The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is accepting online applications for enrolment in the Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defence through the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. This SSC Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 covers 365 tentative vacancies for Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I. Applications are open from 06 October 2026 (11:00 hrs) to 21 October 2026 (17:30 hrs) on the SSC portal.
Quick Info: Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 — 365 posts (Navik GD, Navik DB, Yantrik, Hygienist-I). Online applications: 06 October 2026 to 21 October 2026. The recruitment is for enrolment in the Indian Coast Guard; SSC runs the application and Stage-I exam process.
Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam | Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) 01/2027 & 02/2027 |
| Total Vacancies | 365 (tentative) |
| Posts | Navik (GD), Navik (DB), Yantrik, Hygienist-I |
| Who Can Apply | Male and female Indian citizens, depending on the post |
| Application Start | 06 October 2026 (11:00 hrs) |
| Last Date | 21 October 2026 (17:30 hrs) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 06 October 2026, 11:00 hrs |
| Application Last Date | 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs |
| Stage-I (CBE) | Early/Mid November 2026 (Tentative) |
| Stage-II | End February 2027 (Tentative) |
| Stage-III (CGEPT-01/27) | Early May 2027 (Tentative) |
| Stage-III (CGEPT-02/27) | Mid October 2027 (Tentative) |
| Admit Card | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
All examination dates are tentative. ICG will announce the e-admit card download dates for each stage, and candidates must log in regularly to check them. A 2–3 day edit/correction window for a few fields will be given after registration, but its dates are not specified in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹550 |
| SC / ST candidates applying against SC/ST vacancies | ₹0 |
| Payment Mode | Online – Net Banking, Visa/Master/Maestro Debit Card or UPI |
Fee once paid is non-refundable. A separate fee-payment deadline is not specified in the notification.
Vacancy Details
Total vacancies are 365 — 190 in CGEPT-01/27 and 175 in CGEPT-02/27. Vacancies are tentative and may change.
CGEPT-01/2027 (190 posts)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) – Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) – Female | 13 |
| Yantrik (Mechanical) – Male only | 28 |
| Yantrik (Electrical) – Male only | 23 |
| Yantrik (Electronics) – Male only | 09 |
CGEPT-02/2027 (175 posts)
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) – Male | 117 |
| Navik (General Duty) – Female | 13 |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) – Male only | 25 |
| Hygienist-I – Male only | 20 |
Category-wise Break-up
| Post (Batch) | UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Navik GD Male (01/27) | 44 / 11 / 36 / 14 / 12 | 117 |
| Navik GD Female (01/27) | 08 / 01 / 03 / 01 / 00 | 13 |
| Yantrik Mechanical (01/27) | 09 / 02 / 05 / 05 / 07 | 28 |
| Yantrik Electrical (01/27) | 10 / 02 / 05 / 03 / 03 | 23 |
| Yantrik Electronics (01/27) | 05 / 00 / 01 / 02 / 01 | 09 |
| Navik GD Male (02/27) | 48 / 11 / 36 / 14 / 08 | 117 |
| Navik GD Female (02/27) | 05 / 01 / 04 / 02 / 01 | 13 |
| Navik DB (02/27) | 11 / 02 / 07 / 05 / 00 | 25 |
| Hygienist-I (02/27) | 09 / 01 / 05 / 05 / 00 | 20 |
Zone-wise recruitment: Navik GD male vacancies are distributed across five zones. These figures are included within the 117 male vacancies of each batch, not additional posts. Navik GD female, Yantrik, Navik DB and Hygienist-I are recruited on an All India basis.
Eligibility / Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | Class 12 passed with Mathematics and Physics from a board recognised by COBSE |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | Class 10 passed from a board recognised by COBSE |
| Hygienist-I | Matriculation OR ITI OR equivalent from a Board of Education recognised by the Central/State Government |
| Yantrik | Two routes – see below |
Yantrik – Choose ONE Route
- Route 1: Class 10 (COBSE-recognised board) AND a 3-year or 4-year AICTE-approved Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics / Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering.
- Route 2: Class 10 and Class 12 (COBSE-recognised board) AND a 2-year or 3-year AICTE-approved Diploma in the same branches.
Simple Eligibility Check: Choose one post, match your education and DOB with its eligibility, and make sure you meet the prescribed medical standards. Check the official notification if your diploma title differs from the listed branches.
Age / DOB Criteria
| Post / Batch | Permitted Date of Birth |
|---|---|
| Navik (GD) – 01/27 & 02/27 | 01 Nov 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Yantrik – 01/27 | 01 May 2005 to 01 May 2009 |
| Navik (DB) – 02/27 | 01 Nov 2005 to 01 Oct 2009 |
| Hygienist-I – 02/27 | 01 Nov 2002 to 01 Oct 2009 |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
Physical & Medical Standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Height | Male 157 cm; Female 152 cm (minimum) |
| Chest (Male) | Minimum 77 cm with at least 5 cm expansion |
| Chest (Female) | Well proportioned, minimum expansion 5 cm |
| Weight | Proportionate to height and age |
| Hearing | Hear a focused whisper from 6 m with each ear |
| Dental | Healthy gums, good teeth, minimum 14 dental points |
| Tattoos | Permanent tattoos not allowed, except limited permitted areas (inner forearm, back of hand) and tribal concessions |
Height Relaxation
- Up to 5 cm: Domicile of Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura, Garhwal, Kumaon and Sikkim; also Gorkhas.
