Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 365 Navik, Yantrik & Hygienist Posts

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026

Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Ministry of Defence has invited online applications for recruitment of Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) - Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The recruitment process is being conducted through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

A total of 365 tentative vacancies are available for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) and Hygienist-I. Applications can be submitted online from 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM to 21 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.

Male candidates are eligible for all applicable posts, while female candidates can apply for the notified Navik (General Duty) vacancies.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Overview

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Important Dates 2026

The examination schedule is tentative. Candidates should regularly log in to their account to check E-admit cards and recruitment updates.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Vacancy 2026

The recruitment contains 190 vacancies in CGEPT-01/2027 and 175 vacancies in CGEPT-02/2027, giving a combined total of 365 vacancies.

CGEPT 01/2027 Vacancy

CGEPT 02/2027 Vacancy

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Eligibility Criteria 2026

Nationality

Applicants must be Indian citizens and satisfy the educational, age, physical and medical requirements prescribed for their chosen post.

Educational Qualification

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Age Limit 2026

The recruitment broadly covers candidates within the prescribed age requirements, but the notification gives exact date-of-birth ranges for each post and batch. Candidates should use these DOB ranges instead of relying only on a general age figure.

Age Relaxation

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Application Fee 2026

The examination fee must be paid through the online payment facility. The E-admit card will be issued only to candidates who have successfully paid the applicable fee or are entitled to fee exemption.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Selection Process 2026

Selection is based on performance in Stage-I, Stage-II, Stage-III and Stage-IV, fulfilment of the prescribed medical standards and availability of vacancies. Qualification in all applicable stages is compulsory.

Failure in an applicable selection stage, identity check, document verification or prescribed medical requirement can result in cancellation of candidature.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Stage-I Exam Pattern

Stage-I Passing Marks

If the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, candidates' scores may be normalised and the normalised scores will be used to determine the final merit/cut-off marks.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Physical Fitness Test 2026

Candidates qualifying for Stage-II have to undergo the Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The prescribed exercises are carried out in continuity without a break.

Assessment & Adaptability Test

Candidates who qualify the PFT will undergo an online/OMR-based Assessment & Adaptability Test at Stage-II. The test is qualifying in nature and its marks are not included in the final merit list.

Indian Coast Guard Medical Standards 2026

Medical examination is conducted by authorised Medical Officers of Defence Forces according to the applicable medical standards for enrolled personnel.

Height relaxation of up to 5 cm is available for candidates belonging to specified regions/communities listed in the notification, subject to the prescribed domicile requirements.

Indian Coast Guard Visual Standards

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Salary 2026

Indian Coast Guard Benefits

• Dearness Allowance and other applicable allowances.
• Free ration and clothing as per existing rules.
• Free medical treatment for personnel and eligible family members in Military Hospitals.
• Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
• 45 days Earned Leave and 08 days Casual Leave every year.
• Leave Travel Concession for self, family and dependent parents as per Government rules.
• Pension under NPS or UPS and gratuity as per applicable regulations.
• CSD canteen and other loan facilities.
• ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
• Naval Group Insurance Fund cover of ₹75 lakh subject to fixed compulsory monthly contribution.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Merit List

Selection is based on merit, availability of vacancies and successful completion of the applicable recruitment stages. For Navik GD Male, separate merit lists are prepared for the notified recruitment zones. For Navik GD Female, Yantrik, Navik DB and Hygienist-I, merit is prepared on an All India basis.

For candidates having the same marks in Stage-I, the notification provides the following tie-breaking order:

1. Candidate older in age will be higher in merit.
2. Candidate scoring more marks in the Assessment Test will be placed higher thereafter.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Documents Required

Compulsory Documents During Online Application

• Recent passport-size colour photograph, not older than three months before opening of applications.
• Live image captured during registration.
• Scanned signature.
• Date of Birth proof - Class 10 marksheet or Birth Certificate.
• Identity proof - Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport.
• Service Certificate/NOC, where applicable.
• Valid domicile certificate where required.

Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II will have to upload additional post-wise educational, category and other applicable certificates within the notified time.

Documents Required at Stage-I

• Valid original identity proof uploaded/submitted in the online application.
• Printout of the E-admit card with clearly visible photograph, QR codes and other details.
• Two passport-size colour photographs matching the photograph uploaded in the application.

Live Photograph & Biometric Verification

Candidates have to upload a recent photograph during registration. A live image is also captured and matched against the uploaded photograph and the candidate's physical appearance during subsequent recruitment stages.

At Stage-I, the candidate's left-thumb biometric is normally captured. If the left thumb cannot be captured, the right thumb may be used according to the prescribed procedure.

How to Apply for Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website.
2. Complete the required registration process.
3. Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active and secure.
4. Log in and open the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT application.
5. Select the eligible post. A candidate may apply for only one post in the recruitment cycle.
6. Enter personal, educational and other required information carefully.
7. Enter subject-wise marks exactly as shown in the relevant marksheets.
8. Upload the recent photograph, live image, signature and compulsory documents.
9. Select the required examination city preferences.
10. Pay the ₹550 examination fee if applicable.
11. Use the print preview facility and verify all entered information.
12. Submit the application before 21 October 2026 at 05:30 PM.
13. Save/print the submitted application for future recruitment stages.

ICG CGEPT Application Correction Window

The notification provides for an edit/correction window of approximately 2-3 days after completion of registration/application processing for correction of only certain permitted fields. Candidates should still verify the entire application carefully before final submission.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Training 2027

Basic training for CGEPT-01/2027 is scheduled to commence in May 2027 and training for CGEPT-02/2027 in November 2027 at INS Chilka, followed by sea training and professional training in the allotted trade.

Branch/trade allocation will be made according to service requirements and candidate performance during basic training. Candidates may be discharged as unsuitable if their progress, including academic or swimming performance, is unsatisfactory during training.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Applications sent by post will not be accepted.
• Candidates must qualify all applicable stages of the CGEPT selection process.
• Navik GD Male recruitment is zone-wise; other notified posts are filled on an All India basis.
• Candidates should regularly check their login dashboard and the official SSC website for E-admit cards and updates.
• Failure in identity verification at any stage may result in cancellation of candidature.
• Original documents must be produced at the prescribed recruitment stages.
• Medical fitness is mandatory and no waiver is given for prescribed medical standards except specifically notified relaxations.
• Mobile phones and prohibited electronic devices are not allowed at examination/recruitment venues.
• Canvassing or use of unfair means can lead to cancellation and further action.
• Date of birth and gender cannot be changed at subsequent stages after submission as prescribed in the notification.

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 Application Checklist

Before applying, verify your post, batch, gender eligibility, date-of-birth range, educational qualification, domicile requirements, category certificate, physical fitness and medical standards. Candidates should also ensure that their registered email ID and mobile number remain accessible throughout the recruitment process.

The final application deadline is 21 October 2026 at 05:30 PM. Candidates should avoid waiting until the closing hours to register, upload documents and pay the examination fee.

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