Coast Guard Navik GD Syllabus 2026 – CBT Pattern, Subject-wise Topics & Preparation Strategy

The Indian Coast Guard Navik (General Duty) recruitment uses a two-stage selection: Stage 1 is a Computer Based Test (CBT) and Stage 2 is Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Medical Examination. The CBT is entirely based on the 10+2 syllabus with a focus on Physics and Mathematics. There is no GD, no interview, and no technical paper — just one objective test that decides whether you proceed. This article gives you the complete topic-wise breakdown and a preparation plan.

👉 Coast Guard Navik Eligibility 2026 — 10+2 with Physics & Maths required — check exact percentage cutoff and age limit.

Stage 1: CBT — Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT) at designated centres
Total Questions	100 questions (varies by notification — check official notification)
Total Marks	100 marks (1 mark per question typically)
Negative Marking	Yes — 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
Duration	60 minutes
Medium	English (question paper in English)
Subjects	Mathematics + Physics + English + General Knowledge + Reasoning

Subject-wise Topic Breakdown

Subject	Approx Questions	Key Topics to Cover
Mathematics	25–30	Number system, Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Probability, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit/Loss, Time-Speed-Distance
Physics	25–30	Laws of Motion, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Waves & Sound, Light & Optics, Electricity & Magnetism, Heat & Thermodynamics, Modern Physics basics
English	15–20	Grammar (articles, tenses, prepositions, voice, narration), Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution), Reading Comprehension, Fill in the blanks
General Knowledge	15–20	Indian History, Geography, Polity, Current Affairs, ICG history & operations, Defence/Coast Guard GK, Maritime facts
Reasoning	10–15	Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction, Analogy, Classification, Figure-based questions

Physics: What to Focus at 10+2 Level

Physics carries the most weight in CBT and is where many candidates lose marks. ICG sets questions at Class 11–12 NCERT level — not Engineering entrance level. Focus:

• Mechanics: Newton’s Laws, friction, circular motion, projectile, rotational motion
• Optics: Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, prism — numerical questions frequent
• Electricity: Ohm’s Law, series/parallel circuits, power, AC/DC basics
• Waves: Sound waves, Doppler effect, electromagnetic waves
• Modern Physics: Photoelectric effect, Bohr model, nuclear reactions (conceptual)

Mathematics: Priority Topics

Chapter	Type of Questions	Priority
Trigonometry	Height & Distance, identities, values of sin/cos/tan	High — 5–8 questions typically
Mensuration	Area, volume — 2D and 3D shapes	High — 4–6 questions
Algebra	Equations, polynomials, sequences	Medium — 3–5 questions
Statistics	Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation	Medium — 2–4 questions
Number System	LCM, HCF, divisibility, fractions	Medium — 2–3 questions
Time-Speed-Distance, Work	Arithmetic word problems	Medium — 2–3 questions

Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Test	Standard (Male)	Standard (Female)	Notes
1.6 km Run	7 minutes	8 minutes	Timing is strict — train 4–6 weeks before exam
Squat Jumps (Uthak-Baithak)	20 in 2 minutes	15 in 2 minutes	Continuous, full depth
Push-ups	10 in 2 minutes	5 in 2 minutes	Chest must touch ground
Sit-ups	10 in 2 minutes	10 in 2 minutes	Hands behind head

Physical test standards seem easy on paper but many candidates fail due to poor stamina from lack of dedicated physical preparation. Start running 4–6 weeks before the exam. A 7-minute 1.6 km run requires consistent training — most untrained candidates take 9–11 minutes.

Coast Guard GK: ICG Facts for the Exam

GK in Coast Guard CBT has a maritime and ICG-specific angle. These are near-certain questions:

• ICG was established in 1977 under the Coast Guard Act, 1978
• ICG headquartered in New Delhi; operational HQ at Mumbai
• ICG operates under the Ministry of Defence
• ICG’s jurisdiction: 200 nautical miles Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of India
• India has the 7th longest coastline in the world — approximately 7,516 km
• ICG’s motto: “Vayam Rakshamah” (We Protect)
• ICG conducts operations: Search & Rescue (SAR), anti-poaching, anti-smuggling, pollution response
• Major ICG districts: North West (Mumbai), North East (Kolkata), Andaman & Nicobar, Lakshadweep
• INS Chilka (Odisha) is the main ICG recruit training centre

CBT Paper Pattern: Every Section Mapped

The Coast Guard Navik CBT has 100 questions to solve in 60 minutes — that's 36 seconds per question. Understanding the exact weightage of each section helps you build a time-management strategy rather than attempting questions randomly.

