Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 365 Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) 01/2027 and 02/2027 batches. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online before the last date, 21 October 2026. In this article we provide complete details about eligibility, vacancy, salary, selection process and application procedure.
Recruitment Overview
| Job Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
| Post Name | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Recruitment Batch | CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Total Vacancies | 365 |
| Job Type | Government Job (Armed Force of the Union) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 October 2026 |
| Official Website | joinindiancoastguard.gov.in |
About the Recruitment
The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, is recruiting enrolled personnel through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT). Candidates from Class 10, Class 12 and Diploma backgrounds can apply for different posts, subject to the eligibility given below.
The recruitment is held in two batches, 01/2027 and 02/2027. The first stage Computer Based Examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission.
Vacancy Details
A total of 365 vacancies are released across both batches. The batch wise and post wise vacancy breakdown is as follows.
CGEPT-01/2027 Batch (190 Posts)
| Post Name | Gender | No of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | Male | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | Male | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | Male | 9 |
CGEPT-02/2027 Batch (175 Posts)
| Post Name | Gender | No of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | Female | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Male | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | Male | 20 |
Educational Qualification
- Navik (General Duty): Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognised by COBSE.
- Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE.
- Hygienist-I: Matriculation OR ITI or equivalent from a Board of Education recognised by the Central/State Government.
- Yantrik: Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE AND a 3 or 4 years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE. OR Class 10th and Class 12th passed from a COBSE recognised board AND a 2 or 3 years Diploma in the same disciplines approved by AICTE.
Age Limit
| Post Name | Batch | Date of Birth Between |
|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 01/27 and 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Yantrik | 01/27 | 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 02/27 | 01 November 2005 to 01 October 2009 |
| Hygienist-I | 02/27 | 01 November 2002 to 01 October 2009 |
Age Relaxation: OBC (NCL) candidates get 3 years and SC/ST candidates get 5 years of relaxation.
Application Fee
Candidates need to pay an application fee as per category mentioned below. Payment can be made through net banking, Visa/Master/Maestro/RuPay credit or debit card, or UPI.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC (NCL) / EWS and others | ₹550 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
Selection Process
The selection is held in four stages. Candidates must qualify at each stage to move ahead.
- Stage-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 100 multiple choice questions, 100 marks, 1 hour, in Hindi and English. There is no negative marking. Qualifying marks are 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST candidates.
- Stage-II: ICG Recruitment Centre – Identity and biometric verification, Physical Fitness Test (1.6 km run, squats, push-ups and bent-knee sit-ups), Assessment & Adaptability Test (qualifying) and document verification. Candidates should be ready to stay 1 to 2 days at the centre.
- Stage-III: Training Base at INS Chilka – Identity check including Aadhaar based verification, original document verification and Pre-Enrolment Medical Examination.
- Stage-IV: Final Document Verification & Authentication – Detailed verification of original educational, identity and category certificates.
Final selection depends on performance, eligibility, medical standards and the number of vacancies.
Salary
The salary details are not mentioned in the source summary of the notification. Selected candidates will be paid as per the Pay Matrix applicable to each post, along with other admissible allowances. Please check the official notification for the exact pay level.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website through the Apply Online link below.
- Open the recruitment notification and read it carefully.
- Complete the registration by clicking “New Registration”, then log in.
- Fill out the application form carefully with your personal and educational details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee as per your category (not applicable for SC/ST) and submit the form before the last date.
- Take a print of the submitted application form.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 06 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 October 2026 |
| Stage-I CBE Exam Date | To be announced |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application is 21 October 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
There are 365 vacancies: 190 in the CGEPT 01/2027 batch and 175 in the CGEPT 02/2027 batch.
Q3. What is the application mode?
The application mode is online, through the SSC portal.
Q4. What is the qualification for Navik (General Duty)?
Candidates must have passed Class 12 with Maths and Physics from a COBSE recognised board.
Q5. What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹550 for General, OBC (NCL), EWS and other candidates. SC/ST candidates do not pay any fee.
Q6. What is the selection process?
Selection has four stages: Computer Based Examination, recruitment centre tests (PFT and adaptability test), INS Chilka medical and document check, and final document verification.
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