Coast Guard Navik GD Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Maths, Physics, English

If you want to join the Indian Coast Guard as a Navik (General Duty), the written exam is the first and biggest hurdle. This guide explains the Coast Guard Navik syllabus topic by topic, along with the exam pattern, marks and qualifying cut-offs, so you can plan your preparation with accurate facts for the CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches.

Coast Guard Navik GD 2026-27: Quick Snapshot

The Indian Coast Guard released the notification for the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) 01/2027 and 02/2027 on 6 October 2026, covering Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts, with 365 vacancies in all.

• Navik GD vacancies: 130 in each batch (117 male and 13 female), so 260 across both.

• Application window: 6 October to 21 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM. Apply on the official website, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in.

• Education: Class 12 pass with Physics and Mathematics from a COBSE-recognised board.

• Age: Born between 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC and 5 years for SC/ST.

• Tentative schedule: Stage I exam in November 2026, Stage II around the end of February 2027, and Stage III in early May 2027 for the 01/2027 batch. Basic training starts at INS Chilka in May 2027 (01/2027) and November 2027 (02/2027).

• Pay: Basic pay of ₹21,700 (Pay Level 3) plus allowances.

Dates are tentative and can change, so check the official website for updates.

Coast Guard Navik GD Exam Pattern

The Stage I written exam is a computer-based test with two sections. Both are objective type, with four options for each question, and there is no negative marking.

Two points matter here. First, you must reach the cut-off in both sections, so a strong Section II cannot make up for a weak Section I. Second, the time per question is tight: about 45 seconds in Section I and 36 seconds in Section II.

Some websites quote a single 100-question, 60-minute paper. That does not match the notification text I checked, so rely on the table above and recheck the official notification.

Section I Syllabus (Class 10 Level)

Mathematics (20 questions)

The syllabus follows the CBSE Class 10 level:

• Mathematical simplification

• Ratio and proportion

• Algebraic identities, linear equations and polynomials, simultaneous equations

• Basic trigonometry

• Simple mensuration and geometry

• Measures of central tendency (average, median, mode)

• Interest, profit, loss and percentage

• Work, time, speed and distance

Science (10 questions)

Also at CBSE Class 10 level:

• Nature of matter, the universe (planets, Earth, satellites, Sun), electricity and its applications

• Force and gravitation, Newton's laws of motion, work, energy and power

• Heat and temperature, metals and non-metals, carbon and its compounds

• Measurements in science, sound and wave motion, atomic structure

English (15 questions)

• Reading comprehension passage

• Prepositions and compound prepositions

• Correction of sentences

• Active and passive voice, direct and indirect speech

• Verbs, tenses and non-finites

• Punctuation, adjectives and pronouns

• Phrasal verbs, synonyms and antonyms, and meanings of difficult words

Reasoning (10 questions)

Spatial and numerical reasoning, associative ability, sequences and series, spelling and unscrambling, and coding and decoding.

General Knowledge (5 questions)

• Geography: soil, rivers, mountains, ports and harbours

• Culture and religion, the freedom movement, heritage, arts and dance

• History, defence, wars and neighbouring countries

• Awards and authors, discoveries, diseases and nutrition

• Current affairs, languages, capitals and currencies, full forms and abbreviations

• Eminent personalities, national symbols, and sports

Section II Syllabus (Class 11 and 12 Level)

This section is entirely Maths and Physics, and it decides most candidates' results.

Physics (25 questions)

• Physical world and measurement, kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy and power, circular motion

• Motion of a system of particles and rigid bodies, gravitation, properties of bulk matter, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, oscillations 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, atoms and nuclei

• Electronic devices and communication systems

Mathematics (25 questions)

• Sets, relations and functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions

• Algebra: mathematical induction, complex numbers and quadratic equations, linear inequalities, permutations and combinations, binomial theorem, sequences and series, matrices and determinants

• Vectors and three-dimensional geometry, linear programming

• Coordinate geometry: straight lines and conic sections

• Calculus: limits and derivatives, continuity and differentiability, applications of derivatives, integrals and their applications, differential equations

• Probability, statistics and mathematical reasoning

The syllabus follows the topic list ICG publishes, so confirm any change on the official website.

What Happens After the Written Exam?

Candidates who clear Stage I move to Stage II, which includes an OMR-based assessment (adaptability) test and the Physical Fitness Test, followed by document verification and a medical examination. The final merit list is based on performance across the stages.

The PFT standards in the notification are:

Male candidates also need a chest of 77 to 82 cm (unexpanded to expanded), and weight must be proportionate to height and age.

How to Prepare: A Practical Plan

1. Start with Section II. Maths and Physics of Class 11 and 12 take the most time to revise. Use NCERT for concepts, then solve numerical problems daily.

2. Keep Section I as a scoring section. Class 10 Maths, Science and English are easier, and Reasoning needs regular practice. Revise formulae and practise speed.

3. Give GK a short daily slot. Only 5 questions come from GK, so 15 to 20 minutes a day is enough. Focus on defence, awards and current affairs.

4. Attempt every question. With no negative marking, a blank answer earns nothing, so guess when you must.

5. Take timed mocks in the exam format. Practise a 45-minute Section I paper and a 30-minute Section II paper back to back.

6. Don't ignore fitness. Practise the 1.6 km run and bodyweight exercises alongside studying, since the PFT has fixed standards.

Make notes of your weak topics after every mock and revise them first, as this gives the biggest improvement in the last weeks.

FAQs

What is the Coast Guard Navik GD exam pattern?
The written exam is an objective-type computer-based test with two sections. Section I has 60 questions (Maths 20, Science 10, English 15, Reasoning 10, GK 5) in 45 minutes. Section II has 50 questions (Maths 25, Physics 25) in 30 minutes. Each question has four options and there is no negative marking.

What are the qualifying marks in the Navik GD written exam?
In the notification, the passing marks are 30 out of 60 in Section I and 20 out of 50 in Section II for UR, EWS and OBC candidates. For SC and ST candidates, they are 27 and 17 respectively. Candidates must clear both sections to move ahead.

Which class level is the Navik GD syllabus?
Section I (Maths, Science, English, Reasoning and GK) is at Class 10 level, with Maths and Science following the CBSE syllabus. Section II (Maths and Physics) is at Class 11 and 12 level, following the CBSE syllabus.

Is there negative marking in the Coast Guard Navik GD exam?
No. There is no negative marking, so you should attempt every question.

Who is eligible for Coast Guard Navik GD in CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics from a COBSE-recognised board. Navik GD candidates must be born between 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notification.

What happens after the Navik GD written exam?
Qualified candidates go through an assessment and adaptability test and a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), followed by document verification and a medical examination. The final merit list is prepared on an all-India basis from performance across the stages.