ICG CGEPT Recruitment 2026 – Indian Coast Guard 365 Posts

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has released the official notification for ICG CGEPT recruitment, Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027, on ssc.gov.in. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) accepts online applications from 6 October 2026 (1100 hrs) until 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs). Male and female Indian citizens can apply for Enrolled Person posts.

The notice lists 365 tentative posts across Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. A full post-wise and category-wise breakdown follows below. Basic training takes place at INS Chilka. Candidates should check all details in the article below.

Information verified from the official Indian Coast Guard notification for CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. Last verified: 6 October 2026.

The Indian Coast Guard is recruiting for 365 tentative Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts. The last date to apply online is 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs) at ssc.gov.in. Selection through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) has four stages, and the fee is ₹550 for all but SC/ST candidates.

Quick Summary of Navik, Yantrik and Hygienist-I Posts 2026

About the Indian Coast Guard and SSC

The Indian Coast Guard is an armed force under the Ministry of Defence. It recruits Enrolled Persons through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test, and the Staff Selection Commission runs the online application stage.

Under the ICG CGEPT recruitment, selected candidates complete basic training at INS Chilka. Sea training and professional training in the allotted trade follow. Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Pradhan Adhikari, Pradhan Sahayak Engineer or Hygiene Supervisor. The site lists more government jobs from central bodies.

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Local Context for East Zone Candidates

The notice places West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Odisha in the East zone. The ICG CGEPT recruitment uses a separate merit list for each zone for Navik (General Duty) male posts. A candidate from North Bengal or Sikkim competes inside the East zone.

The notice cuts the minimum height by up to 5 cm for Gorkhas. It does the same for candidates with domicile in Sikkim, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh or Mizoram. These candidates must show the domicile certificate to the Medical Officer.

Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch), Hygienist-I and Navik (General Duty) female posts follow All India merit lists. Navik (General Duty) has the most posts and is the only post open to women.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

Important Dates for ICG CGEPT Recruitment

The notice gives exact dates for the application and tentative months for each stage.

Stage-II for candidates shortlisted for both batches is held together. ICG will announce the e-admit card dates, and candidates must log in every day to check updates.

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Vacancy Details and Salary

The ICG CGEPT recruitment lists 190 tentative posts for the 01/2027 batch and 175 for the 02/2027 batch. The zone-wise and All India vacancies may change.

Post-wise vacancy summary

CGEPT 01/2027: Navik (General Duty)

Male and female candidates can apply. UR means Unreserved, EWS means Economically Weaker Section, and OBC means Other Backward Classes.

CGEPT 01/2027: Yantrik

Only male candidates can apply for Yantrik.

CGEPT 02/2027: Navik (General Duty)

Male and female candidates can apply.

CGEPT 02/2027: Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I

Only male candidates can apply for these two posts.

Zone-wise recruitment for Navik (General Duty) male

The ICG CGEPT recruitment divides the Navik (General Duty) male vacancies across five zones. It prepares a separate merit list for each zone, and the portal shows the zone-wise vacancies during registration.

• North: Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh.
• West: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu.
• East: West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Sikkim, Odisha.
• South: Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, Karnataka, Lakshadweep.
• Central: Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar.

If a zone has no vacancy reserved for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS, such candidates can apply as unreserved candidates. They then get no age relaxation, no passing marks relaxation, no fee exemption and no travel fare reimbursement. Navik (General Duty) female, Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I recruitment is on an All India basis.

Salary and benefits

All ICG CGEPT recruitment posts also get Dearness Allowance and other allowances based on the nature of duty and place of posting. The notice lists these benefits.

• Free ration and clothing as per existing rules.
• Free medical treatment in Military Hospitals for self, family and dependent parents.
• Government accommodation or House Rent Allowance.
• 45 days’ earned leave and 8 days’ casual leave every year, with Leave Travel Concession for self, family and dependent parents.
• Pension under the National Pension Scheme (NPS) or Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), and gratuity on retirement.
• Canteen (CSD) facilities, loan facilities and ECHS medical facilities after retirement.
• Insurance cover of ₹75 Lakh from the Naval Group Insurance Fund (NGIF) on a fixed monthly contribution.

Pay, perks, promotion, insurance cover and other benefits can change as per Government orders.

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Eligibility for ICG CGEPT Recruitment

All Navik (General Duty) male candidates must upload a valid Domicile Certificate to decide their zone. In states that issue both Domicile and Resident certificates, only the Domicile Certificate is accepted.

Navik (General Duty) female, Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I candidates need it only for a height relaxation. The ICG CGEPT recruitment is open to Indian citizens, and each candidate can apply for one post only.

Educational qualification by post

The Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) recognises the school boards named below. The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approves the diplomas.

