Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026: The Indian Coast Guard has released the recruitment notification for Enrolled Personnel through the Coast Guard Enrolled Personnel Test (CGEPT) for Batch 01/2027 and Batch 02/2027. Eligible male and female Indian citizens can apply online for various posts, including Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Hygienist-I.
Department: Indian Coast Guard
Post Names: Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik, Hygienist-I
Total Vacancies: 365 (Tentative)
Eligibility: Class 12th passed with Mathematics and Physics
Last Date to Apply: 21 October 2026
Age Limit: 18 Years to 22 years
Application Fee: ₹550/-
Salary: Rs. 21, 700 to Rs.29,200/-
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Across India
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) – Batch 01/2027 | 130 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) | 9 |
| Navik (General Duty) – Batch 02/2027 | 130 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 25 |
| Hygienist-I | 20 |
| Total | 365 |
Educational Qualification
Navik (General Duty): Class 12th passed with Mathematics and Physics from a recognized board.
Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th passed from a recognized board.
Yantrik: Class 10th passed with the required engineering diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication Engineering, as specified in the notification.
Hygienist-I: Matriculation, ITI, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central or State Government.
Age Limit
The date-of-birth requirements differ according to the post and batch:
Navik (GD), Batch 01/2027 & 02/2027: 01 November 2005 to 01 May 2009, subject to the batch-specific conditions in the notification.
Yantrik, Batch 01/2027: 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009.
Navik (DB), Batch 02/2027: 01 November 2005 to 01 October 2009.
Hygienist-I, Batch 02/2027: 01 November 2002 to 01 October 2009.
Age Relaxation:
OBC: 3 years
SC/ST: 5 years
Application Fee
General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹550
SC/ST Candidates: Exempted from the examination fee.
The fee must be paid online through the available payment methods.
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹550/-
SC / ST: Fee Exempted (as per notification conditions)
Selection Process
The selection process consists of the following stages:
- Stage-I: Computer-Based Online Examination
- Stage-II: Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Assessment and Adaptability Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
- Stage-III: Final document verification and pre-enrolment medical examination at INS Chilka
- Stage-IV: Verification of original educational and other documents with the concerned authorities
Candidates must qualify at all applicable stages and meet the prescribed medical standards.
Exam Pattern
Exam Mode: Computer-Based Examination
Total Questions: 100
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour
Question Type: Objective-type multiple-choice questions
Language: Hindi and English
Negative Marking: No negative marking
Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS/OBC – 40; SC/ST – 35
The detailed syllabus is available in the official recruitment notification and on the application portal.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
Male Candidates
- 1.6 km run: 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Squats (Uthak-Baithak): 20
- Push-ups: 15
- Bent-knee sit-ups: 15
Female Candidates
- 1.6 km run: 8 minutes
- Squats (Uthak-Baithak): 15
- Push-ups: 10
- Bent-knee sit-ups: 10
All four physical tests must be completed continuously without a break.
Salary
The exact pay and applicable allowances should be checked in the official notification and relevant service pay rules for the selected post. The uploaded notification does not establish a single salary figure applicable to all the advertised posts.
How to Apply: Online
Important Dates
Online Application Start: 06 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 21 October 2026
Stage-I Examination: Early/Mid November 2026 (Tentative)
Stage-II Examination: End February 2027 (Tentative)
Stage-III for Batch 01/2027: Early May 2027 (Tentative)
Stage-III for Batch 02/2027: Mid October 2027 (Tentative)
Important Links
Click Here For Official Notification
About: The Indian Coast Guard works under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. It is responsible for maritime security, search and rescue operations, preventing smuggling, and protecting India’s marine environment.