Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Apply for 365 Posts

Application Start Date	06 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 October 2026
Admit Card Release	Before Exam
Exam Date	November 2026

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has released the recruitment notification for the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for CGEPT-01/2027 and CGEPT-02/2027 batches. A total of 365 tentative vacancies have been announced for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts.

The online application process has started on 06 October 2026 and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 21 October 2026.

The recruitment is conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), and candidates must apply online through the prescribed application portal.

Candidates interested in joining the Indian Coast Guard should carefully check the post-wise educational qualification, age limit, vacancy distribution, physical standards, examination pattern and medical requirements before submitting the application.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Overview

Particular	Details
Organisation	Indian Coast Guard
Ministry	Ministry of Defence, Government of India
Recruitment	Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT)
Recruitment Batches	CGEPT-01/2027 & CGEPT-02/2027
Posts	Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik, Hygienist-I
Total Vacancies	365
Application Mode	Online
Application Start Date	06 October 2026
Last Date to Apply	21 October 2026
Application Start Time	11:00 AM
Application Closing Time	5:30 PM
Application Fee	₹550 for applicable candidates
SC/ST Fee	Nil
Selection Process	Stage-I, Stage-II, Stage-III and Stage-IV
Training	INS Chilka
Official Website	Indian Coast Guard / SSC

The Indian Coast Guard’s official recruitment page confirms the CGEPT-01/27 and CGEPT-02/27 registration announcement dated October 2026.

Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following dates in mind:

Event	Date
CGEPT Notification/Registration Notice	06 October 2026
Online Application Starts	06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
Last Date to Apply Online	21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-I Examination	Tentatively November 2026
CGEPT-02/2027 Stage-I Examination	Tentatively November 2026
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-II	Tentatively February 2027
CGEPT-02/2027 Stage-II	Tentatively February 2027
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-III	Tentatively May 2027
CGEPT-02/2027 Stage-III	Tentatively October 2027
Training for CGEPT-01/2027	Tentatively May 2027
Training for CGEPT-02/2027	Tentatively November 2027

Candidates should treat examination and training dates as tentative until the Indian Coast Guard issues the relevant schedule.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Vacancy 2026

The recruitment covers 365 tentative vacancies across two batches.

CGEPT-01/2027 Vacancy

Post	Gender	Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)	Male	117
Navik (General Duty)	Female	13
Yantrik (Mechanical)	Male	28
Yantrik (Electrical)	Male	23
Yantrik (Electronics)	Male	9
Total		190

CGEPT-02/2027 Vacancy

Post	Gender	Vacancies
Navik (General Duty)	Male	117
Navik (General Duty)	Female	13
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Male	25
Hygienist-I	Male	20
Total		175

Total Vacancy

365 Posts

The vacancy distribution is tentative and can change according to the administrative requirements of the Indian Coast Guard.

For Navik (GD) male candidates, recruitment is conducted zone-wise, while several other categories are filled on an all-India basis.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Navik (General Duty)

A total of 260 Navik GD vacancies are available across the two batches:

• 234 Male vacancies
• 26 Female vacancies

Candidates appointed as Navik GD are primarily employed in operational and maritime duties and may be posted at different Coast Guard establishments depending upon service requirements.

Navik (Domestic Branch)

There are 25 vacancies for Navik (Domestic Branch) under CGEPT-02/2027.

The Domestic Branch personnel perform duties related to food preparation, housekeeping and associated support services onboard Coast Guard establishments and ships.

Yantrik

Yantrik vacancies are available under CGEPT-01/2027:

• Yantrik Mechanical: 28
• Yantrik Electrical: 23
• Yantrik Electronics: 9

Total Yantrik vacancies: 60

Hygienist-I

There are 20 vacancies for Hygienist-I under CGEPT-02/2027.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the prescribed educational, age, nationality, physical and medical requirements for the post for which they are applying.

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens.

Educational Qualification

Navik (General Duty)

Candidates applying for Navik GD should have passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Physics from a recognised education board.

The qualification should meet the requirements specified in the official CGEPT notification.

Navik (Domestic Branch)

Candidates applying for Navik DB should have passed Class 10th from a recognised education board.

Yantrik

Candidates applying for Yantrik should have the required Class 10/12 qualification along with an approved diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.

The relevant disciplines include:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering
• Telecommunication/Radio/Power-related engineering disciplines, as prescribed in the notification

The diploma must satisfy the recognition requirements specified by the Indian Coast Guard.

Hygienist-I

Candidates applying for Hygienist-I must possess the educational qualification prescribed in the official notification.

Candidates should not rely only on abbreviated eligibility information available on job portals. The exact qualification, recognition requirements and other conditions should be checked in the official advertisement before applying.

