🎉 Congratulations to the Provisionally Selected Candidates!
Congratulations to all candidates who have successfully progressed through the Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff recruitment process.
Candidates included in the provisional select lists should carefully follow the instructions regarding document verification and pre-appointment formalities.
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Result 2026: Fireman, Topass & Lascar-I Provisional Select Lists, Marks & Swimming Test Results
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Result 2026 – Quick Overview
Complete Notification-Wise Result Updates
| Notification | Post | Type | Important Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/2025-BCS | Fireman & Topass | Provisional Marks & Swimming Test Result | Written marks + swimming status |
| 14/2025-BCS | Fireman & Topass | Provisional Select List | Provisional selection |
| 16/2025-BCS | Lascar-I | Provisional Select List | Provisional selection |
| 18/2025-BCS | Lascar-I | Provisional Marks & Swimming Test Result | Written marks + swimming status |
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Recruitment – Complete Timeline
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- 08–14 March 2025: Notification 01/2025-BCS was published for recruitment to Boat Crew Staff.
- 02–08 August 2025: Notification 02/2025-BCS / corrigendum notified additional vacancies and related recruitment details.
- 01 November 2025: Eligibility notification 03/2025-BCS published the provisionally eligible candidates and examination information.
- 30 November 2025: Written examination for the Fireman and Topass recruitment stage.
- 25 January 2026: Written examination for Lascar-I.
- 16 February 2026: Swimming-test stage for the relevant Fireman/Topass candidates.
- April 2026: Notification 13/2025-BCS published provisional marks and swimming status for Fireman and Topass.
- May 2026: Swimming test for Lascar-I candidates, as referred to in Notification 16/2025-BCS.
- 2026: Provisional select lists were issued through Notifications 14/2025-BCS and 16/2025-BCS.
- 2026: Notification 18/2025-BCS published the provisional marks and swimming-test result information for Lascar-I. ```
Boat Crew Staff Vacancies – Important Vacancy Information
The August 2025 corrigendum added vacancies to the original recruitment. The additional vacancies included:
| Post | Additional Vacancies | Important Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Lascar-I | 90 | Additional vacancies under Notification 02/2025-BCS |
| Fireman (Boat Crew) | 37 | Additional vacancies |
| Topass | 4 | Additional vacancies |
| Syrang of Lascars | 2 | Additional vacancies |
The notification also contained specified backlog vacancies. Vacancy numbers are subject to the conditions stated in the official recruitment notifications.
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff – Post & Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Matrix | Broad Role |
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| Lascar-I | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | Boat/crew support and prescribed naval establishment duties |
| Fireman | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | Fire-safety and related duties according to post requirements |
| Topass | Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | Support/utility duties according to departmental requirements |
Notification 13/2025-BCS – Fireman & Topass Marks / Swimming Result
Notification 13/2025-BCS published provisional written-examination marks, ranking and swimming-test status for Fireman and Topass.
The Fireman list contains 92 candidates: 72 marked Pass, 18 marked Fail and 2 marked Absent in the swimming-test column.
The Topass list contains 32 candidates: 18 marked Pass, 9 marked Fail and 5 marked Absent.
Notification 14/2025-BCS – Fireman & Topass Provisional Select List
Notification 14/2025-BCS represents the next important stage after the marks and swimming-test results. It contains the provisional select list for recruitment to Fireman and Topass of Boat Crew Staff.
🔥 Fireman
An indexed copy of the notification reports 67 provisionally selected Fireman candidates.
Candidates remain subject to the conditions stated in the official notification and subsequent verification.
⚓ Topass
The notification also contains the provisional Topass selection list.
Candidates should verify their roll number directly in the official PDF rather than relying on unofficial summaries.
📑 Verification
Inclusion in a provisional select list does not remove the requirement to satisfy document, eligibility and appointment conditions.
Lascar-I Written Examination 2026
The Lascar-I recruitment followed a separate examination schedule. Notification 16/2025-BCS states that the written examination was conducted on:
Candidates who progressed to the next stage were subsequently required to undertake the swimming test.
Notification 18/2025-BCS – Lascar-I Marks & Swimming Test Result
Notification 18/2025-BCS concerns the provisional marks and swimming-test results for the Lascar-I post of Boat Crew Staff.
The related selection notification confirms that the Lascar-I swimming test was undertaken in May 2026.
Notification 16/2025-BCS – Lascar-I Provisional Select List
Notification 16/2025-BCS is the provisional select list for Lascar-I of Boat Crew Staff.
The indexed copy of Notification 16/2025-BCS contains 281 provisionally selected candidates for Lascar-I. The list includes candidates across applicable categories such as General/UR, OBC, SC, ST and EWS, with category/vacancy codes shown against candidates.
How to Check Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Result
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- Visit the official Indian Navy website.
- Open the Civilian / Boat Crew Staff recruitment result section.
- Select the relevant notification: 13/2025-BCS, 14/2025-BCS, 16/2025-BCS or 18/2025-BCS.
- Download the PDF.
- Open the PDF and use Ctrl + F on a computer or the PDF search function on a mobile phone.
- Enter your roll number.
- Check your marks, rank, swimming status or selection status, depending on the notification.
- Save a copy of the PDF for future reference. ```
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Selection Process
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- Online Application: Candidates submitted applications through the designated recruitment portal.
- Application Scrutiny: Applications and uploaded documents were scrutinised.
- Provisional Eligibility: Eligible candidates were called for the written examination. This stage itself did not guarantee selection.
- Written Examination: Candidates appeared for the applicable written examination.
- Written Marks / Ranking: Provisional marks and ranking were published for the relevant posts.
- Swimming Test: Candidates required to undergo the swimming test were called according to the applicable schedule.
- Provisional Select List: Candidates selected according to merit, vacancies and applicable recruitment conditions were included in provisional select lists.