Section	Questions	Time Budget (60 min)	Focus Topics
Mathematics	25	14–16 min	Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Statistics
Physics	25	14–16 min	Mechanics, Optics, Electricity, Thermodynamics
English	25	12–14 min	Grammar, Comprehension, Vocabulary
General Knowledge	15	8–10 min	ICG history, Current Affairs, Maritime
Reasoning	10	6–8 min	Series, Analogy, Coding–Decoding

Negative marking: -0.25 per wrong answer. Attempt only if you are 70%+ confident. A 60-65 correct score generally clears the cut-off in competitive years.

Mathematics and Physics: High-Value Topics

Subject	High-Priority Topic	Expected Questions	Typical Difficulty
Maths	Trigonometry (sin/cos/tan identities, heights & distances)	4–5	Medium
Maths	Quadratic Equations & Polynomials	3–4	Easy–Medium
Maths	Statistics (mean, median, mode, SD)	2–3	Easy
Maths	Coordinate Geometry (distance, section formula)	2–3	Medium
Maths	Probability	2	Easy
Physics	Laws of Motion (Newton's laws, friction)	3–4	Medium
Physics	Electricity (Ohm's law, circuits, power)	3–4	Medium
Physics	Optics (mirrors, lenses, refraction)	2–3	Easy–Medium
Physics	Waves & Sound	2–3	Easy
Physics	Thermodynamics (laws, heat transfer)	2	Medium

Both subjects are strictly 10+2 level. NCERT Physics Part 1 and Part 2 (Class 11 & 12) cover 90% of what appears. For Maths, NCERT Class 11 chapters on Trigonometry, Statistics, and Probability are especially productive.

ICG General Knowledge: What Actually Comes

GK in the Coast Guard exam is distinctly maritime-focused, unlike SSC GD or CRPF where GK is broad. Expect questions on:

GK Category	Sample Questions	Source to Prepare
Coast Guard History	Year ICG was established (1977), first DG, INS Chilka	ICG official website
Maritime Geography	Exclusive Economic Zone (200 nautical miles), straits, key ports	NCERT Geography
ICG Operations	Operation Sagar Kavach, anti-poaching patrols, SAR operations	Current affairs
Defence / Science	ISRO launches, missile names, Agni/BrahMos basics	Monthly current affairs
National Affairs	Awards, sports, government schemes (PM Matsya Sampada Yojana)	Monthly digest

The ICG-specific GK section differentiates this exam from CAPF exams. Spend 30 minutes studying the ICG Wikipedia article and official website — it yields 3–4 guaranteed correct answers.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Standards and Strategy

Candidates who clear CBT are called for PFT. The physical standards are set for sea service — they are more demanding than most CAPF fitness tests:

Event	Standard (General / OBC / EWS)	Standard (SC / ST)	Failure = ?
1.6 km Run	Under 7 min 00 sec	Under 7 min 10 sec	Eliminated
Sit-ups	20 in 2 minutes	15 in 2 minutes	Eliminated
Pull-ups (Chin-ups)	Minimum 6	Minimum 5	Eliminated
Squat Thrusts	20 in 2 minutes	15 in 2 minutes	Eliminated

The 1.6 km run is the primary eliminator — start training 3–4 months before the exam date. A timing of 6:30–6:45 gives a comfortable buffer. Pull-ups are the second common failure point; 6 reps requires consistent upper-body training from week one.

English Section: Most Neglected, Easy to Score

25 marks from English — most candidates underestimate this section and lose easy points. The questions are straightforward 10+2 level grammar, not literature or advanced comprehension.