Age Limit

The age requirement varies according to the post and batch.

Navik GD

For both CGEPT-01/2027 and CGEPT-02/2027, candidates should fall within the prescribed date-of-birth range specified in the notification.

Yantrik

For CGEPT-01/2027, the prescribed date-of-birth range is:

01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009

Navik DB

For CGEPT-02/2027, the prescribed date-of-birth range is:

01 November 2005 to 01 October 2009

Hygienist-I

For CGEPT-02/2027, the prescribed date-of-birth range is:

01 November 2002 to 01 October 2009

Age relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the rules mentioned in the recruitment notification.

Candidates should verify their exact date of birth against the applicable post and batch before completing the application.

Application Fee

The application fee for the recruitment is:

Category	Fee
General/EWS/OBC	₹550
SC/ST	Nil

The fee is payable through the prescribed online payment methods.

Candidates should ensure that the transaction is successfully completed before the closing date. Merely filling the application form without completing a required fee payment does not necessarily constitute a valid application.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Salary 2026

The Indian Coast Guard provides a structured pay scale along with various allowances and service benefits.

Navik GD Salary

Navik GD is placed at Pay Level-3.

Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month

In addition to basic pay, eligible personnel receive applicable allowances according to service rules, duty location and other conditions.

Navik DB Salary

Navik DB is also placed at Pay Level-3.

Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month

Other applicable allowances and benefits are provided according to Indian Coast Guard regulations.

Hygienist-I Salary

Hygienist-I is also associated with Pay Level-3.

Basic Pay: ₹21,700 per month

Yantrik Salary

Yantrik personnel are placed at Pay Level-5.

Basic Pay: ₹29,200 per month

In addition, Yantrik personnel receive Yantrik Pay of ₹6,200 per month, along with applicable allowances.

Thus, the basic pay plus Yantrik Pay is:

₹29,200 + ₹6,200 = ₹35,400 per month, before applicable allowances and deductions.

The salary figures above represent basic/structured pay components and should not be confused with the final monthly in-hand salary.

Allowances and Benefits

Selected candidates may receive various benefits and allowances according to applicable Indian Coast Guard service regulations.

These may include:

• Dearness Allowance
• House Rent Allowance or accommodation, as applicable
• Medical facilities
• Ration-related benefits
• Clothing allowance/benefits
• Leave benefits
• Travel-related benefits
• Leave Travel Concession, wherever applicable
• Other admissible service benefits

The actual amount of allowances can vary depending on posting location, nature of duty and applicable government rules.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Exam Pattern

The CGEPT selection process is conducted through multiple stages.

Stage-I

Stage-I is a computer-based examination consisting of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

The examination pattern varies according to the post.

For example:

Navik DB

Subject	Questions
Mathematics	20
Science	10
English	15
Reasoning	10
General Knowledge	5
Total	60

Duration: 45 minutes

Navik GD

Navik GD candidates appear for the relevant sections covering:

• Mathematics
• Physics

The post-specific examination structure should be checked before preparation.

Yantrik

The Yantrik examination includes the relevant technical discipline:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering

The Stage-I examination is conducted in online mode and the notification specifies the paper/section applicable to each post.

For a complete subject-wise syllabus, paper structure, marks, duration and preparation strategy, add your detailed internal article here:

Also Read: Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Exam Pattern and Syllabus 2026

CGEPT Syllabus: Short Subject-Wise Overview

The syllabus depends on the post applied for.

Mathematics

Important areas generally include:

• Algebra
• Arithmetic
• Geometry
• Mensuration
• Trigonometry
• Statistics
• Ratio and proportion
• Percentage
• Profit and loss
• Simple and compound interest
• Time and work
• Speed, distance and time

Science

Candidates should prepare topics from the relevant school-level science curriculum, including:

• Physics
• Chemistry
• Basic scientific principles
• Everyday science
• Electricity
• Motion
• Force
• Energy
• Matter

English

Important areas include:

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Synonyms and antonyms
• Sentence correction
• Reading comprehension
• Fill in the blanks
• Spelling
• Basic language usage

Reasoning

Important topics include:

• Analogy
• Series
• Classification
• Coding-decoding
• Direction test
• Blood relations
• Logical reasoning
• Venn diagrams
• Number reasoning
• Pattern-based questions

General Knowledge

Candidates should cover:

• Current affairs
• Indian history
• Geography
• Indian polity
• Economy
• Defence
• Sports
• Awards
• Important organisations
• National and international events

Technical Subjects for Yantrik

Yantrik candidates should concentrate on the engineering discipline selected in the application.

For example:

Mechanical: Engineering mechanics, thermodynamics, production, machines, fluid mechanics and related diploma-level subjects.