Age limit

The ICG CGEPT recruitment sets a separate birth date range for each post.

OBC candidates get 3 years of age relaxation, and SC/ST candidates get 5 years. Candidates can check their date of birth against these ranges with the age calculator.

Diplomas accepted for Yantrik

The notice lists these equivalent diplomas for each Yantrik branch.

Electrical Engineering diplomas

• Electrical and Electronics (Power System)
• Electrical and Electronics Engg
• Electrical and Instrumentation Engg
• Electrical and Mechanical Engg
• Electrical Engg
• Electrical Engg (Electronics and Power)
• Electrical Engg (Industrial Control)
• Electrical Engg (Instrumentation and Control)
• Electrical Power System Engg

Mechanical Engineering diplomas

• Marine Engg or Marine Engg and Systems
• Mechanical Engg
• Mechanical Engg (Production)
• Mechanical Engg (Automobile)
• Mechanical Engg (Refrigeration and Air Conditioning)
• Mechanical Engg (Repair and Maintenance)
• Production Engg
• Shipbuilding Engg

Electronics and Telecommunication (Radio/Power) diplomas

• Advanced Electronics and Communication Engg
• Electronic Instrumentation and Control Engg
• Electronics Engg
• Electronics (Fibre Optics)
• Electronics and Communication Engg
• Electronics and Electrical Engg
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engg

Candidates must fill the marks of all subjects exactly as printed in the marksheet. Wrong or incomplete marks lead to cancellation of candidature. A Yantrik candidate without the original diploma certificate must upload a provisional certificate, signed by the College or University head, at Stage-II. The original diploma is mandatory at Stage-III, or the candidature ends.

Candidates from open school institutes not recognised by AICTE or COBSE are not eligible. Persons with any kind of disability are not eligible, because ICG is an armed force under the Ministry of Defence.

Physical and Medical Standards for ICG CGEPT Recruitment

Medical Officers of the Defence Forces examine as per the current regulations for Enrolled Persons on entry.

• Male candidates need a minimum height of 157 cm, and female candidates need 152 cm.
• Domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon or Sikkim brings up to 5 cm relaxation. Gorkhas also get 5 cm.
• Candidates with domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands, or Andaman and Nicobar Islands get up to 2 cm relaxation.
• Male candidates need a minimum chest of 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion. Female candidates need a well-proportioned chest with at least 5 cm expansion.
• Weight must suit height and age as applicable for ICG.
• Hearing must be normal, meaning a focused whisper is heard from 6 m by each ear separately.
• Permanent body tattoos are not allowed. Candidates from tribal communities declared by the Government of India get some concessions. Other candidates may keep tattoos only on the inner forearm (elbow to wrist) and the back of the palm or hand.
• Candidates need healthy gums, a good set of teeth and at least 14 dental points.
• Female candidates undergo a gynaecological examination, and pregnancy leads to disqualification.

Candidates who use glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch. Candidates should get earwax cleaned and tartar removed from their teeth before the medical examination. The ICG order on medical standards is final, and no waiver is given.

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Selection Process for ICG CGEPT Recruitment

Selection has four stages, and qualifying in every stage is compulsory. All candidates face an identity check before the Stage-I, Stage-II and Stage-III exams begin.

1. Stage-I is a computer-based online exam of 100 questions.
2. Stage-II has the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), an Assessment and Adaptability Test, document verification and the recruitment medical examination.
3. Stage-III takes place at INS Chilka with an Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification and the pre-enrolment medical examination.
4. Stage-IV verifies the original documents with the boards, universities and state authorities.

Identity checks at every stage

Every ICG CGEPT recruitment candidate goes through these checks.

• Candidates upload a recent photo, and the portal captures a live image during registration. Officers match both against the candidate at every later stage.
• The Stage-I exam records the left thumb biometric. If the left thumb fails, the right thumb is used. No other finger counts.
• Mehndi or wax on the thumb can block the biometric machine. ICG then bars the candidate from the exam.
• The signature and identification mark must match the online application.
• A failure in even one identity check at any stage cancels the candidature.

Stage-I online exam

If the exam runs in several shifts, ICG normalises the marks and uses the normalised scores for merit and cut-off. Candidates see the result on their dashboard.

Candidates carry the original identity proof uploaded in the application. It can be an Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID card, Driving License or Passport. They also carry one printout of the e-admit card and two passport-size colour photographs. Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are not allowed, and ICG treats them as unfair means.

Stage-II tests at the recruitment centre

ICG shortlists candidates for Stage-II based on Stage-I performance and the handling capacity of its recruitment centres. Shortlisted candidates must upload the extra documents and choose a date and centre within the time ICG gives. Centres go on a first-come, first-served basis, and a miss leads to cancellation. Stage-II of the ICG CGEPT recruitment lasts 1 to 2 days, and every test is qualifying.