- Document Verification: Original certificates and eligibility conditions are subject to verification.
- Pre-Appointment Formalities: Provisionally selected candidates are required to follow the instructions issued by the competent authority/Command/Unit.
- Appointment: Final appointment remains subject to fulfilment of all applicable conditions and official appointment instructions. ```
Indian Navy Boat Crew Swimming Test
Swimming was an important qualifying stage for the applicable Boat Crew Staff posts. The recruitment notification specified swimming requirements for posts including Lascar-I, Fireman and Topass.
50-metre swimming followed by 2 minutes 30 seconds of floating without floating aids and a 5-metre jump. ```
Candidates should always follow the exact requirements contained in the notification applicable to their particular post and category.
Boat Crew Staff Written Examination Pattern
| Subject | Lascar-I / Fireman | Syrang / Topass |
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| General Intelligence, Reasoning & Numerical Aptitude | 40 marks | 20 marks |
| General English | 40 marks | 20 marks |
| General Awareness | 20 marks | 10 marks |
| Knowledge in Relevant Field | — | 50 marks |
| Total | 100 marks | 100 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours | 2 hours |
PwBD candidates were provided the applicable additional time specified in the recruitment notification.
How Many Candidates Applied?
Aspirants should be careful when quoting application statistics. The official eligibility notification provides lists of provisionally eligible, duplicate, ineligible and not-shortlisted candidates, but the documents used for this article do not establish one verified consolidated figure that can safely be described as the total number of applications received.
How Were Candidates Selected?
The provisional selection was not simply based on the original application. Candidates first had to satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions and progress through the examination and swimming-test stages.
The provisional select lists were prepared according to the applicable recruitment notifications, examination performance, swimming-test requirements, category/vacancy allocation and the relevant Government rules and instructions.
The Lascar-I Notification 16/2025-BCS expressly states that the candidates were provisionally selected on the basis of the written examination conducted on 25 January 2026 and the swimming test undertaken in May 2026, in accordance with the relevant notifications and rules.
What Happens After Provisional Selection?
Candidates whose roll numbers appear in a provisional select list should immediately prepare their original documents.
| Document | Why It May Be Required |
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| Educational Certificate | Verification of prescribed qualification |
| Date of Birth / Matriculation Certificate | Age verification |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/OBC/EWS, wherever applicable |
| PwBD Certificate | Where applicable |
| Experience Certificate | Where prescribed/applicable for the post |
| Photo Identity Proof | Identity verification |
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Career Growth
💼 Government Career
Boat Crew Staff posts provide employment within the Indian Navy's civilian establishment, subject to appointment and applicable service rules.
💰 Pay & Allowances
Level-1 posts carry the applicable 7th CPC pay matrix, with admissible allowances and deductions according to Government rules and posting.
📈 Promotion
Promotion depends on applicable service rules, seniority, eligibility, departmental vacancies and available promotional avenues. It should not be represented as an automatic fixed-time promotion.
Benefits of Indian Navy Civilian Government Service
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- Central Government civilian employment, subject to appointment.
- Pay under the applicable Central Government pay matrix.
- Admissible allowances according to applicable rules.
- Leave and other service benefits under applicable Government rules.
- Retirement-related benefits under the applicable Government framework.
- Career progression subject to service rules and vacancies.
- Opportunity to work in Naval establishments and Commands according to service requirements. ```
Official Indian Navy Result PDFs
Which PDF Should You Download?
| If You Applied For | Check This Notification | What It Shows |
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| Fireman | 13/2025-BCS | Marks, ranking and swimming status |
| Topass | 13/2025-BCS | Marks, ranking and swimming status |
| Fireman / Topass | 14/2025-BCS | Provisional select list |
| Lascar-I | 18/2025-BCS | Marks and swimming-test result |
| Lascar-I | 16/2025-BCS | Provisional select list |
Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Result 2026 – FAQs
Is the Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff result final?
The select lists discussed here are described as provisional. Candidates remain subject to the applicable verification and appointment conditions.
When was the Lascar-I written examination held?
The Lascar-I written examination was conducted on 25 January 2026.
When was the Lascar-I swimming test held?
Notification 16/2025-BCS states that the swimming test was undertaken in May 2026.
How many Lascar-I candidates were provisionally selected?
The indexed copy of Notification 16/2025-BCS contains 281 provisionally selected Lascar-I candidates.
How many Fireman candidates were provisionally selected?
An indexed copy of Notification 14/2025-BCS reports 67 provisionally selected Fireman candidates.
How many Fireman candidates passed the swimming test?
In Notification 13/2025-BCS, 72 of the 92 Fireman result entries are marked Pass.
How many Topass candidates passed the swimming test?
In Notification 13/2025-BCS, 18 of the 32 Topass result entries are marked Pass.
Does swimming-test pass guarantee appointment?
No. Passing the swimming test is not by itself a guarantee of final appointment. Candidates must satisfy the remaining recruitment and verification requirements.
How can I check whether I am selected?
Download the applicable provisional select-list PDF and search your roll number using Ctrl + F or your PDF reader's search facility.
How many applications were received?
The documents used for this article do not provide one verified consolidated total that should be described as the number of applications received. Therefore an unsupported total should not be published.
What is the salary of Lascar-I, Fireman and Topass?
The Level-1 pay matrix is ₹18,000–₹56,900, subject to applicable Government rules, allowances and deductions.
What should provisionally selected candidates do now?
Keep all original certificates ready, monitor official communication, follow document-verification instructions and comply with the pre-appointment formalities communicated by the competent authority.
⚓ Indian Navy Boat Crew Staff Result – Check Your Roll Number
Candidates should download the applicable official PDF and verify their roll number, marks, swimming status and selection status.
