Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026: 365 Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist-I Vacancies

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, is recruiting 365 Enrolled Personnel through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The recruitment covers Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) and Hygienist-I posts.

Online applications are being accepted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) from 6 October 2026 at 11:00 AM to 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. Navik (GD) has vacancies for both male and female candidates. Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I vacancies in this notice are for male candidates.

Candidates should read the complete notification carefully before applying because the eligibility rules, date-of-birth window, gender eligibility, educational qualification and selection stages differ by post and batch.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details: 365 Posts

The vacancy tables in the notification add up to 190 posts for CGEPT-01/2027 and 175 posts for CGEPT-02/2027, for a combined 365 tentative vacancies.

CGEPT-01/2027 — 190 Vacancies

CGEPT-02/2027 — 175 Vacancies

Important vacancy rule: Navik (GD) male recruitment is carried out zone-wise. The notification divides states and Union Territories into North, West, East, South and Central zones and prepares a separate merit list for each zone. Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I recruitment is on an All-India basis. Vacancies are tentative and may change.

Important Dates

The examination schedule is tentative. Candidates must regularly check their SSC login/dashboard and official Indian Coast Guard updates for E-admit cards and schedule changes.

Educational Qualification

The Yantrik notice also recognises specified equivalent diploma streams under the Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics/Telecommunication groups. Candidates should match the exact name of their diploma with the official discipline table before applying.

Candidates must enter the marks of all subjects exactly as shown in their marksheets. Incorrect or incomplete academic marks can result in cancellation of candidature.

Age / Date of Birth Rules

The notification uses exact date-of-birth windows rather than one common age cut-off for every post.

Age Relaxation

The applicable concession depends on the post, category and vacancy rules. Candidates applying against a zone/category with no reserved vacancy should carefully read the notification because category benefits may not apply in the same way when applying as an unreserved candidate.

The notification also states that, because the Indian Coast Guard is an Armed Force under the Ministry of Defence, persons with disability are not eligible to apply for this enrolled-personnel recruitment.

Pay and Benefits

Dearness Allowance and other admissible allowances are payable according to prevailing regulations and the nature/place of duty.

The notification also lists service benefits such as promotion opportunities, ration/clothing as per rules, medical treatment, government accommodation or house rent allowance subject to availability/rules, leave and LTC, retirement benefits under applicable government pension arrangements, canteen facilities and insurance cover under the applicable Coast Guard/Navy group insurance arrangements.

Application Fee

The fee is payable online through the modes made available on the SSC application system. Fee once paid is not refundable and cannot be held in reserve for another examination or selection.

Selection Process

Selection is compulsory through the notified stages and is subject to medical fitness, document verification and the number of vacancies available in the relevant batch/post.

1. Stage-I — Computer Based Examination (CBE): identity verification followed by the online examination.
2. Stage-II — Coast Guard recruitment centre: biometric/identity verification, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Assessment & Adaptability Test, document verification and recruitment medical examination.
3. Stage-III — INS Chilka: Aadhaar-based/basic identity check, document verification and pre-enrolment medical examination for candidates shortlisted in merit.
4. Stage-IV — final verification: verification/authentication of original educational and other documents with the concerned authorities before final enrolment/continuation of service.

Candidates have to qualify all applicable stages. Assessment test marks are not included in the final merit score except for the notified tie-breaking process.

Stage-I Exam Pattern

Where the examination is held in multiple shifts, marks may be normalised and the normalised score may be used for merit/cut-off purposes. The detailed syllabus is published through SSC/official recruitment instructions.

Physical Fitness Test and Medical Standards

The PFT is conducted at Stage-II. Candidates perform all four events continuously without a break.

Candidates undertake the PFT at their own risk and should report in suitable sports clothing and footwear. Qualifying the PFT does not by itself guarantee selection; candidates must also meet the recruitment medical standards.

The recruitment medical examination is carried out by the designated medical authorities. A candidate declared medically unfit may use the appeal-medical procedure only in the manner and time permitted in the notification.