English Topic	Typical Questions	What to Practice
Error Spotting / Grammar	5–6	Subject-verb agreement, tense errors, prepositions
Fill in the Blanks	4–5	Articles (a/an/the), conjunctions, verb forms
Synonyms and Antonyms	3–4	High-frequency 10+2 vocabulary lists
One-Word Substitution	2–3	Standard substitution lists (100 common ones)
Reading Comprehension	5–6	200–300 word passage, 4–5 questions
Sentence Rearrangement / Jumbles	2–3	Para jumble practice from SSC sets

A 22–24/25 score in English is achievable with 3–4 weeks of focused practice. This frees up your remaining time for Mathematics and Physics, where questions are harder. Never skip English preparation — it's the easiest section to secure full marks.

Study Plan: 90-Day Preparation Schedule

Phase	Duration	Focus Areas	Daily Hours
Phase 1 — Foundation	Day 1–30	NCERT Physics Ch.1–15, Maths Trigo + Algebra	3–4 hours study + 1 hour physical training
Phase 2 — Build	Day 31–60	NCERT Physics Ch.16–30, Maths Stats + Prob + Geometry	3–4 hours + 1 hour PT + mock tests start
Phase 3 — Practice	Day 61–80	English full coverage, GK maritime, Reasoning	4 hours + mock tests daily + 1 hour PT
Phase 4 — Revision	Day 81–90	Full syllabus revision, 2 mocks/day, weak areas only	5 hours + PT + PFT simulation

Physical training must run parallel to academic preparation. Start with 2 km runs from Day 1 — reduce distance anxiety well before PFT. Week 10–12: simulate the full 1.6 km run under 7 minutes every third day to build race-day confidence.

Reasoning Section: 10 Easy Marks

With only 10 questions, Reasoning should take under 7 minutes in the actual exam. Focus on pattern-recognition types that repeat every year:

• Number Series: 2–3 questions — arithmetic/geometric progressions, difference patterns
• Analogy (Word): 2 questions — recognise relationship types (tool:action, part:whole)
• Coding–Decoding: 2 questions — letter shift, number coding
• Odd One Out: 1–2 questions — category elimination
• Direction Sense / Blood Relations: 1 question each

Attempt Reasoning last in the exam — it's the quickest section and relieves time pressure after finishing Maths and Physics.

Previous Year Pattern Analysis: What Repeats

Based on candidates' feedback from past ICG Navik exams, certain question types appear every year without fail. Recognising these patterns saves preparation time:

Subject	Recurring Question Type	Frequency	How to Prepare
Maths	Height & Distance (Trigonometry application)	Every year, 2–3 questions	Practice 50+ problems from NCERT examples
Maths	Statistics — mean/median calculation from table	Most years, 2 questions	NCERT Class 10-11 Stats chapter
Physics	Ohm's Law circuit calculation (series/parallel)	Every year, 2 questions	NCERT Class 12 Chapter 3
Physics	Ray optics — mirror/lens formula	Most years, 2 questions	NCERT Class 12 Chapter 9
English	Article usage (a/an/the) fill-in-the-blank	Every year, 3–4 questions	Rules + 200 practice sentences
GK	ICG establishment year, first DG, INS Chilka	Every year, 2–3 questions	ICG official website + Wikipedia
Reasoning	Arithmetic number series	Every year, 2 questions	Practice 100 series problems

The ICG GK questions are the most predictable in the entire paper. Three facts that have appeared in multiple cohorts: ICG was established on 18 August 1978 (as an independent service), first Director General was Vice Admiral V.A. Kamath, and INS Chilka is located in Chilika Lake, Odisha. Memorise these three and you have guaranteed correct answers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is NCERT enough for Coast Guard Navik CBT?

Yes — Class 11 and 12 NCERT Physics and Mathematics books are the primary source. ICG does not set questions at engineering entrance level. Revise all NCERT examples and exercises. For English, standard grammar books (Wren & Martin basics) are sufficient. For GK, a current affairs digest for the 3 months before the exam plus ICG-specific facts covers 90% of GK questions.

Q: How many attempts are there for Coast Guard Navik?

ICG releases notifications 2–3 times per year (01/2026, 02/2026, etc.). You can apply for each notification as long as you meet the age limit (18–22 for General). Once you cross 22 years (General) or the age limit for your category, you become ineligible. This typically gives 2–3 attempts if you start applying at 19–20.