- Up to 2 cm: Domicile of Ladakh, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
- A domicile certificate must be shown to the medical officer to claim the relaxation.
Vision Standards
| Post | Vision (Better eye / Worse eye) |
|---|---|
| Navik (General Duty) | 6/6 and 6/9; candidates using glasses are not eligible |
| Navik (Domestic Branch) | 6/36 and 6/36 |
| Yantrik | 6/24 and 6/24 |
| Hygienist-I | 6/60 and 6/60 without glasses; 6/9 and 6/24 with glasses |
No waiver is given in the laid-down medical standards, and the Coast Guard medical order is final. Pregnant female candidates are disqualified.
Salary / Pay
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Navik (GD) / Navik (DB) / Hygienist-I | ₹21,700 basic (Pay Level-3) plus DA and other allowances |
| Yantrik | ₹29,200 basic (Pay Level-5) plus Yantrik pay ₹6,200, DA and other allowances |
Selection Process
Selection is based on Stages I to IV and meeting the medical standards. Qualifying in every stage is compulsory.
- Stage-I: Computer Based Examination at an SSC-allotted centre.
- Stage-II: Held at ICG recruitment centres, 1–2 days. It includes identity and biometric verification, Physical Fitness Test, Assessment & Adaptability Test, document verification and recruitment medical examination. All of these are qualifying only.
- Stage-III: At INS Chilka, 1–2 days. It includes Aadhaar-based identity check, document verification, pre-enrolment medical, and submission of originals and police verification forms. Candidates reach INS Chilka at their own expense.
- Stage-IV: Verification of original educational and other documents with the concerned Boards/Universities/State authorities. A candidate is terminated if documents are reported not genuine.
Final merit is based only on Stage-I marks, plus qualifying in all phases of Stage-II. Assessment test marks are not part of merit and are used only to break ties. Tie-break order: older age first, then higher Assessment Test marks. Merit lists are zone-wise and category-wise for Navik GD male, and All India category-wise for the other posts. Stage-II date and centre are chosen by candidates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Exam Pattern
| Stage-I CBE | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer Based Examination |
| Questions | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | None |
| Normalisation | Applied if the exam is held in multiple shifts |
| Passing Marks | UR / EWS / OBC: 40; SC / ST: 35 |
The notification refers candidates to the official SSC portal for the detailed syllabus. Check the official notice before preparing the subject-wise syllabus.
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 km run | 6 min 30 sec | 8 min |
| Squats (Uthak-Baithak) | 20 | 15 |
| Push-ups | 15 | 10 |
| Bent-knee sit-ups | 15 | 10 |
All four PFT events are done in continuity without a break; any break means failure in PFT. PFT is qualifying only. Candidates undergo it at their own risk and should carry sports gear.
Documents Required
Upload at the time of application
- Recent colour passport-size photograph (not older than three months before the application opened) and live image capture during registration
- Scanned signature
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 marksheet or Birth Certificate)
- Identity proof – Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or Passport (upload Aadhaar first if you have it)
- Domicile certificate – mandatory for Navik (GD) male to decide the zone; for other posts only if claiming height relaxation
- Service certificate/NOC, if serving in ICG or a civil organisation
Upload if shortlisted for Stage-II
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/EWS), where applicable
- Educational certificates and marksheets as per post (Class 10 for Navik DB, Class 12 for Navik GD, diploma marksheets and certificate for Yantrik, Class 8, Class 10 and ITI documents for Hygienist-I)
- NOC from a Government organisation, if employed (dated on or after the advertisement date)
Upload clear scanned documents in the prescribed format. Additional certificates and originals are required at later stages as specified in the notification.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and log in or register as instructed on the portal.
- Open the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 application.
- Select the post you are applying for. Only one post can be chosen.
- Fill in personal, educational and category details, including marks of all subjects as per your marksheet.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents, and complete the live image capture.
- Give your examination city preferences, then check the print preview.
- Pay the fee online (unless exempted) and submit the application before 21 October 2026, 17:30 hrs.
- Save or print the submitted application.
Important: Only one post can be selected. If multiple applications are submitted, the latest application is considered and earlier applications are rejected; fees are not refunded.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official SSC Website | Click Here |
| Official Notice | Click Here |
FAQs
How many vacancies are there in SSC Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 (CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027)?
There are 365 tentative vacancies: 190 in CGEPT-01/27 and 175 in CGEPT-02/27.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 21 October 2026, up to 17:30 hrs. Applications opened on 06 October 2026 at 11:00 hrs.
What qualification is required for Navik GD?
Class 12 passed with Mathematics and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board. Candidates who use glasses are not eligible for the GD branch.
What qualification is required for Yantrik?
Either Class 10 plus a 3 or 4-year AICTE-approved diploma, or Class 10 and 12 plus a 2 or 3-year AICTE-approved diploma, in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering.
What is the selection process for Coast Guard CGEPT?
Stage-I computer based exam, then Stage-II (PFT, assessment test, document verification, medical), Stage-III at INS Chilka and Stage-IV document authentication. Final merit is based on Stage-I marks.
Disclaimer
Easy Job Info is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Indian Coast Guard, SSC or the Ministry of Defence. Recruitment details are summarized from the official CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 notification for candidates' convenience. Applicants should verify all eligibility, dates, vacancies, fees, medical standards and other conditions from the official notification before applying.