Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence has released the recruitment notification for Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) – Batches 01/2027 & 02/2027. Recruitment is being conducted for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts. Eligible Male and Female Indian citizens can apply online from 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026.
Department: Indian Coast Guard, Ministry of Defence
Exam Name: Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT)
Posts: Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik, Hygienist-I
Total Posts: 365
Last Date for Online Application: 21 October 2026
Eligibility Criteria: Class 10th & Class 12th and hold a 2 or 3-year Diploma
Application Fee: ₹550/-
Salary: ₹21,700/- to ₹29,200/-
Job Location: All India
Apply Mode: Online
Indian Coast Guard Vacancy Details:
Total Vacancy – 365 Posts
Posts: Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik, Hygienist-I
CGEPT-01/2027:
Navik (General Duty) Male – 117 Posts
Navik (General Duty) Female – 13 Posts
Yantrik (Mechanical) – 28 Posts
Yantrik (Electrical) – 23 Posts
Yantrik (Electronics) – 09 Posts
CGEPT-02/2027:
Navik (General Duty) Male – 117 Posts
Navik (General Duty) Female – 13 Posts
Navik (Domestic Branch) – 25 Posts
Hygienist-I – 20 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
Navik (General Duty):
Candidates must have passed Class 12th with Mathematics and Physics from an education board recognized by COBSE.
Navik (Domestic Branch):
Candidates must have passed Class 10th from an education board recognized by COBSE.
Hygienist-I:
Candidates must have passed Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent qualification from a Board of Education recognized by the Central/State Government.
Yantrik:
Candidates must have passed Class 10th and hold a 3 or 4-year Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical/Electronics/Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering approved by AICTE.
OR
Candidates must have passed Class 10th & Class 12th and hold a 2 or 3-year Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline approved by AICTE.
Age Limit:
Navik (GD): Born between 01 November 2005 and 01 May 2009.
Yantrik: Born between 01 May 2005 and 01 May 2009.
Navik (DB): Born between 01 November 2005 and 01 October 2009.
Hygienist-I: Born between 01 November 2002 and 01 October 2009.
Age Relaxation:
OBC – 03 Years
SC/ST – 05 Years
Salary:
Yantrik: Basic Pay ₹29,200/- (Pay Level-5) + Yantrik Pay ₹6,200/- + DA and other applicable allowances.
Navik (General Duty): Basic Pay ₹21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + DA and other applicable allowances.
Navik (Domestic Branch): Basic Pay ₹21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + DA and other applicable allowances.
Hygienist-I: Basic Pay ₹21,700/- (Pay Level-3) + DA and other applicable allowances.
Application Fee:
General/OBC/EWS – ₹550/-
SC/ST – No Fee
Selection Process:
Stage-I – Computer Based Online Examination
Stage-II – Physical Fitness Test, Assessment & Adaptability Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Stage-III – INS Chilka
Stage-IV – Final Document Verification/Authentication
Exam Pattern:
Stage-I Computer Based Examination:
Total Questions – 100
Total Marks – 100
Duration – 01 Hour
Question Type – Objective/MCQ
Language – Hindi & English
Negative Marking – No
Passing Marks:
UR/EWS/OBC – 40 Marks
SC/ST – 35 Marks
PFT:
Male:
1.6 Km Run – 06 Minutes 30 Seconds
Squats – 20
Push-ups – 15
Bent Knee Sit-ups – 15
Female:
1.6 Km Run – 08 Minutes
Squats – 15
Push-ups – 10
Bent Knee Sit-ups – 10
Syllabus:
The Stage-I examination will be based on the detailed syllabus prescribed by the Indian Coast Guard for the respective posts. The examination will consist of objective-type questions and will be conducted in Hindi and English.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Online Application: 06 October 2026
Last Date for Online Application: 21 October 2026
Last Time for Application: 05:30 PM
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-I Exam: Early/Mid November 2026
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-II Exam: End February 2027
CGEPT-01/2027 Stage-III: Early May 2027
CGEPT-02/2027 Stage-I: Mid October 2027
How to Apply: Online
Click Here For Official Notification
About: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG), under the Ministry of Defence, is a maritime law enforcement and search-and-rescue organization responsible for protecting India’s maritime interests. It performs important duties such as coastal security, search and rescue, marine pollution response, surveillance, and other operations at sea.