Q: What is the CBT cutoff for Coast Guard Navik?

ICG does not publish a fixed cutoff. The cutoff is merit-based — it depends on the number of vacancies and the number of candidates who appear for that notification. Historically, scoring 70%+ in CBT significantly improves your chances of clearing Stage 1 in most notifications.

Coast Guard Navik GD Syllabus 2026 – CBT Pattern, Topics और Preparation Strategy

Indian Coast Guard Navik GD recruitment mein Stage 1 CBT (Computer Based Test) hota hai jisme 10+2 level ke Physics aur Maths heavy questions aate hain, uske baad Stage 2 Physical Fitness Test + Medical। Koi GD, interview, ya technical paper nahi — sirf ek objective test। Is article mein complete topic-wise breakdown aur preparation plan hai।

Stage 1: CBT — Exam Pattern

Feature	Details
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions	~100 questions (notification confirm kare)
Negative Marking	0.25 marks per wrong answer
Duration	60 minutes
Subjects	Maths + Physics + English + GK + Reasoning

Subject-wise Topics

विषय	Approx Questions	Key Topics
Mathematics	25–30	Number system, Algebra, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Statistics, Time-Speed-Distance
Physics	25–30	Laws of Motion, Optics, Electricity, Waves, Modern Physics (Class 11-12 NCERT level)
English	15–20	Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Fill in blanks
GK	15–20	Indian History, Geography, Current Affairs, ICG facts, Maritime GK
Reasoning	10–15	Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction, Analogy

Physics mein kya padhein

Physics mein highest marks aate hain — NCERT Class 11-12 se directly questions। Focus karein: Mechanics (Newton laws, circular motion), Optics (reflection, refraction, lenses — numericals frequent), Electricity (Ohm law, circuits), Waves (Doppler effect), Modern Physics (Photoelectric effect, Bohr model)।

Stage 2: Physical Fitness Test

Test	Male Standard	Female Standard
1.6 km Run	7 minutes	8 minutes
Squat Jumps	20 in 2 min	15 in 2 min
Push-ups	10 in 2 min	5 in 2 min
Sit-ups	10 in 2 min	10 in 2 min

Physical test standards easy lagte hain but 7-minute 1.6 km run ke liye dedicated training chahiye — untrained candidates 9–11 minutes lete hain। Exam se 4–6 week pehle daily running shuru karo।

ICG GK: Exam ke liye Zaruri Facts

• ICG ki sthapana 1977 mein hui — Coast Guard Act, 1978
• ICG Ministry of Defence ke under operate karta hai
• ICG ka motto: "Vayam Rakshamah" (We Protect)
• India ki coastline: ~7,516 km (world mein 7th longest)
• ICG jurisdiction: 200 nautical miles EEZ
• Basic training: INS Chilka, Odisha — 6 months

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: Coast Guard CBT ke liye NCERT kaafi hai?

Haan — Class 11-12 NCERT Physics aur Maths primary source hai। Engineering entrance level questions nahi aate। NCERT ke saare examples aur exercises revise karo। GK ke liye 3 months ka current affairs + ICG-specific facts 90% cover kar lete hain।

Q: Coast Guard Navik mein kitne attempts milte hain?

ICG saal mein 2–3 notifications (01/2026, 02/2026, etc.) nikalta hai। Jab tak age limit (18–22 General) hai, har notification mein apply kar sakte hain। Typically 2–3 attempts milte hain agar 19–20 saal ki umar mein start karo।

CBT Paper Pattern: Section-wise Strategy

Coast Guard Navik CBT mein 100 questions — 60 minutes. Matlab 36 seconds per question. Negative marking (-0.25) hai, isliye sirf 70%+ confident hone pe attempt karein. 60–65 correct answers generally cut-off clear karte hain.