The four PFT tests run in continuity, and any break fails the PFT. Candidates take the PFT at their own risk and should carry sports gear.

Candidates who qualify the PFT take an online or OMR-based Assessment and Adaptability Test, which is qualifying only. The result is announced at the venue. Its marks stay out of the merit list and serve only to break a tie.

At document verification, every detail in the application must match the original documents. Any mismatch in name, date of birth, parent’s name, subject-wise marks or CGPA, document validity or category certificate details leads to rejection. ICG checks documents at several stages, so a candidate declared fit in the medical examination can still fail a later check.

Candidates found unfit in the recruitment medical examination can appeal. They must report to the designated Armed Forces Medical Services hospital within 14 days. The appeal medical examination is final.

Merit list and tie-break

The ICG CGEPT recruitment gives Navik (General Duty) male candidates a zone-wise and category-wise merit list. Navik (General Duty) female, Yantrik, Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I candidates get All India category-wise lists. Merit rests only on Stage-I marks, qualification in every Stage-II phase and the vacancies available.

A tie in Stage-I marks is broken in two steps. The older candidate ranks higher. If the tie remains, the candidate with more Assessment Test marks ranks higher.

Yantrik selection is for the 01/2027 batch only. Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I selection is for the 02/2027 batch only. Navik (General Duty) candidates go to either batch by merit, vacancies and administrative need, and cannot claim a particular batch.

Stage-III and Stage-IV

Shortlisted candidates reach INS Chilka at their own expense on the date on the Stage-III e-admit card. Late reporting is not accepted. ICG checks identity through Aadhaar. It scrutinises any change in name, date of birth or physical appearance made in the last two years. Candidates must give valid supporting documents for a mismatch, and genuine changes may pass on an affidavit.

The pre-enrolment medical examination follows. Candidates found unfit can appeal at INHS Nivarini or INHS Kalyani and must finish the appeal within five working days. Candidates must also submit police verification forms from the place of domicile or present residence. The forms must be issued after the last date of the application. Reports with adverse comments, or no report, make a candidate ineligible for enrolment.

At Stage-IV, ICG verifies original documents with the boards, universities and state authorities. ICG ends the service of a candidate if any authority reports a document as not genuine.

Travel allowance for SC/ST candidates

SC/ST candidates who do not work for the Central or State Government get the ordinary 2nd class fare. The fare covers a train, Government bus or steamer by the shortest route. This applies only if the home station is beyond 30 km from the Stage-II testing place, and only at Stage-II. Candidates must bring the original category certificate and two self-attested photocopies. They also must bring the original ticket, a cancelled cheque leaf and the travel form from the ICG website.

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Application Fee

The ICG CGEPT recruitment fee is ₹550, payable online by net banking, Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card, Debit Card or UPI. SC/ST candidates do not pay a fee. ICG issues the e-admit card only to candidates who have paid or who are exempt.

ICG does not refund the fee under any circumstances and does not hold it for another exam. It also does not refund multiple payments for one application. If money leaves the account on a failed payment, candidates should wait 15 working days for the automatic refund.

How to Apply for ICG CGEPT Recruitment

Candidates must apply online only, and ICG does not accept applications by post.

1. Go to ssc.gov.in and log in to register.
2. Note the email ID and mobile number used for registration. The portal shows both only in encrypted form later, and ICG cannot retrieve them.
3. Fill the form as per the guidelines and the Frequently Asked Questions on the registration portal. Enter marks of all subjects exactly as in the marksheet.
4. Upload scanned copies of the original documents. The portal also captures a live image, and the application goes through only when it matches the uploaded photo.
5. Give the exam city preference. The first choice should be the city nearest to the present residence.
6. Check the print preview as many times as needed before final submission.
7. Pay the fee, if applicable, and submit the application before 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs).
8. Use the 2 to 3 day edit window after registration to correct mistakes.

A candidate may apply for only one post. If a candidate files more than one application in a cycle, ICG considers only the latest and rejects the earlier ones. Date of birth and gender cannot change at any stage, and category details cannot change after submission.

For application queries, candidates can write to support@parikshasaarthi.in or call 7620207872. ICG publishes any corrigendum only on ssc.gov.in. The English advertisement prevails over the Hindi version. Candidates with complaints against agents can call the Director (Recruitment), Coast Guard Headquarters, Recruitment Centre, Noida on 0120-2201340.

Documents to keep ready

Candidates upload these documents for the ICG CGEPT recruitment before Stage-I. The registration portal sets the size and format of each file, and the photo and signature resizer can help fit those limits.