Documents Candidates Should Keep Ready

The recruitment uses document uploads in stages. Depending on the post/category, candidates should keep the following originals and clear scanned copies ready:

• recent passport-size colour photograph as prescribed by the portal;
• live image capture during registration;
• scanned signature;
• Class 10 marksheet/certificate or accepted date-of-birth proof;
• Class 12 marksheet/certificate for posts where required;
• ITI certificate/marksheets for Hygienist-I where applicable;
• Diploma certificate and semester/year marksheets for Yantrik;
• valid identity proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, voter ID, driving licence or passport as permitted;
• category certificate for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/EWS, where applicable;
• domicile certificate where required, especially for Navik (GD) male zone-wise recruitment;
• service certificate/NOC for serving personnel, where applicable;
• other post/category-specific documents listed in the SSC/ICG instructions.

Uploaded documents must be clear, readable and valid for the period required by the recruitment notice. Candidates should not upload blurred, cropped or incomplete documents.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026

Applications are open now and must be submitted online through the Staff Selection Commission portal by 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

1. Choose the correct post before registration. Check whether you meet the qualification, gender and DOB window for Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik or Hygienist-I. Regal Naukri's Eligibility Pre-check can help you compare your basic profile with the notification, but the official CGEPT notice is the final authority.

1. Check your DOB carefully. CGEPT uses exact birth-date ranges that differ by post and batch. If you want to calculate your chronological age for reference, use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator, but rely on the official DOB window and relaxation rules when deciding eligibility.

1. Prepare documents before opening the form. Use the Government Job Document Checklist to organise your marksheets, category certificate, identity proof, domicile and diploma/ITI records as applicable.

1. Go to the official SSC portal. Register/login with an email address and mobile number that you can continue to use throughout the recruitment. The notice warns that changing or losing access to the registered contact details can create problems with E-admit cards and recruitment communication.

1. Complete the application for only the post you intend to compete for. If multiple applications are submitted in the same recruitment cycle, only the last fully completed application received by the system will be considered, and fees paid for earlier applications are not refunded.

1. Capture/upload the photograph exactly as instructed. CGEPT requires a recent photograph and real-time live-image capture during registration. If you need to prepare an existing photograph to the portal's permitted dimensions/file size, use the Photo Resizer only according to the SSC specifications shown on the application screen.

1. Enter academic marks exactly from your certificates. Do not round, omit or guess subject marks. Yantrik candidates should enter diploma details carefully and keep the required original/provisional certificate ready for later stages.

1. Upload documents and pay the fee. Pay ₹550 if applicable. SC/ST candidates are exempt under the notification. Check every uploaded file for legibility before proceeding.

1. Use the preview before final submission. Recheck your name, date of birth, category, post choice, marks, domicile details, photograph and documents. Submit only after all details match the supporting records.

1. Save the final application and registration details. Keep the application printout, fee/payment status and registration credentials. You will need to monitor the SSC dashboard for Stage-I/II/III updates and E-admit cards.

Candidates applying for a government recruitment online for the first time can also read Regal Naukri's How to Apply for Government Jobs in India guide for a broader walkthrough of registration, document preparation, fee payment and final submission.

Important: Regal Naukri tools and guides are preparation aids. Indian Coast Guard/SSC rules, corrigenda, portal instructions and the official notification always prevail for eligibility, acceptance, reservation, document validity and selection.

Important Official Links

The official Indian Coast Guard page directs candidates to ssc.gov.in for submission of applications. Do not use unofficial payment or application links sent through social media or messaging apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are in Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?

The two batches together contain 365 tentative vacancies: 190 in CGEPT-01/2027 and 175 in CGEPT-02/2027.

Can female candidates apply?

Yes. The notification provides 13 Navik (GD) female vacancies in each batch, for 26 female Navik (GD) vacancies in total. The Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I vacancies shown in this notice are for male candidates.

What is the last date to apply?

The online application closes on 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM.

What qualification is required for Navik GD?

Navik (GD) candidates must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board.

What qualification is required for Yantrik?

Yantrik requires the specified AICTE-approved engineering diploma route in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) disciplines, with the Class 10 or Class 10+12 combination specified in the notification.

Is there negative marking in Stage-I?

No. The notice states that there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the 100-mark Stage-I computer-based examination.

What is the PFT for male candidates?

Male candidates must complete the 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, followed by 20 squat-ups, 15 push-ups and 15 bent-knee sit-ups continuously.

What is the basic pay?

Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I have basic pay of ₹21,700 at Pay Level 3. Yantrik has basic pay of ₹29,200 at Pay Level 5 plus ₹6,200 Yantrik Pay, along with admissible allowances.

Where should candidates apply?

Applications must be submitted through the official Staff Selection Commission portal, ssc.gov.in, as directed by the Indian Coast Guard.