Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) has released the notice for recruitment of Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT), Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Adding the post-wise figures, there are 365 tentative vacancies. Applications are accepted online through Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in from 6 October 2026 (1100 HRS) to 21 October 2026 (1730 HRS). Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I carry a basic pay of Rs 21,700 (Pay Level-3), and Yantrik carries Rs 29,200 (Pay Level-5). Selection is based on Stage-I, II, III and IV.
Key Details of Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
| Applications accepted by | Staff Selection Commission |
| Recruitment | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT), Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Tentative vacancies | 365 (adding the post-wise figures) |
| Posts | Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), Hygienist-I |
| Online application dates | 6 October 2026 (1100 HRS) to 21 October 2026 (1730 HRS) |
| Mode of application | Online only, at www.ssc.gov.in |
| Basic pay | Rs 21,700 (Pay Level-3) to Rs 29,200 (Pay Level-5), plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 6 October 2026 (1100 HRS) |
| Last date for online application | 21 October 2026 (1730 HRS) |
| Stage-I (tentative) | Early/ Mid Nov 2026 |
| Stage-II (tentative) | End Feb 2027 |
| Stage-III, CGEPT-01/27 batch (tentative) | Early May 2027 |
| Stage-III, CGEPT-02/27 batch (tentative) | Mid Oct 2027 |
Post-Wise Vacancies
The vacancies are for two batches, CGEPT-01/27 and CGEPT-02/27. Both male and female candidates can apply for the post of Navik (General Duty). Only male candidates can apply for Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I.
| Post | Batch | Gender | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | CGEPT-01/27 | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | CGEPT-01/27 | Female | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | CGEPT-01/27 | Male | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | CGEPT-01/27 | Male | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | CGEPT-01/27 | Male | 9 |
| Navik (General Duty) | CGEPT-02/27 | Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) | CGEPT-02/27 | Female | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | CGEPT-02/27 | Male | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | CGEPT-02/27 | Male | 20 |
Category-Wise Vacancies, CGEPT-01/27 Batch
| Post | UR (GEN) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) Male | 44 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 12 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) Female | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
Category-Wise Vacancies, CGEPT-02/27 Batch
| Post | UR (GEN) | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) Male | 48 | 11 | 36 | 14 | 8 | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) Female | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 11 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | 9 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
Zone-Wise Recruitment for Navik (General Duty) Male
Zone wise recruitment will be carried out for Navik (GD) male candidates. The vacancies will be distributed across five zones, and a separate merit list will be prepared for each zone. Navik (GD) male candidates upload a valid Domicile Certificate, which is used to determine their zone. The states in each zone are:
- North: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh.
- West: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadar & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu.
- East: West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha.
- South: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep.
- Central: Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar.
Recruitment for Navik (GD) female, Yantriks, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I will be on All India basis. The zone wise and All India vacancies are tentative and may change.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10th passed from an education board recognized by Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE). |
| Hygienist-I | Matriculation OR Industrial Training Institute (ITI) OR equivalent from Board of Education recognised by the Central/ State Government. |
| Yantrik | Class 10th passed from a COBSE recognized board AND Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical/ Electronics/ Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 03 or 04 years approved by AICTE; OR Class 10th and Class 12th passed from a COBSE recognized board AND Diploma in the same branches of duration 02 or 03 years approved by AICTE. |
Equivalent Diplomas for the Yantrik Cadre
The notice lists these equivalent diplomas for Yantrik recruitment:
- Electrical Engineering (Diploma): Electrical and Electronics (Power System), Electrical and Electronics Engg, Electrical and Instrumentation Engg, Electrical and Mechanical Engg, Electrical Engg, Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power), Electrical Engg (Industrial Control), Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and control), Electrical Power System Engg.
- Mechanical Engineering (Diploma): Marine Engg, Marine Engg and Systems, Mechanical Engg, Mechanical Engg (Production), Mechanical Engg (Automobile), Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning), Mechanical Engg (Repair & Maintenance), Production Engg, Ship building Engg.
- Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/ Power) Engineering (Diploma): Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg, Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg, Electronics Engg, Electronics (Fibre Optics), Electronics and Communication Engg, Electronics and Electrical Engg, Electronics and Telecommunication Engg.
Yantrik candidates who do not have the original diploma certificate before Stage-II have to mandatorily bring and upload a provisional certificate signed by the College/University Head at Stage-II. The original diploma certificate is mandatory at Stage-III; without it the candidature will be cancelled.
Age Limit
- Navik (GD), 01/27 and 02/27 batch: born between 01 Nov 2005 and 01 May 2009.
- Yantrik, 01/27 batch: born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009.
- Navik (DB), 02/27 batch: born between 01 Nov 2005 and 01 Oct 2009.
- Hygienist-I, 02/27 batch: born between 01 Nov 2002 and 01 Oct 2009.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 03 years |
| SC/ST | 05 years |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates except SC/ST | Rs 550 |
| SC/ST | Exempted from payment of fee |
The fee is paid online by net banking or by Visa/ Master/ Maestro/ Debit Card/ UPI. E-admit card will be issued only to candidates who have paid the fee or are entitled to fee waiver. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
Selection Procedure
Selection is based on performance in Stage-I, II, III and IV, the medical standards and the number of vacancies in each batch. Qualification in Stage-I, II, III and IV is compulsory for recruitment in ICG.
Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination
The computer based exam has 100 questions, each carrying 01 mark. The question paper is bilingual (Hindi and English) and objective type (Multiple Choice Questions). The duration is one hour. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The passing marks are:
| Category | Passing Marks |
|---|---|
| UR/EWS/OBC | 40 |
| SC/ST | 35 |
Stage-II: At Recruitment Centres Specified by ICG
Candidates are shortlisted for Stage-II based on their performance in the Computer Based Online Examination and the handling capacity of ICG Recruitment Centres. The duration of Stage-II is 1-2 days at the allocated centre, and its examinations are only qualifying in nature:
- Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Male candidates: 1.6 Km run in 06 min 30 sec, 20 squats (Uthak-Baithak), 15 push-ups and 15 bent knee sit-ups. Female candidates: 1.6 Km run in 08 min, 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 bent knee sit-ups. All four tests are carried out in continuity without any break; any break leads to failure in PFT.
- Assessment & Adaptability Test: An online/ OMR based examination for candidates who qualify the PFT. It is qualifying in nature, and its marks are not included in the final merit list; they are used only for breaking a tie.
- Document Verification: All information in the online application has to match the original documents, such as the Class 10th/ Class 12th/ Diploma marksheet, identity proof, category certificate and Domicile Certificate. The validity of all uploaded documents has to be at least up to 31 Dec 27.
- Recruitment Medical Examination: The Recruitment Medical Officer declares candidates fit or unfit. Candidates found medically unfit who wish to appeal are to report to the designated AFMS hospital within 14 days of the Recruitment Medical Examination.
If two or more candidates have the same marks in Stage-I, the candidate older in age will be higher in merit. If the tie remains, the candidate scoring more marks in the Assessment Test is placed higher.
Stage-III: At INS Chilka
Candidates who qualify Stage-I and Stage-II and stand in merit as per the vacancies available will be provisionally shortlisted for reporting at INS Chilka. The duration of Stage-III is 1-2 days. Stage-III involves:
- Aadhaar based identity verification.
- Document verification against the original documents.
- Pre-enrolment medical examination by the Recruitment Medical Officer at INS Chilka. Candidates found unfit who wish to appeal are to complete the appeal medicals at INHS Nivarini or INHS Kalyani within a maximum period of five working days.
- Submission of original documents and police verification forms. Candidates without verified police verification reports, or with adverse comments, will not be eligible for enrolment.
Stage-IV: Verification of Original Documents
Stage-IV comprises verification/ authentication of the original educational and other documents submitted during Stage-III with the concerned Boards/ Universities/ State Government authorities. A candidate will be terminated from service if the documents are reported as not genuine.
