The CGEPT admit card 2026 for the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test, Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027, will be available for download two to three days before the exam. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) published an important notice on 6 November 2026 confirming the timing and the download steps. The computer-based exam (CBE) is scheduled for 17 and 18 November 2026.
The notice says the admission certificate will “tentatively” be available, so the exact release date is not fixed. Counting back from the exam dates, candidates should expect the e-admit card around 14 to 15 November 2026. This is our estimate, not an official date. Check the portal daily from 13 November.
Quick facts: Exam on 17 to 18 November 2026 (CBE). Admit card tentatively 2 to 3 days before the exam. Download from the Indian Coast Guard exam portal after logging in with your registered credentials. Read every instruction printed on the e-admit card.
CGEPT Admit Card 2026: Quick Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam name | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT), Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Examination (CBE) |
| Exam dates | 17 and 18 November 2026 |
| Notice date | 6 November 2026 |
| Admit card release | Tentatively 2 to 3 days before the exam (expected 14 to 15 November 2026) |
| Admit card mode | Online, through the Indian Coast Guard exam portal |
| Official websites | ssc.gov.in and cgept.parikshasaarthi.in |
Important Dates for CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 Exam
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| SSC exam schedule notice | 2 November 2026 |
| Admit card notice | 6 November 2026 |
| Admit card download | Tentatively 2 to 3 days before each exam date |
| Stage-I CBE exam | 17 and 18 November 2026 |
SSC first announced the exam dates in its schedule notice of 2 November. We covered it in SSC Exam Dates November 2026. The 6 November notice adds the admit card details.
How to Download the CGEPT Admit Card 2026
Follow the steps below once the link goes live. They come directly from the SSC notice.
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Click the link titled “JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD” on the website.
- You will be redirected to the Indian Coast Guard exam portal at cgept.parikshasaarthi.in.
- Log in with your registered login credentials.
- Open the admit card link, then download the e-admit card and take a printout.
Keep your registration details ready before the release date. If you have forgotten your password, reset it now rather than on the day the admit card goes live.
What the Notice Says About Exam Cities and Details
The SSC notice states that candidates can view both the details by following the procedure above. Your admit card carries your exam date, shift, reporting time and exam centre. Always rely on the details printed on your own e-admit card, not on a friend’s or on a general schedule.
Instructions to Follow on the E-Admit Card
SSC has told candidates to read the instructions printed on the e-admit card and follow them strictly. In our earlier coverage of the recruitment notification, we noted these identity and document rules for Stage-I. Verify them against your own admit card:
- Carry one printout of the e-admit card.
- Carry the original identity proof you uploaded in your application, such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Driving License or Passport.
- Carry two passport-size colour photographs.
- The exam records your left thumb biometric. If it fails, the right thumb is used. Mehndi or wax on the thumb can stop the machine from reading it.
- Your signature and identification mark must match your online application.
Warning: a failure in any identity check can cancel your candidature. Arrive early and avoid anything that may block the biometric scan.
CGEPT Exam Pattern: Stage-I CBE
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Questions | 100, each of 1 mark |
| Time | 1 hour |
| Type | Multiple choice, in Hindi and English |
| Negative marking | None |
| Passing marks (UR/EWS/OBC) | 40 |
| Passing marks (SC/ST) | 35 |
These details come from the recruitment notification we covered earlier in ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026. If the exam runs in several shifts, the marks are normalised. Use that page for eligibility, vacancies (365 tentative posts across both batches), salary and the later selection stages.
Tips to Prepare in the Last Few Days
- Revise Class 10 and Class 12 level Maths, Physics, English and General Awareness as per your post.
- Attempt full-length 100-question mock tests in a 60-minute window.
- Visit the exam centre location a day earlier if possible.
- Pack your documents the night before and check the name on the admit card matches your ID.
- Report to the centre well before the reporting time printed on the admit card.
Important Links
| Details | Link |
|---|---|
| SSC notice on CGEPT admit card (PDF) | Download notice |
| SSC official website | ssc.gov.in |
| Indian Coast Guard exam portal | cgept.parikshasaarthi.in |
| CGEPT recruitment details | ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 |
| SSC exam schedule, November 2026 | SSC Exam Dates November 2026 |
Information verified from the official SSC notice dated 6 November 2026 on 6 November 2026. The admit card was not live at the time of writing. We will update this page when it is released. Always confirm on ssc.gov.in.
FAQs on CGEPT Admit Card 2026
When will the CGEPT admit card 2026 be released?
SSC says it will tentatively be available for download two to three days before the exam date. For the 17 and 18 November exam, that points to around 14 to 15 November 2026.
What are the CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 exam dates?
The computer-based exam is on 17 and 18 November 2026.
Where can I download the CGEPT admit card?
Go to ssc.gov.in, click “JOIN INDIAN COAST GUARD”, and log in on the exam portal at cgept.parikshasaarthi.in with your registered credentials.
What should I carry to the exam centre?
Carry a printout of your e-admit card, the original ID proof uploaded in your application, and two passport-size photographs. Follow all instructions printed on the admit card.
Is there negative marking in the CGEPT Stage-I exam?
No. Per the recruitment notification we covered, there is no negative marking. The paper has 100 questions of 1 mark each, and you get 1 hour.
Which posts are covered by CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027?
The batches cover Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts, with 365 tentative vacancies.