Indian Coast Guard CGEPT BHARTI 2026-27 for 365 Navik & Yantrik Posts

 Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026-27 for 365 Navik & Yantrik Posts

ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 at SSC for 365 Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist Posts

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, has announced a significant recruitment drive through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for the 2026-27 batches. This notification invites online applications from eligible male and female Indian citizens for a total of 365 enrolled personnel posts, specifically for CGEPT-01/27 and CGEPT-02/27 batches. Opportunities are available for various roles including Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics), and Hygienist. The online application window is set to open from 06 October 2026 (11:00 Hrs) and will close on 21 October 2026 (17:30 Hrs). Candidates must apply through the designated online portal, ensuring they meet the post-wise eligibility criteria. The selection process will involve multiple stages, including a computer-based examination, recruitment-centre testing, medical examination, and thorough document verification.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026-27 Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	Indian Coast Guard (ICG)
Ministry	Ministry of Defence
Exam Name	Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT)
Recruitment Batches	CGEPT-01/27 & CGEPT-02/27
Post Name	Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics), Hygienist
Total Vacancies	365
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in

 

ICG CGEPT Vacancy 2026

The notification gives tentative vacancies for each batch. The zone-wise and All India vacancies are tentative and may change. A combined total of all posts is not stated in the notification.

CGEPT-01/27 Batch Vacancy

Both male and female candidates can apply for the post of Navik (General Duty) in this batch.

Post	Gender	Total
Navik (General Duty)	Male	117
	Female	13

Only male candidates can apply for the Yantrik posts in this batch.

Post	UR (GEN)	Total
Yantrik (Mechanical)	09	28
Yantrik (Electrical)	10	23
Yantrik (Electronics)	05	09

CGEPT-02/27 Batch Vacancy

Both male and female candidates can apply for the post of Navik (General Duty) in this batch.

Post	Gender	Total
Navik (General Duty)	Male	117
	Female	13

Only male candidates can apply for the Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I posts in this batch.

Post	Total
Navik (Domestic Branch)	25
Hygienist-I	20

ICG CGEPT Qualification

Post	Educational Qualification
Navik (General Duty)	Class 12th passed with Maths and Physics from an education board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Class 10th passed from an education board recognised by the Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE).
Hygienist-I	Matriculation OR Industrial Training Institute (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 Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 03 or 04 years approved by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). OR Class 10th and Class 12th passed from an education board recognised by COBSE AND Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering of duration 02 or 03 years approved by AICTE.

Equivalent Diplomas for Yantrik

The notification lists the following equivalent diplomas for recruitment in the Yantrik cadre in the Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics & Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering branches.

Electrical Engineering (Diploma)	Mechanical Engineering (Diploma)	Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering (Diploma)
Electrical and Electronics (Power System)	Marine Engg/ Marine Engg and Systems	Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg
Electrical and Electronics Engg	Mechanical Engg	Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg
Electrical and Instrumentation Engg	Mechanical Engg (Production)	Electronics Engg
Electrical and Mechanical Engg	Mechanical Engg (Automobile)	Electronics (Fibre Optics)
Electrical Engg	Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)	Electronics and Communication Engg
Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power)	Mechanical Engg (Repair & Maintenance)	Electronics and Electrical Engg
Electrical Engg (Industrial Control)	Production Engg	Electronics and Telecommunication Engg
Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and control)	Ship building Engg
Electrical Power System Engg

Important Notes on Qualification

• Candidates are to fill marks of all subjects as mentioned in their marksheet while filling the online application. Incorrect or incomplete filling of marks in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Candidates applying for the post of Yantrik and not in possession of the original diploma certificate prior to the Stage-II recruitment process must bring and upload a provisional diploma certificate duly signed by the College/University Head during Stage-II. It is mandatory to bring the original diploma certificate during Stage-III. If original documents are not available at Stage-III, the candidature will be cancelled.
• Candidates from “Open Schools” institutes not recognised by AICTE/COBSE are not eligible.

ICG CGEPT Age Limit

The age limit depends on the post and the batch. Candidates must be born within the dates given below.

Post	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

Ser.	Category	Relaxation
1	OBC	03 years
2	SC/ST	05 years

ICG CGEPT Application Fee

Candidates, except those entitled and desirous of applying in vacancies for the SC/ST category, are required to pay a fee of Rs. 550/- (Rupees Five Hundred and Fifty Only). SC/ST candidates are exempted from payment of the fee. The fee is paid online through net banking or by using Visa/Master/Maestro/Debit Card/UPI. The E-admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled to waiver of examination fee.