Pay, Perks and Other Benefits
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay | Allowances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Pay Level-3 | Rs 21,700 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/ place of posting |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Pay Level-3 | Rs 21,700 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/ place of posting |
| Hygienist-I | Pay Level-3 | Rs 21,700 | Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/ place of posting |
| Yantrik | Pay Level-5 | Rs 29,200 | Yantrik pay Rs 6,200, plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances |
Other benefits listed in the notice:
- Ration and clothing: Free ration and clothing as per the existing rules.
- Medical: Free medical treatment for self and family including dependent parents in Military Hospitals.
- Housing: Government accommodation/ House Rent Allowance.
- Leave: 45 days Earned leave and 08 days Casual leave every year, with Leave Travel Concession (LTC) for self, family and dependent parents.
- Pension: Pension as per National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), and Gratuity on retirement.
- Insurance: Insurance cover from Naval Group Insurance Fund (NGIF) for Rs 75 Lakh on fixed compulsory monthly contribution.
- Canteen: Canteen facilities (CSD) and other loan facilities.
- ECHS: ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
- Promotion: Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari/ Pradhan Shayak Engineer/ Hygiene Supervisor. Promotion to the Officer cadre is subject to suitability and performance while in service.
Pay, perks, promotion, insurance cover and other benefits are subject to change as per Government Orders.
Documents to Upload
Only scanned copies of the original documents are uploaded; photocopies are not accepted. With the online application (before Stage-I):
- Photograph: Passport size recent colour photograph, not older than three months prior to the date of opening of application.
- Live image: A live image is captured during registration. The candidate will be able to submit the application if the live photo and uploaded photo are matching.
- Signature: Scanned signature image.
- Date of Birth proof: Class 10th marksheet OR Birth Certificate.
- Identity proof: Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport.
- Domicile Certificate: To be uploaded by all Navik (GD) male candidates. Navik (GD) female, Yantrik, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I candidates upload it only if they require relaxations in medical standards such as height.
Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II upload the category certificate (SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy layer)/EWS), an NOC from the Govt Organisation if employed, and their post-wise marksheets and certificates. The validity of all documents has to be at least up to 31 Dec 27.
How to Apply
- Log in to www.ssc.gov.in and follow the instructions for registering. Remember your registered E-mail ID and mobile number; no request for retrieving them will be entertained.
- Fill the marks of all subjects as mentioned in your marksheet. Incorrect or incomplete marks will lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Give your preferences for the Stage-I examination city, with the first choice nearest to your present/ communication residence.
- Upload the photograph and documents listed above and complete the live image capture.
- Apply for only one post. If you fill multiple applications, only the latest one will be considered.
- Pay the fee of Rs 550 online (SC/ST candidates are exempted).
- Submit the application by 21 October 2026 (1730 HRS).
Important Links
| Document / Portal | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Application Portal | Apply Online |
| Staff Selection Commission Website | Visit SSC Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for the Indian Coast Guard recruitment?
The last date is 21 October 2026 (1730 HRS).
When do applications open for the Indian Coast Guard recruitment?
Applications open on 6 October 2026 (1100 HRS).
How many posts are available in the recruitment?
Adding the post-wise figures, there are 365 tentative vacancies across Navik (General Duty), Yantrik (Mechanical), Yantrik (Electrical), Yantrik (Electronics), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 550. SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of fee.
How is the selection conducted?
Selection is through Stage-I (Computer Based Online Examination), Stage-II at recruitment centres specified by ICG, Stage-III at INS Chilka, and Stage-IV, which is verification/ authentication of the original documents with the concerned Boards/ Universities/ State Government authorities.
When is the exam scheduled?
Stage-I is tentatively scheduled for Early/ Mid Nov 2026.
What is the pay for the posts?
Basic pay is Rs 21,700 (Pay Level-3) for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I, and Rs 29,200 (Pay Level-5) for Yantrik.
What qualification is required for Navik (General Duty)?
Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognized by COBSE.