Indian Coast Guard CGEPT Recruitment 2026 - 365 Posts - Apply now

Applications for this recruitment closed on 21 October 2026 at 5:30 PM. The Indian Coast Guard (Ministry of Defence) invited online applications for 365 vacancies in Navik (General Duty), Navik (Domestic Branch), Yantrik and Hygienist-I posts under the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) batches 01/2027 and 02/2027. The window opened on 6 October 2026. If you already applied, the Stage-I exam is expected in early to mid November 2026.

Who Should Apply

This section is for reference now that the window has closed. The posts were:

• Navik (General Duty), 260 posts across both batches (234 male, 26 female) — Class 12 pass with Mathematics and Physics from a COBSE-recognised board; the only post open to women
• Navik (Domestic Branch), 25 posts (male only, batch 02/2027) — Class 10 pass from a COBSE-recognised board
• Yantrik, 60 posts (male only, batch 01/2027) — Class 10 plus a specified AICTE-approved diploma (Mechanical 28, Electrical 23, Electronics 9)
• Hygienist-I, 20 posts (male only, batch 02/2027) — Matriculation/Class 10, or ITI/equivalent

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification depends on the post: Class 12 (Maths and Physics) for Navik GD, Class 10 for Navik DB, Class 10 plus a diploma for Yantrik, and Class 10 or ITI for Hygienist-I. For Yantrik, the diploma may be a 3/4-year AICTE-approved diploma after Class 10, or a 2/3-year AICTE-approved diploma after Class 10 and 12; the exact approved branches are listed in the official notification.

Age is set by date-of-birth window, not a simple year range: Navik GD (both batches) born between 1 November 2005 and 1 May 2009; Yantrik (01/2027) born between 1 May 2005 and 1 May 2009; Navik DB (02/2027) born between 1 November 2005 and 1 October 2009; and Hygienist-I (02/2027) born between 1 November 2002 and 1 October 2009. [check] any age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/ex-servicemen against the official notification, since the sources reviewed don't state it.

Salary & Pay Scale

Navik posts carry a basic pay of ₹21,700 in Pay Level-3, and Yantrik carries ₹29,200 in Pay Level-5, plus allowances that depend on post, place of posting and nature of duty. [check] the pay level for Hygienist-I against the official notification, since the sources reviewed don't state it.

Important Dates

Application Fee

How to Apply

The window has closed, so no new applications are being accepted. For reference, the process was online only through the Staff Selection Commission-run application portal:

1. Open the CGEPT 01/2027 and 02/2027 application link and register with your details.
2. Log in and select the post and batch you were eligible for.
3. Enter personal and educational details, and upload your photograph, signature and documents.
4. Pay the ₹550 fee online (SC/ST exempt).
5. Check everything, submit, and save the confirmation.

Check your exact age against the date-of-birth windows before applying to the next CGEPT cycle.

How Are Candidates Selected

Stage-I, Computer Based Examination: 100 objective questions for 100 marks, in one hour, in Hindi and English, with no negative marking. Minimum qualifying marks are 40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST. The subject-wise syllabus isn't in the sources reviewed, so [check] it in the official notification.

Stage-II, Physical and Assessment: Held together for both batches. All four tests run back-to-back, and any break means failure. Men need a 1.6 km run in 6 minutes 30 seconds, 20 squats, 15 push-ups and 15 bent-knee sit-ups. Women need the 1.6 km run in 8 minutes, 15 squats, 10 push-ups and 10 bent-knee sit-ups.

Stage-III, Assessment and Adaptability Test: The final assessment stage, followed by Document Verification.

Why This Job Matters

The Indian Coast Guard guards India's maritime zones and works under the Ministry of Defence. Navik and Yantrik are its enrolled sailor and technical cadres, and this drive is notable because Navik (GD) is open to women, with 13 posts in each batch, and because candidates can enter at Class 10, Class 12 or diploma level.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: This suits Class 12 (PCM) candidates and Class 10 plus diploma holders who want a defence enrolment with a clear technical or seamanship path, and who can handle a continuous physical test.

Who should think twice: Only Navik (GD) is open to women, with 26 posts across both batches, and the other three posts are male-only, so competition for the women's seats is narrow.

Practical tip: If you applied, train for the Stage-II physical as one continuous run-squats-push-ups-sit-ups sequence, because the notification treats any break between the four tests as a fail, and practice the 1.6 km run against 6:30 (men) or 8:00 (women) before the exam, not after.

Documents Required

• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets (Class 10, Class 12, diploma or ITI as applicable)
• Date of birth proof
• Valid photo identity document
• Recent photograph and signature
• Category certificate, where applicable
• Diploma certificate and marksheets (Yantrik applicants)
• An active mobile number and email ID

What Happens After Selection

Selected candidates go to basic training at INS Chilka — May 2027 for batch 01/2027 and November 2027 for batch 02/2027. [check] the medical examination, enrolment formalities and service terms against the official notification, as these weren't detailed in the sources reviewed.

Contact & Helpline

A secondary source reports the application helpdesk as support@parikshasaarthi.in and 7620207872. [check] this against the official notification before relying on it. This is the only official channel reported; the Coast Guard won't contact candidates through any other number for payment or personal details.

Important Links

[check] the official notification PDF on the Indian Coast Guard recruitment page, since the PDF link found was hosted by a third-party site and isn't listed here.

Common Questions

Is the Indian Coast Guard CGEPT 2026 application still open?

No. The last date was 21 October 2026, up to 5:30 PM.

How many vacancies are there?

365 in total: 190 in batch 01/2027 (Navik GD 130, Yantrik 60) and 175 in batch 02/2027 (Navik GD 130, Navik DB 25, Hygienist-I 20).

Can women apply?

Only for Navik (General Duty), which has 13 posts per batch. Navik (DB), Yantrik and Hygienist-I are male-only.

Can a Class 10 pass candidate apply?

Yes, for Navik (DB), Hygienist-I (or ITI), and Yantrik with a specified diploma. Navik (GD) needs Class 12 with Maths and Physics.

What is the application fee?

₹550, with SC/ST candidates exempt.

Is there negative marking in the exam?

No. The Stage-I paper has no negative marking.

What are the Stage-I qualifying marks?

40 for UR/EWS/OBC and 35 for SC/ST.

When is the exam?

Stage-I is tentatively early to mid November 2026 for both batches.

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