Category	Fee
Candidates other than SC/ST	Rs. 550/-
SC/ST	Exempted from payment of fee

• Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
• Candidates applying for vacancies under the SC/ST category are entitled to waiver of examination fee. Candidates are liable to be discharged/rejected at any stage of recruitment if it is found that a false SC/ST certificate has been produced to claim waiver of examination fee/other concessions as applicable.
• If an online payment has been made and money has been deducted from the account (i.e. unsuccessful payment), candidates should check whether fees is auto refunded to the transaction originating account, or wait for 15 working days for automatic refund of money to the account and check transaction status in the originating account.
• If multiple payments are received from a candidate against a single application, that will not be refunded.

ICG CGEPT Salary

The notification gives the basic pay for each post along with Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on the nature of duty and place of posting, as per the prevailing regulations.

Post	Basic Pay	Other Components
Yantrik	Rs. 29200/- (Pay Level-5)	In addition, Yantrik pay @ Rs. 6200/- plus Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the prevailing regulation
Navik (General Duty)	Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3)	Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the prevailing regulations
Navik (Domestic Branch)	Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3)	Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the prevailing regulation
Hygienist-I	Rs. 21700/- (Pay Level-3)	Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on nature of duty/place of posting as per the prevailing regulation

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Selection Process

The selection process for the CGEPT 2026-27 recruitment consists of multiple stages to ensure the selection of deserving candidates:

1.    Stage-I: Computer Based Examination

2.    Stage-II: Recruitment Centre Process (Physical Fitness Test, Adaptation Test)

3.    Stage-III: INS Chilka (Document Verification, Medical Examination, Final Merit)

4.    Stage-IV: Final Verification / Final Merit-related process

5.    Document Verification

6.    Medical Examination

• Selection of candidates for the post of Yantrik will be only for CGEPT-01/27, and for Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I only for CGEPT-02/27.
• Selection of candidates for the post of Navik (GD) in either CGEPT-01/27 or CGEPT-02/27 batch will be based on order of merit, available vacancies and administrative requirement. Candidates cannot claim their selection in a particular batch.
• All candidates will be compulsorily subjected to identity check prior to commencement of the examination at Stage-I, II and III of CGEPT. The identity check includes verification/matching at all stages of the selection procedure.

Live Image Capture and Biometric

• The candidate has to upload the latest photograph during registration. A live image of the candidate will also be captured during registration, and its facial features will be matched against the uploaded photograph and the real-time photo captured during the online application. The photograph in the application form will be matched with facial features and physical appearance of the candidate at all subsequent stages.
• Only left thumb biometric will be captured at the Stage-I recruitment centre before the online exam. If the biometric of the left thumb is not captured during Stage-I, then the biometric of the right thumb will be captured and used for subsequent verification. Apart from left and right thumb, no other finger will be considered for biometric.
• It is the candidate’s responsibility to check beforehand that the biometric machines are able to capture the fingerprint image. Due to Mehndi, wax, etc., if the biometric machine is not able to capture the fingerprint image, the candidate will not be allowed to appear in the examination.
• Failure in even one of the identity checks at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature.

Stage-I: Computer Based Online Examination

• A Computer Based Examination (CBE) with a total of 100 questions, each carrying 01 mark, will be conducted. The question paper will be bilingual (Hindi and English) and objective type (Multiple Choice Questions). Duration of the examination is one hour. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. The detailed syllabus is available at www.ssc.gov.in.
• Candidates will be required to bring the following documents at the reporting centre: valid original identity proof (Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport) as submitted/uploaded in the online application; one printout of E-admit card (B&W printout of E-admit card will be accepted provided the candidate’s photograph, QR codes and all other details are clearly visible/legible); and two in no. passport size colour photographs as uploaded in the online application.
• If the exam is conducted in multiple shifts, marks scored will be normalised and these normalised scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
• The result of Stage-I will be uploaded on the candidate’s dashboard on www.ssc.gov.in.

Ser. No.	Category	Passing Marks
1	UR/EWS/OBC	40
2	SC/ST	35

Stage-II: Recruitment Process at Recruitment Centres

Stage-II is held at Recruitment Centres specified by ICG. Based on performance in the Computer Based Online Examination and the handling capacity of ICG Recruitment Centres, candidates will be shortlisted for Stage-II, and an E-admit card will be issued. Stage-II of candidates shortlisted for CGEPT-01/27 and CGEPT-02/27 batches will be held conjointly. To download E-admit cards, candidates are required to upload additional documents as mentioned in para 7.5 and select a preferred date and centre in a given period. Failure to upload additional documents or submit date/centre choice within the time frame promulgated by ICG will lead to cancellation of candidature. Allocation of date and centre for Stage-II exams will be on “first come first serve” basis. Candidates will be given the option to select date and centre; date and centre where seats are available will be shown to the candidates for selection. The duration of Stage-II is 1-2 days and it involves the following examination, which are only qualifying in nature:

• Basic Identity and Biometric Verification: All candidates reporting for Stage-II will be allowed to enter ICG recruitment centres post basic identity check at the entrance gate and further subjected to biometric verification. Candidates whose identity cannot be verified at the entrance gate will not be allowed to enter ICG recruitment centres and will be disqualified from the recruitment process.
• Physical Fitness Test (PFT): Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. All candidates are advised to be in possession of sports rig (Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser etc.). All four tests of PFT are carried out in continuity without any break. Any break in these tests will lead to failure in PFT.
• Assessment and Adaptability Test: Candidates qualified in PFT will undergo an online/OMR based examination to qualify for further stages of Stage-II recruitment process. This test is qualifying in nature and the marks obtained will not be included in the final merit list. The result will be announced at the venue after the conduct of the examination.
• Document Verification: All information provided in the online application has to match with all original documents produced by the candidate such as Class 10th/Class 12th/Diploma marksheet, identity proof (Aadhaar Card OR PAN Card OR Voter ID card OR Driving License OR Passport/Domicile/category certificate), individual subject and aggregate marks/CGPA (as applicable). The candidates will be declared either Pass or Fail in document verification. Any mismatch, inconsistency or error with the information provided in the application form, uploaded document and original documents produced for verification at Stage-II will lead to rejection in document verification. The date of issue of all documents has to be on or before the closing date of application. The validity of all uploaded documents has to be at least up to 31 December 2027. Any false declaration in the online application will lead to cancellation of candidature.
• Recruitment Medical Examination: The Recruitment Medical Officer will assess the candidates for medical fitness as per laid down medical standards and declare them fit or unfit. Candidates who have qualified document verification will be subjected to recruitment medical examination. Candidates found medically unfit in the Recruitment Medical Examination and who wish to appeal will be immediately referred to the designated military hospital (allocated by ICG). The candidates are to report to the designated AFMS hospital within 14 days of completion of Recruitment Medical Examination. The appeal medical examination will be considered as final and the candidate will have no right for further appeal at any other or same hospital again.

Ser. No.	Gender	Timings for 1.6 Km run	Squats (Uthak-Baithak)	Push-ups	Bent Knee Sit-ups
1	Male	06 min 30 sec	20	15	15
2	Female	08 min	15	10	10

Candidates declared fit in the recruitment medical examination at Stage-II recruitment centre may be disqualified in document verification during the further scrutiny of the documents by ICG, as document verification is carried out at multiple stages even after the conduct of Stage-II and prior to publishing the final merit/result.

Final Merit List for Stage-III

The merit list (zone-wise and category-wise) for Navik (GD) male and all India (category-wise) for Navik (GD) female, Yantriks, Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I will be prepared for candidates who have qualified all the Stages and meeting the requisite criteria as mentioned in the advertisement. Shortlisting of candidates for the post of Navik (GD) in either CGEPT-01/27 or CGEPT-02/27 batch will be based on order of merit and available vacancies. The candidates’ order of merit will only be based on marks scored in Stage-I, qualification in all phases of Stage-II and number of available vacancies. Assessment test marks shall not form part of the final merit but shall be used only for breaking a tie. The tie-breaking rule in merit, in case of two or more candidates having the same marks in Stage-I, is as follows (wherever tie is broken next stage will not be proceeded):

1.    Candidate older in age will be higher in merit.

2.    Candidate scoring more marks in the Assessment Test.

Stage-III: 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 and will be issued a provisional E-admit card. Stage-III will be conducted separately for each cadre in the respective batch, i.e. Navik (GD) and Yantriks in CGEPT-01/27 and Navik (GD), Navik (DB) and Hygienist-I in CGEPT-02/27 batch. The duration of Stage-III is 1-2 days. INS Chilka is a Naval training establishment; verification procedure at training base is in vogue applicable for ICG candidates. Stage-III involves the following:

• Basic Identity Check: All candidates reporting for Stage-III recruitment at INS Chilka will be subjected to Aadhaar based identity verification. Changes made in demographic details (Name, date of birth, physical appearance) in the Aadhaar during the last two years will be scrutinised. In case of any discrepancy or mismatch, candidates must submit valid supporting documents; bonafide changes may be considered upon submission of an affidavit. In case of suspected fraud or absence of valid proof, the candidate shall be liable for cancellation.
• Document Verification: All information provided in the online application has to match with all original documents produced by the candidate. Any mismatch, inconsistency or error will lead to rejection in document verification and the candidature will be cancelled.
• Pre-Enrolment Medicals: The pre-enrolment medical examination of all selected candidates will be done by the Recruitment Medical Officer at INS Chilka. The conduct of pre-enrolment medical examination will depend on the time gap between recruitment medical examination conducted during Stage-II and date of reporting of candidates at INS Chilka. Candidates who are found medically unfit and who wish to appeal will be immediately referred to a designated military hospital (either INHS Nivarini or INHS Kalyani) as allocated by medical authorities at INS Chilka. Such candidates are to report to the designated Military Hospitals and complete the appeal medicals within a maximum period of five working days as part of the appeal medical examination. The appeal medical examination will be considered as final and the candidate will have no right for further appeal at any other or same hospital again.
• Submission of Documents: All candidates are to submit original documents, police verification forms and other associated forms along with the E-admit card at Stage-III. Candidates should be in possession of police verification from either place of domicile or place of present residence, which should have been obtained after last date of submission of application form. Candidates without verified police verification reports or reports with adverse comments will not be eligible for enrolment.

Stage-IV: Training Base

Stage-IV shall comprise verification/authentication of 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 documents are reported as not genuine by the respective Boards/Universities/State Government.

ICG CGEPT Medical and Physical Standards

The medical examination is conducted by authorised Medical Officers of Defence Forces as per the medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to Enrolled Persons on entry.

Parameter	Standard as per notification
Height	Minimum height standard for male candidates is 157 cms and for female candidates is 152 cms. Height standards may be reduced by up to 05 cms for candidates having domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim. Relaxation of 05 cms is also applicable to Gorkhas. Height standards may be reduced by up to 02 cms for candidates having domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Chest	Chest wall should be well proportioned and well developed. Minimum chest circumference for male candidates should be 77 cm with chest expansion of at least 05 cm. For female candidates, the chest should be well proportioned with minimum expansion of 05 cm.
Weight	Proportionate to height and age as applicable for ICG.
Hearing	The candidate should have normal hearing, i.e. able to hear focused whisper from a distance of 06 m by each ear separately.
Tattoo	Permanent body tattoos are not permitted on any part of the body. However, certain concessions are permitted to candidates belonging to tribal areas communities as declared by the Govt. of India. For other candidates, permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e. from inside of elbow to the wrist and on reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand.
Dental	Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
General Health	Candidate should be fit for the Armed forces, must conform to the medical standards, have normal anatomy without loss or deformity of any appendages, and be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or communicable disease, infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally fit to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain places.
Gender	Any candidate if found to have predominant characteristics of the opposite gender as evident on external physical examination will be rejected as unfit. Any candidate having undergone gender reassignment surgery will be declared unfit.
Pregnancy (female candidates only)	Any candidate, if found to be pregnant shall be disqualified and her candidature will be rejected.
Gynaecological Examination (female candidates only)	The examination covers external genitalia, hernia orifices and the perineum. Any evidence of stress urinary incontinence or genital prolapse outside introitus shall lead to disqualification of the candidate.

Branch	Standard
General Duty Branch	6/6 (Better eye) and 6/9 (Worse eye)
Domestic Branch	6/36 (Better eye) and 6/36 (Worse eye)
Technical Branch (Yantriks)	6/24 (Better eye) and 6/24 (Worse eye)
Hygienist	6/60 (Better) and 6/60 (Worse) without glasses; 6/9 (Better) and 6/24 (Worse) with glasses

• Candidates using glasses are not eligible for GD Branch.
• Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to medical examination.
• Candidates claiming height relaxation are to submit a domicile certificate to the medical officer. Failure to submit the domicile certificate will lead to non-waiver of height relaxation.
• No waiver will be given for laid down medical standards. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) order on medical standard will be the final authority.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026-27

Candidates interested in applying for the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026-27 recruitment must follow the steps below:

1.    Visit the prescribed SSC recruitment portal (or the official ICG recruitment website) during the application period.

2.    Register or log in using your existing credentials.

3.    Fill out the online application form carefully, providing all the required personal and educational details.

4.    Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size colour photograph, signature, and other necessary documents as specified in the official notification.

5.    Pay the applicable examination fee online (if not exempted).

6.    Review all the entered information and uploaded documents thoroughly before final submission.

7.    Submit the application form before the closing date.

8.    Print a copy of the submitted application form and the payment receipt for future reference.

Candidates are advised to apply only once and ensure all information provided is accurate to avoid cancellation of candidature.

 

Event	Date
Online application starts	06 October 2026 (1100 hrs)
Last date to apply online	21 October 2026 (1730 hrs)
Validity of uploaded documents	Must be valid at least up to 31 December 2027
Basic training – CGEPT-01/2027	Commences in May 2027 at INS Chilka
Basic training – CGEPT-02/2027	Commences in November 2027 at INS Chilka

 

 

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