Inspector General	Rs. 1,31,100/-	Level 13 A
Inspector General	Rs. 1,44,200/-	Level 14
Additional Director General	Rs. 1,82,200/-	Level 15
Director-General	Rs. 2,05,400/-	Level 16

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Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022: Frequently Asked Questions

Candidates must go through the frequently asked questions given below to clear out their doubts related to Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2022.

Q. When did the application start for the Indian Coast Guard? A. As per the official notification, the Indian Coast Guard application process for batch 02/2022 started on January 4, and ended on January 14, 2022.

Q. When is the Indian Coast Guard Admit Card released for Stage I? A. The ICG admit card will be released on March 15, 2022, and will be made available to the candidate 48-72 hours before the exam on the official website.

Q. When is the Exam scheduled for the Indian Coast Guard 2022? A. The ICG Stage I exam will be conducted in March 2022. Candidates can log in to the website to find the exam date allotted to them.

Q. When will the final result of ICG 2022 be declared? A. The final result will be declared after the completion of the exam.

Q. What is the selection process for the recruitment of the Indian Coast Guard? A. The candidates will be selected based on the written test and physical test.

Q. What are the subjects mentioned for the exam? A. The subjects mentioned for the written exam are as follows: General Sciences, Mathematics, General English, General Awareness (Current Affairs and GK) & Reasoning (Verbal and Non- verbal).

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