Section	Questions	Time Budget	Focus
Mathematics	25	14–16 min	Trigo, Geometry, Stats, Algebra
Physics	25	14–16 min	Mechanics, Electricity, Optics
English	25	12–14 min	Grammar, Comprehension, Vocab
General Knowledge	15	8–10 min	ICG history, Maritime, Current Affairs
Reasoning	10	6–8 min	Series, Analogy, Coding

Maths aur Physics: High-Value Topics

Dono subjects strictly 10+2 level hain. NCERT Class 11-12 Physics (Part 1 aur 2) 90% syllabus cover karta hai. Maths mein Trigonometry, Statistics, aur Probability sabse productive chapters hain.

Physics mein Laws of Motion, Electricity (Ohm's Law, circuits), aur Optics se 8–10 questions expect karein. Maths mein Trigonometry identities aur heights & distances se 4–5 questions aate hain — in dono ko strongest banana sabse important hai.

ICG General Knowledge: Maritime Focus

Coast Guard GK SSC GD ya CRPF se alag hota hai — maritime-focused questions zyada aate hain. Kya prepare karein:

• ICG established 1977, INS Chilka (Odisha) — basic training centre
• EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) = 200 nautical miles
• Operation Sagar Kavach, anti-poaching patrols
• Key ports, straits, maritime geography
• Monthly current affairs: ISRO launches, defence schemes

ICG official website aur Wikipedia article 30 minute mein padhein — 3–4 guaranteed questions cover ho jaate hain.

Physical Fitness Test: Standards aur Strategy

Event	Standard (General/OBC/EWS)	Standard (SC/ST)
1.6 km Run	7 minute se kam	7 min 10 sec se kam
Sit-ups	20 in 2 minutes	15 in 2 minutes
Pull-ups	Minimum 6	Minimum 5
Squat Thrusts	20 in 2 minutes	15 in 2 minutes

1.6 km run sabse bada eliminator hai — exam se 3–4 mahine pehle training start karein. 6:30–6:45 ka target rakhein. Pull-ups ke liye regular upper-body training day-1 se shuru karein.

English Section: Easy 25 Marks

English mein 10+2 level grammar questions hote hain — literature nahi. Error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms/antonyms, comprehension — yeh standard topics hain. 3–4 weeks mein 22–24/25 score achievable hai.

English kabhi skip mat karein — yeh sabse aasaan full-marks section hai. Isko strong rakh ke Maths aur Physics ke liye zyada time milta hai.

90-Day Study Plan

Phase	Days	Focus	Daily
Foundation	1–30	NCERT Physics + Maths Trigo/Algebra	3–4 hrs + 1 hr PT
Build	31–60	NCERT Physics complete + Maths Stats/Geometry	4 hrs + mocks start + PT
Practice	61–80	English + GK maritime + Reasoning	4 hrs + daily mocks + PT
Revision	81–90	Full revision + 2 mocks/day + PFT simulation	5 hrs + PT race practice

Physical training Day 1 se start karein. 2 km run se shuru karein. Week 10–12 mein 1.6 km run under 7 minutes simulate karein — race day pe confidence aayega.

Reasoning: 10 Easy Marks, 7 Minutes

Reasoning mein sirf 10 questions hain — 7 minute mein khatam karo. Number Series (2–3 questions), Analogy (2), Coding-Decoding (2), Odd One Out (1–2), Direction/Blood Relations (1). Exam mein Reasoning last mein attempt karein — yeh sabse fast section hai.

Previous Year Pattern: Kya Repeat Hota Hai

Past ICG Navik exams ke candidates feedback se pata chala hai ki yeh topics har saal aate hain:

• Maths: Height & Distance (Trigo application) — 2–3 questions, har saal
• Maths: Statistics — mean/median table calculation — 2 questions
• Physics: Ohm's Law circuit (series/parallel) — 2 questions, har saal
• Physics: Mirror/Lens formula — 2 questions
• English: Article usage (a/an/the) — 3–4 questions, har saal
• GK: ICG established 18 August 1978, first DG VA Kamath, INS Chilka (Chilika Lake) — guaranteed questions
• Reasoning: Arithmetic number series — 2 questions, har saal

ICG GK sabse predictable section hai. Yeh 3 facts yaad karo: (1) ICG independent service 18 August 1978 ko bani, (2) pehle DG VA Kamath the, (3) INS Chilka, Chilika Lake, Odisha mein hai — multiple cohorts mein yeh aaye hain.