• A recent passport-size colour photograph, taken not more than three months before the application opened.
• The candidate’s scanned signature.
• Date of birth proof (Class 10th marksheet or Birth Certificate).
• Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID card, Driving License or Passport). Candidates with an Aadhaar Card must upload it first.
• Service Certificate or No Objection Certificate (NOC), if the candidate serves in ICG as a civilian or as personnel.
• A valid Domicile Certificate for Navik (General Duty) male. Other posts need it only for a height relaxation.

Candidates shortlisted for Stage-II upload more documents.

• Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer) or EWS, if the candidate claims it.
• NOC from the Government organisation, dated on or after the date of the advertisement, if the candidate is employed.
• Navik (General Duty): Class 10th and Class 12th marksheets and certificates, plus any extra marksheets.
• Navik (Domestic Branch): Class 10th marksheet, certificate and any extra marksheet.
• Hygienist-I: Class 8th marksheet, Class 10th marksheet and certificate if completed, and the ITI certificate and marksheet.
• Yantrik: Class 10th marksheet and certificate, and Class 12th marksheet and certificate if completed. Also, the marksheets of all diploma years or semesters and the Diploma passing certificate.

Every document must follow these rules.

• Every document must be issued on or before 21 October 2026. It must stay valid until at least 31 December 2027.
• Documents must be in Hindi or English. A candidate with a document in another language must upload both the original and an English translation.
• A document with several pages must be merged into one file. Blurred or partial scans lead to cancellation.
• Category candidates must show the same current or permanent address in the application and the certificate.
• The OBC (non-creamy layer) certificate must follow the Government of India format and carry a QR or bar code. The EWS certificate must also follow the Government of India format.
• A candidate whose certificate expires before Stage-II or Stage-III must bring the old and the renewed certificate.

What to carry at Stage-II and Stage-III

At Stage-II, candidates carry these items.

• Printout of the online application and the e-admit card for Stage-I and Stage-II.
• Original identity proof and all original uploaded documents, with two self-attested photocopies of each.
• 12 passport-size colour photographs with the same facial features as the application.
• Original service certificate or NOC with two self-attested copies, for candidates serving in a Government organisation or PSU.

At Stage-III, candidates carry these items.

• Printout of the online application and the Stage-III e-admit card, with all original documents and three self-attested photocopies of each.
• 30 passport-size colour photographs, and 10 colour photographs of 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm with a blue background.
• Parental willingness, police verification, family particulars, character and willingness certificates, each as one original and two photocopies.
• Attestation form with the cadre name, in three originals.
• Original NOC with four self-attested copies and a vigilance clearance certificate, for serving Government or public sector candidates.
• Original identity proof. Aadhaar and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number are mandatory at Stage-III to open a bank account and generate the Permanent Retirement Account Number.

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Should you apply?

Navik (General Duty) suits candidates with Class 12th in Maths and Physics who meet the 6/6 and 6/9 vision standard without glasses. It has the most posts and is the only post open to women. Yantrik suits male diploma holders and carries the higher pay level. Navik (Domestic Branch) and Hygienist-I suit male candidates with Class 10th, Matriculation or ITI.

Competition will be tight for a uniformed job with a fixed number of posts. Navik (General Duty) male candidates compete inside their zone, and the portal shows zone-wise vacancies only during registration. Merit rests on Stage-I marks alone, so no later test can lift a rank. Medical standards allow no waiver, and trainees cannot marry during training.

The ICG CGEPT recruitment needs candidates who can serve anywhere in the world, as the notice states. Candidates should apply only through the official portal and never pay any agent or middleman for a government job. They can compare this notice with other latest jobs across India.

This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for ICG CGEPT recruitment 2026?

The last date is 21 October 2026 (1730 hrs). Candidates must submit the online application on ssc.gov.in before this time. Applications opened on 6 October 2026 at 1100 hrs, and ICG does not accept applications by post.

Can candidates with glasses apply for Navik GD in Coast Guard?

No. Under the ICG CGEPT recruitment, candidates who use glasses are not eligible for the General Duty branch. Navik (General Duty) needs 6/6 vision in the better eye and 6/9 in the worse eye. Other branches have different vision standards.

What is the promotion path for Navik in the Indian Coast Guard?

The ICG CGEPT recruitment notice names Pradhan Adhikari, Pradhan Sahayak Engineer and Hygiene Supervisor as the top promotion ranks for Enrolled Persons. Promotion to the Officer cadre depends on suitability, performance and the regulations in force while in service.

Can I apply for more than one post in ICG CGEPT recruitment?

No. A candidate may apply for only one post. If a candidate files more than one application in a cycle, ICG considers only the latest and rejects the earlier ones. The fee for the extra applications is not refunded.

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