Indian Coast Guard Recruitment 2026 — Navik (GD & DB), Yantrik, 10th Pass, 12th Pass, 365 Posts

A correction before anything else: the source material for this notification names "ssc.gov.in" as the Indian Coast Guard's official website — that's incorrect; ssc.gov.in belongs to the Staff Selection Commission, an entirely different body. The Indian Coast Guard's actual recruitment portal is joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in, and that's the link used throughout this article.

With that corrected: the Indian Coast Guard has invited online applications for 365 Navik (General Duty & Domestic Branch), Yantrik, and Hygienist-I posts under CGEPT Batch 01/2027 and 02/2027. Candidates with 10th, 12th, or a relevant engineering diploma, within the prescribed age bands, can apply online from 6 October to 21 October 2026.

Who Should Apply

• Navik (GD) — 260 posts total (130 across each batch) — Class 12/HSC pass with Mathematics and Physics; open to both male and female applicants
• Yantrik (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) — 60 posts (01/27 batch only) — Class 10 plus an AICTE-approved Diploma in the relevant engineering branch; male applicants only
• Navik (DB) — 20 posts (02/27 batch only) — Class 10/SSLC pass; male applicants only
• Hygienist-I — 25 posts (02/27 batch only) — Matriculation/10th or ITI; male applicants only

Eligibility & Age Limit

Qualification requirements differ by post:

• Navik (GD): Class 12/HSC pass with Mathematics and Physics, from a COBSE-accredited board.
• Navik (DB): Class 10/SSLC pass, from a COBSE-accredited board.
• Hygienist-I: Matriculation/10th, or an ITI, or equivalent, from a Central/State Government-accredited board.
• Yantrik: Class 10/SSLC (or Class 10 plus Class 12) from a COBSE-accredited board, plus a 2-to-4-year AICTE-approved Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, Electronics, or Telecommunication (Radio/Power) Engineering — the notification lists specific accepted diploma branch names under each discipline.

Age (as on 12 October 2026) is set by birth-date window rather than a simple min–max:

Relaxation in upper age limit: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer).

See every current 10th Pass opening. Since the age cut-off date is fixed, you can check your exact age as on the cut-off date.

Salary & Pay Scale

Yantrik carries a starting basic pay of ₹29,200 (7th CPC Pay Level-5). Navik (GD), Navik (DB), and Hygienist-I all carry a starting basic pay of ₹21,700 (Pay Level-3). These are basic pay figures; actual in-hand pay will be higher once Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other Armed Forces allowances are added.

Important Dates

[check] At the time of writing, the direct online registration link had not yet gone live according to the source material — confirm it's active on joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in before the window closes.

Application Fee

Payment is online only.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Indian Coast Guard recruitment portal, joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in — not ssc.gov.in, which is unrelated.
2. Go to the "Join ICG as Enrolled Personnel (CGEPT)" section and select the relevant batch (01/2027 or 02/2027).
3. Register with your personal, educational, and contact details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature, and supporting documents as specified in the official notification.
5. Pay the applicable fee online (₹550, or nil for SC/ST).
6. Submit the form before 21 October 2026, 5:30 PM, and keep a printout of your submitted application.
7. Watch your registered email for your exam hall ticket, expected 4 to 7 days before the examination date.

How Are Candidates Selected

Stage I — Computer-Based Online Examination: The first screening stage for all applicants.

Stage II: Basic Identity and Biometric Verification, a Physical Fitness Test (PFT), an Assessment and Adaptability Test, Document Verification, and a Recruitment Medical Examination.

Stage III: A further Basic Identity Check, Document Verification, Pre-Enrolment Medicals conducted at INS Chilka, and final Submission of Documents.

[check] The notification does not give the exact subjects, marks, or duration for the Stage I written exam, or the specific PFT standards (running time, height/chest requirements) — check the full official notification PDF for these details.

Why This Job Matters

The Indian Coast Guard is an Armed Force of the Union under the Ministry of Defence, responsible for maritime security, search and rescue, and coastal law enforcement. This recruitment runs two batches (01/2027 and 02/2027) simultaneously, and notably opens the Navik (GD) post to both male and female candidates, while Yantrik, Navik (DB), and Hygienist-I remain male-only — a distinction worth knowing before you apply.

The FreshersLike Take

Best fit: A 12th-pass candidate with Maths and Physics (for Navik GD) or a 10th-pass candidate with a relevant engineering diploma (for Yantrik) who is physically fit and comfortable with a long, multi-stage selection process stretching into 2027.

Who should think twice: If you're female, your only option here is Navik (GD) — Yantrik, Navik (DB), and Hygienist-I are male-only posts; also, this selection process runs across three stages over roughly a year (final Stage III isn't until May or October 2027), so this isn't a quick-turnaround recruitment.

Practical tip: Since Stage II includes a Physical Fitness Test and Stage III includes medical checks at INS Chilka, start your physical conditioning now rather than after clearing Stage I — candidates who pass the written exam but haven't maintained fitness often get eliminated at the PFT stage, several months into the process.

Documents Required

• Class 10/SSLC and Class 12 (where applicable) mark sheets and certificates
• AICTE-approved Diploma certificate and mark sheets (Yantrik applicants)
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), where applicable
• Photo ID (as specified in the official notification)
• Recent photograph and signature, scanned as per the specification in the official notification [check]

What Happens After Selection

Selection runs through the three stages listed above, ending with Pre-Enrolment Medicals at INS Chilka and submission of documents. [check] The source material does not detail the training schedule, posting process, or probation period after final enrolment — check the official notification PDF for these once you clear Stage I.

Important Links

[check] A direct link to the official notification PDF and the specific CGEPT 01/2027 & 02/2027 registration page could not be confirmed on the Coast Guard's own domain at the time of writing — go to joinindiancoastguard.cdac.in directly and look for the current CGEPT batch registration link rather than following a PDF link from a third-party site.

Common Questions

What is the last date to apply?

21 October 2026, 5:30 PM. The portal opened on 6 October 2026, 11:00 AM.

Can women apply for this recruitment?

Only for Navik (GD). Yantrik, Navik (DB), and Hygienist-I are open to male applicants only.

How many vacancies are there?

365 total — 260 Navik (GD) across both batches, 60 Yantrik (01/27 batch), 20 Navik (DB) (02/27 batch), and 25 Hygienist-I (02/27 batch).

Is the application fee refundable?

The source material does not mention a refund policy. [check] Check the official notification for this detail.

Can a diploma holder without 12th pass apply for Yantrik?

Yes — Yantrik accepts Class 10 plus a 2-to-4-year AICTE-approved diploma as one eligible route, separate from the 10th-plus-12th-plus-shorter-diploma route.

Is the exam computer-based?

Yes, Stage I is a Computer-Based Online Examination.

Is this a permanent job?

Yes, these are regular-basis posts in the Indian Coast Guard.

When is the actual exam date?

Stage I is tentatively scheduled for early/mid November 2026, with Stage II around end February 2027 and Stage III in May or October 2027 depending on your batch — all tentative pending official confirmation.

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