Introduction: Indian Coast Guard Pilot & Navigator are one of the key positions in the Indian Coast Guard services, apparently it is one the forces of the union which is responsible to enforce the maritime laws of the India along its coastal line. The coast guards work closely with the Indian Navy and Indian |Customs which makes it very competent and adventurous jobs as well.
The selection process to Indian Coast Guard services is same as the Indian Navy, Indian Army and Indian Air Force. The process is conveyed and organized by the Service Selection Board (SSB) one has to follow the eligibility criteria and rules of SSB.
We already have published articles with in depth details about the posts and eligibility criteria in the India Coast Guard for which we drop links at the end of the article. Although this article is intended to guide the applicants for the post of mentioned below
1) General Duty (Pilot/Navigator)
2) Short Service appointment (Pilot only)
The first category of the post General Duty (Pilot/Navigator) is open for only male candidates only. Perhaps the second category post which is short service appointment (Pilot only) is open for both and male and female candidates.
Let’s get you started..!!!
List and Eligibility Indian Coast Guard Pilot & Navigator
1) General Duty (Pilot/Navigator)
The General Duty (Pilot/Navigator) is the post only eligible for Males candidates only. Below you will find eligibility details pertaining to Age Limit, Education Qualification and Medical standards.
Eligibility Criteria for General Duty (Pilot/Navigator)
| Age | Age Relaxation | Education Qualification |
| Age limit is between 19-25 years of age | SC/ST candidates (5 years)
OBC (3 years)
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Candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
Also applicants must have a 10+2 Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as the main subjects.
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Medical Eligibility Criteria for General Duty (Pilot/Navigator)
| Post | Height | Weight | Chest | Eyesight |
| General Duty (Pilot/Navigator) | Minimum height requirement- 162.5 cm. Maximum height- 197 cm. Minimum leg length- 99 cm. Maximum leg length- 120 cm. | Proportionate to the Height and Age. | Good fitness with 5 cms of chest expansion | 6/6 –without Glass in both eyes |
2) Short Service appointment (Pilot only)
The above entry mode is for a short service period which is approximately for 8 years at first but it could be extended 10 to 14 years as per rules and service delivered during the past tenure. The post is also open for both male and female candidates.
Below you will find eligibility details pertaining to Age Limit, Education Qualification and Medical standards.
Eligibility Criteria for Short Service appointment (Pilot only) with valid CPL (Commercial Pilot licence)
| Age | Age Relaxation | Education Qualification |
| Age limit is between 19-25 years of age | SC/ST candidates (5 years)
OBC (3 years)
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Applicant should hold a commercial Pilot License (CPL) authorized by Director General of Civil Aviation.
10+2 from a recognized board with Mathematics and Physics as mandatory subjects with 60% aggregate marks.
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Medical Eligibility Criteria for Short Service appointment (Pilot only)
| Post | Height | Weight | Chest | Eyesight |
| Short Service appointment (Pilot only) | Minimum height requirement- 162.5 cm. Maximum height- 197 cm. Minimum leg length- 99 cm. Maximum leg length- 120 cm. | Proportionate to the Height and Age. | Good fitness with 5 cms of chest expansion | 6/6 –without Glass in both eyes |
Note: Please check the official site joinindiancoastguard.gov.in for any clarification. One has to apply online on the official web portal for the position, once through with online selection process you will be called for another round of selection process in various parts of India as applicable.
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