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Avision is One of the Best Indian Coast Guard Exam Preparation Coaching Institute in Kolkata

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Indian Coast Guard is an independent organization under the Ministry of Defense which is responsible for safeguarding the country’s interest by conducting round-the-year real-life operations both under the sea and on the surface. It is a reputable Armed Force of India which offers brilliant career opportunities for young candidates. By joining the best training institute for Indian Coast Guard coaching in Kolkata, Avision Institute, candidates can achieve their dream of serving the country.

Candidates are advised to visit the official website for more detailed information. Candidates need to practice a lot and study from the best study material. Being the best Indian Coast Guard Institute in Kolkata, Avision Institute prides itself to provide the students with well-prepared study material, required guidance, and successful coaching to pass the written examination with flying colors. The students are attended individually and groomed to become a proud member of the Indian Coast Guard.

Indian Coast Guard NOTIFICATION

It was established in August 1978. It comes under the command of Director General Indian Coastal Guard with its headquarters situated in New Delhi. The DGICG has four Deputy Director-Generals to assist him. The country is divided into five Coast Guard Regions for ensuring effective command- West-East, North-East, North-West, and Andaman and Nicobar. Officers at the rank of Inspector General command these Coast Guard Regions.

The life of an Indian Coast Guard is full of thrill, adventure, and comes with a new challenge daily. The Officers and Sailors in different groups perform their duties in different shifts and meet up for any emergency. They help other ships with medical and technical help, help fishermen, enforce maritime laws, save lives, etc.

It’s not a mere profession or a career like an engineer or a doctor. It is a responsibility, an attitude, a personality trait to stand strong, be bold, and lead from the front at the vast challenging sea. They move around the country, outside the country, and work with diligence. Their responsibilities include-

  • Ensure the protection of artificial islands, offshore terminals, other infrastructure, and devices in the Indian maritime zone.
  • Protect and help fishermen who need it.
  • Enforce maritime laws.
  • Work along with customs and other authorities in stopping smuggling to and from India.
  • Stop the maritime pollution.

With the best Indian Coast Guard Coaching institute in Kolkata, you can be a part of this proud and brave organization.

Indian Coast Guard Entries

You can join the Indian Coast Guard in two ways. There are two types of ICG entries- Officers and Sailors.

Officer Entries

General Duty Branch-It is mandatory for every officer including GD branch officers to complete Naval Orientation Course at INA, Ezhimala for 22 weeks. It is followed by a 24 week afloat training and then a 16 week afloat training at Coast Guard ships in different locations. This is followed by a Seamanship Board exam. The qualified candidates are deputed for technical courses for 43 weeks in different training establishments. It is followed by a posting on CG ships for 6 weeks for the Watch Keeping certificate.

General Duty (P/N Branch)- After the Watchkeeping Certificate, the Pilot Branch Officers are called for Aviation Medicals in New Delhi. They are trained at Air Force Academy/ Civil Flying Academy for 6 months. Thereafter, they are divided into fixed and rotary wing branches where these pilots are deputed to Coast Guard Flying Training Squadron, Daman / Helicopter Training School (HTS), Rajali respectively. They are awarded “wings” after the successful completion of their training.

 Technical Branch- After completing the training at INA, Ezhimala, the Technical Branch Officers are deputed to INS Shivaji or INS Valsura for Engineering/ Electrical branches specialization course. The training lasts for 105-110 weeks, followed by 6 months of training at Coast Guard ship for Watch Keeping Certificate. After the completion, they are deputed for staff appointments.

Short Service Appointment (Women)- After completing the training at INA, Ezhimala, the short service women officers are deputed for several technical courses at Coast Guard or Naval Training establishments. Their training lasts for 70 weeks which is completed in three phases.

Short Service Appointment (CPL Holders)- The CPL holder Officers are deputed for Technical CG courses after completing their training at INA, Ezhimala. The Stream Distribution takes place and officers are deputed to CG Flying Training Squadron, Daman /Helicopter Training School (HTS), Rajali for Dornier/Helicopter training respectively for 6 months.

Sailors

Navik (General Duty)- Navik (GD) are 12the qualified candidates who are trained for 24 weeks at INS, Chilka. Then they are deputed for afloat training for 3 months, ready for cadre training afterward. The cadre training lasts for 4-6 months depending upon the cadre.