Electrical: Basic electrical engineering, electrical machines, measurements, circuits, power systems and related topics.

Electronics: Electronic devices, digital electronics, communication systems, circuits and related diploma-level subjects.

Candidates should follow the detailed official syllabus and not prepare only from generic competitive-examination books.

Selection Process

The selection process involves multiple stages.

Stage-I: Computer-Based Examination

Candidates first appear for the Stage-I written examination. The examination is objective in nature.

Stage-II

Candidates shortlisted from Stage-I are called for the next stage, subject to the prescribed requirements.

Stage-II may include document verification, physical fitness assessment and other post-specific assessment requirements.

Stage-III

Candidates who qualify the prescribed stages proceed further in the selection process.

Stage-IV

The final stage includes the prescribed verification and medical/other requirements before enrolment.

The recruitment process ultimately depends upon:

• Performance in the examination
• Performance in subsequent stages
• Medical fitness
• Document verification
• Physical standards
• Merit
• Availability of vacancies

Candidates must qualify all mandatory stages applicable to their post.

Physical Fitness Requirements

Physical fitness is an important component of Coast Guard recruitment.

Candidates should be prepared for activities such as running, push-ups and other prescribed physical exercises.

The notification specifies separate requirements for male and female candidates wherever applicable.

Candidates should also satisfy the prescribed height, chest and medical standards.

Because physical and medical standards are mandatory, candidates should not wait until after the written examination to begin physical preparation.

Medical Examination

Candidates must meet the medical standards prescribed by the Indian Coast Guard.

The medical examination may assess:

• General physical fitness
• Vision
• Hearing
• Height
• Weight
• Overall health
• Physical deformities
• Other service-specific medical parameters

Medical fitness is essential for final selection.

Candidates with doubts about medical eligibility should carefully read the medical standards in the official notification before applying.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official application website

Go to the official SSC application/recruitment portal through the link provided in the Important Links section below.

Step 2: Complete registration

Candidates who do not already have the required SSC registration should complete the registration process.

Step 3: Login

Use the registered credentials to access the application form.

Step 4: Select the CGEPT recruitment

Find the relevant Indian Coast Guard CGEPT recruitment for CGEPT-01/2027 or CGEPT-02/2027, as applicable.

Step 5: Enter personal details

Provide details such as:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Father’s/mother’s name
• Address
• Category
• Educational qualification
• Other required information

Step 6: Select the appropriate post

Select the post for which you satisfy the eligibility conditions.

Candidates should be particularly careful when selecting their post, batch and applicable zone.

Step 7: Upload documents

Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the required format and size.

Step 8: Pay the application fee

Pay the applicable examination fee through the available online payment facility.

Step 9: Submit the application

Review every detail carefully before final submission.

Step 10: Save the application

Download and save a copy of the completed application form and payment confirmation for future reference.

Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:

• Aadhaar or other valid identity document
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Signature
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet, wherever applicable
• Diploma certificate/marksheet for Yantrik applicants
• Category certificate, if applicable
• Domicile-related documents where required
• Active mobile number
• Email ID
• Other documents specified in the notification

Why Candidates Should Apply for CGEPT Recruitment

The Indian Coast Guard offers candidates an opportunity to build a career in India’s maritime security organisation.

The recruitment is particularly attractive to candidates who:

• Want a government defence-sector career
• Prefer uniformed services
• Are interested in maritime operations
• Have a 10th/12th or relevant diploma qualification
• Are physically fit
• Are willing to work in challenging operational environments
• Want structured career progression and government service benefits

However, candidates should understand that Coast Guard service involves discipline, physical fitness, transfers and operational responsibilities. It should therefore be considered as a career choice rather than simply another government vacancy.

Things to Check Before Submitting the Form

Before clicking the final submit button, candidates should verify:

1. The selected batch is correct.
2. The selected post matches their qualification.
3. Their date of birth satisfies the applicable age requirement.
4. Their educational qualification is recognised.
5. Their photograph and signature meet the prescribed specifications.
6. Category information is correct.
7. Domicile/zone information is correct wherever applicable.
8. The application fee has been successfully paid, if applicable.
9. All entered information is accurate.
10. A copy of the submitted application has been saved.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible candidates seeking a career in the defence and maritime security sector. With 365 tentative vacancies across Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts, candidates from different educational backgrounds can apply for the posts for which they meet the prescribed requirements.

The application window is relatively short, running from 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. Candidates should therefore check their eligibility, prepare the required documents and complete the online application well before the deadline.

Most importantly, candidates should read the official recruitment notification carefully because post-wise eligibility, age requirements, physical standards, medical conditions, vacancy distribution and other recruitment conditions can differ between categories.

Apply only through the official application channel and keep a copy of the submitted form for future reference.

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