Yantrik- Yantrik are diploma holder candidates who are trained at INS, Chilka for 9 weeks. The 3 months afloat training takes place at CG ships afterward, followed by Technical training at INS Shivaji / INS Valsura/NIAT (Naval Institute of Aviation Technology) / ShipWright School for 90-100 weeks training depending upon the branch.

Navik (Domestic Branch)- The Naviks (DB) undergo 15 weeks of training at INS Chilka followed by 03 months afloat training and approximately 06 months the branch training at INS Hamla at Mumbai.

Indian Coast Guard Exam Details

Exam Name Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD)/(DB) Recruitment
Conducting Body Indian Coast Guard
Exam Level National
Exam Frequency Once a year
Exam Mode Offline
Language Hindi, English
Exam Purpose To recruit Navik for Indian Coast Guard under MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Exam Website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in

Indian Coast Guard Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must fulfill the below-mentioned criteria for Sailor post.

Age

Navik (GD)- 18 to 22 years

Navik (DB)- 18 to 22 years

Educational Qualification

Navik (GD)- 10+2 passed with Maths and Physics from a recognized education board.

Navik (DB)-10+2 passed from a recognized education board.

Indian Coast Guard Recruitment Process

The candidates are shortlisted based on the marks obtained in the 10+2 exams. The applications are sorted center wise and the cut-off for every center is also different. The shortlisted candidates are required to appear in a written examination.

Written Examination

The written examination is an offline examination that contains multiple-choice questions. The questions asked are of the 12th standard level. There are four subjects in the exam- English, Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, and Reasoning.

The candidates are required to carry certain documents to the examination center. If any candidate fails to present the documents, he/she will not be eligible to sit in the examination.

Indian Coast Guard Exam Pattern

The paper consists of 120 questions, with 1 mark for each question. There is no negative marking. The questions are to be solved in 90 minutes.

Subjects Number Of Questions
Maths and Quantitative Aptitude 30
Physics 20
Chemistry 20
English 20
Reasoning 20
General Knowledge 10
Total 120

 

Indian Coast Guard Syllabus

The Indian Coast Guard syllabus for Navik post consists of-

Mathematics and Quantitative Aptitude

  • Number System/HCF/LCM
  • Percentage, Average
  • Geometry
  • DI
  • Time & Work
  • Profit & Loss
  • Trigonometry
  • Ratio, Mixture & Alligation
  • Algebra
  • Time Speed Distance
  • CI & SI
  • Mensuration

 

English

  • Spot the error
  • Fill in the blanks
  • One word substitution
  • Improvement of sentences
  • Synonyms
  • Idioms & Phrases,
  • Antonyms
  • Comprehension Passage
  • Spelling/detecting mis-spelled words

 

Reasoning

  • Analogy
  • Symbolic/Number Classification
  • Number Series
  • Figural Series
  • Problem series
  • Word Building
  • Coding and de-coding
  • Numerical problems
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Drawing inferences
  • Embedded figures
  • Syllogism

 

General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs of last 6 months
  • Indian Economy
  • Indian Politics
  • History
  • Geography
  • Sports
  • Banking sector
  • Awards & Honors Sports,
  • Finance Agriculture
  • Books & Their Authors
  • Verbal Reasoning and Nonverbal reasoning

 

Physics

  • Physical World & Measurement
  • Kinematics
  • Laws of Motion
  • Work, Energy & Power
  • The motion of System of particles & Rigid
  • Body
  • Gravitation
  • Properties of Bulk Matter
  • Thermodynamics
  • Behavior of Perfect Gas & Kinetic Theory of gases
  • Oscillations & Waves
  • Electrostatics
  • Current Electricity
  • Magnetic effect of current & Magnetism
  • Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating current
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Optics
  • Dual Nature of Matter
  • Atoms and Nuclei
  • Electronic Devices
  • Communication Systems

Indian Coast Guard Physical Fitness Test

The candidates who qualify for written tests are called for the Physical Fitness Test which lasts for two days. The following are the parameters for PFT-

  • 6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes
  • 20 Squat ups
  • 10 Push-ups

Physically challenged candidates are not allowed in PFT exams.

Medical Examinations

At the last stage, a medical examination of the shortlisted candidates is conducted by military doctors. The parameters for Medical examination are listed below-

  • Height- minimum 157 cms.
  • Chest- in proportion with height, minimum expansion of 5 cms.
  • Weight- in proportion with height.
  • Normal hearing
  • No tattoos allowed on any part of the body
  • Visual Standard- Better eye- 6/6, Worst eye- 6/9. No glasses allowed.

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